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Xbox Mode on Windows 11: What It Is and How to Turn It On
Xbox Mode gives Windows 11 a controller-first gaming interface. Here is what it changes, who can use it and how…
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Windows 11 September 2026 Update: Taskbar, Start and Search Changes
Microsoft's September 2026 Windows 11 preview adds movable taskbar positions, a smaller taskbar and more Start-menu controls.
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How Much VRAM Do You Need for Gaming at 1080p, 1440p and 4K?
VRAM needs depend on resolution, textures, ray tracing and the game itself. Here is how to think about capacity without…
Tech
Path Tracing vs Ray Tracing: What PC Gamers Actually Need to Know
Ray tracing can add selected lighting effects. Path tracing tries to solve much more of the lighting problem with rays,…
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Windows 11 Gaming Settings Worth Checking — and the Tweaks to Ignore
Game Mode, windowed optimizations and a few display settings are worth checking. Most registry 'gaming tweaks' are not.
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How to Back Up PC Game Saves Before a Windows Reinstall or SSD Upgrade
Steam Cloud helps, but it is not a complete backup strategy. Here is how to protect saves before reinstalling Windows…
PC Gaming
1440p vs 4K for PC Gaming: Which Resolution Makes More Sense?
1440p usually gives a better performance-to-clarity balance, while 4K makes more sense when visual detail matters more than maximum frame…
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How to Uninstall or Pause a Windows 11 Update (and When Not To)
Microsoft's documented steps to check, uninstall or pause a Windows 11 update, use recovery if the PC won't start, and…