Latest articles by Zac Bowden
New Windows 11 feature lets you wirelessly browse your phone's filesystem directly within File Explorer
By Zac Bowden published
Filesystem Microsoft has announced a new feature that lets you browse your phone's filesystem directly in the Windows File Explorer.
Windows 11 is finally making it easy to change your mouse wheel scroll direction
By Zac Bowden published
Reverse Microsoft is finally adding an option to flip the behavior of your mouse's scroll wheel to the Windows 11 Settings app, letting users change the direction of scrolling with just a few clicks.
Microsoft unveils Bing Generative Search — enhanced with AI, it's a complete overhaul of traditional search
By Zac Bowden published
Gen Search Microsoft has announced a major update to Bing Search that overhauls the search results page with AI at the heart of its experience.
Windows 11 2024 Update: Top 5 new features coming in version 24H2 that you SHOULD be excited about
By Zac Bowden published
Top 5 The next version of Windows 11 is coming soon, and we already know what to expect regarding new features and changes coming in this release known as the 2024 Update.
Microsoft toys with new Windows 11 Start menu layout inspired by the iOS App Library
By Zac Bowden published
Menu Enhancements Microsoft looks to be working on a new layout for the all apps list in the Start menu on Windows 11 that takes some inspiration from the App Library found on iOS.
I upgraded my Surface Laptop 7 into a desktop workstation thanks to this deal on Microsoft's new Surface Dock with Thunderbolt 4
By Zac Bowden published
TB4 Dock You can now save $75 on the Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock from Microsoft on Amazon, which is designed to help transform your Surace PC into a desktop workstation.
This Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra deal CANNOT be missed, especially if you're a Windows PC user
By Zac Bowden published
Phone deal The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is on sale for just $974 right now for Amazon Prime Day, that's down from its usual $1,299 price tag.
This Snapdragon X Elite laptop is the first Copilot+ PC to have its price SLASHED for Prime Day
By Zac Bowden published
Snapdragon X deal HP's new OmniBook X, its first Snapdragon X Elite laptop is already $200 off this week at HP Store and Best Buy, bringing that price down from $1,199 to just $999.
Add a wireless number pad to your PC this Prime Day with these 4 unmissable deals!
By Zac Bowden published
Number Pad A wireless number pad is a great way to add one to your existing setup. They're very affordable (more so now Prime Day is here) and are universally compatible with most PCs.
This great webcam deal forced me to upgrade my streaming setup this Prime Day
By Zac Bowden published
Webcam upgrade I've been looking to upgrade my podcast streaming setup for some time, and today I finally came across a deal I simply couldn't pass up.
This deal knocks $200 off Microsoft's only Surface laptop that can ACTUALLY game
By Zac Bowden published
Laptop deal Want a Surface that can also play some games? The Surface Laptop Studio 2 is your best bet, and now you can save $200 on it this week only.
This $1,400 OLED laptop from LG is just $799 right now — I don't believe it either!
By Zac Bowden published
LG deal In the market for a new laptop this Amazon Prime Day? I don't think you're going to find a better deal than this LG Gram SuperSlim that's now $600 off.
Grab yourself an Xbox Series X for just $369 this Prime Day — but you should hurry!
By Zac Bowden published
Affordable Xbox Microsoft's most powerful Xbox console can be had for just $369 if you're willing to buy renewed this Prime Day.
This Surface Laptop Go 3 deal cuts a huge chunk off an already affordable Windows 11 laptop — now it's cheaper than ever!
By Zac Bowden published
GREAT DEAL The Surface Laptop Go 3 might be the best 12-inch Windows laptop on the market, which means a $200 discount is hard to pass up now it's just $599.
Microsoft begins testing more simplified Windows 11 Taskbar with improved animations and keyboard shortcuts
By Zac Bowden published
Improvements A new Windows 11 preview build is now available for Insiders in the Beta Channel that introduces several interesting improvements to the Taskbar.
Windows 11 2024 Update (version 24H2): New features, Arm improvements, Copilot+ PCs, and everything you need to know
By Zac Bowden last updated
vNext Windows 11 version 24H2 is now available on Copilot+ PCs, and coming later this year to everyone else!
Leaked Windows 11 "Government Edition” that has no telemetry tracking or bloatware is actually FAKE
By Zac Bowden published
Fake ISO Windows 11 "Government Edition" ships with zero telemetry tracking and no in-box apps. It sounds too good to be true, and that's because it is.
Best laptops with number pads 2024
By Zac Bowden last updated
Updated Want to buy a new Windows laptop with a number pad, but not sure which one to get? Let us help!
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 review: This is the best laptop. Period.
By Zac Bowden published
Review The Surface Laptop 7 is the clamshell form factor perfected. With a gorgeous new design, incredible keyboard and trackpad, smooth 120Hz display, and much more. This is the laptop to beat.
The Xbox that never was: Our first detailed look at the 'Keystone' cloud streaming console design
By Zac Bowden published
Keystone revealed A newly discovered Microsoft patent has given us a closer look at the canceled Xbox Keystone streaming console, which featured multiple ports, a pairing button, and a mini design.
This is Microsoft's canceled Surface Duo 3 foldable smartphone
By Zac Bowden published
Foldable Surface A new patent has revealed the design of Microsoft's now canceled next foldable phone. The device would have featured a folding screen, external cover display, and magnetic accessories.
Wait, what? A new Lumia smartphone might be on the way in 2024
By Zac Bowden published
Wait what HMD Global is rumored to be bringing to market an Android phone based on the classic Lumia 920 design.
Best Windows on ARM laptops 2024
By Zac Bowden, Rebecca Spear last updated
ARM Looking for a new Windows laptop with an ARM processor? We've got you covered with our in-depth roundup of the best on the market!
How to get the Windows 11 2024 Update (version 24H2) on your computer NOW
By Zac Bowden published
How to Windows 11's next big feature update isn't officially available just yet, even though it's shipping on certain new PCs. However, there is a way to get it now, and we're going to show you how.
ASUS VivoBook S 15 Copilot+ PC Review: Is the Snapdragon X Elite hype real?
By Zac Bowden published
Review The Snapdragon X Elite elevates this laptop from a good all-rounder to a great one, with excellent performance, good battery life, a gorgeous display, and more. All for a reasonable price, too!