Latest articles by Zac Bowden
Windows 12: Rumors, leaks, and everything we know so far
vNext We're already beginning to hear leaks and rumors about the next version of Windows and what it might include. This article is rouning up everything we know so far.
Microsoft is wrong: The new Outlook for Windows is not ready for prime time
Bad The new Outlook is now generally available on Windows, but it still sucks as a default OS mail client.
Xbox Series X 2024 refresh (Brooklin): Features, price, design, and everything we know
Xbox Brooklin A refreshed Xbox Series X with a possible new design and features was expected to make its debut this year, but it seems to have been killed off.
Your Microsoft 365 subscription now comes with a free VPN on PC and phone
Microsoft VPN Did you know your Microsoft 365 subscription includes access to a free VPN at no additional charge? I didn't either until I stumbled across it today in the Microsoft Defender app on Windows.
New Windows 11 feature lets you wirelessly browse your phone's filesystem directly within File Explorer
Filesystem Microsoft has announced a new feature that lets you browse your phone's filesystem directly in the Windows File Explorer.
Windows 11 is finally making it easy to change your mouse wheel scroll direction
Reverse Microsoft is finally adding an option to flip the behavior of your mouse's scroll wheel to the Windows 11 Settings app, letting users change the direction of scrolling with just a few clicks.
Microsoft unveils Bing Generative Search — enhanced with AI, it's a complete overhaul of traditional search
Gen Search Microsoft has announced a major update to Bing Search that overhauls the search results page with AI at the heart of its experience.
Windows 11 2024 Update: Top 5 new features coming in version 24H2 that you SHOULD be excited about
Top 5 The next version of Windows 11 is coming soon, and we already know what to expect regarding new features and changes coming in this release known as the 2024 Update.
Microsoft tackles catastrophic global IT outage as 'CrowdStrike' security blames update bug for grounded flights and more
Mass outages The dreaded 'Blue Screen of Death' error hits Microsoft-powered devices across the globe's infrastructure.
Last-chance laptop accessory grabs: Prime Day is done, but there are still 18 discounts worth checking out
Laptop upgrades Prime Day might have come to an end, but the deals haven't completely dried up. If you're still looking for some quality laptop accessories at a discount, we're keeping this curated list up-to-date.
Microsoft toys with new Windows 11 Start menu layout inspired by the iOS App Library
Menu Enhancements Microsoft looks to be working on a new layout for the all apps list in the Start menu on Windows 11 that takes some inspiration from the App Library found on iOS.
I upgraded my Surface Laptop 7 into a desktop workstation thanks to this deal on Microsoft's new Surface Dock with Thunderbolt 4
TB4 Dock You can now save $75 on the Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock from Microsoft on Amazon, which is designed to help transform your Surace PC into a desktop workstation.
This Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra deal CANNOT be missed, especially if you're a Windows PC user
Phone deal The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is on sale for just $974 right now for Amazon Prime Day, that's down from its usual $1,299 price tag.
This Snapdragon X Elite laptop is the first Copilot+ PC to have its price SLASHED for Prime Day
Snapdragon X deal HP's new OmniBook X, its first Snapdragon X Elite laptop is already $200 off this week at HP Store and Best Buy, bringing that price down from $1,199 to just $999.
Add a wireless number pad to your PC this Prime Day with these 4 unmissable deals!
Number Pad A wireless number pad is a great way to add one to your existing setup. They're very affordable (more so now Prime Day is here) and are universally compatible with most PCs.
This great webcam deal forced me to upgrade my streaming setup this Prime Day
Webcam upgrade I've been looking to upgrade my podcast streaming setup for some time, and today I finally came across a deal I simply couldn't pass up.
This deal knocks $200 off Microsoft's only Surface laptop that can ACTUALLY game
Laptop deal Want a Surface that can also play some games? The Surface Laptop Studio 2 is your best bet, and now you can save $200 on it this week only.
This $1,400 OLED laptop from LG is just $799 right now — I don't believe it either!
LG deal In the market for a new laptop this Amazon Prime Day? I don't think you're going to find a better deal than this LG Gram SuperSlim that's now $600 off.
Grab yourself an Xbox Series X for just $369 this Prime Day — but you should hurry!
Affordable Xbox Microsoft's most powerful Xbox console can be had for just $369 if you're willing to buy renewed this Prime Day.
This Surface Laptop Go 3 deal cuts a huge chunk off an already affordable Windows 11 laptop — now it's cheaper than ever!
GREAT DEAL The Surface Laptop Go 3 might be the best 12-inch Windows laptop on the market, which means a $200 discount is hard to pass up now it's just $599.
Microsoft begins testing more simplified Windows 11 Taskbar with improved animations and keyboard shortcuts
Improvements A new Windows 11 preview build is now available for Insiders in the Beta Channel that introduces several interesting improvements to the Taskbar.
Leaked Windows 11 "Government Edition” that has no telemetry tracking or bloatware is actually FAKE
Fake ISO Windows 11 "Government Edition" ships with zero telemetry tracking and no in-box apps. It sounds too good to be true, and that's because it is.
The Xbox that never was: Our first detailed look at the 'Keystone' cloud streaming console design
Keystone revealed A newly discovered Microsoft patent has given us a closer look at the canceled Xbox Keystone streaming console, which featured multiple ports, a pairing button, and a mini design.
