DirectX includes security and performance updates, along with many new features across all technologies, which can be accessed by applications using the DirectX APIs. Microsoft DirectX 10 is a group of technologies designed to make Windows-based computers an ideal platform for running and displaying applications rich in multimedia elements such as full-color graphics, video, 3D animation, and rich audio. Gaming driver for graphics cards enabling advanced features and shader 4.0 that fulfills the requirements and support for modern games on Windows laptops and desktops. Advertisement A library useful for games and multimedia.