Latest articles by Zac Bowden
The Windows PC is about to get GOOD, and you can thank Windows on Arm for that
By Zac Bowden published
WoA FTW Windows on Arm is about to have its moment, thanks to a close partnership between Qualcomm, Microsoft, and Windows device makers. On May 20, Microsoft will unveil a new era for Windows PCs.
The best native Windows on Arm apps
By Zac Bowden last updated
Arm-native apps Your new Windows on Arm PC needs some apps! These are the top apps that are optimized for your device.
After Microsoft invested $10 billion, OpenAI snubs Windows 11 as it releases ChatGPT app first on Mac. “We’re just prioritizing where our users are.”
By Zac Bowden published
Snubbed OpenAI has today announced a new native desktop ChatGPT app for Mac, and only for Mac, as Windows 11 is seemingly left out in the cold.
Best Surface Pro docks and docking stations 2024
By Zac Bowden last updated
Docking Got a Surface Pro 9 (or earlier) and want to enhance it by turning it into a desktop? You need a dock! Here's our roundup of the best docks that work with the Surface Pro.
Dell's upcoming Snapdragon X Elite laptops have leaked, and they look mighty fine
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 Dell is planning to launch new Snapdragon X-based hardware this summer, and now we know what they're going to look like.
Microsoft revitalizes forgotten messaging service with major update that adds AI experiences, chat reactions, and more — you'll never guess which one
By Zac Bowden published
The forgotten chat app GroupMe is back with a vengeance (and AI!)
Microsoft is working on a big Start menu update for Windows 11 that includes widgets via new 'companions' feature
By Zac Bowden published
Widgets Microsoft is working on a significant update to the Start menu on Windows 11 that will allow users to display widgets on either side of the interface.
Arc for Windows is a beautiful and unique web browser, on the inside and out, and it's available for download now
By Zac Bowden published
Browser The Browser Company has finally released its popular Arc web browser, which first debuted on Mac to critical acclaim, for Windows 11 today.
What is Windows 11 'AI Explorer'? Everything you need to know about Microsoft's upcoming defining AI PC feature
By Zac Bowden published
AI Microsoft is expected to unveil a set of new AI features for Windows 11 under the internal name "AI Explorer" at an event on May 20. But what exactly is AI Explorer?
Surface Laptop 6 with Snapdragon X Elite SoC confirmed via benchmark leak — rivals MacBook Pro with M3 and M3 Pro
By Zac Bowden published
Arm FTW It's been an open secret for some time, but now it's all but confirmed that the upcoming Surface Laptop 6 for consumers will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite SoC.
Arm-powered Surface Pro 10 with 10 core Snapdragon X Plus SoC leaks — will 16GB RAM be the new baseline?
By Zac Bowden published
Leak Thanks to a new Geekbench listing, we know at least one upcoming Arm Surface Pro 10 SKU will feature the Snapdragon X Plus, paired with 16GB RAM.
Microsoft's upcoming Windows 11 'AI Explorer' update might be exclusive to Arm devices in major blow to Intel's "AI PCs"
By Zac Bowden published
Arm Microsoft's big AI feature coming to Windows 11 this year may be exclusive to Arm PCs at launch, as leaked system requirements suggest it needs a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite NPU to function.
Microsoft wants to run ads in your Start menu on Windows 11
By Zac Bowden published
App recommendations Windows 11 Home and Pro users may soon begin seeing "recommended" apps and websites in the Start menu.
Microsoft reportedly begins showing full screen Windows 11 ad on Windows 10 PCs as end of support date looms
By Zac Bowden published
Warning Some Windows 10 users have reported seeing a full screen warning about next year's end of support date, which advertises transitioning to Windows 11 to remain secure.
Microsoft is making Windows 11 a little bit worse for touch users — I hope they change this
By Zac Bowden published
Gesture A recent Windows 11 update that is now in testing has swapped the gesture for accessing the notification center with opening the Windows Copilot panel instead, and it is infuriating.
Microsoft begins testing potential RTM build for Windows 11 version 24H2
By Zac Bowden published
RTM Microsoft is now testing a build of Windows 11 that it's hoping will become the base RTM build for the next major release known as version 24H2.
Microsoft reveals subscription pricing for using Windows 10 beyond 2025, and it's not cheap
By Zac Bowden published
Update cost Customers will need to pay $61 per device, which will double every year for three years, to remain secure on Windows 10.
Best 2-in-1 laptops 2024: Transforming touchscreens with stylus support and more
By Zac Bowden published
Updated These are the absolute best 2-in-1 laptops you can get right now.
What's next for Windows 11? Microsoft prepares early 24H2 release for Arm PCs and major AI update this fall
By Zac Bowden published
The Schedule Windows 11 version 24H2 will ship first on new Arm PCs before rolling out to everyone later this year.
The Windows 11 Taskbar is changing once more as Microsoft tries new location for the weather button
By Zac Bowden published
Alignment Using Windows 11 with a left-aligned Start button? You're going to see a new home for the weather button soon.
You can now sign-in to Google services using Windows Hello face and fingerprint unlock on PC
By Zac Bowden published
Hello Google has rolled out a big update to its account sign-in page that now features the ability to use Windows Hello as a method of authentication when logging into your Google account.
Microsoft confirms when WordPad for Windows 11 will be removed from the OS — and it's sooner than you think
By Zac Bowden published
Soon Microsoft has confirmed that starting with Windows 11 version 24H2, WordPad will no longer be part of Windows. The version 24H2 update is expected to begin rolling out later this year.
Elgato 4K X capture card review (2024): Plug-and-play recordings of your favorite games at 2160p 144Hz
By Zac Bowden published
Review The Elgato 4K X is the company’s latest external capture card, which offers several key improvements, including support for recording up to 4K 144Hz with VRR and HDR10 content.
Microsoft once again merges Windows and Surface teams under new boss — and that's good news
By Zac Bowden published
Merged Windows is moving back under the same team that handles hardware, after briefly being moved under Microsoft's new AI organization last week.
DON'T buy the new Surface Pro 10 or Surface Laptop 6 — Microsoft has better hardware just around the corner
By Zac Bowden published
Wait The Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 are just the first of two waves of hardware that Microsoft plans to unveil this spring, and it's the second wave you should be waiting for.
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