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Five ways Microsoft can improve the Xbox Game Bar on PC
The Game Bar is severely lacking in its current state.
Very few things are as annoying as accidentally triggering the Xbox Game Bar when you are in the middle of a game, and having your entire screen taken over by a tasteless overlay. That's precisely why I disable the Game Bar as a part of my Windows setup ritual on new laptops and desktops. The Xbox Game Bar is supposed to be a one-stop shop for gamers on Windows with all the right tools in one place, but it's far from that, in my opinion.
4 ways Microsoft can improve the Xbox app on PC in Windows 12
Microsoft is constantly improving the Xbox app for Windows, but here's what it really needs to do.
Nothing is set in stone at this point when it comes to Windows 12, but you may have already heard a rumor or two about Microsoft's next big OS as we inch closer to its potential release in 2024. There are plenty of ways Microsoft can improve and build upon the merits of the current OS to make Windows 12 better, and I hope the company is putting a conscious effort into making it better for gamers too. I say that because Windows 11 didn't exactly have the best reputation among gamers, especially at the beginning. In fact, many users still swear by Windows 10 in 2023.
The Xbox October update features CEC, enhanced power controls, and more
A new update has arrived for the month of October, bringing plenty of useful features to the Xbox Series X, Series S, and Xbox One.
It's a new month, and that means a new update has arrived for the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One. The update brings new enhancements that will no doubt improve the user experience. The update comes packed with the ability to control TV volume from the Xbox console, mute all sounds on start-up, offers a more streamlined home Xbox setup process, and more.
Microsoft today announced the general availability of the Windows 11 2022 Update - also known as Windows 11 version 22H2 - which is the first major update for Windows 11 since its initial release last year. The Windows 11 2022 Update naturally brings a lot of new features and capabilities to the table, and that includes a few gaming improvements, including improved HDR support, the new Controller Bar, and more.
Microsoft is adding a Game Bar for controller users in Windows 11
Microsoft has announced Controller Bar, a Game Bar that's specifically designed for those that are using a controller in Windows 11.
Today, Microsoft announced that Windows Insiders can test out Controller Bar. Essentially, this is a different view of the Game Bar that's designed for people using controllers. It will get you access to game shortcuts and more.
Xbox Game Bar adds a resources widget to track CPU/GPU/RAM usage
Microsoft has released an update for the Xbox Game Bar on Windows 10 that will allow users to track what apps are hogging CPU, GPU, and RAM.
Microsoft has released an update for the Xbox Game Bar on Windows 10 that will allow users to track what apps are hogging their PC's CPU, GPU, and RAM.