The gamepad keyboard layout is now in beta testing for Windows Insiders. The gamepad keyboard layout is now in beta testing for Windows Insiders. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been ...

Typing with an Xbox controller on Windows 11--especially handheld devices--should become easier with a new update rolling out. That's because Microsoft is bringing controller functionality found on ...

Xbox controllers are still some of the most-used gamepads for PC gaming, and for good reason. They're affordable and the quality is pretty great for the price. So this one will likely apply to more ...

Windows 11 Insiders are getting a fresh look at new functionality in the latest Dev Channel build. This particular version — build 26220.6682 — started rolling out on September 12. One of the big new ...

Windows 11 has introduced a new feature that allows users to type using an Xbox controller or the physical controls of a handheld device. This update is particularly useful for people who use the ...

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