Kevin Okemwa is a seasoned tech journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya with lots of experience covering the latest trends and developments in the industry at Windows Central. With a passion for innovation and a keen eye for detail, he has written for leading publications such as OnMSFT, MakeUseOf, and Windows Report, providing insightful analysis and breaking news on everything revolving around the Microsoft ecosystem. While AFK and not busy following the ever-emerging trends in tech, you can find him exploring the world or listening to music.
Latest articles by Kevin Okemwa

Your next PC might be 60% more expensive as shipments decline
By Kevin Okemwa published
Laptops AI demand is driving RAM and storage prices up 60%, with US PC shipments forecast to fall 13% in 2026.

Microsoft faces new questions from UK watchdog over AI competition
By Kevin Okemwa published
Microsoft The UK CMA is coming after Microsoft again, and this time it's all about AI and ecosystem control, which are at the center of the debate.

Microsoft 365 is testing action‑taking assistants that could change how you work
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Microsoft’s latest hire is bringing OpenClaw and personal AI agents to Microsoft 365, but it also raises questions about the company's commitment to reducing AI integrations across its tech stack.

PC sales soared in Asia/Pacific last year, but 2026 is looking rough
By Kevin Okemwa published
Hardware Asia/Pacific PC shipments surged in 2025, but looming memory shortages driven by AI demand could slow growth and raise laptop prices in 2026.

Microsoft’s new "Copilot Cowork" just landed in the Frontier program
By Kevin Okemwa published
Copilot Microsoft’s Copilot Cowork is now available through the Frontier program, giving users access to Anthropic's Claude Cowork AI model for smarter task management.

GrapheneOS refuses age verification, risking global market access
By Kevin Okemwa published
Software GrapheneOS says it's not caving to California's regulatory pressures even if it could cost them global access.

Microsoft plans $146 Billion AI spend even as investor interest wanes
By Kevin Okemwa published
MICROSOFT Microsoft could be looking at the worst quarter since the 2008 financial crisis because of AI, but it still wants to make a $146 billion infrastructure investment in 2026

Yes, admins can remove the Copilot app from your office PCs (with caveats)
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Microsoft made it possible to batch uninstall Copilot in Windows 11, but the caveats make it harder than expected.

Windows 95’s self-healing tricks saved it from rogue software installations
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows Windows 95 had a clever safeguard against sloppy installers that few would have known about.

Can Apple threaten Microsoft’s grip on the enterprise sector?
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows A new report reveals that Macs might be considered more of an asset investment, with a 6-year lifespan compared to Windows PCs' 3-year lifespan.

Microsoft’s leadership exodus deepens as diversity chief departs
By Kevin Okemwa published
Microsoft An internal memo reveals Microsoft’s HR restructure with new leaders, departures, and AI priorities reshaping employee experience.

"We never got to finish": Windows 11 had skipped an overhaul chance
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows 11 A former Windows leader recently discussed a project that promised a 20% reduction in Windows 11’s memory and storage usage.

Microsoft could be OpenAI's biggest and riskiest partner
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI OpenAI’s IPO faces risks from its reliance on Microsoft, Musk’s lawsuits, and soaring compute costs, raising investor concerns about its $730B valuation.

Microsoft’s latest AI hire frees Suleyman to chase superintelligence
By Kevin Okemwa published
Microsoft Microsoft’s latest hire clears the runway for AI chief Mustafa Suleyman to focus on superintelligence and in‑house models.

Microsoft changes a registry hack that allowed native NVMe SSD support
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows 11 Microsoft has changed the Windows 11 nvmedisk.sys registry ID that unlocked native NVMe performance, ending a popular SSD speed trick for power users.

Apple's cheap MacBook is great at virtualizing basic single-core Windows apps
By Kevin Okemwa published
Apple The MacBook Neo runs single-core productivity apps in a Windows 11 virtual machine better than a more expensive Dell, but that's about all.

Microsoft’s Copilot creates fake Windows 11 UI with two Start menus
By Kevin Okemwa published
WINDOWS 11 Copilot’s AI visuals misfired, showing Windows 11 with two Start menus and raising doubts about the reliability of its output.

Someone just turned an Internet appliance into a retro Windows 98 PC
By Kevin Okemwa published
WINDOWS A clever hack revives Windows 98 on a locked‑down internet appliance, but it's not what you'd call a practical PC.

Microsoft exploring legal options against OpenAI, report says
By Kevin Okemwa published
MICROSOFT Microsoft weighs legal action against OpenAI and Amazon over a $50 billion cloud deal, which could test Azure’s exclusivity.

Is Microsoft Copilot too risky for AI-fatigued workers on Fridays?
By Kevin Okemwa published
Copilot Analyst firm Gartner suggests banning Microsoft Copilot on Friday afternoons, warning that tired workers may miss AI mistakes and risk productivity.

Microsoft won't force this Copilot app onto PCs in a temporary setback
By Kevin Okemwa published
Copilot Microsoft has paused plans to auto‑install the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows 11 PCs, but it didn't explain why.
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