All Articles by Zac Bowden

LIVE PODCAST

Join us LIVE for the Windows Central Video Podcast today at 2:30pm ET

Zac Bowden 1 day ago

We're live with the Windows Central Video Podcast today at 2:30pm ET, make sure you're there!

Video Walkthrough

Hands-on with the Windows 10 April 2019 Update's best new features

Zac Bowden 1 day ago 17

Let's go hands-on with the next Windows 10 feature update, known as the April 2019 Update.

Wibbly wobbly timey wimey

Microsoft starts testing next year's Windows 10 feature updates

Zac Bowden 2 days ago 13

Windows 10 updates for 2020 are already in testing, before the first 2019 update is even done! Here's what's going on.

The next HoloLens

Everything we know about the upcoming 'HoloLens 2'

Zac Bowden 2 days ago 88

Microsoft is currently working on its next-generation HoloLens wearable headset. Here's everything we think we know so far.

Cutting edge

6 things we want to see in the new Microsoft Edge with Chromium

Zac Bowden 3 days ago 93

We're really hoping to Fluent Design, history search, the removal of "set tabs aside," and three other things in the new Chromium version of Edge.

Podcast

On this week's podcast ... Discussions about WCOS, Build 2019, new builds

Zac Bowden 5 days ago 8

This week on the Windows Central Podcast: A chat about WCOS and branding for Windows Lite, Build 2019 is approaching, and more!

What's in a name?

Why 'Windows Lite' would be a bad name for Microsoft's upcoming OS

Zac Bowden 1 week ago 194

'Windows Lite' is still in the works internally at Microsoft, with rumors pointing to a spring unveiling. But, what should it be called?

Developers

Microsoft announces Build developer conference for May 6 to 8

Zac Bowden 1 week ago 17

Build 2019 is happening May 6-8 in Seattle, yet again clashing with Google I/O which starts just a day later.

Buyer's guide

Zac's 10 can't-live-without Surface Go accessories

Zac Bowden 1 week ago

The Surface Go is the ultimate tablet that's also a pretty good laptop when required. Here's our recommendations for best Surface Go accessories that you should definitely be checking out if you haven't already.

Spring 2019

Full list of changes in the next major Windows 10 release, '19H1'

Zac Bowden 1 week ago 102

19H1 is the next feature update for Windows 10, set to arrive in Spring 2019! Here are all the changes we know that are coming so far.

Hello again

Does Windows Hello face recognition work with a privacy screen?

Zac Bowden 2 weeks ago

Windows Hello uses technology that should work even with a privacy screen but there are steps you can take to make sure it works.

Make the most of your Surface

Zac's favorite Surface Laptop accessories

Zac Bowden 2 weeks ago

The Surface Laptop is our Senior Writer Zac Bowden's choice for a 'daily driver,' he thinks it's near-perfect, but there's always room for improvement in the way of accessories!

Who what when where why?

What is Microsoft's 'Windows Lite' OS, and who will it be for?

Zac Bowden 2 weeks ago 120

A new lightweight version of Windows is in the works. But who is supposed to use it?

Battery replacement

How to remove and replace the Surface Pen's battery

Zac Bowden 2 weeks ago

Got a Surface Pen that's running low on battery? Here's a handy guide on how to replace the battery.

Are live tiles dead?

Windows Central Podcast 120: Are live tiles dead?

Zac Bowden 2 weeks ago 14

This week on the Windows Central Podcast: Windows Lite, live tiles, virtual assistants, and more!

New video

Hands-on with Windows 10 build 18323 and all its new changes

Zac Bowden 3 weeks ago 13

A new Insider Preview build is upon us, and as always we're going hands-on to check out all the newest additions.

New build

Windows 10 build 18323 now rolling out for Insiders in the Fast ring

Zac Bowden 3 weeks ago 12

The first 19H1_release branch build has been released to Insiders, which means the company is now starting to finish up its next feature update release.