The first thing I do on any Windows 11 PC to boost performance is adjust the visual effects. These include features such as ...

PC gaming dominance was historically tied to Windows. Gaming is Windows' last stronghold against macOS and Linux. SteamOS's performance could threaten Windows, especially for handheld PCs. For decades ...

Update drivers and roll back bad Windows 11 updates within 10 days to restore stability and get faster, more reliable ...

Project DualPlay embeds a detachable controller in the touchpad spot, and the company gets into Windows gaming handhelds with the Nitro Blaze 7. I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising ...

You don't need a desktop or laptop to play the top PC titles. The best handheld SteamOS and Windows gaming PCs we've tested give you the power of a full-size computer in a highly portable package. My ...

TL;DR: Microsoft highlights 2025 Windows PC gaming advances, including full-screen handheld support, Windows on Arm improvements, and DirectX Raytracing 1.2. Despite recent performance issues on ...

Every gamer wants to experience smoother and uninterrupted gameplay. A drop in FPS and latency (input lag) are the two most common issues gamers experience while playing video games on a Windows ...

Since the successful launch of the Steam Deck nearly two years ago, we’ve seen plenty of would-be competitors that have tried to mimic the Deck’s portable form factor and ability to run PC games. Thus ...

Microsoft has admitted that turning on BitLocker on PCs with NVMe SSDs can have a noticeable performance impact.

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AMD's Z Extreme range is still going strong, though, with the Z1 Extreme making for a good mid-range handheld, and the new Z2 Extreme powering the surprisingly capable Asus ROG Xbox Ally X. The Xbox ...

As 2023 draws to a close—and as we start to finalize our Game of the Year contenders—I really should be catching up on the embarrassingly long list of great recent releases that I haven’t put enough ...