Borderless Gaming v10.1.0 - App Containers
[h2]What's New: App Containers[/h2]
App Containers let you add custom backgrounds to your games. This feature is useful for:
[h3]How to Use App Containers:[/h3]
[h3]Special Window Feature[/h3]
Unlike other solutions, App Containers don't change your desktop background. Instead, they create a special window that can be alt-tabbed like any other application. This means you can still multitask easily while enjoying your customized game view.
[h3]Examples:[/h3]
Before: Game made borderless with a custom size, no container.
After: Game with custom background via App Containers
[h2]App Containers Features:[/h2]
[h2]Other Updates:[/h2]
[h2]Early Access to App Containers[/h2]
App Containers is currently available on the vnext branch on Steam. To access it:
App Containers will be available to all users in the main branch next week.
[h2]Share Your Thoughts[/h2]
We'd like to hear from you about App Containers:
Discuss on Discord
[h2]For Developers[/h2]
Check out the App Containers source code:
App Containers on GitHub
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Note: Some games with anti-cheat systems might not work with App Containers. Use responsibly and check your game's terms of service.
App Containers let you add custom backgrounds to your games. This feature is useful for:
- Games that don't fill your entire screen
- Adding backgrounds that match your game's style
- Improving the look of your streams or recordings
- Making older games look better on modern displays
[h3]How to Use App Containers:[/h3]
- Right-click on a game in your Favorites list
- Hover over 'App Container' in the context menu
- Pick a background option (image, color, or gradient)
- Start your game
[h3]Special Window Feature[/h3]
Unlike other solutions, App Containers don't change your desktop background. Instead, they create a special window that can be alt-tabbed like any other application. This means you can still multitask easily while enjoying your customized game view.
[h3]Examples:[/h3]
Before: Game made borderless with a custom size, no container.
After: Game with custom background via App Containers
[h2]App Containers Features:[/h2]
- Choose images, colors, or gradients for backgrounds
- Works with most games
- Open source code available
[h2]Other Updates:[/h2]
- Fixed crash when processing certain window titles
- Improved CPU usage when running in the background
- Added support for games using Vulkan on Windows 11
- Updated internal libraries to latest versions
[h2]Early Access to App Containers[/h2]
App Containers is currently available on the vnext branch on Steam. To access it:
- Right-click on Borderless Gaming in your Steam library
- Select Properties
- Go to the Betas tab
- Choose 'vnext' from the dropdown menu
App Containers will be available to all users in the main branch next week.
[h2]Share Your Thoughts[/h2]
We'd like to hear from you about App Containers:
Discuss on Discord
[h2]For Developers[/h2]
Check out the App Containers source code:
App Containers on GitHub
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Note: Some games with anti-cheat systems might not work with App Containers. Use responsibly and check your game's terms of service.