Latest articles by Zac Bowden
The highest-end Surface Laptop 7 is cheaper than the base M4 MacBook Pro right now
Deals 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
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
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
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
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
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.
Microsoft confirms details for AI-powered search on Windows 11
2025 Microsoft has detailed when exactly users will be able to try out its new AI-powered Windows Search experiences coming soon to Copilot+ PCs.
Microsoft shuts down the Windows 10 Beta Channel just five months after reopening it
Closed With less than a year to go before Windows 10 bites the dust, Microsoft has announced that the Insider Beta Channel is once again shutting down.
Microsoft FINALLY releases Windows 11 ISOs for Arm64-based PCs — but there's a catch
ISO The time has finally come! After dragging its feet for years, Microsoft has finally released the first official Windows 11 ISOs for PCs with an Arm64 processor
Windows 10 is in its final year of free support — here's what that means
PSA Windows 10's support lifecycle ends on October 14, 2025. It's time to migrate.
What is the Windows Insider Program and should you join?
Insider FAQ Here's everything you need to know abou the Windows Insider Program and whether you should join.
Microsoft revives MSN brand with fresh new logo for 2024 — retires "Microsoft Start" branding
MSN In a statement to Windows Central, Microsoft has confirmed that it's unifying its news content services under the MSN brand once again.
Microsoft wants you to pay for AI-generated themes in Outlook on Windows, Mac, and mobile
Microsoft is adding new AI-generated theme support to the new Outlook app across Windows and third-party platforms.
Beelink SER9 review: The new Mac mini already has competition
Review The Beelink SER9 is the first Copilot+ capable mini PC we've reviewed, and it doesn't disappoint.
Surface Pro 9 review: A decade of form factor perfection
Review After ten years, the Surface Pro 9 is finally Microsoft's ultimate laptop killer. I was never a fan of its humble beginnings, but some fantastic refinements have me sold.
Microsoft's big 'Copilot+ PC' launch has been a total disaster
Issues After the Windows Recall debacle, Microsoft's Windows 11 Copilot+ PC launch has been a bit of a disaster for everyone involved.
Microsoft is struggling to get Windows Recall out the door — delays releasing first public preview
DELAY Microsoft has announced a further delay for its controversial Windows Recall feature. Expected to be released in preview this month, the company now says to expect the first preview by December.
Microsoft is making you pay to use Windows 10 securely after 2025. Here's how much it'll cost you
PRICING Microsoft has confirmed pricing for its extended support updates program for consumers looking to stay on Windows 10 beyond its end of support deadline next year.
"Devices that you wear on your body, that's a fascinating place we'll go" Microsoft hints at the future of Surface with wearable AI technology
Microsoft may be interested in exploring wearable AI technology under the Surface moniker in the future, if a recent interview with Microsoft's Yusef Mehdi is anything to go by.
You can now buy Microsoft's (shockingly expensive) Copilot keyboard
$$$ Announced last month, Microsoft's new Surface Keyboard for desktop PCs is now available. But it's not cheap.
A huge disaster: Qualcomm cancels Snapdragon X Elite devkit just days after first orders arrive, multiple months later than planned
The highly anticipated $900 Snapdragon X Elite developer kit that was first announced on stage at Microsoft's developer conference earlier this year has been canned
Next-gen Surface Laptop with Intel Lunar Lake chip leaks as unauthorized sale appears online
Leak Microsoft may be gearing up to ship an Intel Lunar Lake version of the Surface Laptop 7 in the coming months, if a recent leak is anything to go by.
Don't miss this Surface Pro 11 deal on one of the best Windows PCs of 2024 — it's going to end later today!
Deals Right now, the Surface Pro 11 with an OLED display, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD storage, and a Snapdragon X Elite under the hood can be had for just $1,139. That's a massive $260 saving
