Latest articles by Zac Bowden
Microsoft wants to update your Windows 11 PC without forcing you to reboot
By Zac Bowden published
Seamless updates Microsoft is testing a new update method for Windows 11 that will allow the OS to install critical updates without requiring a reboot.
Windows 11 is getting its own version of Android's AI powered 'Magic Eraser' feature for photos
By Zac Bowden published
AI eraser Windows 11's built-in Photos app is being updated with a new "Generative Eraser" that uses AI to remove people and objects in images.
Microsoft brings Wi-Fi 7 support to Windows 11 with latest preview build, coming to everyone later this year
By Zac Bowden published
Wi-Fi Microsoft has announced that it's bringing support for Wi-Fi 7 hardware to Windows 11 with version 24H2, which is expected to launch later this year as Microsoft's next big OS update.
Just how are people using Microsoft Copilot, and is AI really changing the world?
By Zac Bowden published
AI Have people actually been using Copilot since it launched? I learned how people use it to aid their personal or professional lives.
Windows Central Podcast #340: Windows 11 version 24H2 confirmed!
By Zac Bowden published
Podcast On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss the Windows 11 version 24H2 being confirmed, and more!
Windows 11 'Moment 5' feature update is coming this month — here are the new features
By Zac Bowden last updated
Update The brakes don't stop when it comes to new Windows 11 features. Microsoft is gearing up to ship its next feature drop later this month, and this is all the new features coming in this next update.
Build 2024 dates confirmed as Microsoft prepares yet even more AI announcements
By Zac Bowden published
Dates Microsoft's Build developer conference is once again happening this year, with dates now officially confirmed to be May 21-23 at Seattle's new Summit Building.
Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered is an (almost) perfect return to the 90s era of gaming
By Zac Bowden published
Lara Returns Tomb Raider Remastered is a great love letter to the classic games that improves visuals and quality-of-life, but a few areas have sadly been missed.
Windows 11 will soon no longer boot on PCs that are too old to boot it anyway
By Zac Bowden published
RIP The next version of Windows 11 will no longer boot on CPUs without the "POPCNT" instruction.
The next version of Windows will use AI to improve your video games
By Zac Bowden published
AI SR Microsoft is working on a new feature called Super Resolution, which is now finally showing up in early Windows 11 version 24H2 preview builds.
Check out these new Copilot animations in the latest Windows 11 preview build (video)
By Zac Bowden published
The latest Windows 11 preview build is now rolling out to Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels, and includes a whole bunch of new features and enhancements over the last handful of test builds!
Microsoft integrates Notepad with Copilot on Windows 11
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AI The Notepad app on Windows 11 is getting an AI upgrade with a new "Explain with Copilot" feature that will break down and analyze text highlighted by the user.
Microsoft confirms name of the next major version of Windows, and it's not Windows 12
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 Microsoft has confirmed that the upcoming Windows OS release expected this fall will be branded Windows 11, version 24H2, and not Windows 12 as some had previously speculated.
Best laptops with 32GB of RAM 2024
By Zac Bowden last updated
32GB Not everyone needs 32GB of RAM in their laptop, but if you’re focusing on creative apps or other intense multitasking jobs, it will make a big difference.
Qualcomm confirms Snapdragon X Elite PCs will launch with the "next version of Windows" in June
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vNext Qualcomm has confirmed that the first Snapdragon X Elite PCs will launch alongside the next version of Windows in mid-2024.
Windows Central Podcast #339: We're NOT Getting Windows 12 In 2024?
By Zac Bowden published
Podcast On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss why we're not getting Windows 12 this year, Apple's new Vision Pro vs HoloLens 2, and more!
Why Windows 12 (probably) isn’t happening this year
By Zac Bowden published
11 not 12 Will the next major Windows OS update be branded Windows 12? I don't think so. This is why.
Microsoft's new Windows OS installation UI is actually 10 years old
By Zac Bowden published
UI Last week Microsoft unveiled a brand-new installation UI for the next Windows OS update, but upon closer inspection, it's not actually new.
Xbox Series S 2024 (Ellewood): New features, price, and everything we know so far
By Zac Bowden published
Xbox Ellewood Microsoft is expected to ship a minor refresh to the Xbox Series S this year that's more energy efficient.
Windows Central Podcast #338: New Surfaces in April and June, Galaxy S24, and layoffs
By Zac Bowden published
Podcast On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss the rumoured next round of Surface PC hardware announcements, the new Samsung Galaxy S24, and more!
Google Chrome for Windows on Arm is FINALLY happening, and you can try it now
By Zac Bowden published
Arm FTW After famously snubbing Windows on Arm for several years, Google looks to finally be bringing native Arm support to Chrome on Windows.
Microsoft teases BIG updates coming to the Sticky Notes tool on Windows 11 and Windows 10 soon
By Zac Bowden published
Update It looks like the Sticky Notes app on Windows 10 and Windows 11 is in for a busy 2024, as the Sticky Notes social media account on X has today teased that big updates are on the horizon.
FlexiSpot X2 Recliner review: What happens when an office furniture company makes a living room chair?
By Zac Bowden published
Review The FlexiSpot X2 Recliner is one of the more comfortable living room chairs I've tested, and I could work for hours while sitting on it.