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Your PC Feels Slow? Microsoft Says These Two Windows 11 Settings Are to Blame

It's quite easy to pause OneDrive syncing. To do this, click the OneDrive icon in the taskbar, then click the gear icon that ...
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How to Enable Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling in Windows 10 and 11

Windows 10 and Windows 11 come with an advanced setting, called Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling, which can boost gaming and video performance using your PC's GPU. We'll show you how to enable the ...
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Microsoft faces tough choices: Xbox price hike explained amid tariff pressures

In an unexpected twist, Microsoft has announced a price hike for its Xbox Series X|S consoles, effective October 3, driven by escalating U.S. tariffs. The Series X climbs to $649.99, a stark ...
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We hacked the new Windows 11 Xbox Mode onto the old ROG Ally — how does it optimize performance?

(Image credit: Windows Central / Zac Bowden) Handheld gaming mode addresses the biggest issue with Windows 11 when it comes to the overall gaming handheld form factor, and that's using the OS to get ...