Latest articles by Zac Bowden
Microsoft confirms that it won't be bringing a transparency slider to Windows 11 anytime soon
Windows 11 A Microsoft designer has confirmed that there are no plans to being an iOS-like transparency slider to Windows 11 at current, and recommends users download Windhawk instead.
Microsoft is overhauling the Windows 11 interface with WinUI everywhere
Windows 11 Everything from the Start menu to legacy File Explorer dialogs are being rewritten with WinUI in the coming months. This is what to expect.
Halo Studios hit by layoffs just days after Halo: Campaign Evolved launch
Xbox A number of developers previously employed at Halo Studios have posted on LinkedIn confirming layoffs at the studio.
Microsoft is actually delivering on its promises to improve Windows 11
Windows 11 When Microsoft announced its plans to fix Windows 11, a part of me was concerned that it was all just words and to expect broken promises. To my surprise, it's actually delivering.
We interview Microsoft about Windows K2!
Podcast Windows design and Insider lead Marcus Ash chats with the Windows Central Podcast about the current state of Windows 11
Microsoft design CVP explains why it's taking so long to modernize legacy UI on Windows 11
Windows 11 Microsoft's CVP of Design and Research on Windows, Marcus Ash, sits down with Windows Central to talk all things UI on Windows 11.
Microsoft explains how it's going to optimize performance on Windows 11
Windows 11 Marcus Ash, Microsoft's design and research lead for Windows 11, sits down to talk about how the company is planning to optimize Windows 11 for devices with low amounts of RAM.
Microsoft outlines new areas of focus for Windows 11 as it promises make OS great with 8GB RAM
Windows 11 Microsoft's Windows chief Pavan Davuluri has provided an update on the work it's been doing to fix Windows 11's biggest problems.
Microsoft is finally fixing Windows 11's slow context menu problem
Windows 11 A new feature coming soon to Windows 11 will overhaul the context menu system on Windows 11 with a new compact design that users can customize themsevles.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the Surface Duo 3 I've been waiting for
Surface After getting some hands-on time with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, I can't help by feel mournful over what could have been with Surface Duo.
ASUS ExpertBook Ultra review: The business laptop that isn't boring
Review ASUS' latest flagship business-class laptop is a true sight to behold, with a Tandem OLED 3K display, a beautiful design that turns heads, and a high price tag to match.
Windows Central Podcast recaps the week in tech
Podcast On this week's episode: Daniel Rubino and Jez Corden discuss the recent announcements around Xbox backward compatibility, Windows adware, and Samsung foldables.
Microsoft teases more Surface "surprises" to come this year
Surface A new Inside Windows Q&A video has been released that dives into the year so far for Surface, what's next, and whether or not we might see some new peripherals soon.
Microsoft pressures LG into stopping McAfee ads from appearing on Windows PCs with LG monitors
Microsoft A popup window from LG that began appearing on PCs with LG monitors connected was showing ads for McAfee, and nobody, not even Microsoft, was impressed.
Windows 11's File Properties window is getting the modern WinUI treatment
Windows 11 The first signs of a completely modernized File Properties window using WinUI are hidden in the latest Windows 11 preview builds.
Windows 11 KB5121767 update released to address major reliability issues on certain Dell PCs
Windows 11 After blocking the most recent Patch Tuesday updates on Dell PCs, Microsoft has now released an emergency fix that addresses some big issues.
Microsoft's 90s IRC Client that popularized Comic Sans goes open-source
Microsoft The source code behind Microsoft's 30 year old Comic Chat IRC client is now available on Github for the first time.
Windows 11 KB5101650 rollout paused for Dell PCs after unexpected shutdowns plague update
Windows 11 Microsoft has blocked the KB5101650 after Dell informed the company that a recent change is causing some of its PCs to suffer from major instability issues.
Hands-on with Windows 11's new search experience: Is it finally fixed?
Windows 11 Microsoft's new Windows Search experience is now rolling out in preview, and I've gone hands-on to see if the improvements really do make a difference.
Microsoft unveils major search experience overhaul for Windows 11
Windows 11 Windows 11's search user experience is getting a big update, with Microsoft moving to prioritize local results, remove promotional content, and much more.
Microsoft plans more smartphone integrations across the Windows 11 UI
Windows 11 Sources say that Microsoft is exploring several ways it can introduce new smartphone integration features across the Windows 11 interface in the coming months.
Windows Central Podcast on Microsoft’s latest changes
Podcast On this week's episode: Daniel, Zac and Jez discuss the Microsoft's big wave of layoffs and how it impacts Xbox, the recent Copilot OS leaked, and a recap on where things stand with Surface.
Microsoft is making the Windows 11 search box chunkier
Windows 11 An upcoming change to Windows 11 will see the default search box in Start and on the Taskbar appear larger as Microsoft increases its height by 4 whole pixels.
