Windhawk is the band-aid Windows 11 forgot to ship.

Microsoft’s next Xbox game console is expected to pretty much be a computer that can run console and PC games. So perhaps it’s not too surprising that Microsoft is rolling out an update for Windows 11 ...

To counter Linux’s growing dominance in handheld gaming devices, Microsoft showcased Xbox mode, a lighter, gaming-focused version of Windows. Last month, Microsoft pleasantly surprised Windows users ...

At least for now.

Your Windows 11 PC will soon function more like a video game console. Starting next month, Microsoft plans to roll out an "Xbox mode" on all Windows 11 PCs, including tablets. The new mode is called ...

Microsoft is making Windows 11 more gamer-friendly by introducing a dedicated full-screen gaming experience and platform improvements for better performance. Microsoft recently confirmed that the next ...

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. Xbox Mode on PC aims to provide a "no compromises" gaming experience, putting all of your games in front of a controller-friendly full-screen interface ...

The big picture: Microsoft has spent the past few years rushing to answer the potential threat that Valve's Steam Deck and SteamOS present to Windows. At this year's Game Developers Conference, ...

This simple mod can upgrade the taskbar with a lot of additional information like CPU/RAM/network usage, weather, customizable clocks, and more. Microsoft recently killed a simplified taskbar clock ...

Build your own console-like PC before the official 2026 Steam Machine release. Discover how to use Windows and Big Picture ...