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We hacked the new Windows 11 Xbox Mode onto the old ROG Ally — how does it optimize performance?

Microsoft's new handheld gaming mode for Windows 11 is launching first on the upcoming Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, but it will be coming to all gaming handhelds eventually. Here's a first look at the experience running on an original ROG Ally.

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How to open the Settings app on Windows 11: A quick access guide

On Windows 11, you have several ways to access the Settings app to configure features and personalization settings, and in this guide, I'll show you eight ways to complete this task.

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Windows 11 will get an Xbox-like 'Guide' upgrade — inspired by the ROG Xbox Ally

Windows 11 is about to copy a nice feature from Xbox Ally devices. Soon, long pressing the Xbox button on a controller will open Task View.

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Windows 11 has a hidden feature in testing that could be a real timesaver for Android phone owners

Microsoft is busy developing quite a few nifty phone-related features for Windows 11 these days.

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How to change keyboard layout on Windows 11 or Windows 10

On Windows 11 or 10, it's easy to add, change, and remove keyboard layouts, and in this guide, I'll teach you how.

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How to manage user account settings on Windows 11 and Windows 10

In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to add, change, and remove user accounts on Windows 11 using the Settings app.

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4 new features available on the Windows 11 Insider Program during the first half of August 2025

During the first half of August 2025, Microsoft released five Insider builds for Windows 11 version 25H2 and 24H2 with various visual changes and improvements, including porting more Control Panel features to the Settings app.

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This Windows 11 feature drove me nuts. Microsoft's finally fixing it — sort of

As part of a new Windows 11 developer build, Microsoft is finally (sort of) fixing the most frustrating feature — it's Second-chance out-of-box experience (SCOOBE).

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Microsoft gives you another reason to hook up your Windows 11 PC and Android smartphone - it's a security feature that could come in seriously handy

Windows 11 has a new Phone Link feature that impressed me - the ability to lock the PC remotely with an Android device.

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Microsoft says Black Screen of Death better 'aligns with Windows 11's visual style' - but I think the new crash screen is missing a key detail

Windows 11's Blue Screen of Death is now black and more streamlined - but I'm worried the simplification goes too far.

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I use this stylish retro mini PC as a living room indie games portal, and it's effectively a tiny Xbox that rivals handhelds

The Ayaneo AM02 is a mini PC that looks like a futuristic NES, performs like a high-end handheld, and can act like a tiny Xbox using Windows 11.

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‘You did say how much you loved Vista’ – Microsoft’s most hated operating system pops up in Windows 11’s weirdest glitch ever

Microsoft confirms bug with Windows 11 playing Vista startup sound by accident, but there’s more to this than meets the ear.

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7 accessibility features in Windows 11 that make life easier for everyone

Windows 11 includes many accessibility features that anyone can use to improve productivity, including special customization settings and plenty more.

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Can’t upgrade your laptop to Windows 11? Asus joins Microsoft’s campaign urging you to buy a new Copilot+ PC, and I’m not sure that’s wise

Buy a new Copilot+ PC, Asus urges us, sweeping some vital issues under the computing carpet.

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12 apps every Windows 11 power user should install on a new PC

I'm highlighting 12 must-have apps that every Windows 11 power user should install on a fresh setup.

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Microsoft has second thoughts over a surprisingly controversial Windows change

Microsoft shoved Windows 11 features into Windows 10, and then instantly regretted it. This isn't the best way to convince folks to jump to Windows 11.

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The Xbox Game Bar for Windows 11 is becoming extremely good — It's time to give Microsoft credit where it's due

After years of graft, Microsoft's Xbox apps on Windows 11 PCs and gaming handhelds are becoming increasingly hard to criticize.

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How to prevent your PC from locking automatically on Windows 11

On Windows 11, you can prevent the system from locking itself automatically, and in this guide, I'll show you how to complete this configuration.

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Windows 10 support is ending — but End of 10 wants you to switch to Linux

End of 10 is encouraging people with Windows 10 PCs to install Linux and skip buying new Windows 11 PCs.

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This app fixes the Windows 11 Start menu, and it now works with Snapdragon PCs

Windhawk's latest update adds full ARM64 support, letting Windows on Arm users customize the Start menu and more with community mods.

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Windows 11 is about to get a nifty shortcut for copying out all the text from an image

Got an image on your monitor that you want to extract the text from? Windows 11 is about to make that process dead easy.

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15 top Windows 11 tips everyone needs to know

I reviewed Windows 11 and have used it for years—here are my top 25 tips for making the most of it.

Windows Central

7 features in Windows 11 I wish were enabled by default

On Windows 11, Microsoft makes many default configurations, but at least these seven features should also be considered to be enabled by default.

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How to check apps draining the most battery on Windows 11

Is your laptop's battery not lasting as long as it should? It could be an app, and here's how to check which app is draining the battery on Windows 11.

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How to recover files in Windows 11

We show you how to recover files in Windows 11 by either checking your Recycle Bin, or finding them in your file history backups.

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