From Surface Go disappointment to unique stories a few handheld gaming PC from Lenovo, this week was full of all types of stories. We even acquired to share a narrative about Linux surpassing macOS with regards to gaming on Steam. Whether it is Microsoft Loop coming to the Microsoft Store or one other trending matter, you possibly can keep within the loop right here with our weekly information roundup.
Microsoft leaks hidden Windows 11 options
Microsoft engineers have entry to a device that permits them to allow hidden options on Windows. But this week that device leaked, permitting Insiders to activate options which are in restricted testing or which are hidden. It’s referred to as “Staging Tool,” and it was noticed in a bug bash quest by means of the Feedback Hub.
Staging Tool is a command line interface that lets folks allow or disable options by means of the usage of characteristic IDs. That means it’s a must to know a characteristic ID to allow or disable a selected characteristic. Thankfully, there is a GitHub web page to assist out.
Microsoft Surface Go 4 with ARM postponed
Those with hope for selecting up a Surface Go 4 with an ARM processor acquired some dangerous information this week. According to our Senior Editor Zac Bowden, Microsoft has postponed its plans to ship and ARM-powered Surface Go. The firm was going to launch a Surface Go powered by a Qualcomm 7c-based processor, but it surely determined to go in one other path.
Instead, the next-gen Surface Go will characteristic an Intel Processor N200 CPU. That chip is a part of a brand new lineup that replaces Intel’s entry-level cell collection processors.
It’s not fully clear why Microsoft shifted its plans, however there’s an opportunity that it is associated to the Surface Go being aimed toward enterprise and training clients. Users in these sectors are much less prone to have their wants met by a Windows on ARM PC.
Lenovo Legion Go within the works
This yr is the yr of handheld gaming PCs. Valve’s Steam Deck and ASUS’ ROG Ally are doing effectively and AYANEO has a powerful transportable gaming PC as effectively. Soon, we could have an entry from Lenovo to compete throughout the area. Our Managing Editor Jez Corden shared an unique report that Lenovo is engaged on the Legion Go.
The Legion Go will reportedly run on AMD’s new Phoenix processors. Based on what Corden has heard, the Legion Go might characteristic an 8-inch display, which is bigger than the show of the Steam Deck and ROG Ally.
Of course, plans are all the time topic to alter. We could by no means see the Legion Go ship to shoppers, but when it does, we’ll have one other contender within the rising transportable gaming PC market.
Steam Deck tops Mac
Sticking with cell PC gaming, the rise in reputation of the Steam Deck has formally bumped macOS into third place with regards to Steam gaming. The most up-to-date Steam survey exhibits that Linux has taken the second spot with regards to Steam customers. Rather than 2023 being the fabled yr of the Linux desktop, the shakeup in rankings is due to the Steam Deck.
Valve’s Steam Deck runs Linux, and the hand held PC seems to be fairly fashionable. SteamOS makes up 42% of the Linux market share of Steam customers.
Microsoft Loop now in Microsoft Store
Microsoft Loop brings collectively elements from throughout Microsoft 365 into shared workspaces. The goal is to facilitate collaboration whereas giving fine-tune controls over what’s shared with particular folks. For instance, a shared workspace might have info from a Word doc and monetary information from an Excel spreadsheet, however solely have that delicate info shared with particular folks.
Microsoft Loop shipped in preview to Android and iOS earlier this yr. Now, it is out there by means of the Microsoft Store on Windows 11.
Initially, Microsoft Loop solely supported work accounts, but it surely now works with private accounts as effectively.
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