New Personalization Options for Xbox Insiders

Alright, here we go. So, Xbox decided to shake things up a bit, maybe because they got tired of looking at the same stuff day in and day out—or maybe they just wanted to keep us on our toes. Who knows, right? Anyway, if you’re one of those Xbox Insiders, you’re gonna start seeing some new customization tricks for your recently played games and apps list on Home. Yeah, it’s part of their plan to make the Home screen feel more like, I dunno, YOUR home and not just the same old digital mess.

Now, let’s talk about what’s fresh. They’re tossing in three nifty settings, giving you more power over what pops up when you’re just lounging around your dashboard—if dashboards can be lounged around, but you get what I mean.

First up, you can now hide system apps. Ever noticed how they just sit there like wallflowers at a party, taking up space? Well, bye-bye clutter. This is all about focusing on gaming—or scrolling through entertainment options without the unnecessary distractions.

And, oh, here’s a fun one: pin your faves to Home. Imagine pinning your top three picks from the recently played list right up front. It’s like having your favorite cookies within arm’s reach. They stay put, no matter how many other titles you shuffle through. Handy, huh?

Okay, so here’s a neat trick: soon, you’ll be able to shrink the tile count on your menus. A minimal look, they say. A statement of simplicity, if that’s your thing. It’s not out yet, but they’re working on it. I guess they’re still fine-tuning or something.

Oh, and these are all rolling out to those fancy Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha members first. They really want to know if we dig it. Our feedback apparently molds the future—or so they tell us. If you’re feeling vocal about it, go ahead and spill your thoughts on Report a Problem or jump into the chat storm on Xbox Insiders subreddit. They’re all ears over there, or screens, I suppose.

Still talking about why it matters—because hey, we’ve all been shouting for ages that Home should actually feel like home. It’s about making the space yours, squeezing out the unnecessaries, or just organizing the chaos a bit. Anyway, where was I? Right, feedback is crucial they say. You wanna be part of shaping what comes next? Dive into the Xbox Insider Program. Not only does it sound fancy, but you get in-the-know about what’s next before the rest of the world catches up. Pretty cool perk if you ask me.

If you find yourself stuck or confused, head to the Xbox Insider subreddit. Lots of folks there—official staff, mods, fellow enthusiasts—are ready to share the wisdom. Or you could always reach out directly to Team Xbox. They’ve got steps and directions for feedback. Follow them on Twitter too @XboxInsider for all the latest bits and pieces.

And for anyone not on board yet—why aren’t you? Get the Xbox Insider Hub. Jump into the community. Start meddling with the future of Xbox and, let’s be real, be the first to try stuff before it’s cool. You’ll find more details and stay updated with what’s brewing next by hanging around the Xbox Insider Home. Trust me, it’s worth a peek or two.