TL;DR: Microsoft has developed a custom Windows 11 version, the "Xbox full screen experience," optimized for handheld gaming on the new Xbox Ally and Ally X devices by ASUS. Launching in 2026, this OS ...

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Microsoft is encouraging more hardware hackers to develop Windows-based smart devices and appliances with expanded availability of a preview OS to all owners of Intel’s Galileo board. The software ...

While many people love the new interface in Windows 11, others prefer the old look and feel of Windows 10, or at least some of the features that are now missing in the newer operating system.

Custom Windows ISOs have recently gained a lot of attention online. Many users praise these customized distributions for improving privacy, reducing telemetry, and boosting performance, especially in ...

Why it matters: Tiny11 is a modded version of Windows 11 designed to take up as little storage space as possible. Developer NTDEV has now released the most recent update to their experiment, which is ...

Recently we reported on the alarming amount of data that a fresh install of Windows 11 sends to third parties, where it seems like Microsoft's latest OS is all about geo-tracking and telemetry and ...

Modifying Registry keys is one way to customize a Windows PC, but it can be challenging for some and may render the system unusable if done incorrectly. Winaero Tweaker is a user-friendly utility that ...

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The Start Menu in Windows 11 features a centered layout, which is a departure from the left-aligned design seen in previous versions. This new layout provides a sleek and centered look, making it ...