Latest articles by Zac Bowden
Windows Central Podcast #311: Windows 11 Moment 3 and Pixel Fold ruins the Duo
Podcast on this week's episode, Dan and Zac discuss the Google Pixel Fold, Windows 11's 'Moment 3', Bing AI's struggles against Google's market share, and more.
Ex-Microsoft developer is working on a Surface Duo-optimized version of Android 14
Android 14 A third-party developer is working on bringing a stock version of Android to Surface Duo, complete with support for the Duo's different postures.
FlexiSpot BS11 Pro review: Breathable mesh makes this ergonomic office chair a dream
Review The BS11 Pro is Flexispot's new flagship ergonomic office chair with breathable mesh in an adjustable design to fit everyone's unique body type, but is it worth the price?
Windows 11 Moment 3: The next big Windows 11 feature update is imminent — here's what's new
Moment 3 Windows 11's "Moment 3" update is expected to begin rolling out in the next couple of months.
Full-time Microsoft staff will not be getting a pay raise this year
No money A leaked email from CEO Satya Nadella reveals staff won't be getting a salary increase in 2023.
The Google Pixel Fold has ruined my love for the Surface Duo — and it's all Microsoft's fault
Goodbye The Pixel Fold is a modern-day Surface Duo, made by a company that knows how to support it.
The latest Surface Duo OS update is already outdated
Outdated Microsoft has released a new OS update for Surface Duo customers that brings with it last month's security update for Android 12L.
Microsoft will let select customers pay for early access to AI Copilot features in Office
Preview Microsoft is announcing a new paid preview program for Microsoft 365 enterprise customers that will allow them to begin testing new Copilot features early.
Microsoft finally details AI Copilot features coming soon to OneNote, Loop, and Whiteboard apps
Preview Here's how AI will enhance OneNote and Loop.
Windows Central Podcast #310: Surface Duo woes and Windows 10 is finished
Podcast Episode 310: The Surface Duo is in trouble
Microsoft is planning a major change to widgets on Windows 11
Widgets Microsoft is working on a new feature that will let users pin widgets to the desktop on Windows 11, bypassing the need to open the Widgets Panel first.
Microsoft is modernizing even more parts of File Explorer on Windows 11
Modern The File Explorer details pane is getting a face lift.
Microsoft updates Windows 11's Photos app with new slideshow options, brings back spot fixing tool
Photos update Big app update is coming to the Photos app.
Get ready for third-party plugin support on Bing Chat AI, boosting Microsoft's chat game to the next level
Bing Chat is becoming a developer platform.
Now everyone can try Bing Chat AI as Microsoft drops waitlist for new users
Microsoft has today announced that anyone can now try Bing Chat by signing into a Microsoft account, without needing to wait for access on a waitlist first.
The Microsoft Surface Duo is in trouble
Uh oh Lack of resources and recent layoffs aren't helping.
Windows 10 is finished — Microsoft confirms 'version 22H2' is the last
Goodbye Microsoft is done shipping new feature updates for Windows 10.
Microsoft is making app 'snap assist' SMARTER on Windows 11 — here's what that means
AI Snap An update to snap assist is coming that will enhance Windows 11's snap layouts with smart suggestions, presenting additional apps it thinks you might want snapped alongside your currently active one.
ChatGPT costs $700,000 per day to run, which is why Microsoft wants to make its own AI chips
AI costs Searching the internet with AI costs a lot more than normal searches.
Windows Central Podcast #308: Windows Handheld Mode reveals Windows 12 designs
Podcast Episode 308: Windows 12 leaks again
Surface Go 4: Everything you need to know about Microsoft's next budget 2-in-1
Surface Go 4 Microsoft is hard at work on the next Surface Go, codenamed Tanta and expected to ship as the Surface Go 4. Here's everything we know so far about Microsoft's next budget-conscious 2-in-1 tablet.
A highly requested classic Taskbar feature is coming to Windows 11 soon — here's a first look
New features Never combine and show app labels are almost ready.
Microsoft adds option to remove the date and time from the Taskbar on Windows 11
Insider Microsoft adds new Taskbar options to Windows 11 with latest preview build.
Exclusive: Microsoft is working on an ARM-powered Surface Go 4 and new 11-inch Surface Pro
Exclusive Microsoft is planning to ship the Surface Go 4 with an ARM processor for the first time, and is also working on a new, smaller Surface Pro with an 11-inch display. Here's what we know.
Windows 11 apps will soon be able to detect when you are present in front of your PC
Presence detection Presence detection is a new feature that allows Windows devices and apps to recognize when someone is present in front of their device, and offer unique experiences based on that detection.