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Zac Bowden

Zac Bowden

Zac Bowden is a Senior Editor at Windows Central. Bringing you exclusive coverage into the world of Windows 10 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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On this week's podcast ... Windows 10, new webcams, and SSD replacements
It's always sunny in Halo Infinite Valley

On this week's podcast ... Windows 10, new webcams, and SSD replacements

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We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and the week has been packed with news on a wide range of topics for Microsoft fans, including Windows 10 build 21322, Razer's Kiyo Pro webcam, and Zac's look at Sun Valley. He and Daniel also discuss SSD replacement kits for Surface Pro 7+, and a rumor that Samsung will release a laptop with Exynos and AMD...

Windows 10 build 21322 rolls out to Insiders in the Dev Channel
New build

Windows 10 build 21322 rolls out to Insiders in the Dev Channel

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It's time for another Windows 10 Insider Preview build, and today's build is 21322 featuring a handful of fixes and minor improvements, but no notable new features. The build is available now and rolling out to members in the Dev Channel.

Everything we know about Windows 10's big Sun Valley update so far
What we know

Everything we know about Windows 10's big Sun Valley update so far

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Microsoft is currently working on a major update for Windows 10 that is expected to debut later this year that will bring with it a refreshed design and new features that are supposed to enhance the users' workflow in 2021 and beyond. This will be the biggest update to Windows 10 since Microsoft left the OS to stagnate on the market. Microsoft wants to reinvigorate the desktop, and Sun Valley is where it all starts.

On this week's podcast ... Windows 10 21H1, Xbox Headset, and more
Everything comes back to the Duo

On this week's podcast ... Windows 10 21H1, Xbox Headset, and more

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We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and this week, there's so much news including Microsoft's announcement of Windows 10 21H1, a fresh Dev Channel build, updates to Edge, and an inking app called Journal. Dan and Zac also cover the $99 Xbox Wireless Headset, Duo updates, and a pair of laptop reviews!

Microsoft announces Windows 10 version 21H1 coming this spring
Beta testing begins now

Microsoft announces Windows 10 version 21H1 coming this spring

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The next version of Windows 10 is now official, and it's coming this spring. Known as version 21H1, this release of Windows 10 will be a minor servicing style update that will sit on top of version 20H2. The release will focus on business orientated features and enhancements, and is rolling out in the Windows Insider Beta Channel today for testing.

Windows 10 version 21H1 will be another servicing style release like 20H2
21H1 is coming

Windows 10 version 21H1 will be another servicing style release like 20H2

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Microsoft is yet to detail its plans for Windows 10 releases in 2021, which is notable only because historically, Windows Insiders would already be testing the next feature update by now, but they’re not. Microsoft hasn’t acknowledged that a 21H1 release of Windows 10 exists, but it does. So, I figured I’d piece together everything I know about it so far.

On this week's podcast ... Surface Pro 7+ review, Duo in more markets
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On this week's podcast ... Surface Pro 7+ review, Duo in more markets

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We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and this week Dan serves up his full review of Surface Pro 7+ for Business, and Surface Duo is headed to more markets in the next week. The guys also check out a new Dev Channel build, investigate a patent for interchangeable backs on Surface Laptop, Oculus Quest 2, and more.

Windows 10 version 20H2: The complete changelog
20H2 changelog

Windows 10 version 20H2: The complete changelog

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Microsoft has released the next version of Windows 10, known as version 20H2 and featuring new changes and enhancements. Here's a convenient list detailing everything new in the update.

Windows 10 build 21313 rolls out to the Insider Dev Channel
New build

Windows 10 build 21313 rolls out to the Insider Dev Channel

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After taking a week break, Microsoft is back with a new Windows 10 Insider Preview build for testers in the Dev Channel to submit feedback about. Today's build is 21313, and features a handful of minor changes and enhancements in addition to a plenty of new fixes to test.

Does the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 come with a digital pen or stylus?
Pen it in

Does the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 come with a digital pen or stylus?

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Dell's latest XPS 13 2-in-1 doesn't come with a pen in the box, but it does support pen input if that's something you want or need. It's supported by Dell's Premium Active Pen, which features 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity and is compatible with the Windows Ink platform and other pen-enabled programs built for Windows 10.

Review: The FlexiSpot E6 is a standing desk that knows when to stop
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Review: The FlexiSpot E6 is a standing desk that knows when to stop

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The FlexiSpot E6 features FexiSpot's excellent quiet dual-motor design, with height levels ranging from 60cm to 123cm, slightly lower than the E5’s 62cm-125cm range. With the E6, you also get a tweaked leg design that’s much sturdier, and a new anti-collision system that will automatically stop the desk from raising or lowering when it detects any kind of notable restriction.

Microsoft Edge is getting updated downloads and collections experiences
New enhancements

Microsoft Edge is getting updated downloads and collections experiences

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Microsoft has today detailed upcoming improvements to the collections feature, as well as the downloads experience in Microsoft Edge. Part of Edge 90, which will officially launch in the coming weeks and is available now in the Microsoft Edge Dev and Canary channels, these new experiences build upon the existing features by adding improvements and enhancements.

Microsoft reminds users that Skype for Business is going away in six months
Time to get moving

Microsoft reminds users that Skype for Business is going away in six months

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18 months ago, Microsoft announced that Skype for Business Online would be closing down on July 31, 2021. This week, the company has issued a warning to customers that they now only have six months to migrate over to Microsoft Teams, as Skype for Business Online crawls closer to its final day.

Microsoft needs to step up for Surface Duo to be taken seriously
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Microsoft needs to step up for Surface Duo to be taken seriously

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The Surface Duo has been on the market for almost five months now, and as a customer since day one, I've been thoroughly displeased at the pace in which things have been moving in regard to software. The product launched in an incredibly buggy state, and while things have improved since day one, things still aren't where I think they should be for a shipping product.

All of our favorite 2-in-1 convertible laptops, in one place
Buyer's guide

All of our favorite 2-in-1 convertible laptops, in one place

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Having a notebook and a tablet in the same device, whether detachable or just convertible, is a very attractive option for many people due to its versatility. We rounded up the best 2-in-1 laptops available now to help you decide what's best!

Here's everything we know about Surface Neo
Wake up Neo

Here's everything we know about Surface Neo

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Microsoft is building a dual-screen Surface PC that runs a new variant of Windows known as Windows 10X that will be launching to the public at the end of 2020. Right now, information around the Surface Neo is light, and that seems to be a deliberate move by to keep fans interested, and also not to give competitors an advantage by beating them to market. So, to keep everything it all in one handy place, we've written up everything we know about the Surface Neo.

Best Microsoft Surface PCs in 2021
Buyer's guide

Best Microsoft Surface PCs in 2021

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Interested in buying your first Surface but aren't sure which one to get? Well, we've got you covered without ultimate round up of the best Surface PCs available today, whether that be a thin and light computer like the Surface Pro X or something with epic performance and versality like the Surface Book 3. Here's our roundup.

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