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Zac Bowden
Zac Bowden is a Senior Editor at Windows Central. Bringing you exclusive coverage into the world of Windows 10 on PCs, tablets, phones, and more. Also an avid collector of rare Microsoft prototype devices! Keep in touch on Twitter: @zacbowden.
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Standing Desk review
We review FlexiSpot's L-shaped electronic standing desk
Over the last few weeks, I've been reviewing a top of the range L-shaped standing desk from FlexiSpot. I've reviewed a handful of FlexiSpot desks over the last year, all of which were of the non-L-shaped variety and absolutely fantastic. However, deep down, I've always been a corner desk kind of person, but I was never able to find a good one that could also stand. That was until...
New Edge
Microsoft Edge 92 is now generally available with new features
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Microsoft has today announced that the next version of Edge is now generally available and has begun rolling out to the production channel. Version 92 is the newest release, and Microsoft is highlighting a number of new features and enhancements coming to the browser with this latest update.
Episode 4
Ask Windows Central - Episode 4: Windows 11, Microsoft Store, and more
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Welcome to the fourth episode of our new series: Ask Windows Central, where we answer our communities most asked questions around Microsoft, Windows, Surface, Xbox, and the general tech industry. In today's episode, we answer questions around legacy UI on Windows 11, the new Microsoft Store, and the Snapdragon Developer Kit!
Taskbar Chat
Microsoft Teams Chat integration now available to preview on Windows 11
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Microsoft has started rolling out an early preview build of the Microsoft Teams integration features to a subset of Insiders on the latest Dev Channel build. The Teams Chat integration will automatically show up on the Taskbar after a reboot if you're eligible to test it.
Embrace the Meme
On this week's podcast ... Windows 11, Cloud PC, Microsoft Teams, and more
We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and this week, we check out the latest news on Windows 11, Windows 10 21H2, the Steam Deck handheld console, and Dan's review of the Dell XPS 13 OLED model. All that, AND Zac sits down for a conversation with the great Mary Jo Foley!
Minor OS
Windows 10 is getting a 21H2 release this fall too, here's what to expect
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Microsoft has announced that the next Windows 10 feature update, known as "version 21H2" will ship later this year and include a handful of new changes and enhancements, most of which are aimed at enterprise and business customers. Just like version 21H1 and 20H2 before it, version 21H2 will be delivered via a cumulative update which is much smaller and quicker to install.
New build
A new Windows 11 preview build is here with a new widget and more
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Microsoft is back with its third Windows 11 preview build for Insiders in the Dev Channel! Today's build is 22000.71 and includes a handful of noteworthy changes and enhancements, including a new "entertainment" widget and acrylic in the new modern context menus in File Explorer!
Dock talk
Got a Surface Pro and need a dock? Read this.
If your Surface Pro is your main PC, you can use a docking station to turn it into a powerful workstation. Here's our recommendation for the best dock.
Streaming Windows
Microsoft announces Windows 365, a cloud OS you can stream
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Microsoft has today announced its new Cloud PC service, officially called Windows 365, allowing users to create installs of Windows 10 or 11 in the cloud and stream the OS to any device. The service will go live August 2nd, and is designed to bring the best of Windows to any device, including Mac, iPad, or Android devices.
Episode 3
Ask Windows Central: Are Android AAB apps a problem for Windows 11?
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Welcome to the third episode of our new series: Ask Windows Central, where we answer our communities most asked questions around Microsoft, Windows, Surface, Xbox, and the general tech industry. In today's episode, we answer four questions around Windows 11, Surface Neo, and the new Microsoft Store.
Turn it up to 11
Windows 11: Release date, price, and everything you need to know
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Microsoft has announced plans to soon release Windows 11. It turns out Windows 10 wasn't the last version of Windows after all, but that's okay, because Windows 11 will be free for all Windows 10 users, and includes a whole bunch of new features and improvements over the current version of Windows. This is everything you need to know.
Max Performance
On this week's podcast ... more Windows 11, Surface Neo/Duo, and more
We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and this week, Dan and Zac talk about the new build of Windows 11 and weigh the pros and cons of moving forward with new UI choices and features vs. maintaining the status quo. They also check out price drops on Surface Duo, the would-be processor for Surface Neo that's already been discontinued by Intel, AMD...
New stuff
Windows 11 build 22000.65 rolls out to Insiders in the Dev Channel
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A little over a week after the first Windows 11 preview build, Microsoft is back with another one that includes even more new features and changes. Today's build is 22000.65 and includes a new Search box in the Start menu, many more modernized UIs for areas such as the battery low indicator, and much more.
Buyer's guide
Best Microsoft Surface PCs in 2021
Interested in buying your first Surface but aren't sure which one to get? Well, we've got you covered without ultimate round up of the best Surface PCs available today, whether that be a thin and light computer like the Surface Pro X or something with epic performance and versality like the Surface Book 3. Here's our roundup.
Buggy Android
Surface Duo is still buggy, which just can't happen with Duo 2
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I love the Surface Duo. I’ve been using it as my primary phone since it came out, and am a true believer in Microsoft’s claim that dual-screens on a phone makes you more productive. That said, Microsoft’s execution of this vision isn’t perfect, and that mostly comes down to the still incredibly buggy software that ships on the Surface Duo.
Draw the line lower
On this week's podcast ... CPU requirements, Windows 11, and more
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We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and this week, Windows 11 is now available as an Insider preview build! Dan and Zac have thoughts, including the still hot topic of systems requirements. They also talk about sideloading Android APKs, the Windows 11 Microsoft Store, ARM performance, and more.
Windows 11 UX
Check out the new System Tray and Action Center on Windows 11
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Windows 11 ships with a new Action Center and System Tray experience that's quite the departure from the old one. Gone are individual flyouts for system specific functions, and in its place are two separate flyouts that split the Action Center's "Quick Actions" and "Notifications" into two menus. Let's go hands-on.
New bug fixes!
Surface Duo's June 2021 Android OS update is now rolling out
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Microsoft has started rolling out its June security update for the Surface Duo, bringing with it the latest security patches from Google in addition to general OS bug fixes and enhancements. Microsoft has comitted to releasing monthly OS updates for Surface Duo, and the June update is right on schedule.
Preview Build
The new Windows 11 is finally available to preview in the Insider Program
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Microsoft has finally released the first preview build of Windows 11 for Insiders in the Dev Channel! This initial preview is build 22000.51 and includes most of the new Windows 11 features that were announced last week. This includes the new Start, Taskbar, and Action Center experiences, as well as the new Microsoft Store app, redesigned Settings, Lock Screen, File Explorer, and much...