Netflix's 4K content comes to Windows 10 but with some nuances

One of the benefits that Netflix offers is the possibility of being able to access content in the highest resolution We have commented on it several times but For example, watching Bloodline in 4K and HDR is a real joy, yes, you have a compatible television, since watching it on a computer has been something impossible.

Leaving aside the limitations of _hardware_ the truth is that from Netflix it has not made it easy to access its content from computers desktop, who knows if because of the fear that there may always have been copies of dubious legality.However, this is something that already sees the beginning of the end or at least it seems so.

And thanks to an agreement between Microsoft and Netflix, it has been announced that 4K content is finally coming to Windows 10. excellent news that, however, must be point out, because not everything is rosy.

Netflix on Windows 10 yes, but…

The first point is that yes, in Windows 10 you can enjoy 4K quality but exclusively from Microsoft Edge No use of other browsers , because only Microsoft's will be compatible (or rather authorized) by Netflix. A good play to enhance the use of Edge.

But the requirements do not end here and it is that although the first one is easily solvable, there are two others that are not so easy. First of all, a logical one: have a compatible monitor with 4K resolutions.There are already quite a few options on the market, so this is more of a pocket issue.

The other requirement, however, is more complicated, since to access Netflix's 4K content we are going to need a computer that has a seventh generation Intel processor (Kaby Lake). On the one hand, since Kaby Lake has support for the 10-bit HEVC codec, necessary to view 4K video content, and on the other hand, since these processors have protection against -copies to 4K content so that screen video cannot be captured.

For now There are not too many computers with this processor inside. Among the best known we find, for example, the Lenovo Yoga 910, HP Pavilion Wave, Razer Blade Ste alth, Dell Alienware 15, Acer Predator 17X… to name just a few models.

Therefore, good news for those who meet all the necessary requirements to be able to enjoy Netflix's 4K content on their PC.If, on the other hand, you do not have this possibility, you must continue to use your _Smart_ TV, _set-top box_, console or compatible device.

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