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Zac Bowden

Zac Bowden is a Senior Editor at Windows Central. Bringing you exclusive coverage into the world of Windows 10 on PCs, tablets, phones, and more. Also an avid collector of rare Microsoft prototype devices! Keep in touch on Twitter: @zacbowden.

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Windows 10X for single-screen PCs has leaked and we've gone hands-on
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Windows 10X for single-screen PCs has leaked and we've gone hands-on

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Microsoft announced in May last year that it was repositioning Windows 10X as an OS for single-screen PCs, and that's the last we heard about Windows 10X. We haven't had any new preview builds, or an official update from the company about how the OS is going. Now, a near final build of Windows 10X for single-screen PCs has leaked, giving us a chance to go hands-on with some of the changes Microsoft has made to Windows 10X.

ASUS announces the ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED and ZenBook Duo 14 at CES 2021
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ASUS announces the ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED and ZenBook Duo 14 at CES 2021

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At CES 2021, ASUS has today announced the latest laptops in its premium ZenBook class laptops. The two new laptops are the ZenBook Pro Duo OLED and the ZenBook Duo 14, featuring 15.6-inch and 14-inch screens respectively. The new devices are featuring top end specs, including the latest chips from Intel, powerful RTX graphics, and more.

Everything we know about Windows 10's big Sun Valley update so far
What we know

Everything we know about Windows 10's big Sun Valley update so far

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Microsoft is currently working on a major update for Windows 10 that is expected to debut later this year that will bring with it a refreshed design and new features that are supposed to enhance the users' workflow in 2021 and beyond. This will be the biggest update to Windows 10 since Microsoft left the OS to stagnate on the market. Microsoft wants to reinvigorate the desktop, and Sun Valley is where it all starts.

ASUS' new ROG Strix SCAR 15 and 17 bring RTX 30 GPU power
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ASUS' new ROG Strix SCAR 15 and 17 bring RTX 30 GPU power

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ASUS has today unveiled two new ROG Strix laptops known as the SCAR 15 and SCAR 17, featuring AMD Ryzen 7 and Ryzen 9 processors, up to 64GB of DDR4-3200MHz RAM, a beastly NVIDIA RTX 3070 or 3080, and up to a 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD. That's a hell of a lot of power for a laptop, but that's the point of ASUS's ROG range!

HP announces new 'Elite x2 G8 and 'Elite Folio' 2-in-1 PCs
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HP announces new 'Elite x2 G8 and 'Elite Folio' 2-in-1 PCs

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At CES 2021, HP has announced brand new enterprise-grade 2-in-1 PCs in the form of the Elite x2 G8 and Elite Folio 2-in-1. Both laptops provide a different take on the 2-in-1 form factor, with the Elite x2 G8 featuring a more traditional "Surface Pro" like design with a kickstand and detachable cover, and the Elite Folio 2-in-1 rocking a more traditional laptop design with a screen that...

Lenovo announces new monitors and an AIO with a rotating display
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Lenovo announces new monitors and an AIO with a rotating display

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Lenovo has announced a brand new all-in-one PC with a unique rotating display design at CES 2021, featuring up to an AMD Ryzen 7 4800H processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU. The new Yoga AIO 7 is Lenovo’s latest all-in-one Windows 10 PC for the home and office.

Windows 10 is getting a news and weather widget on the taskbar
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Windows 10 is getting a news and weather widget on the taskbar

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Microsoft has today announced that Windows 10 will soon be getting a news and weather widget that’s integrated into the taskbar, giving you at a glance weather and news information with a flyout interface that provides a more detailed overview. The new feature is part of Microsoft’s Sun Valley effort, which aims to reinvigorate the Windows UX with new features and designs.

An old build of Windows Core 'Polaris' has leaked online
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An old build of Windows Core 'Polaris' has leaked online

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An early build of Polaris, a canceled SKU of Windows Core OS, has leaked online. The build is from early 2018, and includes nothing but the bare core OS, meaning there's no composer (shell) or apps present. Windows Core OS is a modern version of Windows that powers HoloLens 2 and the upcoming Windows 10X, and has been in the works for many years.

Here's what we want to see from Windows in 2021
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Here's what we want to see from Windows in 2021

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The new year is almost upon us, so it's time to start thinking about what the year ahead may hold for use die-hard Windows users. Microsoft set Windows on a path that involves reinvigorating the Windows user experience in 2021, so we're going to see what that means very soon.

Windows Central Podcast 208: Surface Duo, ARM chips, Windows 10 in 2021
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Windows Central Podcast 208: Surface Duo, ARM chips, Windows 10 in 2021

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We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and this week, Zac and Dan sit down for one more podcast episode in 2021. They begin with an analysis of rumors that Microsoft is creating their own Arm chips for servers and Surface devices. Also on the docket is the near and longer term future of Surface Duo, the greatness of TikTok, and a new beta of the Edge...

Windows 10X is coming soon, here's what you need to know
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Windows 10X is coming soon, here's what you need to know

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Windows 10X is a new version of Windows that has been built from the ground up for new PCs, and will begin shipping on hardware in 2021. It's built on top of a new modern version of Windows called 'Windows Core OS' that guts legacy components and features in favor of contemporary user experiences and enhanced security. Here's everything you need to know.

Alarms & Clock on Windows 10 updated with brand new design
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Alarms & Clock on Windows 10 updated with brand new design

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Microsoft is updating the Alarms & Clock app on Windows 10 with a brand new interface, ahead of the as yet unnannounced big Windows 10 'Sun Valley' UI refresh coming next year. Alarms & Clock is the first app to receive a major redesign, with many more in-box apps expected to get the same treatment over the next year.

You can now span TikTok on Surface Duo for the ultimate binge watch setup
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You can now span TikTok on Surface Duo for the ultimate binge watch setup

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Are you a Surface Duo user that happens to also enjoy TikTok? Good news! The official TikTok app for Android now supports spanning on Surface Duo, meaning you can use the app across both displays to see even more content at once. On the left is your search and trending tags, and on the right is the usual TikTok video stream.

Windows Central Podcast 207: Surface Duo, Windows 10, 2021
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Windows Central Podcast 207: Surface Duo, Windows 10, 2021

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We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and i's a super-sized episode this week as Daniel and Zac talk about x64 emulation for Windows 10 on ARM, and the possible roadmap for Windows 10 and Surface products in 2021.

Microsoft releases final Windows 10 'Iron' build to the Insider Dev Channel

Microsoft releases final Windows 10 'Iron' build to the Insider Dev Channel

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Microsoft has released a new build to Insiders in the Dev Channel this week, and it's likely to be the last from the "Iron" fe_release branch that has had very little in it in the last few weeks. For those unaware, "Iron" is the codename for the 21H1 release of Windows, but it won't be coming to Windows 10 desktop. It's a release for Windows 10X and Windows Server 2021 only.

All of our favorite 2-in-1 convertible laptops, in one place
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All of our favorite 2-in-1 convertible laptops, in one place

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Having a notebook and a tablet in the same device, whether detachable or just convertible, is a very attractive option for many people due to its versatility. We rounded up the best 2-in-1 laptops available now to help you decide what's best!

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