Virtual Desktop (v1.17) Pc Now

While v1.17 was a major leap, the app has since added groundbreaking features like VDXR (a custom OpenXR runtime) and support for AV1 10-bit encoding for newer GPUs. However, the core philosophy of the v1.17 update—balancing latency for a stutter-free experience—remains the foundation of why Virtual Desktop is still considered a "must-have" for wireless PC VR today.

The headline feature of v1.17 was the addition of in the Streaming tab. For many users, network fluctuations would cause annoying micro-stutters during high-action games. Virtual Desktop (v1.17) PC

The app began automatically tweaking clock rates when streaming VR games, removing the need for users to manually check the "Boost clock rates" option. While v1

Reviewers from Reddit noted that this setting made a "night and day difference" in dark games like Half-Life: Alyx and The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners , helping to mask the gray "film" caused by LCD backlights. Optimized Performance Defaults For many users, network fluctuations would cause annoying

Virtual Desktop v1.17 also tweaked the "under-the-hood" settings to provide a better out-of-the-box experience: