Typing with an Xbox controller on Windows 11--especially handheld devices--should become easier with a new update rolling out. That's because Microsoft is bringing controller functionality found on ...

Microsoft has begun rolling out Xbox Mode to Windows 11 PCs, offering a full-screen, controller-optimized interface that mirrors the Xbox console experience. Initially launched on handhelds as the ...

The gamepad keyboard layout is now in beta testing for Windows Insiders. The gamepad keyboard layout is now in beta testing for Windows Insiders. is a senior correspondent and author of Notepad, who ...

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The May 2026 Windows 11 update adds Xbox mode, AI Taskbar support, and security changes you shouldn't ignore. Here's all you ...