Latest articles by Zac Bowden
Microsoft launches Copilot web app, bringing the AI assistant to any platform
By Zac Bowden published
Copilot web Interested in trying out Microsoft's new AI Copilot, but don't want to download a Microsoft app to try it? Now you can with the new Microsoft Copilot web app.
Microsoft unveils the 'Windows app' for accessing Windows PCs in the cloud from any device
By Zac Bowden published
Ignite 2023 The Windows app for iOS, the web, and Windows will let users link all their Windows Cloud PCs to one centralized hub app.
Microsoft unveils GPU support for Windows 365 Cloud PCs, adds new security measures
By Zac Bowden published
Ignite 2023 Microsoft has unveiled a handful of improvements coming to Windows 365 at Ignite 2023.
Microsoft enters the chip game with its own Arm processors for AI and computing workloads
By Zac Bowden published
ARM Microsoft has unveiled two custom-designed processors for its Azure server farms, optimized for AI and computing workloads.
Microsoft will let you uninstall even more built-in Windows 11 apps soon
By Zac Bowden published
Insider Microsoft is back with a new Windows 11 preview build for Insiders in the Dev Channel. Today's build is 23585 and introduces the ability to uninstall more built-in Windows 11 apps.
Exclusive: Microsoft plans to bring its AI Copilot to 1 billion Windows 10 users
By Zac Bowden published
10 AI With Windows 10 still in use on around 1 billion devices, Microsoft wants to get Copilot in front of as many of them as possible.
Microsoft is killing the Windows 11 'Tips' app, will be removed in a future OS update
By Zac Bowden published
Deprecation Microsoft has added another in-box app to the list of deprecated Windows 11 features, this time in the form of the Windows 11 Tips app.
Microsoft commits to 6 years of firmware updates for new and some older Surface PCs
By Zac Bowden published
Microsoft has quietly updated its Surface support documentation with new information about how the company plans to support its Surface PCs with firmware updates.
Lenovo's $2,500 foldable Windows 11 PC is finally on sale, over a year after it was first announced
By Zac Bowden published
Foldy Boi The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold 16 is now on sale, over a year after it was first announced.
Microsoft will remove the 'Movies & TV' app from Windows 11 soon
By Zac Bowden published
Build The Movies & TV app will no longer be pre-installed on Windows 11 starting next year.
Act fast: Unmissable Black Friday deals on Microsoft Surface PCs!
By Zac Bowden published
Deals As Black Friday 2023 approaches, Microsoft has kicked off an early sale on its top-tier Surface PCs, exclusively on the online Microsoft Store. Don't miss out.
Windows 11 version 23H2: All the new features in Microsoft's big OS update
By Zac Bowden last updated
Update The latest Windows 11 feature update is now rolling out as the 2023 Update, also known as Version 23H2. Here's everything you need to know!
Review: Windows 11 version 23H2 marks the start of an AI future
By Zac Bowden last updated
Review Our Windows 11 version 23H2 review is here. It curiously features most of the improvements from the upcoming 23H2 release, modernizing more legacy elements and even introducing a new AI assistant.
The Windows 11 2023 Update (23H2) is now generally available, but there's a catch
By Zac Bowden published
UPDATE Microsoft has announced the general availability of Windows 11 version 23H2, but to get it you need to make sure a specific setting is enabled in Windows Update first.
We chat with Qualcomm about the new Snapdragon X Elite and Windows on ARM
By Zac Bowden published
Interview We interview Qualcomm's SVP and GM of Compute and Gaming about its latest processor.
Microsoft teased 'Windows vNext' features during Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite event
By Zac Bowden published
Windows vNext Microsoft teased some of the capabilities it's working on for the next version of Windows during Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit, where the Snapdragon X Elite was unveiled.
XREAL's new AR glasses work with your Windows PC, and finally look like real sunglasses — preorders go live to all
By Zac Bowden last updated
AR glasses XREAL is today launching a second generation set of consumer augmented reality (AR) glasses that are designed to be thinner and lighter with better displays and features.
Windows Central Podcast #328: Intel teases Windows 12?
By Zac Bowden published
Podcast On this week's episode, Dan and Zac discuss Intel teasing Windows 12, the new Snapdragon X Series chips coming next year, and more.
Exclusive: Windows 11 is active on almost half a billion devices, ahead of Microsoft's expectations
By Zac Bowden published
Success Internal data reveals Windows 11 has been more successful than you might think.
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 feature update is actually awesome
By Zac Bowden published
Editorial Confusing rollout aside, the latest Windows 11 feature update is actually awesome. It’s not perfect, but some of the new features rolling out have improved my time on Windows.
This Windows 11 laptop has a 14-inch 2K display and 256GB SSD, and it's only $214 for Prime Day — but you must hurry
By Zac Bowden published
Deal Normally, I'd avoid cheap Windows 11 laptops, but when Prime Day comes around and makes those laptops even cheaper... they start to become a little tempting.
Microsoft's top-tier Surface Pro 9 is now at its lowest price in history (but only for today)
By Zac Bowden published
Deal This one deal I've found on the Surface Pro 9 has made me regret not waiting to buy one... because there are $800 in savings to be had right now for a limited time only!
This Prime Day deal let me add 'face unlock' to my Windows PC for less than $50 — but act fast
By Zac Bowden published
Deal I've found an excellent deal on a webcam that has Windows Hello built-in. Which means you can add face unlock to your Windows PC for cheap!
This 49-inch LG ultrawide gaming monitor is a whopping $450 off for Prime Day
By Zac Bowden published
Monitor With Prime Day now in full swing, the LG 49 UltraGear monitor is down to an even lower $849, a massive 35% saving bringing it down from $1,299. That's a $450 saving!
Save $340 on the 'Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro' with a GORGEOUS 3K AMOLED display right now for Amazon Prime Day
By Zac Bowden published
Deal An amazing deal to be had: Samsung's fantastic 14-inch Galaxy Book3 Pro, which is now on sale for 21% off, offering a saving of $340 over its usual retail price.
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