Latest articles by Zac Bowden
Windows 11 Windows 11 is set to gain a new feature that will boost CPU frequency in bursts when initiating high-priority tasks to speed up app launches and system responsiveness.
Windows 11 The new Windows Run box has been officially unveiled, and it's a genuine improvement over the legacy interface with faster launch times and more features. This is what happens when the people working on Windows actually care.
Microsoft Edge A security researcher has discovered that Microsoft Edge will load all your stored passwords into memory in plaintext at startup, making it easy for malware to scrape those passwords.
Windows 11 A new Windows 11 preview build has confirmed that the OS will soon hide the MSN feed by default, replacing it with a new default behavior that opens straight to your widgets instead.
Windows 11 Windows 11's optional non-security preview update for April 2026 has finally been released, and includes a number of quality of life improvements and changes that are now rolling out.
Microsoft Satya Nadella has commented on recent announcements around Windows and Xbox that are working to rebuild trust and positive sentiment around its consumer offerings.
Windows 11 Microsoft has restructured its Windows team to better position Windows 11 as a strong platform that people should want to use. Here's how it's going about that.
Windows 11 The latest Windows 11 preview build mentions a fix for File Explorer that should stop it from flash banging you in dark mode. I feel like we've seen this before...
Podcast Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss the leaks around Microsoft's upcoming wave of Surface hardware.
Windows 11 Support for AI agents on the Taskbar and Search Box are coming to Windows 11 next month, Microsoft has confirmed.
Windows 11 Microsoft is rebuilding the Start menu from the ground up, and is adding some much needed customization and performance improvements along the way.
Windows 11 In a desperate bid to win over students, Microsoft has launched a new promo that bundles a year of Microsoft's subscriptions with the purchase of select new Windows 11 PCs.
Surface New PCs from Microsoft will consist of new chips, display upgrades, and higher starting prices this spring and summer.
Windows 11 Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 version 26H1 is now shipping exclusively on new PCs that ship with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 SoC. Here's what you need to know.
Surface Microsoft has ended production on the Surface Hub 3, with no plans to make more in the future, putting an end to its collaborative displays line.
Windows 11 It no longer makes sense to recommend a Surface at any price point over a similarly spec'd MacBook, iPad, or third-party OEM Windows machine.
Surface Microsoft is raising prices on all its current Surface PC offerings, with the midrange devices now starting at above $1,000, and flagships starting at $1,500.
Windows 11 A new update now rolling out globally will give users the option to skip the update process when setting up a new Windows 11 PC, speeding up the experience two-fold.
Windows 11 Is Microsoft wasting its time trying to fix Windows 11? Maybe it's time for Windows 12.
Windows 11 Microsoft is restructuring how Windows 11 previews roll out, introducing clearer channels that finally make early feature testing predictable again.
Windows 11 A new Notepad update for Windows Insiders begins Microsoft's push to reduce Copilot on Windows 11, replacing it with AI-powered "writing tools" instead.
Windows 11 A new update now in testing sets Edge to automatically appear at startup, and you are forced to opt-out if you don't want it.
Windows 11 Windows 11's in-box apps and system interfaces are currently a mishmash of native and web-based interfaces, but it sounds like that might soon be changing.
