All Articles by Zac Bowden

All the tech gear we use to record the Windows Central Podcast

What tech do we use to record the Windows Central Podcast every week? Here's a collection of all the everything we use to get the job done.

A monumental shift for Edge

Microsoft confirms it’s rebuilding Edge from the ground up using Chromium

Zac Bowden 4 days ago 106

Edge UWP is no more, as Microsoft commits to rebuilding it from the ground up as a desktop app, this time powered by Chromium.

Cross-platform

Microsoft is bringing its Edge browser to Windows 7 and macOS

Zac Bowden 4 days ago 19

Edge is going truly cross-platform as Microsoft announces plans to bring it to Windows 7, Windows 8, and macOS.

Thinking about device sizes

Does size matter with Andromeda? Microsoft thinks so.

Zac Bowden 4 days ago 87

Andromeda is a pocketable phone. Centaurus is not. So why is the size a problem for Andromeda, and how does going larger help a new Surface device?

The future of Surface

Windows Central Podcast 114: Surface 2019, Windows Lite, and new icons

Zac Bowden 6 days ago 3

This week on the Windows Central Podcast: Surface roadmaps, Windows Lite, new icons, and more

RIP EdgeHTML

Microsoft is building a Chromium-powered web browser for Windows 10

Zac Bowden 1 week ago 300

Microsoft is throwing in the towel with Edge and is building a new web browser for Windows 10, this time powered by Chromium.

Centaurus

Move over Andromeda — here comes Surface 'Centaurus'

Zac Bowden 1 week ago 158

Microsoft and Intel may be working together on a new dual-screen Surface PC that runs Microsoft's new modern Windows Core OS, and is designed to kickstart a new form factor of devices for Windows.

LIVE PODCAST

Join us LIVE for the Windows Central Video Podcast today at 2:30pm ET

Zac Bowden 1 week ago

We're live with the Windows Central Video Podcast today at 2:30pm ET, make sure you're there!

Buyer's guide

Where's the best place to buy a new HP Spectre x360 15?

Zac Bowden 1 week ago

If you want the best support and easiest shopping experience from its creator, head to the HP's own online store.

Digital Health, To-Do, and more are all new in Microsoft Launcher 5.1

Zac Bowden 1 week ago 28

The next big feature update for Microsoft Launcher is packing lots of new changes and enhancements. Let's take a closer look at what to expect.

Rumors

Microsoft may be working on a Surface Studio Monitor and a Cortana device

Zac Bowden 1 week ago 46

New rumors suggest several new Surface products are in the works, some of which fans will be excited to see.

Episode 113

Windows Central Podcast 113: Microsoft Launcher 5.1, Surface Go LTE

Zac Bowden 1 week ago 1

This week on the Windows Central Podcast: The next big Microsoft Launcher update, Surface Go LTE is here, and more!

Better experiences for all

Why Microsoft is splitting Cortana from Windows 10 search

Zac Bowden 1 week ago 75

Search and Cortana might split up in a future version of Windows 10. This is a good thing, as it allows for both experiences to improve without affecting each other

Spring 2019

Full list of changes in the next major Windows 10 release, '19H1'

Zac Bowden 2 weeks ago 60

19H1 is the next feature update for Windows 10, set to arrive in Spring 2019! Here are all the changes we know that are coming so far.

Buyer's guide

Here's our pick for best Windows 10 tablet you can buy right now

Zac Bowden 2 weeks ago 174

There are many Windows 10 tablets on the market, but it's hard to sort through the rubbish. Here's our picks for the best Windows 10 tablets you can buy right now.

So bright

A closer look at the new light theme in coming to Windows 10

Zac Bowden 2 weeks ago 9

Are you a fan of light user interfaces? Microsoft is building a brand new one into Windows 10 and it looks good. Let's take a closer look.

A mistake

How Microsoft missed the major file-deletion bug in the October Update

Zac Bowden 2 weeks ago 53

Many people have wondered how a bug that deleted user files made it into a shipping build of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update. So we did some asking around to come up with answers.