Microsoft has quietly remapped the Xbox (Guide) button on controllers when paired with Windows 11, turning a once-single shortcut into a three-state, controller-first multitasking tool: a quick tap still opens the Xbox Game Bar, a long press now opens Task View, and a continued sustained hold...
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Microsoft is quietly experimenting with a small but consequential change to how the Xbox button behaves on Windows 11: a long press of the Xbox button now opens Task View, while a short press still summons the Game Bar and a sustained hold continues to power the controller off.
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Hello
I have a software that executes an action on long pressed left mouse button (long click). I want to use it on a touchscreen but long press sends either a single click or right mouse button (if enabled).
I spent a week reading but found almost nothing. Can someone help or point in the...