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67 articles

PC gaming on Windows 11 and Windows 10: the Xbox app, Game Bar, controllers, launchers and game fixes. Start with the PC gaming and Xbox guide or the Roblox and Minecraft on PC guide, or find PC games and launchers to download.

Gaming
Minecraft key art with Steve, Alex and assorted mobs

When Did Minecraft Come Out? Full Release Date History

October 4, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Minecraft key art with Steve, Alex and assorted mobs

Minecraft came out on May 16, 2009 as Classic, and the full 1.0 release arrived on November 18, 2011. Full release history by year, platform and edition.

Posted in: Gaming, How to
Gaming
Steam sign-in screen with account name, password, and QR code fields

How to Find Steam API Key

October 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Steam sign-in screen with account name, password, and QR code fields

Your Steam Web API key lives at steamcommunity.com/dev/apikey. Sign in to see or create it, set its domain, test it, and revoke it if it leaks.

Posted in: Gaming, How to
Gaming
iPhone App Store Purchase History screen showing recent subscription charges

How To See Transaction / Purchase History On Roblox

October 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
iPhone App Store Purchase History screen showing recent subscription charges

See your Roblox transaction and purchase history on the My Transactions page, with filters for Robux spent, Robux bought, stipends and payouts.

Posted in: Gaming, How to
Gaming
Game Bar settings panel with an Enter Xbox mode button

Windows 11 26H2 Game Mode: should you turn it on?

September 30, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Game Bar settings panel with an Enter Xbox mode button

Windows 11 26H2 Game Mode is on by default and worth keeping on. What it does, how to turn it on or off in Settings or the registry, and when to switch it off.

Posted in: Gaming, How to
Gaming
Xbox support page with steps for turning Game Mode on or off

Windows 11 26H2 performance and gaming: what changed

September 30, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Xbox support page with steps for turning Game Mode on or off

Windows 11 26H2 gaming performance matches 25H2 because both run the same system files. The real changes: drivers, Bluetooth audio, USB4 docks and restarts.

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Gaming
Xbox controller next to its USB Wireless Adapter for Windows

How to Download Xbox Wireless Adapter Drivers For Windows 11/10

September 25, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Xbox controller next to its USB Wireless Adapter for Windows

Xbox Wireless Adapter drivers install through Windows Update on Windows 11 and 10. Get them automatically, via Device Manager or the Update Catalog, then pair.

Posted in: Gaming, How to
Gaming
Xbox Cloud Gaming site with Sign In button and Play with Game Pass row

How to Cloud Play Xbox on PC

September 25, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Xbox Cloud Gaming site with Sign In button and Play with Game Pass row

Cloud play Xbox on PC at xbox.com/play or in the Xbox app. Which Game Pass plans include cloud hours, controller and browser needs, and fixes when it will not start.

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Gaming
Steam Settings Storage tab showing drive list, add-library button, and Move option

How to Add a New Steam Library Folder

September 25, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Steam Settings Storage tab showing drive list, add-library button, and Move option

Add a new Steam library folder from Settings > Storage with the + button, then install or move games to another drive without downloading them again.

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Gaming
Xbox Remote Play setup screen listing minimum requirements next to connected consoles

How to Use Xbox Remote Play on PC

September 24, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Xbox Remote Play setup screen listing minimum requirements next to connected consoles

Use Xbox remote play on PC: turn on remote features on your Xbox, open xbox.com/remoteplay on Windows, and stream games from your own console, at home or away.

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Gaming
Roblox gift card artwork used for the Roblox Digital Card reward

How to Claim Robux From Microsoft Rewards

September 23, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Roblox gift card artwork used for the Roblox Digital Card reward

Claim Robux from Microsoft Rewards: redeem points for a Roblox Digital Card, copy the code from Order history, and enter it at roblox.com/redeem. Fixes included.

Posted in: Gaming, How to
Gaming
Xbox Game Bar overlay with Performance, Audio, Chat and Social widgets open

How to Enable and Use Xbox Game Bar in Windows 11

September 14, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Xbox Game Bar overlay with Performance, Audio, Chat and Social widgets open

Enable Xbox Game Bar in Settings > Gaming, then press Windows + G. Record clips, take screenshots, check FPS and fix Game Bar on Windows 11 and Windows 10.

Posted in: Gaming, How to
Apple
Download Call of Duty Warzone

Download Call of Duty for PC: Windows 11/10, Mac & Free Warzone

August 10, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Download Call of Duty Warzone

You can download Call of Duty on a Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC through Battle.net, Steam, or the Xbox app, depending on the … [Read more…]

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