All Articles by Zac Bowden

Windows 10 build 16251 for PC and 15235 for Mobile now rolling out to Insiders

Submitted by Zac Bowden on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 13:09

Microsoft is rolling out new Insider Preview builds today for Insiders in the Fast ring on PC and Mobile.

Microsoft to let Insiders 'skip ahead' to the next Windows 10 update preview

Submitted by Zac Bowden on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 18:00

Insiders will soon be able to start previewing Redstone 4 builds alongside Fall Creators Update builds as Microsoft finalizes development.

When is the right time for a Surface phone?

Submitted by Zac Bowden on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 10:30

Should Microsoft launch a Surface phone sooner rather than later?

Microsoft UK delays launch of the Alcatel IDOL 4 Pro another two weeks

Submitted by Zac Bowden on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 09:22

The Alcatel IDOL 4 Pro launch has been delayed by two weeks in the United Kingdom, now launching August 7th instead.

Microsoft is bringing MS Paint to the Windows Store for free

Submitted by Zac Bowden on Mon, 07/24/2017 - 23:42

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Microsoft has today confirmed that MSPaint.exe isn't being killed with the Fall Creators Update, and instead will be coming to the Windows Store for free!

Windows Central Podcast 58: Fall vs. Autumn

Submitted by Zac Bowden on Mon, 07/24/2017 - 16:02

In this episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden discuss Microsoft's terrible naming strategy for Windows 10, Intel dropping support for Clover Trail chips, The Fall Creators Update and more!

Microsoft is deprecating "Sync Your Settings" and other features in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

Submitted by Zac Bowden on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 16:11

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Sync Your Settings, a popular Windows 10 feature that allows syncing settings across devices is being deprecated with the Fall Creators Update.

Microsoft Insider Previews

Submitted by Zac Bowden on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 16:00

Between Windows 10, Windows 10 Mobile and Xbox, as well as the fast and slow and every other ring, there's a lot to keep up with when it comes to Microsoft's Insider Preview programs. So right here you'll be able to keep tabs on the very latest previ

Windows 10 Mobile Fall Creators Update: All the changes so far

Submitted by Zac Bowden on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 10:00

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Want to know all the changes coming in the next big update to Windows 10 Mobile? We've got you covered with a complete changelog!

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update: All the changes so far

Submitted by Zac Bowden on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 09:00

The Fall Creators Update, Microsoft's next major update for Windows 10 is fast approaching end of development. Here are all the changes so far.

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

Submitted by Zac Bowden on Fri, 07/21/2017 - 13:30

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

Fusion5 Lapbook review: A $200 PC that delivers genuine bang for your buck

Submitted by Zac Bowden on Fri, 07/21/2017 - 08:01

The Fusion5 Lapbook is a low-cost, $200 full-size Windows 10 laptop with a Full HD screen. That sounds great, but surely it's cutting corners in some areas, right? Read our full review for answers.

Are you going to buy another Windows phone?

Submitted by Zac Bowden on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 10:30

Is it worth buying another Windows phone in 2017? We want to know what you think.

The Windows 10 Autumn Creators Update will be called 'Fall Creators Update' after all

Submitted by Zac Bowden on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 16:13

Microsoft says rebrand to Autumn Creators Update was a mistranslation error on its UK, India, Australia and New Zealand websites.

Microsoft enters last leg of development on the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

Submitted by Zac Bowden on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 13:01

The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is now at its last leg of development internally, meaning the next couple of months will be focused on bug fixes and house-keeping before launch.

Office Mobile apps receive Fluent Design treatment on Windows 10 PC

Submitted by Zac Bowden on Tue, 07/18/2017 - 19:31

Microsoft is now rolling out an update to its Office Mobile apps that add Fluent Design elements to Word, PowerPoint and Excel! The apps now feature the reveal highlight effect, as well as Acrylic blur in some areas.

Microsoft confirms full Windows 10 on ARM won't be coming to existing phones

Submitted by Zac Bowden on Tue, 07/18/2017 - 18:43

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Microsoft has confirmed that existing Windows phones like the Lumia 950 won't be able to run full Windows 10 on ARM.

Microsoft has today unveiled its brand new LinkedIn app built from the ground up for Windows 10 users. The new app is rolling out now in the Windows Store!