Al Sacco
Al Sacco is content director of Future PLC's Mobile Technology Vertical, which includes AndroidCentral.com, iMore.com and WindowsCentral.com. He is a veteran reporter, writer, reviewer and editor who has professionally covered and evaluated IT and mobile technology, and countless associated gadgets and accessories, for more than a decade. You can keep up with Al on Twitter and Instagram.
Latest articles by Al Sacco
Surface Pro is too pricey — what are the best Windows alternatives?
By Al Sacco last updated
Microsoft's updated Surface Pro for 2017 is available for preorder now, and it's enticing for many PC users. But it definitely doesn't come cheap, and other similar PCs on the market today are more affordable.
Chime in on our shiny new Surface Laptop forum!
By Al Sacco last updated
Microsoft today announced its latest piece of Surface hardware aimed at the higher education market, the Surface Laptop.
Chime in: What are you most excited about in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update?
By Al Sacco last updated
Yesterday, Microsoft announced an official release date for the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update: October 17, 2017. It's not the most exciting release ever, but we're still anxiously anticipating the update. What say you?
What do you think of Microsoft's Windows Fluent Design System so far?
By Al Sacco last updated
Microsoft's next major OS release, the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, is expected to officially introduce the company's new design language, called the Fluent Design System.
Switching from Mac to a Windows PC: 10 tips to ease your tech transition
By Al Sacco last updated
Thanks to an impressive array of quality PC hardware options, and some less-than-inspiring product launches and updates from Apple, now is a great time to make the switch from Mac to Windows.
New Windows 10 Pro for Workstations OS is coming with Fall Creators Update
By Al Sacco last updated
Microsoft announced a new version of Windows for power users, enterprises and other organizations, called Windows 10 Pro for Workstations, that supports server-grade hardware and is designed to make high-end PCs more responsive and reliable.
Microsoft announces new Teams collaboration features at Build 2017
By Al Sacco last updated
Today, at its annual Build developer conference in Seattle, Microsoft announced a handful of updates to the Teams enterprise collaboration developer platform, which will bring new features to Teams in the future.
Chime in: Is Windows or macOS better for tech newbs?
By Al Sacco last updated
This is Windows Central, so most of us on the team would recommend a Windows PC over a Mac computer just about every time. But the fact is, in some cases, Macs may be a better fit for certain types of users.
Calling all Lumia 950 XL owners: Share your best images and video!
By Al Sacco last updated
Microsoft’s Lumia 950 XL remains one of the best Windows 10 Mobile devices available today. And one of the phone’s best features is without question its 20MP camera with Carl Zeiss optics.
Microsoft expands Outlook 'Actionable Messages' availability
By Al Sacco last updated
Microsoft's cool "Actionable Messages" feature in its Outlook mail clients lets users respond or react to to-do items or tasks in email messages without leaving Outlook. Today, the company made the feature available to additional Office users.
Chime in: What do you most want to see at Build 2018?
By Al Sacco last updated
Build is one of Microsoft's biggest shows each year. We're hoping the company makes some big announcements, as well. But we want to hear your thoughts.
Microsoft OME Viewer app for iOS lets you read encrypted messages
By Al Sacco last updated
How do you open and view messages that are protected with Microsoft’s Office 365 Message Encryption (OME), on your iPhone or iPad? Microsoft’s got an app for that.
Microsoft's first consumer Surface was released five years ago on Oct. 26, 2012
By Al Sacco last updated
Exactly five years ago to the day, Microsoft released it first Surface device aimed at consumers, then known only as "Microsoft Surface," but it eventually became known as the "Surface RT." It started a Windows revolution.
Want to know what's next for Apple? Follow along with iMore's WWDC 2017 live blog!
By Al Sacco last updated
Windows Central's sister site iMore is on the scene in San Jose, Calif., this week for Apple’s 2017 Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC).
Chime in: Is the Windows Store flaky and unreliable for you?
By Al Sacco last updated
If Microsoft hopes to gain ground and then keep up in the busy and competitive app space, while inspiring talented software developers to create apps for the Windows Store, it needs to maintain a high-performance platform and software marketplace.
Chime in: Should Microsoft build an Android emulator to address the Windows app gap?
By Al Sacco last updated
If there's one common complaint among the majority of Windows users, particularly Window Mobile users, it's the "app gap," or Windows's lack of mobile, "touch-friendly" applications compared to other platforms, such as Android, iOS, and macOS.
Remember that Galaxy S8 'Microsoft Edition?' Samsung says it never existed …
By Al Sacco last updated
More than seven months ago, shortly after the launch of Samsung's Galaxy S8 (GS8), we wrote about a version of the phone that Microsoft planned to sell in its brick-and-mortar retail stores, dubbed the "Galaxy S8 Microsoft Edition." Today, Samsung wants you to know that it was never a thing.
Samsung Galaxy S8 'Microsoft Edition:' Everything you need to know
By Al Sacco last updated
Samsung today launched the Galaxy S8 (GS8) in four markets, the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and South Korea.
What do YOU think about the Galaxy S8 'Microsoft Edition?'
By Al Sacco last updated
Last week, Microsoft quietly announced that it will release a "Microsoft Edition" of Samsung's much-anticipated Galaxy S8 (GS8) Android smartphone.
Microsoft warns of new tech support scams that use phishing tactics
By Al Sacco last updated
Online scammers are always modifying and evolving their ploys, and one of the latest such scams involves spam email that resembles tech support messages from well-known companies and retailers, designed to get victims to click suspect links or call in for fake support, according to Microsoft.
How to change 'smart' quotes to 'straight' quotes in Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
By Al Sacco last updated
The default setting for quotes in Microsoft Office apps can wreak havoc on certain file types and websites. Here's how to quickly and easily kill those 'smart' quotes and turn them 'straight.'
How to master Zoom settings in Word 2016 for Windows
By Al Sacco last updated
How do I zoom in and out and set custom Zoom levels in Microsoft Word 2016 for Windows?
How to save a Microsoft Word doc as a PDF or other file format
By Al Sacco last updated
Microsoft Word 2016 for Windows has a basic feature that lets you save documents in several different, but common, file formats. Here’s how to use it.
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