Latest articles by Zac Bowden
What is Project Aion? Everything we know about Microsoft's secret Copilot OS project
Windows 11 Project Aion is a 2024 incubation effort designed to build out a functioning Copilot OS experience, capable of running on Windows, Android, and focused entirely on the web and agentic AI.
The path ahead for Xbox and Surface — Windows Central Podcast LIVE
LIVE Join Daniel and Zac at 2PM ET on June 12 for the LIVE Windows Central Podcast!
Leaked video reveals Microsoft's experimental Copilot OS project
Microsoft A leaked video from 2024 has revealed all about Microsoft's internal explorations for a Copilot OS running on a stripped back Windows codebase.
Surface Go and Surface Laptop Go are dead
Surface Surface Go 4 and Surface Laptop Go 3 are now out of stock in most places, and sources say there are no plans to restock them or replace them with a successor.
Windows 11 24H2 support is ending, warns Microsoft
Windows 11 If you're running Windows 11 Home or Pro on version 24H2 in 2026, you'll soon need to upgrade to remain supported.
Microsoft has ended support for Windows 10 — here's how to stay secure until October 2027
Windows 10 Mainstream support for Windows 10 ended in October 2025. That means the OS no longer receives security updates automatically, and you must take action to ensure your devices remain secure when connected to the internet.
Microsoft extends Windows 10 extended security updates program amid RAMpocalypse
Windows 10 Windows 10's ESU program has been quietly extended by an extra year, now ending on October 12, 2027 instead of October 2026.
HP's new OmniBook Ultra 14 is already $650 off, and it's a deal you can't miss
Deals The HP OmniBook Ultra 14 for 2026 is one of the best Snapdragon X2 laptops we've tested in 2026, and the X2 Plus model is already $650 off at the HP store.
This anti-Prime Day deal is your last chance to get a 32GB flagship laptop for under $1,000
Deals The Dell XPS 13 (9345) with Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB RAM, and 1TB storage is just $999 at Dell's website during Amazon Prime Day sales.
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 version 26H2 is coming soon
Windows 11 The next version of Windows 11 is official, and Microsoft has outlined what it is, and who will be eligible to upgrade.
Microsoft launches 8GB RAM versions of the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop
Surface Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch have been updated with new 8GB RAM configurations that bring prices back down to earth.
Grab a Beelink SER9 Pro mini PC for just $626 this Prime Day!
Deals The Beelink SER9 Pro features great performance in a small and affordable package, and has support for a clever dock
This Prime Day deal convinced me to skip the Surface Laptop 8
Deals Microsoft's last-gen Surface Laptop 7 is just $834 while stocks last for Amazon Prime Day. I think that makes this device a much better deal than the new Laptop 8 at $1,599.
HP OmniBook Ultra 2026 review: The best HP laptop, yet?
Review HP's best looking laptop yet features the latest silicon from Qualcomm, paired with a best-in-class OLED display, phenomenal keyboard and trackpad, and all day battery life.
New Surface Pro 12 will come with a keyboard for a limited time only
Surface After years of asking, Microsoft will throw in a Surface Pro keyboard for free if you order the new Surface Pro 12th-Gen before June 30.
Microsoft launches Snapdragon X2 variants of Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 for consumers
Surface As expected, Microsoft has unveiled refreshed Surface Pro and Surface Laptop devices with Qualcomm's latest SoC and new colors, but are $500 and $600 more expensive than their predecessors.
Podcast: A massive week for Windows and Xbox
Podcast On this week's episode: Daniel and Zac discuss Windows' massive week across Computex and Build, new NVIDIA RTX Spark, and the Xbox Showcase + drama.
Microsoft Edge moves to new two-week release cycle for major browser versions
Edge Microsoft has announced that Edge will be moving to a two-week release cycle for major versions of the browser, matching Chrome.
Hands-on with Windows 11's new customizable Stat menu
Windows 11 Windows 11 is getting a new customizable Start menu, and I've gone hands-on to see just how configurable it is.
Windows 11 version 26H1 gains Beta Channel access for the first time
Windows 11 Windows 11 version 26H1 just gained a new preview channel, splitting testing between Experimental and Beta Channels on devices powered by Snapdragon X2 and RTX Spark chips.
Windows just had an absolutely amazing week, and I'm feeling excited again
Windows 11 Great, affordable Windows laptops, powerful high-end silicon, platform improvements, and more came together this week to send a message: Windows is back.
Acer Swift Air 14 is another genuinely good alternative to the MacBook Neo
Acer Acer’s new affordable clamshell laptop is beautiful and high-quality in most of the areas that count, all for $699.
Dell XPS 13 hands-on impressions: The new best deal for $599?
Laptops Dell's new XPS 13 is the new best deal in laptops, surpassing the MacBook Neo with a better display, ports, build quality, and performance.
Project Solara is Microsoft's latest attempt at setting the narrative for the next era of computing
Artificial Intelligence After Windows Phone, Microsoft is eager to get ahead of the next paradigm shift in computing, and it's betting big on an agentic hardware and software future.
