Latest articles by Zac Bowden
The Windows 10 Start menu will soon remind you to subscribe to Microsoft 365 via backported Windows 11 upsells
Upselling This week, Microsoft rolled out a new Windows 10 preview build to Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview Channels which appears to include some hidden changes.
Microsoft confirms Windows Recall for Copilot+ PCs is still coming, announces new public testing date
Recall Windows Recall is still on track to enter public testing this year, and the first Windows 11 preview builds with Recall will begin rolling out to Insiders in October.
Microsoft kicks the bucket with Paint 3D, will deprecate the app later this year
RIP 3D Once poised to replace classic Windows Paint, Microsoft's modern Paint 3D app is now being sunset this November.
Microsoft plans new mixed-reality VR headset to rival Apple Vision Pro — may run Windows apps via the cloud
Microsoft VR A new report claims Microsoft has placed an order for thousands of micro-OLED displays that will be used in a new VR headset by the company as soon as 2026.
Surface Pro 11 with 5G and Surface Laptop 7 is now available for pre-order via Microsoft's "for business" store
If you've been waiting to buy the new Surface Pro 11 with 5G, or waiting for the device to be made available via Microsoft's commercial channels, the wait is finally over.
Windows 11 laptops with Snapdragon X ARM chips can now run Adobe Premiere Pro under emulation
Adobe Adobe has enabled the ability to run Premiere Pro under emulation on Windows 11 on ARM laptops powered by the Snapdragon X system-on-a-chip.
Windows 12: Rumors, leaks, and everything we know so far
vNext We're already beginning to hear leaks and rumors about the next version of Windows and what it might include. This article is rouning up everything we know so far.
Microsoft is wrong: The new Outlook for Windows is not ready for prime time
Bad The new Outlook is now generally available on Windows, but it still sucks as a default OS mail client.
Xbox Series X 2024 refresh (Brooklin): Features, price, design, and everything we know
Xbox Brooklin A refreshed Xbox Series X with a possible new design and features was expected to make its debut this year, but it seems to have been killed off.
Your Microsoft 365 subscription now comes with a free VPN on PC and phone
Microsoft VPN Did you know your Microsoft 365 subscription includes access to a free VPN at no additional charge? I didn't either until I stumbled across it today in the Microsoft Defender app on Windows.
New Windows 11 feature lets you wirelessly browse your phone's filesystem directly within File Explorer
Filesystem Microsoft has announced a new feature that lets you browse your phone's filesystem directly in the Windows File Explorer.
Windows 11 is finally making it easy to change your mouse wheel scroll direction
Reverse Microsoft is finally adding an option to flip the behavior of your mouse's scroll wheel to the Windows 11 Settings app, letting users change the direction of scrolling with just a few clicks.
Microsoft unveils Bing Generative Search — enhanced with AI, it's a complete overhaul of traditional search
Gen Search Microsoft has announced a major update to Bing Search that overhauls the search results page with AI at the heart of its experience.
Windows 11 2024 Update: Top 5 new features coming in version 24H2 that you SHOULD be excited about
Top 5 The next version of Windows 11 is coming soon, and we already know what to expect regarding new features and changes coming in this release known as the 2024 Update.
Microsoft tackles catastrophic global IT outage as 'CrowdStrike' security blames update bug for grounded flights and more
Mass outages The dreaded 'Blue Screen of Death' error hits Microsoft-powered devices across the globe's infrastructure.
Last-chance laptop accessory grabs: Prime Day is done, but there are still 18 discounts worth checking out
Laptop upgrades Prime Day might have come to an end, but the deals haven't completely dried up. If you're still looking for some quality laptop accessories at a discount, we're keeping this curated list up-to-date.
Microsoft toys with new Windows 11 Start menu layout inspired by the iOS App Library
Menu Enhancements Microsoft looks to be working on a new layout for the all apps list in the Start menu on Windows 11 that takes some inspiration from the App Library found on iOS.
I upgraded my Surface Laptop 7 into a desktop workstation thanks to this deal on Microsoft's new Surface Dock with Thunderbolt 4
TB4 Dock You can now save $75 on the Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock from Microsoft on Amazon, which is designed to help transform your Surace PC into a desktop workstation.
This Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra deal CANNOT be missed, especially if you're a Windows PC user
Phone deal The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is on sale for just $974 right now for Amazon Prime Day, that's down from its usual $1,299 price tag.
This Snapdragon X Elite laptop is the first Copilot+ PC to have its price SLASHED for Prime Day
Snapdragon X deal HP's new OmniBook X, its first Snapdragon X Elite laptop is already $200 off this week at HP Store and Best Buy, bringing that price down from $1,199 to just $999.
Add a wireless number pad to your PC this Prime Day with these 4 unmissable deals!
Number Pad A wireless number pad is a great way to add one to your existing setup. They're very affordable (more so now Prime Day is here) and are universally compatible with most PCs.
This great webcam deal forced me to upgrade my streaming setup this Prime Day
Webcam upgrade I've been looking to upgrade my podcast streaming setup for some time, and today I finally came across a deal I simply couldn't pass up.
This deal knocks $200 off Microsoft's only Surface laptop that can ACTUALLY game
Laptop deal Want a Surface that can also play some games? The Surface Laptop Studio 2 is your best bet, and now you can save $200 on it this week only.
