Latest articles by Zac Bowden
Microsoft revitalizes forgotten messaging service with major update that adds AI experiences, chat reactions, and more — you'll never guess which one
The forgotten chat app GroupMe is back with a vengeance (and AI!)
Microsoft is working on a big Start menu update for Windows 11 that includes widgets via new 'companions' feature
Widgets Microsoft is working on a significant update to the Start menu on Windows 11 that will allow users to display widgets on either side of the interface.
Arc for Windows is a beautiful and unique web browser, on the inside and out, and it's available for download now
Browser The Browser Company has finally released its popular Arc web browser, which first debuted on Mac to critical acclaim, for Windows 11 today.
What is Windows 11 'AI Explorer'? Everything you need to know about Microsoft's upcoming defining AI PC feature
AI Microsoft is expected to unveil a set of new AI features for Windows 11 under the internal name "AI Explorer" at an event on May 20. But what exactly is AI Explorer?
Surface Laptop 6 with Snapdragon X Elite SoC confirmed via benchmark leak — rivals MacBook Pro with M3 and M3 Pro
Arm FTW It's been an open secret for some time, but now it's all but confirmed that the upcoming Surface Laptop 6 for consumers will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite SoC.
Arm-powered Surface Pro 10 with 10 core Snapdragon X Plus SoC leaks — will 16GB RAM be the new baseline?
Leak Thanks to a new Geekbench listing, we know at least one upcoming Arm Surface Pro 10 SKU will feature the Snapdragon X Plus, paired with 16GB RAM.
Microsoft's upcoming Windows 11 'AI Explorer' update might be exclusive to Arm devices in major blow to Intel's "AI PCs"
Arm Microsoft's big AI feature coming to Windows 11 this year may be exclusive to Arm PCs at launch, as leaked system requirements suggest it needs a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite NPU to function.
Microsoft wants to run ads in your Start menu on Windows 11
App recommendations Windows 11 Home and Pro users may soon begin seeing "recommended" apps and websites in the Start menu.
Microsoft reportedly begins showing full screen Windows 11 ad on Windows 10 PCs as end of support date looms
Warning Some Windows 10 users have reported seeing a full screen warning about next year's end of support date, which advertises transitioning to Windows 11 to remain secure.
Microsoft is making Windows 11 a little bit worse for touch users — I hope they change this
Gesture A recent Windows 11 update that is now in testing has swapped the gesture for accessing the notification center with opening the Windows Copilot panel instead, and it is infuriating.
Microsoft begins testing potential RTM build for Windows 11 version 24H2
RTM Microsoft is now testing a build of Windows 11 that it's hoping will become the base RTM build for the next major release known as version 24H2.
Microsoft reveals subscription pricing for using Windows 10 beyond 2025, and it's not cheap
Update cost Customers will need to pay $61 per device, which will double every year for three years, to remain secure on Windows 10.
Best 2-in-1 laptops 2024: Transforming touchscreens with stylus support and more
Updated These are the absolute best 2-in-1 laptops you can get right now.
What's next for Windows 11? Microsoft prepares early 24H2 release for Arm PCs and major AI update this fall
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
