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.
This week, Microsoft launched Surface Earbudsin 24 markets, and will begin shipping next week. You can order them now, and are available in Glacier White. Surface Earbuds join the Surface Headphones as Microsoft's second pair of wireless headphones. The question is, which is better, and will you be buying the Earbuds over the Headphones?
Microsoft has unveiled the next version of its popular Surface Go product line, featuring a larger 10.5-inch display and a more powerful Intel Core m3 option for customers who need it. The Surface Go 2, as it is officially known, still starts at its hallmark price of $399 and is compatible with previous generation accessories, as the overall size and design of the product is identical...
It's new Surface hardware day! Microsoft has unveiled several new Surface products that are set to start shipping as soon as next week, and pack numerous improvements to Microsoft's low-end and high-end product lines. Here are all the announcements you need to know about.
Looking for a new laptop that has Thunderbolt 3 ports? Well, you're in luck, as we've rounded up what we think are the best Thunderbolt 3 enabled laptops available to buy today.
Microsoft's Chief Product Officer, Panos Panay, has today published a new blog post that details his thinking behind the future of Windows, and how Microsoft can innovate with Windows 10X going forward. Panay was recently put in charge of the Windows client in addition to his hardware responsibilities, allowing him greater control of both the hardware and software that Microsoft ships.
Ad blockers are a wonderful thing. They do exactly what they're supposed to: block ads when browsing the web. Here's the best for Microsoft Edge.
We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and this week, Daniel tests RTX Voice from NVIDIA — It provides realtime, AI-based noise reduction for live streaming and other applications. In fact, this week's episode has no additional processing on his voice other than volume leveling to match Zac. All that, and more.
Do you want to be able to access your Android smartphone's SMS messages, photos, calls, notifications, and more, directly from your PC? Well, with the built-in Your Phone app on Windows 10, you can do just that. Microsoft's Your Phone app brings integration between Android and Windows, enabling users to share data between their phone and PC with ease. Here's how to set it up!
Windows 10X is rumored to be launching on laptops and tablets in addition to folable PCs next year. This could have serious repurcussions, but only if Microsoft fumbles the launch. Windows 10X needs to be perfect right out of the gate, otherwise we'll just have another Windows RT on our hands.
We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and this week, the Windows 10 May 2020 Update is now available! Daniel and Zac have more to share on it along with a new build for Fast ring Insiders. Spec rumors are circulating for Surface Book 3 and Surface Go 2. All that, and more.
Microsoft's second-generation Surface Go is gearing up to be a modest update, with a new Intel Core m3 option for better performance in the same well-loved design. But we're also expecting a larger display with thinner bezels, which should make the device feel less cramped and look a little less dated.
Got a Surface Pen that's running low on battery? Here's a handy guide on how to replace the battery.
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.
Microsoft is expected to launch new Surface hardware this spring, and while it is unclear as to how Microsoft is going to unveil these new products, we do know that most of them will begin shipping in the month or so. I am hearing that hardware announcements will begin to take place in May, and likely start shipping a week or two later. So, here's everything we're expecting to see...
Windows 10's latest update is almost here, so it's time to go hands-on with the finished product and see what's new. Windows 10 Version 2004, likely known as the April 2020 Update, will begin rolling out this spring with a few notable new features and changes. This certainly isn't a large update, but some of the improvements will be welcomed by many.
In the market for a new webcam but not sure if you need one that can record in 4K? Perhaps we can help.
We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and this week, Daniel reviews the Dell XPS 13 (9300) and explains why it's the perfect 13-inch Ultrabook. There are some leaks to support rumors a re-designed XPS 15 will follow suit. Zac provides details on a new Windows 10 build for Slow ring insiders. In one of this week's major stories, Windows 10X and Surface...
Microsoft's upcoming Windows 10X and Surface Neo products may not be shipping in time for the holiday after all, according to a new report from ZDNet's Mary-Jo Foley. This means that other Windows 10X devices from third-party manufactures also won't be launching at the end of this year like originally planned. Microsoft's dual-screen Windows 10X effort has been put on pause.
We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and this week, There's a ton of news for Microsoft users this week as Daniel and Zac talk about features in Microsoft 365 and Edge. In a world of Zoom security nightmares, Skype Meet Now can be a safer alternative. All that, and more.
We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and this week, Microsoft has appointed a new leader for the Windows Insider Program, and CEO Satya Nadella says their hardware supply chain is 'getting back on rails'. Slack is working on calling integration with Microsoft Teams, and there are also new updates to the Bing COVID-19 tracker.