Latest articles by Zac Bowden

What's next for Surface in 2025: An 11-inch mini Surface Laptop?
By Zac Bowden published
ROADMAP Microsoft aims to bring Copilot+ capabilities to the rest of the active Surface portfolio in 2025.

Microsoft ends production on its $4,500 Surface Studio 2+
By Zac Bowden published
DEAD Surface Studio 2+ is now out of stock in most markets, and there are seemingly no plans to make a new one.

Microsoft previews Copilot feature that watches what you’re looking at on the internet
By Zac Bowden published
COPILOT Copilot Vision is now available in preview for Copilot Pro subscribers.

The Microsoft Store on Windows 11 is about to get even more useful
By Zac Bowden published
Better updates The Microsoft Store will soon be able to update apps that aren't hosted on Microsoft's store servers.

Microsoft rolls out fresh set of fixes for Windows 11 Insiders in the Canary Channel
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 build 27758 is now rolling out to Insiders in Microsoft's most unstable testing channel.

Spotify Wrapped 2024 is now available — here is how to see yours
By Zac Bowden last updated
Wrapped Spotify Wrapped presents you with your top listening statistics for the year, including songs and artists you've listened to most.

LIVE PC gaming handheld deals on ROG Ally, Legion Go, and more
By Zachary Boddy last updated
LIVE Deals Black Friday and Cyber Monday have ended, so here are all the best PC gaming handheld deals that survived the sales purge, including ROG Ally, Legion Go, and more.

Samsung is killing DeX for Windows — suggests Microsoft Phone Link as a replacement
By Zac Bowden published
RIP If you use your Windows PC as a DeX mirror, you'll have to look elsewhere soon.

This Windows all-in-one beats the iMac, with 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD for less than $800 this Cyber Monday — but you better hurry!
By Zac Bowden published
DEAL 24-inch display, Intel Core i7, 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD for $764 for Cyber Monday is a great deal if you're looking for an all-in-one

I just found your next Windows computer — $350 off "the best Surface Pro ever" with a free keyboard included!
By Zac Bowden published
DEAL Surface Pro 11 with a bundled keyboard accessory for just $999? Don't pass it up.

Time is almost up on the best Windows laptop deal I've seen for Cyber Monday
By Zac Bowden published
DEAL The Surface Laptop 7 is this year's best laptop, and at $799, it's a no-brainer if you're in the market for a new Windows PC.

I just saved $20 on a 12-month Microsoft 365 subscription thanks to this Cyber Monday deal
By Zac Bowden published
DEAL A year of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook for just $50 right now for Cyber Monday is a deal I couldn't say no to.

Stick with Copilot+ PCs if you're shopping for Cyber Monday deals
By Zac Bowden published
Copilot+ These exclusive features won't ever be available on others, and the gap will only increase.

This flagship Windows all-in-one is $500 off for Black Friday, bringing its 32-inch 4K display below $999 for the first time
By Zac Bowden published
DEAL The 32-inch 4K HP OmniStudio X is the best Windows all-in-one you can buy this year, and now it's less than $1,000 with a massive $500 saving!

Forget one screen. Get this DUAL-screen OLED laptop through this never-seen-before amazing Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal
By Zac Bowden published
DEAL 21% off: The ASUS ZenBook Duo features dual 14-inch screens, a wireless keyboard and trackpad, and an Intel Core Ultra 7 under the hood.

I just saved $500 on THE best Windows laptop of 2024 in this unmissable Black Friday sale
By Zac Bowden published
DEAL 120Hz touchscreen, haptic trackpad, Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD storage for just $1,499? This Surface Laptop 7 deal is unheard of.

Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11 are at their lowest price EVER for Black Friday
By Zac Bowden last updated
DEAL Now that Black Friday is here, we're finally starting to see some good deals on the incredible Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11.

The highest-end Surface Laptop 7 is cheaper than the base M4 MacBook Pro right now
By Zac Bowden published
Copilot+ PCs Now that Black Friday is here, this might be the best laptop deal of them all. A top-end Surface Laptop 7 for less than an entry-level MacBook Pro.

The verdict is in: Windows Recall is great, actually
By Zac Bowden published
Great! After much controversy and delays, Recall is turning out to be Windows' first truly useful AI productivity tool.

Dell XPS 13 (9345) review: Some of the best battery life we've seen in a 2024 Windows laptop
By Zac Bowden published
Review The Dell XPS 13 with Snapdragon is an incredibly portable, lightweight, and powerful laptop with a unique design.

Microsoft is finally ready to let you try Windows Recall — first preview build for Copilot+ PCs available now
By Zac Bowden published
Preview After months of delay, Microsoft is finally ready to publicly test its controversial Windows Recall feature.

Microsoft's new $349 PC only runs Windows 11 from the cloud
By Zac Bowden published
Streaming Box Microsoft has unveiled a $349 desktop PC, designed to exclusively run Windows 11 via the cloud with Windows 365.

Microsoft's integration with Quest VR will let you stream your own PC
By Zac Bowden published
VR Microsoft has announced a new feature for Meta Quest 3 and 3S headsets that adds the ability to wirelessly stream Windows 11 from your PC into your VR environment.
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