Latest articles by Zac Bowden
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.
This brand-new ergonomic desktop keyboard was designed by Microsoft — but you'll be paying a premium for it
By Zac Bowden published
Keyboards This new keyboard was canceled by Microsoft, and is now being revived by Incase, but you'll pay a pretty penny for it.
Microsoft designer shares first look at 'dynamic wallpaper' plans for Windows 11 — but have they already been scrapped?
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 A Microsoft designer has shared the work they did for a new dynamic wallpaper feature on Windows 11.
This is EVERYTHING Microsoft killed in 2024 — from handy apps to failed devices
By Zac Bowden published
Microsoft Every year, Microsoft deprecates, removes, and kills various apps, services, and devices. Here's what hit the chopping block in 2024.
Microsoft's Windows dark mode has been embarrassingly incomplete for nearly a decade
By Zac Bowden published
Windows It's been almost 10 years since Windows gained a dark mode, and it's still broken and incomplete in the latest version of Windows 11.
New hinge patent reveals Microsoft was exploring possible foldable flip smartphone designs
By Zac Bowden published
Surface A patent design from Microsoft details a smaller and more rigid hinge design for potential folding devices.
Over a decade of unreleased classic Halo content just leaked amid major "Digsite" controversy
By Zac Bowden published
Gaming The big leak contains unreleased and pre-release content from Bungie-era Halo games from Halo CE up to Halo 3 and Reach.
Unable to install security updates after freshly installing Windows 11? You're not alone
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 A new bug is causing some Windows 11 installs to fail when installing newer security updates
Generate a "Spotify Wrapped" style 2024 recap for your Twitter/X account with this free AI tool
By Zac Bowden published
AI Twitter Wrapped by Exa.AI generates a 2024 recap of your Twitter/X account, and it's pretty great.
The first "Designed by Microsoft" accessories from Incase are now available to buy
By Zac Bowden published
Accessories Two classic Microsoft accessories are now available to buy once again, thanks to a partnership between Microsoft and Incase.
No, Microsoft isn't letting you install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 An incorrect report claims that Microsoft has dropped Windows 11's strict TPM requirement. It hasn't.
Microsoft warns that Android 15 will make Windows Phone Link worse
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 Certain sensitive notifications will no longer appear in Windows Phone Link when connected to certain phones.
Microsoft is killing another handy Windows 11 feature
By Zac Bowden published
Windows Microsoft has updated its list of deprecated features in Windows 11. The latest addition is Windows 11's "suggested actions" menu, which appears when you copy a phone number or date.
Surprise, Microsoft's new "native" Copilot app for Windows 11 is still just a website
By Zac Bowden published
Copilot The Copilot web app is now a native Windows app... that displays the Copilot website.
Microsoft launches Mixed Reality Link for Windows
By Zac Bowden published
VR The Mixed Reality Link for Windows 11 is now available in preview, and lets you connect up to three virtual monitors with your Meta Quest headset.
An emoji button may be coming to the Taskbar on Windows 11
By Zac Bowden published
EMOJI A hidden option in the latest Windows 11 preview build suggests an emoji button will be landing on your Taskbar soon.
Windows Recall finally opens its doors to Intel and AMD with latest preview
By Zac Bowden published
PREVIEW Copilot+ PCs with Intel and AMD processors can finally try out Windows Recall.
What's next for Surface in 2025: An 11-inch mini Surface Laptop?
By Zac Bowden published
ROADMAP Microsoft aims to bring Copilot+ capabilities to the rest of the active Surface portfolio in 2025.
Microsoft ends production on its $4,500 Surface Studio 2+
By Zac Bowden published
DEAD Surface Studio 2+ is now out of stock in most markets, and there are seemingly no plans to make a new one.
Microsoft previews Copilot feature that watches what you’re looking at on the internet
By Zac Bowden published
COPILOT Copilot Vision is now available in preview for Copilot Pro subscribers.
The Microsoft Store on Windows 11 is about to get even more useful
By Zac Bowden published
Better updates The Microsoft Store will soon be able to update apps that aren't hosted on Microsoft's store servers.
Microsoft rolls out fresh set of fixes for Windows 11 Insiders in the Canary Channel
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 build 27758 is now rolling out to Insiders in Microsoft's most unstable testing channel.
Spotify Wrapped 2024 is now available — here is how to see yours
By Zac Bowden last updated
Wrapped Spotify Wrapped presents you with your top listening statistics for the year, including songs and artists you've listened to most.
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