Zac Bowden

Windows 10 Extended security updates for Windows 10 just got a whole lot more affordable, if you're willing to give up your data in exchange. But will you?

Windows 10 Windows 10 users will have the option to continue receiving security updates for free beyond October 2025, so long as they sync their PC with the cloud.

Windows 11 Windows 11 is getting an updated Recall app soon that includes a new homepage interface, which showcases recent snapshots and highlights from your most-used apps and websites.

Windows 11 Microsoft's new Windows 11 Release Preview build gives us a good look at what to expect for next month's feature drop.

Windows 11 Windows 11 is getting its own built-in GIF-making tool, and it's now available for testing with Windows Insiders in the Dev and Canary Channels.

A recent Windows update has changed how Windows Hello face unlock works, now requiring a color camera in addition to IR sensors to authenticate you. That means it no longer works in the dark.

Windows Windows Vista's iconic boot chime has made a surprise return in the latest Windows 11 preview builds.

Podcast Daniel and Zac discuss the new Xbox Ally and major changes to Windows for gaming handhelds.

Windows I watched Apple unveil its new Liquid Glass design language for its software platform, but I can't stop thinking about how much nicer Microsoft's Aero Glass from Windows Vista was.

LIVE Windows 11 is constantly updating as Microsoft tweaks its operating system and the first-party apps installed by default, so I'm tracking the latest news happening in June 2025.

Arm A blog post from Arm states that 100 of the most popular Windows apps are now Arm-native, and users are spending upwards of 90% of their time in non-emulated apps, marking a significant milestone.

Podcast Daniel and Zac discuss the current state of Windows 11 on gaming handhelds, and how failures like Windows Core OS and Windows CorePC have put Microsoft on the back foot in this new mobile category.

AI AI startup Builder.ai, once valued at $1.5 billion and publicly backed by Microsoft, has just collapsed after major financial struggles and misdirection.

As part of its continued efforts to make Windows compliant with the Digital Markets Act, Microsoft has announced further changes to the Windows OS that will reduce its insistence on using first party apps and services.

Bing OpenAI's Sora AI model is coming to Bing on mobile and the web, letting users generate video content using text for free via the Bing app.

Windows 11 The next version of the Windows 11 operating system will debut later this year. Here's everything we know about it so far, including potential release date, platform changes, and more.

Editorial The new Surface Pro is an obvious direct competitor to Apple's iPad Air. It is roughly the same price, similar in size and design, and better emphasized as a tablet rather than a laptop.

Browsing The New Tab Page within Microsoft Edge will soon include Copilot prompts for some users. Microsoft is rolling out the new experience to Edge in May 2025.

Windows 11 Microsoft has revealed that it's bringing "Cross Device Resume" to Windows 11, which will let apps seamlessly sync between Android and PC.

Snapdragon Snapdragon X Elite devices are getting a new Adreno Control Panel app that will let users and developers tweak the GPU for enhanced performance in certain games.

Surface The Surface Slim Pen has only ever been available in black, but a limited edition set of colorful Surface Slim Pens were recently given out at a Surface influencer event.

Linux After years of feedback, Microsoft is finally open-sourcing the Windows Subsystem for Linux, allowing developers to easily modify the feature.