Microsoft has quietly given Windows 11 a console-like persona: the new Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) transforms supported PCs into a controller-first, distraction-free gaming shell that boots straight into the Xbox app and trims desktop overhead to free memory and simplify navigation. This...
Microsoft’s Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) will change how Windows handhelds behave: starting November 21, 2025 Microsoft is rolling out a controller‑first, console‑style shell that can boot directly into the Xbox PC app, trim desktop overhead, and present a thumb-friendly launcher on...
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Steam’s latest Hardware & Software Survey paints a clear picture: as of June 2025, Windows still rules the PC gaming world. Nearly 96% of gamers on Valve’s ubiquitous platform—Steam—are running a Windows-based system, and a striking 60% have already moved to Windows 11. These numbers underscore...
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