Within Windows Mixed Reality (WMR), Cliff House was the original environment in which everyone spawned when they donned a head-mounted display (HMD) and launched the WMR Portal. With the April 2018 Windows 10 Update, Skyloft was added to the mix, offering up a bit of variety for those who like to spend time using apps and arranging furniture before jumping into a game. Also … [Read more...] about How to use custom environments in Windows Mixed Reality
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How to play Oculus Rift games on Windows Mixed Reality
SteamVR integration with Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) is a big step in the right direction for the emerging VR platform, but it doesn't mean you're stuck playing only games available from Steam (or, of course, the Microsoft Store). LibreVR's Revive is a tool that effectively reroutes Rift games downloaded through the Oculus app over to the SteamVR platform. It was originally … [Read more...] about How to play Oculus Rift games on Windows Mixed Reality
How to fix Windows Mixed Reality headset that won’t wake up
Windows Mixed Reality (WMR), the PC-based VR system, is relatively easy to set up compared to HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, but you might still run into a snag here and there. One issue commonly reported is that the headset doesn't "wake" when it's needed and won't show any sort of picture on the internal display. If you've recently plugged it in or switched ports, a PC restart … [Read more...] about How to fix Windows Mixed Reality headset that won’t wake up
Microsoft releases new Windows 10 preview with localization, privacy, and mixed reality improvements
Microsoft today released a new preview for PCs with localization, privacy, and Windows Mixed Reality improvements. This build is from the RS5 branch, which represents the Windows 10 update the company plans to release later this year. Windows 10 is being developed as a service, meaning it receives new features on a regular basis. Microsoft has released five major updates so … [Read more...] about Microsoft releases new Windows 10 preview with localization, privacy, and mixed reality improvements
How to use SteamVR with Windows Mixed Reality
SteamVR integration with Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) is here in the form of a bridging app, letting you inject yourself into the vast Steam platform. You're now getting access to thousands more apps, games, and experiences, as well as some other extras that make this union truly special. Let's take a look at how to get everything working together so you can get into VR as soon … [Read more...] about How to use SteamVR with Windows Mixed Reality