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PCWorld reports that Microsoft is launching Xbox Mode for Windows 11 PCs by April 2026, creating a console-like gaming interface with optimized controller support and improved performance. This ...

"Xbox mode" (formerly Xbox Full Screen Experience) is here to replace your console. Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team ...

Microsoft Plans ‘Xbox Mode’ for Windows 11 PCs Starting in April Your email has been sent Microsoft announced Wednesday at the 2026 Game Developers Conference (GDC) that it is officially bringing a ...

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5079473 and KB5078883 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features. Today's updates are mandatory ...

Microsoft will turn on hotpatch security updates by default for all eligible Windows devices managed through Microsoft Intune and the Microsoft Graph API, beginning with the May 2026 Windows security ...

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PCWorld reports that Windows 11’s March update KB5079473 introduces significant new features including Sysmon, improved Windows Backup, and Quick Machine Recovery capabilities. The update addresses ...

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