Latest articles by Zac Bowden

Best Windows on Arm apps
By Zac Bowden last updated
Arm-native apps Got a Windows PC with an Arm processor like Snapdragon X? These are the apps you should download that are Arm64 native!

Microsoft shares radical Windows 11 Start menu designs it explored
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 Windows designers share concepts they explored for a new Start menu for Windows 11, before settling on one that does little to push the boat out.

Podcast: All about new (smaller) Surface PCs!
By Zac Bowden published
Podcast Daniel and Zac discuss Microsoft's latest wave of Surface PCs, our initial impressions of the new Surface Pro 12-inch, and how they fit into the lineup.

Here's why Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 are no longer $999
By Zac Bowden published
Surface The Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 now start at $1,199 as Microsoft removes original $999 configuration from the lineup to make room for smaller and cheaper models.

Windows 11 is getting a customizable Start menu experience
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 First leaked last month, the Windows 11 Start menu is getting a more customizable layout with a collapsible Phone Link panel, and it's now official.

Microsoft announces 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop
By Zac Bowden published
Surface Microsoft is launching a Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch today, starting at $799 and $899, with pre-orders available now.

A new "AI agent" for Windows 11 is coming to the Settings app
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 The Windows 11 Settings app is set to gain a new AI agent that will make configuring your PC even easier.

Microsoft ships Windows Recall to Copilot+ PCs after almost a year-long delay
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 First announced in May 2024, Microsoft's Recall feature for Windows 11 is now rolling out on Copilot+ PCs, alongside new Click To Do and AI-powered Search features.

Microsoft Edge is getting a redesigned New Tab Page powered by Copilot
By Zac Bowden published
Hidden flags in the latest Edge Canary builds reveal a New Tab Page experience that has been redesigned with Copilot at the very heart of the experience.

6 things Microsoft needs to fix in Windows 11's design
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 Windows 11 isn't perfect. It has big issues, and small issues. Here are six small issues that I wish Microsoft would fix.

5 things we want to see in the 2025 Surface Pro 12
By Zac Bowden published
Surface The Surface Pro 12 is rumored to be launching later this year with the Snapdragon X2 SoC. Here's what we're hoping to see in regard to design and features.

Microsoft's Copilot is trying to appeal to the masses, at the cost of power users
By Zac Bowden published
Copilot AI enthusiasts are choosing to use ChatGPT over Copilot, all while Microsoft attempts to appeal to a wider audience that I don't think is interested.

I don’t need 32GB, but 16GB RAM in a Windows PC is laughably bad.
By Zac Bowden published
Laptops My Surface Laptop 7 is under a year old, and I'm hitting its RAM limits. 24GB would be ideal for Windows, but it's a fleeting option.

Podcast: Are we heading for Copilot OS?
By Zac Bowden published
Podcast Daniel and Zac reflect on Microsoft's 50th anniversary celebration, the Copilot announcements and what's next for the AI assistant, as well as the latest on Windows 11.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 review: This is the best laptop. Period.
By Zac Bowden last updated
Review The Surface Laptop 7 is the clamshell form factor perfected. With a gorgeous new design, incredible keyboard and trackpad, smooth 120Hz display, and much more. This is the laptop to beat.

Windows Recall is now almost ready to ship publically
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 Windows Recall is now available in Windows 11's Release Preview channel, the final stop before general availability. The feature is expected to begin rolling out to all Copilot+ PCs imminently.

ASUS VivoBook Pro 16 review: Some good, but some bad.
By Zac Bowden published
Review The ASUS VivoBook Pro 16 is a laptop designed for both gaming and creative workflows. Can it be good at both?

Microsoft is fixing some big issues with Windows 11's Start menu
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 A new Windows 11 Start menu is in the works, and our early hands-on experience proves it's fixing some of the current one's biggest issues.

Podcast: Microsoft's 50th Birthday Special
By Zac Bowden published
Podcast Zac and Ben discuss Microsoft's big 50th anniversary Copilot announcements, the discovery of a new Start menu for Windows 11, and more!

Microsoft 50th Anniversary + Copilot Event LIVE
By Daniel Rubino last updated
Microsoft @ 50 We're live from Microsoft's campus in Redmond, Washington, at Microsoft's 50th Anniversary + Copilot event, reporting the latest news on AI.

Copilot Avatar will let you give Copilot a body
By Zac Bowden published
Copilot Microsoft has teased that it's working on a Copilot Avatar feature that will let users customize a virtual face for the AI assistant that you can chat with.

Copilot on Windows 11 will soon be able to see and interact with your desktop
By Zac Bowden published
Windows Copilot Vision is coming to Windows 11, enabling the AI assistant to view what's on your screen, offer helpful suggestions and actions, and even interact with apps.

Microsoft Copilot can now book dinner reservations or buy gifts on your behalf
By Zac Bowden published
Copilot Agentic capabilities are coming to Copilot, allowing the AI to complete actions on your behalf just by asking for it.
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