A default installation of Windows 11 includes dozens of Microsoft apps. Which ones are worth keeping, and which ones should you uninstall? This is my expert advice.

TL;DR: Microsoft's Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) for Windows 11 offers a console-like, controller-friendly gaming interface that boots directly into the Xbox app, optimizing system resources and ...

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 ...

Gamescom 2025 is happening right now, and at the Xbox Booth I had a chance to go hands-on with Microsoft's new handheld gaming mode for Windows 11, running directly on the upcoming Xbox Ally and Xbox ...

Windows Insiders testing out the upcoming 25H2 update for Windows 11 have found that it's letting them remove some of the default applications that Windows 11 ships with. That includes apps like ...

If the Xbox Game Bar overlay is not enough for you, we recommend that you check out the Xbox Full Screen Experience. Even though it’s best suited for handheld, with some minor tweaks, you can enable ...

James Ratcliff joined Game Rant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is ...

This is important because: Windows handhelds often feel like tiny PCs. This mode treats them like consoles, which is how most people want to play on a seven-inch screen. It also gives Microsoft a ...

Xbox's mobile app now has a dedicated Store tab, providing an easy way to find games. The Xbox Wireless Headset now supports ...