Even though the company claims Windows 11 PCs are up to 2.3 times faster than those running Windows 10, and despite aggressive advertising, people don’t seem eager to switch. This might be because Microsoft requires specific, and sometimes demanding, hardware, and because the new operating system has some consistent design issues.
I’ve learned this feature is intended for devices with haptic trackpads, such as the Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Laptop Studio. When turned on, you’ll feel a gentle vibration when you snap windows next to each other or move files between them.
Last week, we shared that the next Xbox will largely function as a powerful PC. The Xbox handheld, called the Ally, is being used to test and refine the Windows 11 operating system specifically for this new Xbox system. Microsoft is focused on improving how Windows works with things like HDMI connections, graphics in video games, and other features within the Xbox’s PC-based environment.
When ARC Raiders was first being developed, the game’s final form wasn’t fully decided. It was the team’s first project, originally planned to launch in 2022. However, they shifted focus and decided to invest more effort into a new player-versus-player mode they were experimenting with before release.
ARC Raiders didn’t just break the player count record once – it did so three days in a row, peaking at 462,488 players on November 9th. What’s really remarkable is that it maintained this success for a full week, something rarely seen in player-versus-player games, especially in the last two years.
The highly anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 from Activision is out this week! Developed by Treyarch and Raven, the game features a cooperative story campaign, a bigger and better Zombies mode, and plenty of other exciting content. It’s also the last exclusive game for Xbox this year, which has already been full of major releases.
As someone researching the Xbox Ally, I’ve found it’s a fantastic device if you’re already invested in Xbox Cloud Gaming, Play Anywhere games, or PC Game Pass. It really slots into that existing ecosystem nicely. However, its appeal drops off a bit if you’re not using those services. Plus, even for those of us *within* that ecosystem, the device still feels like it needs some refinement and polish before it’s truly ready.
I’ve been using the Razer Kiyo V2 as my main webcam for several weeks, and I’m really impressed. For $150, it’s surprisingly good – it costs less than many other high-end 4K webcams, but the picture and sound quality are excellent.
Even with a basic graphics card, I’ve been able to play demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Elden Ring smoothly on an affordable mini PC. This is possible because I’m using cloud gaming services like NVIDIA GeForce NOW, which lets me stream the games instead of relying on my PC’s hardware to run them.
Good news – any gamepad that works with a regular Windows computer will also work with a Windows mini PC. I’ve collected some of our top picks to help you find the perfect controller for your setup.