Latest articles by Zac Bowden
Microsoft teased 'Windows vNext' features during Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite event
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Windows vNext Microsoft teased some of the capabilities it's working on for the next version of Windows during Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit, where the Snapdragon X Elite was unveiled.
XREAL's new AR glasses work with your Windows PC, and finally look like real sunglasses — preorders go live to all
By Zac Bowden last updated
AR glasses XREAL is today launching a second generation set of consumer augmented reality (AR) glasses that are designed to be thinner and lighter with better displays and features.
Windows Central Podcast #328: Intel teases Windows 12?
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Podcast On this week's episode, Dan and Zac discuss Intel teasing Windows 12, the new Snapdragon X Series chips coming next year, and more.
Exclusive: Windows 11 is active on almost half a billion devices, ahead of Microsoft's expectations
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Success Internal data reveals Windows 11 has been more successful than you might think.
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 feature update is actually awesome
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Editorial Confusing rollout aside, the latest Windows 11 feature update is actually awesome. It’s not perfect, but some of the new features rolling out have improved my time on Windows.
This Windows 11 laptop has a 14-inch 2K display and 256GB SSD, and it's only $214 for Prime Day — but you must hurry
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Deal Normally, I'd avoid cheap Windows 11 laptops, but when Prime Day comes around and makes those laptops even cheaper... they start to become a little tempting.
Microsoft's top-tier Surface Pro 9 is now at its lowest price in history (but only for today)
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Deal This one deal I've found on the Surface Pro 9 has made me regret not waiting to buy one... because there are $800 in savings to be had right now for a limited time only!
This Prime Day deal let me add 'face unlock' to my Windows PC for less than $50 — but act fast
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Deal I've found an excellent deal on a webcam that has Windows Hello built-in. Which means you can add face unlock to your Windows PC for cheap!
This 49-inch LG ultrawide gaming monitor is a whopping $450 off for Prime Day
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Monitor With Prime Day now in full swing, the LG 49 UltraGear monitor is down to an even lower $849, a massive 35% saving bringing it down from $1,299. That's a $450 saving!
Save $340 on the 'Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro' with a GORGEOUS 3K AMOLED display right now for Amazon Prime Day
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Deal An amazing deal to be had: Samsung's fantastic 14-inch Galaxy Book3 Pro, which is now on sale for 21% off, offering a saving of $340 over its usual retail price.
The lightest 16-inch laptop in the WORLD is $300 off for Prime Day
By Zac Bowden published
Light Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is now in full swing, and we've found an excellent deal on LG's super light Gram 16 laptop.
Intel tease suggests 'Windows 12' really is coming in 2024
By Zac Bowden published
vNext Intel's CFO has seemingly confirmed that a big Windows update is on the way next year.
No, of course 'Windows 12' won't require a subscription to use it
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Subscribe No, the next version of Windows won't ask you for a monthly fee to use it. That said, there might be some new OS features that require a subscription to fully utilize.
Surface Laptop Go 3 review: The best 12-inch Windows 11 laptop?
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Review There aren't many good 12-inch Windows laptops these days. Is the Surface Laptop Go 3 one of them?
Windows Central Podcast #326: The biggest Microsoft leak in history
By Zac Bowden published
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!
Surface Laptop Studio 1 vs Surface Laptop Studio 2: Which should I buy?
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Best choice Comparing the data and tech specs between the old and new Surface Laptop Studio models.
4 years ago, Microsoft thought dual-screen devices were the future
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Retrospective Microsoft's major misstep, revisited.
Surface Laptop Studio 2: Specs, release date, price, features, and everything you need to know
By Zac Bowden last updated
Gen 2 The upcoming Surface Laptop Studio 2 is ready, with it announced on September 21 packing the latest Intel processors, more powerful graphics cards, an updated selection of ports, and much more.
Windows 11's new AI Copilot is too slow to be useful
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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
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New keys Older Windows 7 and Windows 8 keys will no longer activate Windows 10 or Windows 11, Microsoft has announced.
Discover the odd reasoning behind Microsoft's Windows 11 23H2 Update due later this year
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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
By Zac Bowden published
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.
Microsoft's Surface and AI event: A massive blunder and missed opportunity
By Zac Bowden published
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
By Zac Bowden last updated
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
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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.