Zac Bowden

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.

Windows 11 Microsoft is giving developers access to an API that will enable specific features to appear contextually in Click To Do to get a task quickly started.

AI Windows 11 is gaining Model Context Protocol (MCP) support with new MCP Registry and MCP Server features, making building agentic AI experiences easier for developers.

Windows 11 Individual developers can now sign up and publish their apps on the Microsoft Store on Windows 10 and Windows 11 for free.

Surface Production on Surface Laptop Studio 2 is reportedly coming to an end. Resellers will no longer stock it over the summer, and it appears a Surface Laptop Studio 3 isn't imminent.

AMD A reliable leaker claims Microsoft intends to launch new Surface PCs next year with AMD's upcoming Arm-based chip codenamed Sound Wave, but said chip looks to be designed for low-powered devices.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

Windows 11 The Windows 11 Settings app is set to gain a new AI agent that will make configuring your PC even easier.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.