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These 3 free retro Windows 11 games are perfect when I need a little break

In the past, I've chronicled a list of some of my favorite modern-style Windows 11 PC applications to grace the Microsoft Store. These apps aren't your run-of-the-mill legacy Win32 programs -- ...
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90% of Windows games now run on Linux, just in time for SteamOS to go mainstream

TL;DR: Linux gaming has advanced significantly due to Valve's SteamOS and Proton compatibility, enabling nearly 90% of Windows games to run on Linux. The Steam Deck has driven this growth, with ...

5 Underrated Tools To Improve Windows 11 Gaming Performance

Gaming on a Windows 11 PC poses problems due to the idiosyncrasies of Microsoft's operating system, but there are tools available to improve performance.
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Windows Gaming on a Xiaomi Tablet? Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 Runs Steam with HyperOS WinPlay

Windows gaming might soon be arriving on Xiaomi tablets. The company has started taking in applicants who own the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 and have them test Windows games via HyperOS’ WinPlay ...
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35 years of Microsoft Solitaire: An illustrated history of the game's evolution

Over 500 million people have played Microsoft Solitaire since its 1990 release as an included game in the Windows 3.0 operating system. In 2019, it was inducted into the World Video Game Hall of ...
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Google Play Games expands to Windows, brings Android titles to PC with cross-buy features

At the 2026 Game Developers Conference, Google hinted at its strong campaign into desktop gaming, unveiling significant updates for Google Play Games that integrate Windows as a core platform. The ...