Latest articles by Zac Bowden
Microsoft brings new Settings homepage and backup app to Windows 11 beta testers
By Zac Bowden published
Beta A new Windows 11 Beta Channel build is rolling out now.
Exclusive: Microsoft may bring AI capabilities to apps like Paint and Photos on Windows 11
By Zac Bowden published
AI Microsoft has been toying with bringing AI capabilities to a handful of in-box Windows 11 apps, including Photos, Snipping Tool, and Paint.
Microsoft announces 2023 Surface event taking place next month in New York
By Zac Bowden published
Event Microsoft has just sent out invites to a special Microsoft Event that will take place next month on Thursday, September 21.
Back to school deals: Don't sleep on Microsoft's SECRET refurbished store for Surface PCs
By Zac Bowden published
Deals Save big bucks on refurbished Surface devices this summer.
Windows 11 will soon let you uninstall even more in-box apps
By Zac Bowden published
Build The latest Windows 11 preview build is now rolling out.
FlexiSpot E7Q standing desk review: Heavy weight champion
By Zac Bowden published
Review FlexiSpot's flagship standing desk is big, sturdy, and premium.
Windows Central Podcast #322: The beginning of the end of Skype?
By Zac Bowden published
Podcast On this week's episode Dan and Zac discuss whether Skype is not long for this world, Windows 365 Switch, Windows 11 cutting support for 44 CPUs, and more!
Best Surface for students 2024: The perfect PC for heading back to school or college
By Zac Bowden published
Buying Guide If you're heading back to school, you'll probably need a new PC for the new semester and beyond. Here are the best Microsoft Surface PCs for your studies.
Windows Central Podcast #321: Surface Go 4 with ARM gets postponed
By Zac Bowden published
Podcast On this week's episode, Zac and Dan talk Surface Go 4 and the fall Surface lineup in general, Windows 11 news, the Robo & Kala 2-in-1 and more!
Robo & Kala 2-in-1 Laptop review: This might be the best Windows 11 on ARM device yet
By Zac Bowden published
Review The Robo & Kala 2-in-1 Laptop is Robo & Kala's first PC, and it's a knockout success as far as we're concerned. Find out why in our review.
Microsoft quietly removes 44 Intel CPUs from list of supported Windows 11 processors
By Zac Bowden published
Unsupported Microsoft has removed a number of Intel Xeon processors from the list of supported Windows 11 CPUs.
Best budget laptops under $500 in 2024
By Zac Bowden last updated
On a budget You don't have to spend thousands of dollars to get a quality laptop. Each of these PCs delivers a solid notebook experience for less.
Microsoft postpones Surface Go 4 with ARM, plans minor refresh with Intel N200 instead
By Zac Bowden published
Tanta Microsoft has pushed on the breaks to bring Windows on ARM to the Surface Go line, and has instead opted to ship a newer Intel variant for commercial customers.
Windows 11 is getting true HDR desktop wallpaper support and better screen casting
By Zac Bowden published
Build Windows 11 preview build 23516 is now rolling out.
Microsoft accidentally leaks internal tool that can enable hidden Windows 11 features
By Zac Bowden published
Oops Microsoft has accidentally leaked an internal tool that can enable in-development and hidden features that are found in Insider preview builds of Windows 11.
This might be the BEST deal I've ever seen on a Windows 11 device with flagship specs and an OLED display
By Zac Bowden published
Deal If you're in the market for a new Windows 11 2-in-1 that's thin, light, with flagship specs and a gorgeous display, you might want to check out this deal I've found.
Microsoft is changing how notifications appear on the Windows 11 Taskbar
By Zac Bowden published
New preview Starting with today's Windows 11 preview build, Microsoft is removing the notification counter on the Taskbar and replacing it with a bell icon.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 5 is the WRONG shape — it should be like Surface Duo
By Zac Bowden published
Sick of it The Galaxy Fold's aspect ratio is terrible in almost all aspects, and it should have been a radical design update that followed the shape of the Surface Duo.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 are official: Here's everything you need to know
By Zac Bowden published
Foldy bois Samsung's latest foldy bois are now available to pre-order.
Microsoft won’t say if Surface Duo is getting any more Android OS releases
By Zac Bowden published
Abandoned If you’ve been holding out hope that Microsoft was gearing up to ship a big update for Surface Duo at some point this year, I think it might be time to let that boat sail.
Microsoft preinstalls the new Outlook app on Windows 11 in latest Insider Preview
By Zac Bowden published
Dev Channel Today's build is 23506, and top billing for this release is the inclusion of the new Outlook app, which is now being preinstalled on Windows 11.
Apple is working on its own ChatGPT AI alternative to compete with Bing Chat and Google Bard
By Zac Bowden published
AI Apple has remained suspiciously absent in the recent wave of AI product announcements, but a new report claims that Apple is working on its own version of Bing Chat.
Windows 11's new AI Copilot rolls out to ALL Insiders in the Dev Channel
By Zac Bowden last updated
AI Microsoft rolls out the first Windows 11 preview build with Copilot.
The next big Windows 11 feature update will be a breeze to install
By Zac Bowden published
Serviced Microsoft has announced that the next major Windows 11 feature update known as "version 23H2" will be launching this fall in the format of an "enablement package" release.
After 37 years, Microsoft Paint is FINALLY getting dark mode support on Windows 11, and you can try it right now!
By Zac Bowden last updated
PAINT Microsoft is finally making available a preview version of the Windows Paint app that supports dark mode, 37 long years after the app first debuted in Windows 1.0 in 1985.