Latest articles by Zac Bowden
The lightest 16-inch laptop in the WORLD is $300 off for Prime Day
By Zac Bowden published
Light Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is now in full swing, and we've found an excellent deal on LG's super light Gram 16 laptop.
Intel tease suggests 'Windows 12' really is coming in 2024
By Zac Bowden published
vNext Intel's CFO has seemingly confirmed that a big Windows update is on the way next year.
No, of course 'Windows 12' won't require a subscription to use it
By Zac Bowden published
Subscribe No, the next version of Windows won't ask you for a monthly fee to use it. That said, there might be some new OS features that require a subscription to fully utilize.
Surface Laptop Go 3 review: The best 12-inch Windows 11 laptop?
By Zac Bowden published
Review There aren't many good 12-inch Windows laptops these days. Is the Surface Laptop Go 3 one of them?
Windows Central Podcast #326: The biggest Microsoft leak in history
By Zac Bowden published
Podcast On this week's episode, Dan and Zac discuss Microsoft killing off Windows WordPad, Microsoft Paint's new AI feature, how a cheap MacBook could hurt Microsoft, and more!
Surface Laptop Studio 1 vs Surface Laptop Studio 2: Which should I buy?
By Zac Bowden published
Best choice Comparing the data and tech specs between the old and new Surface Laptop Studio models.
4 years ago, Microsoft thought dual-screen devices were the future
By Zac Bowden published
Retrospective Microsoft's major misstep, revisited.
Surface Laptop Studio 2: Specs, release date, price, features, and everything you need to know
By Zac Bowden last updated
Gen 2 The upcoming Surface Laptop Studio 2 is ready, with it announced on September 21 packing the latest Intel processors, more powerful graphics cards, an updated selection of ports, and much more.
Windows 11's new AI Copilot is too slow to be useful
By Zac Bowden published
Slow Microsoft's new AI Copilot for Windows 11 is now rolling out, but it's still too slow to be something that people are actually going to want to use.
Microsoft kills loophole that let Windows 7 keys activate Windows 11 and 10
By Zac Bowden published
New keys Older Windows 7 and Windows 8 keys will no longer activate Windows 10 or Windows 11, Microsoft has announced.
Discover the odd reasoning behind Microsoft's Windows 11 23H2 Update due later this year
By Zac Bowden published
Confusion Microsoft has finally detailed the purpose behind its upcoming Windows 11 version 23H2 update, which the company says will roll out later this fall.
The Windows 11 September 26, 2023 Update is now available
By Zac Bowden published
OS Update New AI features and quality of life improvements are starting to rollout for all Windows 11 users today. Here's what's coming.
Microsoft's Surface and AI event: A massive blunder and missed opportunity
By Zac Bowden published
Boring Microsoft's special Surface and AI event wasn't special at all. Many of the "announcements" were a rehash of features already announced.
Microsoft announces Surface Laptop Go 3 with last-gen Intel processor and increased starting price
By Zac Bowden last updated
Laptop The Surface Laptop Go 3 is just one of many devices unveiled today by Microsoft. The small laptop runs on a 12th Gen CPU, which is a year old.
Microsoft snuck out a Surface Go 4 announcement after its event; here's why you didn't see it on stage
By Zac Bowden published
Laptop Microsoft just announced the Surface Go 4 at its September Surface and AI event. The new 2-in-1 is more powerful than its predecessor and is much easier to repair.
Surface Laptop Studio 2 arrives with powerful Intel 13th-Gen chips, NVIDIA RTX 4060 graphics, and AI capabilities
By Zac Bowden published
Official The Surface Laptop Studio 2 is now official after being unveiled during Microsoft's special event today in New York City. The device is a big upgrade over the first-generation Surface Laptop Studio!
Panos Panay left Microsoft due to big cutbacks on more 'experimental' Surface devices
By Zac Bowden published
Reduced Microsoft's more ambitious and unique hardware lines and ideas are on the backburner as company focuses on the money makers.
What to expect from Microsoft's special Surface and AI event on September 21
By Zac Bowden last updated
Event spoilers Microsoft is hosting a special event in New York City on September 21 and remains tight-lipped about what we’ll see. Here's what we know so far.
Dell Latitude 9440 2-in-1 review: The sensible XPS 13 Plus
By Zac Bowden published
Review The Latitude 9440 2-in-1 is an excellent all-round Windows laptop for business and prosumers with the same great design as the XPS 13 Plus, but with a few tweaks that address some of its complaints.
Surface and Windows lead Panos Panay is leaving Microsoft in major shake up, reportedly headed to Amazon (Update)
By Zac Bowden published
Goodbye The man in charge of Surface & Windows client is out.
Major leak reveals design and specs of upcoming Xbox Series X refresh, codenamed 'Brooklin'
By Zac Bowden published
Xbox FTC vs Microsoft keeps on giving as unredacted documents about a mid-gen Xbox Series X refresh have leaked.
Surface Go 4: Specs, design, features, and everything you need to know
By Zac Bowden published
Gen 2 Microsoft is gearing up to ship an updated Surface Go very soon, with my sources saying to expect to see it unveiled during Microsoft's special event taking place in New York on September 21.
Surface Laptop Go 3: Specs, features, price, and everything you need to know
By Zac Bowden last updated
Laptop Go The Surface Laptop Go 3 will feature an updated Intel 12th-Gen processor, microphone-enhancing AI capabilities, and 8GB RAM in all configurations.
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