Microsoft’s console-first pivot for small screens lands in a surprisingly usable form, and testing Windows 11’s new Handheld Gaming Mode on an OG ROG Ally shows both what’s changed and what still needs work for real-world handheld PC owners.
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Windows 11’s new Handheld Gaming...
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Microsoft's upcoming Windows 11 25H2 update introduces a feature called User Interaction-Aware CPU Power Management, designed to reduce power consumption by lowering CPU performance during periods of inactivity. This enhancement aims to extend battery life for laptop users and decrease energy...
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