Modification of a Windows application, particularly one designed for gaming, to alter the behavior of its energy management features. Such alterations are frequently made without authorization or intended use, circumventing the designed power consumption settings. An example includes changing power throttling behaviors of a game on a laptop to achieve increased performance, potentially at the cost of battery life or system stability.
The significance stems from user desire to optimize or bypass limitations within the original software. Potential advantages can include enhanced frame rates, improved processing speeds, or extending the operation window. Historically, this practice has emerged alongside the growing popularity of gaming on portable devices, where power consumption is a limiting factor. It’s a method employed to surpass manufacturer-imposed energy limits.
