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Xbox mode got overshadowed by this awesome new addition to Windows 11 in the latest Patch Tuesday update

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update enables haptic "bumps" for compatible mice and adds a console-inspired Xbox mode for PC gamers.

Windows Central

I dug into how Microsoft is pushing Windows 11 toward fully native apps, and it could lead to major speed gains

Microsoft is launching an AI agent and development templates to streamline native development on Windows 11.

Windows Central

“AI gets the blame”: I break down why Windows 11 update sizes are growing and what the real issues might be

Windows 11 updates have ballooned up to 5GB and beyond, and many users assume that it's AI that's mainly contributing to the bloat. Here's what's actually causing sizes to increase.

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I turned Windows 11 into my own version of Windows 12 and the results feel closer to Microsoft’s future than you’d expect

You can transform Windows 11 into a Windows 12‑style desktop with Rainmeter's Windows 12 skin, which features a minimalist Start menu and a movable and resizable Taskbar.

Windows Central

Microsoft launches Cloud‑Initiated Driver Recovery for remote rollback of faulty updates — no user action or OEM intervention will be needed to handle broken drivers delivered via Windows Update

Microsoft introduces Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery, an important Windows reliability change designed to minimize buggy driver mayhem.

Tom’s Hardware

Googlebooks are coming, but should Microsoft be scared? Windows 11's biggest threat could be Android PCs if things don't improve

Microsoft's constant blunders with Windows 11 have opened the market up to major competition, and now Google is capitalizing.

Windows Central

If you're wondering why Microsoft's Xbox mode is still missing after installing the latest Windows 11 update, here's why

The long-anticipated Xbox mode is finally available on Windows 11, but it's still MIA for multiple users, despite its inclusion in recent updates.

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Googlebooks vs. Chromebooks: Biggest differences explained

Google's newly announced Googlebooks seem like the next evolution of Chromebooks. Here are all the biggest differences between these laptops.

Tom’s Guide

Google just revealed what comes after Chromebooks — and it's called Googlebook

Googlebook is Google's new AI-first laptop category built around Gemini Intelligence.

Android Central

Microsoft staunchly defends its new 'Low Latency Profile' for Windows 11 after community backlash — says every other OS already boosts CPU speeds for quicker load times

After a new "low Latency Profile" for Windows 11 was discovered last week, the community has responded severely, criticizing Microsoft for suppressing a bigger issue. The company, however, is defending the decision on social media, saying that it's only doing what every other operating system already does.

Tom’s Hardware

I've spent 30 years with Microsoft but Linux and Pop! OS might have converted me

Linux has saved me from the grubby claws of Windows hell, but it comes with a catch.

PC Gamer

Windows 11 could feel noticeably faster soon, thanks to deep performance upgrades in Microsoft’s app platform

WinUI is a key part of Microsoft's initiative to fix Windows 11, and that framework is being updated. Here's how those improvements will show up on your PC.

Windows Central

Dell SupportAssist update is crashing PCs with constant blue screens and reboot loops — the boot service built for system recovery is the culprit of unending instability

SupportAssist Remediation is a background service that Dell bundles on its Windows PCs to automate system recovery and repair tasks, and a recent update is reportedly causing BSOD loops.

Tom’s Hardware

Experts warn of 'highly sophisticated' weaponized JPEG campaign used to send out ScreenConnect malware

Hackers are targeting enterprises with a jpeg file, establishing persistence and elevating privileges.

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What Is Project Helix for Xbox? What We Know About Microsoft's Next-Gen Gaming Project

Project Helix Xbox is Microsoft's next-gen console project combining AMD SoC, DirectX, and PC support, shaping the future Xbox and gaming ecosystem.

Windows Central

Windows Central Podcast: How does Windows K2 impact the next Xbox?

Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss the latest with Xbox and Windows K2.

Windows Central

Why Windows 11 users are switching to Fluent Cleaner, the sleek CCleaner alternative that actually feels native

Fluent Cleaner is a modern open-source alternative to CCleaner with deeper Windows 11 cleanup tools, extensions, and a native WinUI design.

Windows Central

Every Microsoft Surface should have this tiny Windows 11 app that finally fixes a long‑standing battery headache

Microsoft still makes you dig through the Surface app to pause Smart Charging, but a new third-party tool called Surface Charging Tray brings those toggles to your taskbar.

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"Apple does this and you love it": Microsoft VP fires back at trolls over Windows 11's new performance boost feature. "It's not cheating; this is how modern systems make apps feel fast."

Windows 11's upcoming "Low Latency Profile" feature has been branded "lazy" by online trolls. Microsoft VP explains why they're wrong.

Windows Central

Xbox Mode on a Windows 11 PC with dual monitors is exactly what you should expect — and that’s a shame

Xbox Mode’s handling of dual monitor setups is raising concerns among PC gamers, with secondary displays left blank while the primary monitor runs the new console-style interface.

Windows Central

Microsoft's Xbox architect Jason Ronald says we'll see more of Project Helix "later this year" — we'll know more about the next Xbox console before long

Microsoft's Xbox architect Jason Ronald says we'll get to see more of the next Xbox console, Project Helix, later this year.

Windows Central

My Windows 11 backup broke after KB5083769 — Microsoft says this simple fix might save your files

Windows 11 update KB5083769 may break backups due to blocked drivers. Microsoft says it's not a bug and recommends updating your backup software.

Windows Central

Telegram on Windows Phone?! I'm digging my old Lumia out of storage to try this app

A new Telegram client for Windows Phone uses clever tricks to work around the unsupported platform's lack of push notification support.

TechRadar

Budget Windows 11 laptops vs MacBook Neo — Microsoft-commissioned report points out Neo weaknesses, as Apple's rumored to double production to 10 million

Are budget Windows 11 laptops a better bet than the MacBook Neo? A new report suggests that, but skeptics aren't happy with it at all.

Tom’s Guide

I just tested the Galaxy Book 6 Ultra — and this MacBook Pro rival got just the upgrades it needed to put Apple on notice

Samsung’s Galaxy Book 6 Ultra offers a massive leap in performance, coupled with numerous quality-of-life upgrades. It's a compelling choice for power users.

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