Latest articles by Zac Bowden

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.

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.

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 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.

A look back at Microsoft's famously canceled devices
By Zac Bowden published
Microsoft @ 50 As Microsoft turns 50, we take a look at some of the canceled devices we almost had from the Redmond giant.

A new Microsoft Account bypass for Windows 11 has been discovered
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 A new, possibly better Microsoft Account bypass when setting up a new Windows 11 PC has been discovered, just days after Microsoft attempted to remove one.

Microsoft removes popular "bypassnro" command from Windows 11
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 The popular "bypassnro" command, which allowed users to skip connecting to the Internet and signing into a Microsoft Account, is being removed.

Podcast: Nobody wants the Surface Laptop 7
By Zac Bowden published
Podcast Daniel and Zac discuss the state of Windows on Arm, Surface Laptop 7 return drama, Microsoft's upcoming smaller Surface PCs, and Windows 11 25H2.

Microsoft publishes new Windows roadmap for features
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 Microsoft is launching a new roadmap to help users better understand when new features are coming to Windows 11.

The smaller Surface Pro is one step closer to launch
By Zac Bowden published
Surface The rumored 12-inch Surface Pro is all but official as the device begins appearing in certification databases ahead of official unveiling, this spring.

Microsoft begins testing next phase of Windows 11
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 The latest Windows 11 preview build marks the start of a new range of builds intended to test underlying platform work for version 24H2 (and probably 25H2.)

Amazon flags Surface Laptop 7 as a frequently returned item
By Zac Bowden published
Surface Some configurations of Surface Laptop 7 on Amazon in the US are being flagged with a warning that says the product has a high return rate, encouraging buyers to research the device before purchasing.

Microsoft readies next wave of Windows 11 feature updates
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 The latest Windows 11 Release Preview build gives us out first look at the next set of features rolling out soon.

Microsoft no longer includes a power supply with Surface Pro 11 in some regions
By Zac Bowden published
Surface Microsoft is now complying with an EU initiative that allows the Surface Pro 11 to ship without a power supply, instead charging extra for it as an optional accessory.
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