Latest articles by Zac Bowden
Best Windows on Arm laptops 2024
By Zac Bowden published
ARM Looking for a new Windows laptop with an Arm processor? We've got you covered with our in-depth roundup of the best on the market!
Microsoft confirms Surface and Windows event for this month — new devices and AI features expected
By Zac Bowden published
Event A special event page published on the Microsoft website has confirmed that the company is planning to make new product announcements on March 21.
Microsoft is killing support for running Android apps on Windows 11
By Zac Bowden published
WSA dead In a shocking move, Microsoft has announced that it is deprecating the Windows Subsystem for Android, a feature that allowed Windows 11 users to run Android apps directly on their PCs.
EXCLUSIVE: Microsoft will unveil OLED Surface Pro 10 and Arm Surface Laptop 6 this spring ahead of major Windows 11 AI update
By Zac Bowden published
EXCLUSIVE Microsoft will take the wraps off new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop hardware later this month, which my sources say will support special AI features coming to Windows 11 later this year.
I actually hate the new Outlook for Windows
By Zac Bowden published
Thanks, Web I'm not waiting any longer for a "final build" to share my thoughts on this app. In short, it's terrible. I hate it, and I want the old Mail & Calendar back.
You'll soon be able to use your high-resolution smartphone camera as a webcam natively on Windows 11
By Zac Bowden published
Phone Link Microsoft has announced that it's bringing the ability to use your smartphone camera as a webcam natively to Windows 11.
Microsoft's NEW Windows 11 feature drop arrives with more AI features for Copilot and needed changes to the Widgets board
By Zac Bowden published
All about AI Microsoft just started rolling out the latest Windows 11 Update, which includes AI features, new features for Copilot, and more. Here's how to get the update today.
Best Windows tablets 2024
By Zac Bowden last updated
Best Tablet Looking for your next Windows tablet? We've got you covered with our round up of the best on the market!
Best laptops with number pads 2024
By Zac Bowden last updated
Updated Looking for a new laptop with a dedicated number pad slapped on the keyboard deck? You've come to the right place. We've rounded up the best laptops with number pads on the market right now.
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
By Zac Bowden published
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.