The May 2026 Windows 11 update adds Xbox mode, AI Taskbar support, and security changes you shouldn't ignore. Here's all you ...

Typing with an Xbox controller on Windows 11--especially handheld devices--should become easier with a new update rolling out. That's because Microsoft is bringing controller functionality found on ...

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Windows 11's new Xbox mode boosts gaming performance. Here's how to enable it using ViVeTool, even while waiting for the ...

Microsoft is rolling out a new gamepad keyboard for Windows 11 that lets users type with an Xbox controller. This update makes the on-screen keyboard in Windows 11 easier to use with an Xbox ...

The gamepad keyboard layout is now in beta testing for Windows Insiders. The gamepad keyboard layout is now in beta testing for Windows Insiders. is a senior correspondent and author of Notepad, who ...

Windows 11 KB5083631 is rolling out with Xbox mode for regular PCs, a more reliable File Explorer, faster startup apps, and ...

Why it matters: If you've ever tried typing with a controller on Windows, you know how excruciatingly slow and tedious the process can be. Moving the focus across each virtual key is enough to make ...

TL;DR: Microsoft aims to create a seamless PC gaming experience on Windows 11, similar to an Xbox console, by partnering with ASUS to launch a new ROG Ally. This version will feature a full-screen ...

TL;DR: Xbox Mode, formerly Full Screen Experience, will launch on all Windows 11 devices in April, offering a full-screen, controller-optimized gaming interface that allows seamless switching between ...