Latest articles by Zac Bowden

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.

Copilot is gaining memory capabilities
By Zac Bowden published
Copilot Copilot is gaining memory capabilities, which will allow it to learn about you as a person, remembering your likes, dislikes, preferences, and more.

Copilot can now turn your favorite topics into a virtual podcast
By Zac Bowden published
Copilot Microsoft is bringing AI-generated podcasts to Copilot, letting you listen to your favorite topics and even join in on the conversation.

Windows 11 is getting a big Start menu overhaul
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 We have our first look at a brand new, wider Start menu layout that combines the pins and apps list into one interface, and lets you turn off the Recommended area.

What to expect at Microsoft's 50th Anniversary Copilot event
By Zac Bowden published
Copilot On April 4, Microsoft is holding a big "50th Anniversary Copilot event" to make consumer AI announcements. So, what should you expect?

These great laptops all have at least 32GB of RAM
By Cale Hunt, Zac Bowden last updated
Laptops Not everyone needs 32GB of RAM in their laptop, but if you’re focusing on creative apps or other intense multitasking jobs, it will make a big difference.

Here's where to watch the Microsoft 50th anniversary event
By Zac Bowden published
Microsoft @ 50 Microsoft is holding a special 50th anniversary Copilot event on April 4 at 9:30AM ET. The event will be live streamed, and this is how you can tune in.

The Windows 365 Link mini PC is now available to buy
By Zac Bowden published
Windows You can now buy the Windows 365 Link via Microsoft's commercial channels for $350 in the US, powered by an Intel N250 Processor and 64GB UFS storage.

First signs of dedicated Xbox interface for Windows 11 PCs spotted
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 References to a "full screen experience" that can be booted directly into on startup have been spotted in the latest Windows 11 preview build. A likely sign of things to come for Windows gaming handhelds.
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