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Enable or Disable Show Widgets when Controller Bar is Opened in Windows 11

Gaming Enable or Disable Show Widgets when Controller Bar is Opened in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing open widgets on the desktop when Controller Bar is opened for your account in Widows 11. The Controller Bar is a view of the Xbox Game Bar on Windows 11 that allows you to quickly access games and apps using any Xbox controller, including standard controllers, the Elite Controller Series 2, and the Xbox Adaptive Controller. When you open Game Bar, a variety of Xbox gaming activities are at your fingertips. Select a feature from the Widget Menu and it’ll pop up as a widget. Many of these can be moved, resized, or pinned to your screen. Reference: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/games-apps/apps-help/xbox-controller-bar-for-windows EXAMPLE: Show widgets when Controller Bar...
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Open Xbox Controller Bar in Windows 11

Gaming Open Xbox Controller Bar in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to open the Controller Bar on Game Bar in Windows 11. The Controller Bar is a view of the Game Bar on Windows 11 that allows you to quickly access games and apps using any Xbox controller, including standard controllers, the Elite Controller Series 2, and the Xbox Adaptive Controller. Through the Controller Bar, you can open: The Home Bar (which gives access to Game Bar) One of your three most recently played games The Xbox app for Windows Your most recently used apps Reference: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/games-apps/apps-help/xbox-controller-bar-for-windows You may have to sign in to your Xbox account when you first open the Controller Bar. Option One: Open Controller Bar from Xbox...
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Connect Xbox Wireless Controller to Windows 11 PC

Gaming Connect Xbox Wireless Controller to Windows 11 PC

This tutorial will show you how to connect an Xbox Wireless Controller to your Windows 11 PC. Many PC games let you play with an Xbox Wireless Controller instead of a keyboard or mouse. Connect your controller to a Windows device by using a USB cable, the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows, or Bluetooth. Some Windows devices also come with Xbox Wireless functionality built in so that you can connect a controller directly without an adapter. Starting with Windows 11 build 262100.6725 (24H2), Xbox controller support for gaming on Windows 11 has been improved. Short pressing the Xbox button opens Game Bar. A new change we’re introducing is when you long press the Xbox button, it will open Task View. Pressing and holding the Xbox button...
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Enable or Disable Variable Refresh Rate for Games in Windows 11

Gaming Enable or Disable Variable Refresh Rate for Games in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable variable refresh rate (VRR) for your account in Windows 11. Variable refresh rate (VRR) allows a monitor with VRR capabilities, including AMD’s FreeSync, Nvidia’s G-SYNC, and VESA DisplayPort Adaptive-Sync, to automatically adjust its refresh rate based on the frame rate of the image being displayed. The feature enables VRR support for DirectX 11 full screen games that do not support VRR natively. When variable refresh rate is turned on, you get higher frame rates and helps reduce screen tearing in games that don't support VRR by default. References: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/directx/navigating-the-redesigned-graphics-settings-page/...
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Move or Restore Default Location of Saved Games Folder in Windows 11

Gaming Move or Restore Default Location of Saved Games Folder in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to move or restore the default location of the Saved Games folder for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Saved Games folder (shell:SavedGames) is a component of the user profile that is used as a unified location for storing personal data. By default, the Saved Games folder is a shell folder in the user's profile (%UserProfile%) that is used as a default storage location for saved games. If you like, you can move the Saved Games folder and its content to a location you want it at instead. If the current Videos folder path is incorrect or is no longer available, you can use the Restore Default option to restore the default path. Option One: Move Location of Saved Games Folder in...
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Turn On or Off PC Gaming Boost in Microsoft Edge

Gaming Turn On or Off PC Gaming Boost in Microsoft Edge

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off use Efficiency mode for PC Gaming in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features. When playing a game on your Windows PC, gamers want and deserve the best performance possible and that requires maximizing their PC resources for the gameplay experience. Through a new setting in Efficiency mode, Microsoft Edge helps improve gaming performance on Windows 10 and 11 to help keep games running fast and smooth by...
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Enable or Disable Clarity Boost in Microsoft Edge with Xbox Cloud Gaming

Gaming Enable or Disable Clarity Boost in Microsoft Edge with Xbox Cloud Gaming

This tutorial will show you how to enable and disable Clarity Boost while playing games with Xbox Cloud Gaming in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features. Microsoft has added a new exclusive Clarity Boost feature to Microsoft Edge that enhances console games with Xbox Cloud Gaming. Clarity Boost is a spatial upscaling enhancement that makes streaming games look clearer and sharper while playing in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 and 11. It uses a set of...
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Open Game Bar in Windows 11

Gaming Open Game Bar in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to open the Game Bar over your game, app, or desktop in Windows 11. You can open the Game Bar to take control of all your favorite gaming activities while playing on your Windows 11 device. When you open Game Bar, a variety of Xbox gaming activities are at your fingertips. Select a feature from the Widget Menu and it’ll pop up as a widget. Many of these can be moved, resized, or pinned to your screen. Xbox Game Bar has customization options that let you quickly jump between your game and favorite activities. The Home Bar is the bar at the top of the Game Bar screen. Your favorites will appear on the Home Bar for quicker access to widgets. The Controller Bar is a view of the Xbox Game Bar that allows...
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Turn On or Off Game Mode in Windows 11

Gaming Turn On or Off Game Mode in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Game Mode for your account in Windows 11. When you use Game Mode, Windows prioritizes your gaming experience. When you’re running a game, Game Mode: Prevents Windows Update from performing driver installations and sending restart notifications. Helps achieve a more stable frame rate depending on the specific game and system. Power mode is set automatically and cannot be changed while using Game Mode. Reference: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/games-apps/game-setup-and-play/use-game-mode-gaming-on-pc Option One: Turn On or Off Game Mode in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Game Mode using REG file Turn On or Off Game Mode in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap...
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