Zac Bowden
Zac Bowden is a Senior Editor at Windows Central. Bringing you exclusive coverage into the world of Windows on PCs, tablets, phones, and more. Also an avid collector of rare Microsoft prototype devices! Keep in touch on Twitter: @zacbowden.
Latest articles by Zac Bowden

Microsoft unveils Spotify and Phone Link widgets for Windows 11
By Zac Bowden published
New preview See recent music and phone notifications from the Widgets Panel

Windows 11 version 22H2: Everything you need to know about the latest version of Windows
By Zac Bowden last updated
Windows 11 The latest Windows 11 feature update is now available. Here's everything you need to know!

It looks like the date for Microsoft Build 2023 has just leaked
By Zac Bowden published
Build 2023 A peek at the Microsoft Build website page source has revealed the potential date.

Rumors of a foldable iPad are heating up, but what about a foldable Surface PC?
By Zac Bowden published
Surface Flex For Windows to be a player in foldables, Microsoft needs a foldable Surface PC.

Best Windows tablets 2023
By Zac Bowden last updated
Best Tablet Looking for your next Windows tablet? We've got you covered.

Windows Central Podcast #297: Edge Phoenix and the Razer Edge
By Zac Bowden published
Podcast Dan and Zac dive into the latest Microsoft earnings numbers, leaks surrounding Edge 'Pheonix,' Razer's handheld gaming device, Windows 11 updates, and so much more!

Ask Windows Central: Could Microsoft KILL Surface after recent layoffs?
By Zac Bowden published
We answer We answer more questions from you!

Windows 11 will auto-update version 21H2 users to 22H2, here's everything new coming to your PC
By Zac Bowden published
Automatic "Windows as a Service" is in full force.

Microsoft Edge 'Phoenix' is an internal reimagining of the Edge web browser with a new UI and more features
By Zac Bowden published
New Edge Project Phoenix reimagines Edge, and it's coming soon, maybe.

Facebook Messenger adds support for the Widgets Panel on Windows 11
By Zac Bowden published
Messenger Widget Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 25284 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel today, which includes support for a new Facebook Messenger widget in the Widgets Panel.

Exclusive: This is Microsoft's new modern File Explorer overhaul for Windows 11
By Zac Bowden published
New FE File Explorer is getting a big update with new features soon.

Windows Central Podcast #296: Microsoft layoffs and Windows 12 with AI features
By Zac Bowden published
Podcast Episode 296

Hands-on with Windows 11 build 25281's new Spotlight UI and Notepad tabs
By Zac Bowden published
Build video We check out the latest Windows Insider preview build.

This Nokia Lumia 1020 retrospective made me yearn for the good old Windows Phone days
By Zac Bowden published
Retrospective Photography on Windows Phone was well ahead of its time.

Windows Unshipped: This unreleased version of the Windows 10 Start menu has MixView 3D tiles
By Zac Bowden last updated
Windows Unshipped 1 Windows Unshipped, Chapter 1.

Microsoft brings updated UI to Windows Spotlight in latest Windows 11 preview build
By Zac Bowden published
Spotlight Build 25281 is now available in the Insider Dev Channel.

It's official! Microsoft is bringing tabs to Windows 11's Notepad app with preview available now
By Zac Bowden published
Notepad Tabs in Notepad are confirmed!

Microsoft reportedly to lay off 11,000 employees on January 18th (Update)
By Zac Bowden published
More layoffs Up to 5% of Microsoft's workforce is rumored to be getting let go.

I tried using the Windows Dev Kit 2023 as my primary PC, here’s why you shouldn’t
By Zac Bowden published
WoA Box Great for most ARM developer workflows, not so good for general-purpose use.

Windows 11 is getting a new Network Troubleshooting experience soon
By Zac Bowden published
New build A new network troubleshooting experience is coming to Windows 11 soon, with a preview of the new experience now live in the Get Help app on the latest Windows 11 Dev Channel build.

US Army says 'no thanks' to buying more HoloLens devices this year, demands several hardware improvements first
By Zac Bowden published
HoloLens The US Army wants an updated version of the military-grade HoloLens headset.

Best laptops with number pads 2023
By Zac Bowden last updated
LAPTOPS Got some calculating to do? Here are the best laptops you can get with a number pad.
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