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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.

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Latest articles by Zac Bowden

Windows 11 review: The start of a new era

By Zac Bowden published 9 November 22

Review Microsoft is back with a new version of Windows that's designed to feel modern and easy to use.

Review

The NVIDIA RTX 4080 is almost as gigantic as the flagship RTX 4090

By Zac Bowden published 9 November 22

Big boi The lesser RTX 4080 GPU is still a beefy boi.

Big boi

Here's what's new with Windows 11 22H2's first feature drop update

By Zac Bowden published 8 November 22

New features Check out what's coming in Windows 11's first feature drop, also known as the "Moment 1" update!

New features

It’s 2022, and Windows 11's dark mode is still frustratingly incomplete

By Zac Bowden published 8 November 22

Dark mode Dark mode on Windows is not finished. If you use it, you'll find yourself constantly running into interfaces that are still operating in light mode. Why?

Dark mode

Microsoft brings Windows 11 Studio Effects to the Quick Settings panel in latest beta build

By Zac Bowden published 8 November 22

AI effects You can now turn on AI effects from the Taskbar.

AI effects

Windows Central Podcast #290: Windows on ARM, Pro 9, Volterra, Twitter

By Zac Bowden published 7 November 22

Podcast When will Windows on ARM get good?

Podcast

Windows 11 Update Windowsupdate Estimate New Dark

Windows 11 preview build 25236 rolls out to Insiders in the Dev Channel with fixes and enhancements

By Zac Bowden published 2 November 22

New build It's another week, which means it's time for another Windows 11 preview build for Insiders in the Dev Channel! This week's build is 25236, and features a handful of minor fixes and enhancements

New build

Windows Central Podcast #289: New Surfaces, Project Volterra, Android 12L

By Zac Bowden published 31 October 22

Podcast On this week's podcast, we share our first impressions of the Surface Pro 9, Surface Laptop 5, and Project Volterra. Android 12L for Surface Duo is also here, and more!

Podcast

You'll soon be able to hotspot your phones cellular data with Phone Link on Windows 11

By Zac Bowden published 27 October 22

Mobile Hotspot More integration between Samsung and Windows PCs arrives.

Mobile Hotspot

Android 12L for Surface Duo includes a secret cloud-based Continuum mode

By Zac Bowden published 27 October 22

Continuum lives? A hidden RDP mode for Surface Duo allows users to connect to a Windows PC when docked to a keyboard, mouse, and display.

Continuum lives?

Android 12L for Surface Duo is now available with new UI and more

By Zac Bowden last updated 25 October 22

It's here Microsoft's biggest Android update yet is finally here.

It's here

Project Volterra launches today as the 'Windows Dev Kit 2023' with 32GB RAM and costs less than a Mac mini

By Zac Bowden published 24 October 22

Dev Kit Available to order now in 8 markets for just $599.

Dev Kit

Microsoft tests new Widgets panel layout in latest Windows 11 preview build

By Zac Bowden published 19 October 22

Windows 11 This week's Windows 11 preview build is 25227 and features Windows Update management improvements and a new experimental layout for the Widgets panel UI.

Windows 11

Surface Pro 9 vs. Pro X: Is it worth the upgrade?

By Zac Bowden last updated 19 October 22

Comparison The new Surface Pro 9 replaces the older Surface Pro X, so how do they stack up?

Comparison

Windows Central Podcast #288: Surface event recapped!

By Zac Bowden published 18 October 22

Podcast On this week's podcast, we discuss the Surface hardware event, Microsoft Ignite, and a partnership with Meta make for an absolutely packed week of news.

Podcast

Microsoft accidentally revealed a UI design prototype for the next version of Windows at Ignite 2022

By Zac Bowden last updated 15 October 22

A new Windows UI design was briefly spotted during the Ignite Keynote yesterday. Here's what we know about it.

Windows 11's screenshot tool is getting a screen recording feature

By Zac Bowden published 13 October 22

No more unregistered HyperCam2 for you

Microsoft announces iCloud Photos integration in the Photos app on Windows 11

By Zac Bowden published 12 October 22

It's available now for Windows Insiders.

Microsoft Surface event: Here's everything that was announced

By Zac Bowden last updated 12 October 22

Roundup The Microsoft Surface 2022 event has concluded. Here's a roundup of all the unveilings.

Roundup

Here's a closer look at the new Surface Pro 9's limited edition Liberty colorway

By Zac Bowden published 12 October 22

Here's a first look at the limited edition Liberty designed Surface Pro 9 with vibrant blue floral pattern lased-etched onto the back.

Microsoft Places is a new app designed for optimizing hybrid work environments and employees

By Zac Bowden published 12 October 22

Microsoft has unveiled a brand-new app that will be coming soon that makes it easier to collaborate in hybrid work teams and environments.

Microsoft unveils new 'Microsoft 365' hub app for Windows, mobile, and web

By Zac Bowden published 12 October 22

Microsoft has unveiled a big update to the Office app on Windows, Android, and iOS, at Microsoft Ignite 2022, which rebrands the app to “Microsoft 365” and adds a handful of new features and changes.