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 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.

Did ChatGPT just call Sam Altman a liar?
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently admitted that ChatGPT doesn't have the capability to keep track of time, but the chatbot insists it does.

I might have a reason to press my Copilot key with this absurd Windows app
By Kevin Okemwa published
Apps TypeFart is a small Windows app that plays a fart sound on every keypress and weird sounds on the touchpad, but you'll need a subscription plan for the action.

Azure's cloud platform problems stem from AI, says a former engineer
By Kevin Okemwa published
Azure An ex-Microsoft engineer recently detailed how Azure’s rushed launch, talent exodus, and AI hype left Microsoft’s cloud fragile and struggling to compete.

Copilot's survival scramble has AI experts raising strategy questions
By Kevin Okemwa published
Copilot An AI expert mapped more than 80 Copilot products, sparking debate over whether it’s branding brilliance or confusion.

Microsoft dismisses a viral trend that "Copilot is for entertainment only"
By Kevin Okemwa published
Copilot Copilot's viral terms are legacy language from its early days as a Bing search companion.

Microsoft rolls out advanced transcription AI built for real‑world workloads
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Microsoft has unveiled a host of in-house AI models, including MAI-Transcribe-1, MAI-Voice-1, and MAI-Image-2, which will be available via Microsoft Foundry.

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.
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