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

Microsoft says Windows 11’s 'Defender' is "usually sufficient" as an antivirus
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows 11 Microsoft recently indicated that its Microsoft Defender antivirus is enough for Windows 11 users, dismissing the need to install additional software for that extra layer of protection.

Microsoft faces a $2.8 billion UK lawsuit over Azure cloud licensing
By Kevin Okemwa published
Microsoft The Redmond giant argues that using Windows Server as an input for Azure while simultaneously licensing it to rivals could be good for healthy competition.

OpenAI’s new feature is just like Windows Recall: Chronicle watches you
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI OpenAI’s Codex gets a memory upgrade, improving developer workflows by boosting effectiveness and efficiency.

"Parents Decide Act" pushes Windows towards forced age verification
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows 11 A proposed US law could force operating systems to verify your age and share it with apps, sparking a heated debate over privacy and safety.

Renewed scrutiny of Windows Recall highlights risky handoffs
By Kevin Okemwa published
WINDOWS 11 TotalRecall can extract sensitive data from Windows Recall even without Windows Hello authentication.

Edge adoption stalls, so Microsoft is offering $1M and a Mercedes to lure users
By Kevin Okemwa published
APPS Microsoft launched a new promo to get more users to adopt its Edge browser, but barely anyone noticed for a month.

Zorin OS 18.1 simplifies Windows migration
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows 11 Zorin OS 18.1 surpasses 3.3M downloads, offering smart native alternatives to Windows apps and posing a real threat to Microsoft’s market share.

Microsoft Edge on mobile offers free YouTube background play
By Kevin Okemwa published
APPS Google hid YouTube background play behind a paywall, but Microsoft Edge Canary just brought it back for free.

Microsoft fast‑tracks Windows Dev account reinstatement
By Kevin Okemwa published
WINDOWS Microsoft has rolled out a fast‑track process to reinstate suspended Windows Hardware Developer accounts, easing recovery for critical driver publishers.

Windows emulates a macOS trick with a shortcut switch-up
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows 11 PeekDesktop in Windows 11 gives users a reason to think twice about switching over to Apple's ecosystem.

YouTube viewers can now work together to stop livestream ads
By Kevin Okemwa published
Apps YouTube viewers can now work together to prevent ads from playing during livestreams without paying for Premium.

Task Manager creator recalls why it was under 80KB
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows Microsoft veteran Dave Plummer shares why the original Task Manager was lean, fast, and designed to stay calm when Windows crashed.

Microsoft says its faster MAI-Image-2-Efficient AI model slashes costs
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Microsoft unveils MAI-Image-2-Efficient, a faster and cheaper AI image model designed to deliver photorealistic results at scale.

Windows 11's customization scene is thriving — here’s why
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows 11 Windows 11 users are turning to third-party tools as Microsoft resists giving them more customization options.

This fake Windows 11 update is slipping past antivirus with malware
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows 11 Hackers disguise malware as a Windows 11 update, tricking users into downloading password‑stealing software.

Microsoft explains why it killed Windows 11's phone activation option
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows 11 The tech giant swapped the offline experience with an alternative for better security and reliability.

France's government is ditching Windows and other "American tools"
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows France’s government is ditching Windows for Linux in a push for digital sovereignty.

Microsoft enforcement alarms devs
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows Millions of Windows users were left exposed to malicious attacks after Microsoft suspended VPN and encryption developer accounts, blocking critical security updates.

All of Windows 11's bugs are "resolved": At least the ones we know about
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows 11 Microsoft's official documentation shows Windows 11 doesn't have any known issues, though users may still encounter glitches after updates.

Mozilla is criticizing Microsoft's new Copilot AI tactics in Windows 11
By Kevin Okemwa published
Apps The Firefox maker says Microsoft's new "intentional" plans for Copilot were only triggered by overwhelming backlash.

Microsoft ironically broke Windows 11's Start menu search while trying to fix it
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows 11 Microsoft broke Windows 11 search with a Bing update, which displayed blank results. The company has issued a fix.

Windows Insider meetups are coming back to these cities after years away
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows 11 Microsoft brings back Windows Insider meetups to reconnect with users and shape the future of Windows 11.

Google Chrome finally gets vertical browser tabs to catch up with Edge
By Kevin Okemwa published
Apps Google Chrome finally adds vertical tabs and a refreshed Reading Mode, making tab management and the overall reading experience even better.
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