Latest articles by Zac Bowden
Microsoft preinstalls the new Outlook app on Windows 11 in latest Insider Preview
By Zac Bowden published
Dev Channel Today's build is 23506, and top billing for this release is the inclusion of the new Outlook app, which is now being preinstalled on Windows 11.
Apple is working on its own ChatGPT AI alternative to compete with Bing Chat and Google Bard
By Zac Bowden published
AI Apple has remained suspiciously absent in the recent wave of AI product announcements, but a new report claims that Apple is working on its own version of Bing Chat.
Windows 11's new AI Copilot rolls out to ALL Insiders in the Dev Channel
By Zac Bowden last updated
AI Microsoft rolls out the first Windows 11 preview build with Copilot.
Best laptops with number pads 2023
By Zac Bowden last updated
LAPTOPS On the market for a new laptop with a dedicated number pad on the keyboard deck? You're in luck! We've scoured the internet far and wide to find the very best laptops with an included number pad.
The next big Windows 11 feature update will be a breeze to install
By Zac Bowden published
Serviced Microsoft has announced that the next major Windows 11 feature update known as "version 23H2" will be launching this fall in the format of an "enablement package" release.
After 37 years, Microsoft Paint is FINALLY getting dark mode support on Windows 11, and you can try it right now!
By Zac Bowden last updated
PAINT Microsoft is finally making available a preview version of the Windows Paint app that supports dark mode, 37 long years after the app first debuted in Windows 1.0 in 1985.
The best Prime Day Windows laptop deals 2023
By Zac Bowden last updated
Prime Day It's the last day of Amazon Prime Day 2023, which means a lot of great deals on Windows laptops are only going to be available for a short time more. So hurry!
These discounted Halo toys are perfect for any Master Chief fan — but time is running out
By Zac Bowden published
Deals Prime Day is almost over, so grab these Halo toy discounts now!
I started podcasting with this Blue Yeti microphone, and now it's down to almost half price for Prime Day
By Zac Bowden published
Deal This is the best beginner microphone you can get, and now it's even more affordable.
I've NEVER seen the Surface Laptop Go 2 on sale for this low a price before today
By Zac Bowden published
Deal We love the 12.5-inch Surface Laptop Go 2 here at Windows Central, so when I saw it on sale for $200 off, how could I pass up the opportunity to grab one?
Prime Day vs. Microsoft: Comparing the BEST Surface PC deals from both stores
By Zac Bowden published
Deals I decided to cross compare and see which online storefront has the better deals. Does Microsoft have your back with cheaper prices on the Surface Laptop 5 and Surface Pro 9, or does Amazon?
Meta's 'Threads' reaches 100 million users, and now you can follow us there too
By Zac Bowden published
Thread me Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has today announced that the new Threads social network has surpassed 100 million users in less than a week after the Twitter rival first launched.
Microsoft's budget-friendly Surface Laptop Go 2 is EVEN CHEAPER right now for Amazon Prime Day
By Zac Bowden published
Deal We've spotted this excellent deal on a top-end Surface Laptop Go 2, with an Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, and 256GB storage for just $599.
This EXCELLENT Samsung Galaxy laptop with an AMOLED display is already $150 off for Amazon Prime Day
By Zac Bowden published
Deal Samsung's latest Galaxy Book3 is down to just $849, with a large AMOLED display, Intel 13th-Gen Core i7, 16GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD. What's not to love?
SIHOO Doro-C300 office chair review: Incredible comfort, incredible price
By Zac Bowden published
Review This ergonomic office chair might be one of the best I've tried
Best Buy's epic 4th of July sale features Microsoft's finest Surface 2-in-1
By Zac Bowden published
Deals We round up the best deals you can find on Surface PCs this week for the 4th of July.
First look at Windows Copilot: It's actually just Microsoft Edge, not Windows 11
By Zac Bowden published
Hands-on This new Windows 11 feature is actually Microsoft Edge in disguise.
Latest Windows 11 preview build brings AI Copilot, support for 7-Zip and RAR formats, and new Settings homepage to Insiders
By Zac Bowden published
New build Microsoft is back with a banger new Windows 11 Insider Preview build, which is rolling out right now for Insiders in the Dev Channel.
Microsoft will use AI to help you save money shopping online with Edge and Bing — Here's how
By Zac Bowden published
AI Shopping Microsoft has today unveiled yet more AI features that are coming soon to the Edge web browser and Bing online search engine, designed to enhance your online shopping experience.
Microsoft Clippy gets major upgrade with ChatGPT thanks to new Windows 11 app
By Zac Bowden published
ClippyGPT A new app has just been added to the Microsoft Store that brings the classic Clippy persona to your desktop, powered by ChatGPT.
Microsoft wants to bring Windows 11 to the cloud for ALL users, including you
By Zac Bowden published
Cloud PC Microsoft is working on a Windows 365 subscription for consumers.
Windows 11 Moment 3: The next big Windows 11 feature update is rolling out now. Here's what's new!
By Zac Bowden last updated
Moment 3 Windows 11's "Moment 3" update began rolling out on June 13.
Windows 12: AI, new UI, features, and everything else we know so far
By Zac Bowden published
vNext We're already beginning to hear leaks and rumors about what the next version of Windows is going to include, and this article is rounding up everything we know so far.
Windows Central Podcast #316: Teams Chat is dead and Intel brand updates
By Zac Bowden published
Podcast on this week's episode, Dan and Zac discuss Intel's most significant brand update in 15 years, Microsoft removing File Explorer features on Windows 11, Xbox Showcase 2023, and more.
Microsoft will replace Windows 11's terrible Mail & Calendar apps with the new Outlook app in 2024
By Zac Bowden published
New Mail Microsoft has today issued an update on when users can expect to see the new Outlook client launch as a replacement for the built-in Mail & Calendar apps on Windows 11.
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