Latest articles by Zac Bowden
What's next for Windows 11? Microsoft prepares early 24H2 release for Arm PCs and major AI update this fall
By Zac Bowden published
The Schedule Windows 11 version 24H2 will ship first on new Arm PCs before rolling out to everyone later this year.
The Windows 11 Taskbar is changing once more as Microsoft tries new location for the weather button
By Zac Bowden published
Alignment Using Windows 11 with a left-aligned Start button? You're going to see a new home for the weather button soon.
You can now sign-in to Google services using Windows Hello face and fingerprint unlock on PC
By Zac Bowden published
Hello Google has rolled out a big update to its account sign-in page that now features the ability to use Windows Hello as a method of authentication when logging into your Google account.
Microsoft confirms when WordPad for Windows 11 will be removed from the OS — and it's sooner than you think
By Zac Bowden published
Soon Microsoft has confirmed that starting with Windows 11 version 24H2, WordPad will no longer be part of Windows. The version 24H2 update is expected to begin rolling out later this year.
Elgato 4K X capture card review (2024): Plug-and-play recordings of your favorite games at 2160p 144Hz
By Zac Bowden published
Review The Elgato 4K X is the company’s latest external capture card, which offers several key improvements, including support for recording up to 4K 144Hz with VRR and HDR10 content.
Microsoft once again merges Windows and Surface teams under new boss — and that's good news
By Zac Bowden published
Merged Windows is moving back under the same team that handles hardware, after briefly being moved under Microsoft's new AI organization last week.
DON'T buy the new Surface Pro 10 or Surface Laptop 6 — Microsoft has better hardware just around the corner
By Zac Bowden published
Wait The Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 are just the first of two waves of hardware that Microsoft plans to unveil this spring, and it's the second wave you should be waiting for.
Microsoft unveils business-focused Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 with Intel Core Ultra, new NPUs, and display upgrades
By Zac Bowden published
New Surfaces Microsoft has today unveiled its first wave of spring Surface PC hardware in the form of a new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop for business customers.
This incredible Samsung laptop "wins in nearly every category" and is now $700 off for Amazon's Big Spring Sale
By Zac Bowden published
Deal The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro is just $1,349 while stocks last!
DeepMind co-founder joins Microsoft to lead Copilot development under new 'Microsoft AI' org
By Zac Bowden published
AI future Microsoft has announced an internal reorg, with products like Bing, Edge, and Copilot moving under a new "Microsoft AI" division lead by DeepMind and Inflection co-founder Mustafa Suleyman.
Microsoft confirms May event for major Windows 11 AI features and new Arm Surface PCs
By Zac Bowden published
AI PCs Windows 11's new AI Explorer and Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 with Arm are expected.
Microsoft brings Copilot Pro to more markets, adds Copilot to free Office web apps
By Zac Bowden published
Copilot Pro Copilot Pro users can now use Copilot in the free version of Office online, no Microsoft 365 subscription required!
Intel breaks records with insanely fast 6.2GHz processor, and you can buy it today
By Zac Bowden published
CPU Intel has taken the wraps off yet another desktop-class CPU, this time as a new 14th-Gen Intel Core i9-14900KS processor. The company touts this chip as "record breaking."
What to expect from Microsoft’s spring 2024 Surface PC announcements
By Zac Bowden published
New PCs! New "AI-powered" Surface hardware will arrive in two waves this April and June.
Microsoft unveils unified Teams app for Windows 11 — supports both work and personal accounts
By Zac Bowden published
Unified Microsoft has detailed its plans to unify the Teams client on Windows 11. The new unified Teams app will support all Teams accounts, including work, school, and personal.
How two developers are keeping Surface Duo alive — with Windows 11 and Android 14
By Zac Bowden published
Stayin' alive I've sat down to chat with the developers behind Windows 11 for Surface Duo, as well as the custom Android 14 ROM for Surface Duo.
Microsoft confirms Surface and Windows event for this month — new devices and AI features expected
By Zac Bowden published
Event A special event page published on the Microsoft website has confirmed that the company is planning to make new product announcements on March 21.
Microsoft is killing support for running Android apps on Windows 11
By Zac Bowden published
WSA dead In a shocking move, Microsoft has announced that it is deprecating the Windows Subsystem for Android, a feature that allowed Windows 11 users to run Android apps directly on their PCs.
EXCLUSIVE: Microsoft will unveil OLED Surface Pro 10 and Arm Surface Laptop 6 this spring ahead of major Windows 11 AI update
By Zac Bowden published
EXCLUSIVE Microsoft will take the wraps off new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop hardware later this month, which my sources say will support special AI features coming to Windows 11 later this year.
I actually hate the new Outlook for Windows
By Zac Bowden published
Thanks, Web I'm not waiting any longer for a "final build" to share my thoughts on this app. In short, it's terrible. I hate it, and I want the old Mail & Calendar back.
You'll soon be able to use your high-resolution smartphone camera as a webcam natively on Windows 11
By Zac Bowden published
Phone Link Microsoft has announced that it's bringing the ability to use your smartphone camera as a webcam natively to Windows 11.
Microsoft's NEW Windows 11 feature drop arrives with more AI features for Copilot and needed changes to the Widgets board
By Zac Bowden published
All about AI Microsoft just started rolling out the latest Windows 11 Update, which includes AI features, new features for Copilot, and more. Here's how to get the update today.
Best Windows tablets 2024
By Zac Bowden last updated
Best Tablet Looking for your next Windows tablet? We've got you covered with our round up of the best on the market!
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