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“Xbox mode is easily the headline feature”: In May’s Windows 11 update, I walk through the 11 upgrades that change how we use the OS, and why some of them surprised me

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[email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
The May 2026 Windows 11 update adds Xbox mode, AI Taskbar support, and security changes you shouldn't ignore. Here's all you need to know.

A modern desktop screen displays a gaming interface with dashboards, icons, and game selections, set on a sleek desk with a plant, lamp, and keyboard.

Windows 11’s May update adds 11 meaningful improvements across settings, security, and usability.

Your Windows PC's security foundation could expire in 8 weeks — Here's how to check if you're eligible for a new Secure Boot certificate

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[email protected] (Cale Hunt)
Microsoft's original Secure Boot certificates, first issued in 2011, are set to expire in June 2026, effectively leaving your PC in a degraded security state. Here's what you can do to prevent any issues.

A sleek laptop with a scenic landscape on its screen sits on a castle window ledge. The view includes rolling hills, a winding river, and a distant town, conveying a sense of tranquility and history.

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Xbox added its new logo to dynamic backgrounds faster than I expected, as CEO Asha Sharma confirms: "Dropping today"

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Xbox has begun rolling out new dynamic backgrounds, profile backgrounds, and gamer pics featuring its recently revealed logo, following a quick turnaround from Asha Sharma’s public confirmation.

Xbox home screen with a large green Xbox logo. App icons include YouTube and HBO Max. Options for browsing the store and viewing current offerings like UFC 6. Time displayed: 18:30.

Xbox has begun rolling out new dynamic backgrounds, profile backgrounds, and gamer pics featuring its recently revealed logo.

This 4TB SSD hits 7,000MB/s read speeds, perfect for PC gaming — I can't believe it's $914 CHEAPER than normal with a discount not seen at Amazon

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[email protected] (Cale Hunt)
WD_Black's SN7100 is a solid M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD suitable for PC gaming, and although it normally costs more than $1,000 due to the RAMpocalypse, it's now down to just $500 at Best Buy for a limited time. 1TB and 2TB models are also on sale.

A futuristic spiral design features multiple WD_BLACK SN710 NVMe SSDs with 4TB capacity, arranged in layers, emitting a warm glow against a circuit board backdrop.

A futuristic spiral design features multiple WD_BLACK SN710 NVMe SSDs with 4TB capacity, arranged in layers, emitting a warm glow against a circuit board backdrop.

Roblox’s new Reality mode shows how far NVIDIA’s DLSS 5 AI upscaling can push a simple game

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[email protected] (Cale Hunt)
Roblox has introduced what it calls "Roblox Reality," and it's aiming to provide AI-powered, photorealistic upscaling akin to NVIDIA's DLSS 5. Here's how it won't require a heavy-duty gaming PC to run, if it ever makes it to market.

Comparison of four landscape scenes illustrating rendering techniques. Top left: Vibrant Roblox render. Top right: Simplified 3D data. Bottom left: Lab results with moderate details. Bottom right: Enhanced Super Upsampler vision with rich colors and textures.

Comparison of four landscape scenes illustrating rendering techniques. Top left: Vibrant Roblox render. Top right: Simplified 3D data. Bottom left: Lab results with moderate details. Bottom right: Enhanced Super Upsampler vision with rich colors and textures.

"I found a project that completely solves this": PS5 and DualShock controllers get full wireless features on PC thanks to a new hack

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[email protected] (Cale Hunt)
Although Xbox controllers work perfectly with Windows PCs out of the box, some prefer the feel of the PS5's DualSense. Without a wired connection, however, the DualSense lacks some features. That changes with this ingenious fix, requiring only a $7 Raspberry Pi to get going.

PS5 DualSense, Xbox Series X Controller

PS5 DualSense, Xbox Series X Controller

Everything we know about the Forza Horizon 6 Festival Playlist so far

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[email protected] (Richard Devine)
The Festival Playlist is back with Forza Horizon 6 and here's what we know so far, including how PS5 players can catch up on missed rewards.

A promo shot of Forza Horizon 6 showing racing on the streets of Tokyo.

Forza Horizon 6 is almost here, and the weekly content will be available pretty quickly.

Everyone has an opinion on Microsoft’s spending, but the real story is what the numbers say about its position

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[email protected] (Sean Endicott)
Microsoft delivered another strong quarter with results that beat expectations, driven by cloud and AI demand. But an analyst says the key issue is whether Microsoft can turn its rising AI infrastructure spending into long‑term profit.

The Microsoft Copilot app is being displayed on a smartphone, with the Microsoft logo visible in the background, in this photo illustration taken in Brussels, Belgium, on December 30, 2023.

The Microsoft Copilot app is being displayed on a smartphone, with the Microsoft logo visible in the background, in this photo illustration taken in Brussels, Belgium, on December 30, 2023.

Windows 11 KB5083631 update released with major explorer.exe reliability upgrades, AI agent support, Xbox mode, and more

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[email protected] (Zac Bowden)
Windows 11's optional non-security preview update for April 2026 has finally been released, and includes a number of quality of life improvements and changes that are now rolling out.

Windows Update on a Dell XPS laptop

Windows Update on a Dell XPS laptop

As Xbox fans push for Microsoft to return to exclusive games, analysts report they're the "number one reason" players use consoles — "41% of respondents cited that"

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[email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
New data shows that exclusive games are the "number one reason" people use consoles like Xbox, showing why Microsoft is considering bringing them back.

Master Chief and The Weapon in Halo Infinite's campaign.

If you told me Halo was going to PlayStation a few years back, I'd have called you crazy. And yet...Halo: Campaign Evolved is coming to PS5 when it launches this year.

“Xbox Mode is here”: Microsoft rolls out console-style experience on Windows 11, barely meeting its own deadline

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Microsoft has begun rolling out Xbox Mode on Windows 11, introducing a full screen, controller friendly interface designed to streamline PC gaming while reducing background system load.

Xbox Mode promo image showing multiple Windows 11 devices with a console-style UI and a controller, highlighting availability and Forza Horizon 6.

Xbox Mode is now, officially, on more than just handhelds.

"I just wanted to take Solstice ... and kind of blow it up a little bit": This solo Xbox dev has built a puzzle gauntlet with metroidvania leanings, and it's coming soon

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[email protected] (Cole Martin)
Solo developer Riddle Master Productions' voxel-style isometric metroidvania, OOLO, is coming to Xbox as a Play Anywhere title in May.

OOLO wizard collecting artifact screenshot.

OOLO wizard collecting artifact screenshot.

"Absolutely ridiculous, and completely unjustifiable": World of Warcraft causes a stir — new cosmetic 'houses' cost as much as an entire expansion

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[email protected] (Jez Corden)
World of Warcraft's housing system was a deep investment for the game, and is purely cosmetic offering no power or progression to players ... but, increasingly expensive additions have users questioning the value proposition here.

New World of Warcraft housing items with Gallywix the goblin crime lord crudely photoshopped on top.

Gallywix would be proud.

Xbox's new April Update brings awesome improvements to Xbox and PC, including one I've wanted Microsoft to add for years — here's what's new

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[email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
Xbox Series X|S consoles and the Xbox on PC app just got big upgrades to customization and gameplay options, refining the user experience on these platforms.

The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles on display.

The user experience on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC just got a whole lot better thanks to Microsoft's big April Update.

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