Zac Bowden
Zac Bowden is a Senior Editor at Windows Central. Bringing you exclusive coverage into the world of Windows on PCs, tablets, phones, and more. Also an avid collector of rare Microsoft prototype devices! Keep in touch on Twitter: @zacbowden.
Latest articles by Zac Bowden

Microsoft unveils AI powered version of Edge with shiny new UI and more
By Zac Bowden published
AI Edge Microsoft Edge is about to get a huge upgrade.

Windows Central Podcast #298: Windows 11 Moment 2 and Samsung Unpacked
By Zac Bowden published
Podcast Dan and Zac dive into the latest Windows 11 news, an array of new Razer devices, including a shocking $280 mouse, the latest from Samsung, Xbox's surprise hit, and so much more!

Dear Microsoft: I don’t want you to remind me later, just take NO for an answer
By Zac Bowden published
No means no Windows 11's "remind me later" prompts are seriously grinding my gears.

Major leak reveals revolutionary new version of Microsoft Bing powered by ChatGPT AI
By Zac Bowden published
AI is here Searching the web is about to change forever.

Microsoft PowerToys for Windows gets new Taskbar quick access feature
By Zac Bowden published
Quick launcher A new System Tray flyout for PowerToys has arrived.

Microsoft unveils Spotify and Phone Link widgets for Windows 11
By Zac Bowden published
New preview See recent music and phone notifications from the Widgets Panel

Windows 11 version 22H2: Everything you need to know about the latest version of Windows
By Zac Bowden last updated
Windows 11 The latest Windows 11 feature update is now available. Here's everything you need to know!

It looks like the date for Microsoft Build 2023 has just leaked
By Zac Bowden published
Build 2023 A peek at the Microsoft Build website page source has revealed the potential date.

Rumors of a foldable iPad are heating up, but what about a foldable Surface PC?
By Zac Bowden published
Surface Flex For Windows to be a player in foldables, Microsoft needs a foldable Surface PC.

Best Windows tablets 2023
By Zac Bowden last updated
Best Tablet Looking for your next Windows tablet? We've got you covered.

Windows Central Podcast #297: Edge Phoenix and the Razer Edge
By Zac Bowden published
Podcast Dan and Zac dive into the latest Microsoft earnings numbers, leaks surrounding Edge 'Pheonix,' Razer's handheld gaming device, Windows 11 updates, and so much more!

Ask Windows Central: Could Microsoft KILL Surface after recent layoffs?
By Zac Bowden published
We answer We answer more questions from you!

Windows 11 will auto-update version 21H2 users to 22H2, here's everything new coming to your PC
By Zac Bowden published
Automatic "Windows as a Service" is in full force.

Microsoft Edge 'Phoenix' is an internal reimagining of the Edge web browser with a new UI and more features
By Zac Bowden published
New Edge Project Phoenix reimagines Edge, and it's coming soon, maybe.

Facebook Messenger adds support for the Widgets Panel on Windows 11
By Zac Bowden published
Messenger Widget Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 25284 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel today, which includes support for a new Facebook Messenger widget in the Widgets Panel.

Exclusive: This is Microsoft's new modern File Explorer overhaul for Windows 11
By Zac Bowden published
New FE File Explorer is getting a big update with new features soon.

Windows Central Podcast #296: Microsoft layoffs and Windows 12 with AI features
By Zac Bowden published
Podcast Episode 296

Hands-on with Windows 11 build 25281's new Spotlight UI and Notepad tabs
By Zac Bowden published
Build video We check out the latest Windows Insider preview build.

This Nokia Lumia 1020 retrospective made me yearn for the good old Windows Phone days
By Zac Bowden published
Retrospective Photography on Windows Phone was well ahead of its time.

Windows Unshipped: This unreleased version of the Windows 10 Start menu has MixView 3D tiles
By Zac Bowden last updated
Windows Unshipped 1 Windows Unshipped, Chapter 1.

Microsoft brings updated UI to Windows Spotlight in latest Windows 11 preview build
By Zac Bowden published
Spotlight Build 25281 is now available in the Insider Dev Channel.
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