Latest articles by Zac Bowden
Microsoft unveils Bing Generative Search — enhanced with AI, it's a complete overhaul of traditional search
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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!
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!
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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.
