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How to use AirPods on Xbox (and other Bluetooth headphones)
By Jez Corden last updated
Xpod If you want to use AirPods or Galaxy Buds on your Xbox natively, this quick workaround with the Xbox app is the closest you’ll get to official compatibility.

What is a Hall Effect controller anyway, and do I really need one?
By Jennifer Young last updated
STICKS FTW Why should I care about stick drift?

Find the apps draining the most battery on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to Is your laptop's battery not lasting as long as it should? It could be an app, and here's how to check which app is draining the battery on Windows 11.

MicroSD Express Cards are next-gen microSD cards
By Rebecca Spear published
MicroSD Express MicroSD Express Cards are next-gen microSD Cards. Here's everything you need to know about them.

How to create scheduled tasks with Command Prompt on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
On Windows s10, you can also use Command Prompt to create, edit, and delete scheduled tasks, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

Here's why Microsoft should keep local accounts in Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 Microsoft keeps making it harder for users to set up a Windows 11 installation without a Microsoft account. I think this is a step in the wrong direction.

THIS is the best weapon in Atomfall, hands down
By Richard Devine published
Gaming If you're more of a ranged combat Atomfall player, then you simply have to get this weapon. It's a total game changer.

Here's how to install a screen protector on a PC gaming handheld
By Rebecca Spear published
Handheld Whether you have a Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, Nintendo Switch, or other handheld, this is the best way to install it.
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