Microsoft’s pitch for Windows 11 promised more than a new skin — it promised a gaming OS that would feel like it was built from the ground up for modern play: Auto HDR to breathe new life into older titles, DirectStorage to make load screens and texture pop-in fade into memory, and tighter Xbox...
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The first hands-on benchmarks for the ROG Xbox Ally X suggest ASUS and Microsoft’s high-end handheld may have hit a rare sweet spot: substantial generational GPU gains, sensible power draw, and cooling that keeps temperatures well below what many larger devices produce under stress.
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Paul Thurrott’s latest Windows Weekly episode—titled “Backing Up the Intel Truck”—is a compact but consequential briefing on where Microsoft’s Windows strategy is headed, and it reads like a roadmap: AI-first user experiences, multimodal interactions that make voice and vision first-class...
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The ROG Xbox Ally X I tried shows genuine promise as a portable Windows gaming platform — but its success depends almost entirely on how far Microsoft and OEMs can push Windows 11 out of its desktop mindset and into a controller‑first, battery‑smart handheld experience. (press.asus.com)...
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The gaming landscape is set for a seismic shift as ASUS and Microsoft join forces, unveiling the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X—handheld gaming devices that blend elite hardware with deep Xbox integration. The launch, which was officially teased during the recent Xbox Games Showcase...
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Immersing oneself in a game is one of the primary draws of PC gaming, and nothing shatters that experience quite like having to alt-tab out of a tense boss fight or heated multiplayer match to Google a guide or check Discord. This longstanding frustration is what Microsoft sets out to solve with...
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It’s been a long-standing rumor in the gaming hardware world that Microsoft might one day bring its Xbox experience to a dedicated handheld device. Recent leaks and revelations are now feeding this anticipation, with the emergence of "Project Kennan"—an ASUS-manufactured, Xbox-branded handheld...
In a notable turn for the intersection of console and PC gaming, new images and details have emerged around an intriguing device: Xbox's closely allied handheld project with ASUS, codenamed "Project Kennan." Initially reported through regulatory documentation by the United States Federal...
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The Windows 11 ecosystem continues to churn rapidly, and nowhere is this dynamism more apparent than in the recent rollout of cumulative updates KB5053598 and KB5053602. Aimed squarely at users of versions 24H2 and 23H2 respectively, these updates are not just regular Tuesday affairs—they...
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Windows 11 appears to be flexing its muscles for a gaming revolution as leaked references in preview builds point to a radically reimagined handheld interface. While the operating system has long catered primarily to PCs and servers, a fresh wave of tweaks under the banner “Gaming Posture” hints...
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Microsoft is taking another bold step toward enhancing the gaming experience on Windows devices. The latest update to the Windows Game Bar introduces a refreshed design, improved navigational functionality for game controllers, and a few tweaks that make it notably more user friendly—especially...
Microsoft is bridging the gap between Windows and Xbox even further with its latest gamepad keyboard update for Windows 11. This development aims to simplify how gamers interact with their PCs by turning the familiar Xbox controller into a text input tool—a move that blurs the lines between...
Windows 11 has been marketed as the ultimate gaming operating system – a promise that sounds as tantalizing as a secret level in your favorite game. Yet, as with any hype, the reality reveals a more nuanced picture. Let’s dive into the technical details, performance benchmarks, and practical...
Microsoft's Windows 11 has made waves as the ultimate gamer-friendly operating system. With features aimed at redefining the PC gaming landscape, it's safe to say Windows 11 isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a power play. Whether you're a casual gamer or an esports enthusiast, this operating system is...
Date: September 2, 2024 Source: Turkmmo Author: Muhammed Kayan In a significant milestone for Microsoft, Windows 11 has officially overtaken Windows 10 as the most popular operating system for PC gaming on Steam. This development comes in light of the latest data from the Steam hardware survey...
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