Latest articles by Zac Bowden
Windows 11's new AI Copilot is too slow to be useful
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
New keys Older Windows 7 and Windows 8 keys will no longer activate Windows 10 or Windows 11, Microsoft has announced.
Review: The Windows 11 September 26, 2023 Update marks the start of an AI future
Review Microsoft lays an AI foundation for version 23H2 with an early update, but is it all hype?
Discover the odd reasoning behind Microsoft's Windows 11 23H2 Update due later this year
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
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.
Windows 11 September 26, 2023 update: All the new features in Microsoft's big OS upgrade
Update The next major version of Windows 11 is on the way, and we already have a pretty good idea of what's included when it launches this fall.
Microsoft's Surface and AI event: A massive blunder and missed opportunity
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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'
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
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
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.
Surface Laptop Studio 2: Specs, design, price, features, and everything you need to know
Gen 2 Surface Laptop Studio 2 will be Microsoft's most powerful Surface PC yet, and it's being announced on September 21.
Official Surface Laptop Studio 2 renders leak ahead of Microsoft's special event
Leak Official renders of Microsoft's upcoming Surface Laptop Studio 2 have leaked, confirming details such as ports selection and overall design.
Microsoft is bringing 'OCR' text recognition to Windows 11's Snipping Tool
AI Microsoft has announced new updates for the Snipping Tool and Phone Link apps on Windows 11 that are rolling out now in preview for Windows Insiders.
Windows Central Podcast #324: WordPad dies, Windows 11 23H2 reviewed, and more
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!
Microsoft cuts ties with the Surface Duo after just 2 Android version updates
RIP Microsoft is done supporting the original Surface Duo, three years after it first launched on September 10. Going forward, Microsoft will no longer ship new OS updates or security patches.
Windows Central Podcast #323: Microsoft event, Windows AI, Surface Duo 3
Podcast We discuss Microsoft's upcoming special September event!
