Microsoft’s handheld gambit has quietly moved from concept to something you can try on your own device: a controller‑first, full‑screen “Xbox” experience built into Windows 11 is rolling out as part of the platform’s handheld work, and enthusiasts are already using the new handheld view and...
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The first time you boot the Xbox full‑screen experience on an OG ROG Ally, it feels like someone quietly unhooked Windows from the device and slid a console‑style launcher in its place — but the reality is more pragmatic and far more interesting: Microsoft has layered a controller‑first Xbox...
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Microsoft's new handheld-focused, full‑screen Xbox interface for Windows 11 can already be unlocked on many in‑market Windows handhelds thanks to a Release Preview of the Windows 11 25H2 update and a handful of community-discovered switches — meaning you don't have to wait for the ROG Xbox...
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Microsoft’s handheld push has taken a new turn: the Xbox-style, full‑screen “Xbox Mode” that will ship as the default experience on the ROG Xbox Ally family is already appearing on other Windows 11 handhelds — in community builds and hacks — ahead of the Ally’s retail launch, forcing a rapid...
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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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Freeing up storage space on Windows 11 isn’t just a matter of convenience—it’s a key strategy for maintaining a responsive, secure, and future-proof PC. Whether you’re running out of storage after months of downloads and updates, facing error codes that stall critical upgrades, or simply aiming...
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Google’s Chrome browser has long been both a powerhouse and a paradox for its most dedicated users—offering essential speed and features, but often at the expense of surging memory use, especially for those who juggle dozens or even hundreds of open tabs. As the web increasingly becomes an...
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The history of web browsers is a tale of relentless innovation, technological rivalry, and shifting user allegiances. For many Windows users, the browser of choice has often dictated the rhythm of their daily digital lives—how many tabs they juggle, whether their system lags under intense memory...
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Welcome back, Windows aficionados! If you've ever fumed at the sluggishness of system updates, then hold onto your hats, because the latest Windows 11 update—24H2—is set to revolutionize your update experience with some delightful changes. This update promises not just speed, but also...
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Microsoft has rolled out a significant update for Windows Subsystem for Android™ across all Windows Insider channels. Update version 2306.40000.4.0 introduces enhancements, bug fixes for OneDrive integration, and user-requested features.
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With much of your to-do list now online, you expect your browser to be fast and reliable every day. Your browser is the tool you rely on to get things done. Online productivity now depends on how fast your browser is, so that to-do list can disappear. So, don’t you hate it when your browser...
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Since we first started work on the Chakra JavaScript engine, it has been our mission and priority to make JavaScript faster for the real world web, and to continuously improve the experience of browsing in Microsoft Edge (and previously Internet Explorer). We’ve had a very busy year, with...
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Word on the street is that Microsoft plans to announce a Windows-powered iPad contender at next month’s Consumer Electronics Show.
We’ve seen this movie before.
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer waved around a Hewlett-Packard Link Removed at CES 2010. HP later hyped up the device with specifications...
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I am having a problem with 10's to 100's of blue dots on my screen. I can place a video feed or another computer on the monitor with no blue pixels. Additionally, the screen gets "fuzzy" in places. It is in spots, not a line completely accross the screen. It get worse at time and better at...