Latest articles by Zac Bowden
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.
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.
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.
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!
Microsoft postpones Windows Recall after major backlash — will launch Copilot+ PCs without headlining AI feature
By Zac Bowden published
DELAYED Microsoft has announced that it will not ship Windows Recall alongside Copilot+ PCs on June 18.
Slack finally gets its act together with native Windows on Arm app — beta available now
By Zac Bowden published
Finally! Slack is releasing an Arm64 native version of its Windows client, which means the app will now be faster and be more energy efficient on Windows on Arm devices.
What is Windows Recall? Everything you need to know about Windows 11's new AI feature
By Zac Bowden last updated
Microsoft has announced Windows Recall, a new Windows 11 feature that takes snapshots of your screen every few seconds and uses on-device AI to analyze and triage that content.
Microsoft addresses Windows Recall backlash, promises to fix security issues and make it opt-in
By Zac Bowden published
Fixes Microsoft has today announced that it is addressing recent backlash around Windows Recall after it was discovered the feature stores data unencrypted on the device.
A PR disaster: Microsoft has lost trust with its users, and Windows Recall is the straw that broke the camel's back
By Zac Bowden published
What a mess It's a nightmare scenario for Microsoft. Windows Recall is under significant fire for being what many are saying is a major breach of privacy and security on Windows.
"Microsoft should recall Windows Recall" — Security researcher discovers Microsoft's new AI tool is woefully insecure
By Zac Bowden published
Uh oh While Windows Recall doesn't send any data to the cloud, it has been discovered that the data it stores locally on your machine isn't very well secured.
Microsoft might have blocked a sneaky bypass that let you setup Windows 11 without a Microsoft Account
By Zac Bowden published
Bye, pass Do you normally skip linking a Microsoft Account on Windows 11 by typing in a blocked email and password like "no@thankyou.com?" Sadly, this seems to no longer work.
Windows 11's Phone Link app will now use AI to generate responses to text messages for you
By Zac Bowden published
Microsoft is rolling out a new preview update for the Phone Link app on Windows 11 that introduces AI-powered suggested replies when sending SMS messages on your computer.
How Microsoft promises to keep Windows Recall data safe on Copilot+ PCs
By Zac Bowden published
FUD busting Windows Recall isn't the spyware tool you think it is, but there are still concerns to be aware of.
Microsoft is finally getting its native Windows UI platform act together with WinUI 3 and WPF
By Zac Bowden published
Build Microsoft has announced that WinUI 3 is joining WPF as the two recommended native UI platforms for Windows.
Microsoft details how apps can integrate with Windows 11's new AI Recall feature
By Zac Bowden published
Build Microsoft has today expanded on how the newly announced Windows Recall feature is going to work on Copilot+ PCs, leveraging the Windows Semantic Index and Windows Copilot Runtime.
Qualcomm launches Snapdragon Developer Kit with 12-Core X Elite chip at Build 2024
By Zac Bowden published
Build Qualcomm is releasing a successor to that device in the form of its own Snapdragon Developer Kit, which is now rocking the latest 12-core X Elite chip in an 80w system.
Microsoft is bringing a wave of crazy next-gen AI features to Windows 11 next month, here's what's coming and who gets them
By Zac Bowden published
AI Microsoft has outlined a handful of big new AI features coming to Windows 11 this summer that will be available exclusively on new Copilot+ PCs.
Microsoft Event 2024 live blog: All the Surface and Windows 11 AI announcements as they happen
By Zac Bowden last updated
Live blog Microsoft is hosting a special press event on May 20 in Seattle, where the company is expected to unveil new Surface hardware and Windows 11 AI features.
Microsoft unveils world's first Copilot+ PC — The Surface Pro 11 with OLED and Snapdragon X is finally here
By Zac Bowden published
OLED The new Surface Pro is the company's first to ship with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X chips. It has true all-day battery life, incredible performance, and a new OLED screen option.
Microsoft's new Surface Laptop 7 FINALLY has a refreshed design, haptic touchpad, and the brand-new Snapdragon X chip
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 The new Surface Laptop is a true MacBook Air killer in performance, battery life, and looks.
Microsoft ushers in new era of Windows with 'Copilot+' PCs — the true next-gen AI laptops are here
By Zac Bowden published
PLUS The next stage of the AI PC is here, and it comes in the form of Copilot+ PCs that are capable of some truly next-gen AI experiences.
Microsoft will unveil a new era of Windows and Surface today — Here are the announcements to expect
By Zac Bowden last updated
Event Microsoft is hosting a special event in Seattle on May 20, and as always, the company is remaining tight-lipped about what exactly we're going to see. Here's what to expect!
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