Microsoft’s Xbox strategy hits price hikes for consoles and subscriptions.

The new Xbox full-screen experience doesn’t load the full Windows desktop or a bunch of background processes, freeing up more ...

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 ...

Equally important, but often overlooked, is the question of a valid license (get a new Windows 11 license for 50% off on the PCWorld Software store): Don’t worry, in most cases, the upgrade from 10 to ...

Analysts at Jon Peddie Research predict that shipments of PC gaming hardware will jump by 35% this year. The firm highlights Windows 11 upgrade requirements as ...

Do you know Windows still has screen savers? Find out more about that and other obscure Windows features in our latest piece!

Microsoft has fixed a known issue caused by the August 2025 security updates, which triggers unexpected User Account Control (UAC) prompts and app installation problems for non-admin users on all ...

You might have played around with God modes in PC games before, where you type in a code to get supernatural powers that defy the normal physics of the game or make you invincible. Surprise! Windows ...

The annual Windows update doesn’t add a plethora of new capabilities, but it catches everyone up with interim features from the past year and extends the OS's support time frame. I've been testing PC ...

Microsoft is testing new File Explorer AI-powered features that will enable Windows 11 users to work with images and documents without needing to open the files. Known as "AI actions," they can ...

Microsoft is automatically turning on OneDrive Backup in new Windows 11 installations. Your files aren't stolen -- they've just been moved to a new folder and synced to the cloud. This article ...

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