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

"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.

Updates as Samsung apps blamed for Windows 11 drive C errors
By Kevin Okemwa last updated
Windows 11 Microsoft explains how to fix broken drive C and app issues in Windows 11, with steps that may involve removing Samsung software.

Copilot’s new leadership lineup shows Microsoft tightening its grip on its AI destiny
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft Satya Nadella unifies Copilot leadership under a former Snap VP, signaling a shift toward in-house "Superintelligence" and independence from OpenAI's models.

Chrome promoted a malicious extension for a year after Edge banned it
By Kevin Okemwa published
Software Google promoted a Chrome extension that secretly ran malware for a year, even after Microsoft Edge banned it, exposing millions of users.

Copilot replaced your right Ctrl key in Windows 11 — this app fixes it
By Kevin Okemwa published
Copilot Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs ship with a dedicated Copilot key. This free app restores the lost Ctrl key and fixes Microsoft’s controversial change.

Sam Altman outlines a future where AI is billed like power or water
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI OpenAI CEO Sam Altman predicts AI will shift from subscriptions to utility billing, charging by usage like power or water.

You can run Windows apps on the MacBook Neo — with caveats
By Kevin Okemwa published
Apple Apple’s MacBook Neo can technically run Parallels, but the reality of Windows performance on Neo may disappoint.

Mozilla keeps the light on for Firefox users who won't leave Windows 7
By Kevin Okemwa published
Software Firefox just extended support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 by six months, giving systems that refuse to die more time to get updates.

OpenAI needs to match Microsoft’s size, but it's still losing ChatGPT users
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI OpenAI’s trillion‑dollar dream is under pressure as Pentagon deals spark backlash and QuitGPT drains millions of users from ChatGPT.

Seattle traffic slows to a crawl — is Microsoft's RTO policy the cause?
By Kevin Okemwa published
Microsoft Microsoft’s return-to-office policy aligns with Seattle's gridlocked traffic, with commute speeds dropping to just 5% during rush hour.

ASUS praises MacBook Neo’s price, but questions its muscle
By Kevin Okemwa published
Apple Apple’s MacBook Neo shakes up the market, but ASUS Co-CEO claims it’s basically an iPad with more computing power.

Outlook for Windows is becoming more reliable around spotty Wi-Fi
By Kevin Okemwa published
Apps Outlook for Windows is finally fixing a long‑standing pain point, allowing users to attach files offline and send them once they’re back online.

Is Microsoft really "forcing" unwanted Windows 11 updates?
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows 11 Microsoft’s forced Windows 11 updates are leaving users frustrated and questioning who’s really in control.
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