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Windows 11's new gaming mode is the latest example of Microsoft snatching defeat from the jaws of victory

Microsoft has finally made Windows better for gaming handhelds, but it's too little too late. The company should have been ...

Xbox-style handheld mode is rolling out on Windows 11, and you can try it now

Microsoft is expanding Windows 11’s full screen experience for handhelds, starting with ASUS ROG Ally models and rolling to MSI Claw. Paired with the Xbox app, it brings a cleaner, console-style ...

Windows 11’s light/dark mode glitch wasn’t Microsoft’s fault — blame PowerToys (here's why)

Microsoft recently released PowerToys version 0.95.1, addressing multiple issues, including a bug that caused the new Light Switch feature to be enabled by default, confusing users.
The Escapist

That Xbox Mode for Windows 11 has “leaked” for tinkerers and brave souls

Braver PC users than I have taken the plunge and unlocked Microsoft’s new Windows 11 “Xbox Mode”. Announced alongside the new ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, it shuts off processes and software that operate ...
Android Authority

You don't have to wait for Microsoft's handheld to start using the new Xbox mode

Windows handheld PC owners have found a way to get Microsoft’s new Xbox mode running early on their devices. Xbox mode frees up about 2GB of memory that can be used for gaming. You’ll launch straight ...
Neowin

Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 get even more dark mode improvements in new builds0 0

Microsoft has released a now-traditional duo of new Windows 11 preview builds for Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels. As usual, one is for Windows 11 version 25H2 (Dev, build 26220.6972), and one ...