Latest articles by Zac Bowden
We chat with Qualcomm about the new Snapdragon X Elite and Windows on ARM
Interview We interview Qualcomm's SVP and GM of Compute and Gaming about its latest processor.
Microsoft teased 'Windows 12' features during Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite event
Windows vNext Microsoft teased some of the capabilities it's working on for the next version of Windows during Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit, where the Snapdragon X Elite was unveiled.
XREAL's new AR glasses work with your Windows PC, and finally look like real sunglasses — preorders go live to all
AR glasses XREAL is today launching a second generation set of consumer augmented reality (AR) glasses that are designed to be thinner and lighter with better displays and features.
Windows Central Podcast #328: Intel teases Windows 12?
Podcast On this week's episode, Dan and Zac discuss Intel teasing Windows 12, the new Snapdragon X Series chips coming next year, and more.
Exclusive: Windows 11 is active on almost half a billion devices, ahead of Microsoft's expectations
Success Internal data reveals Windows 11 has been more successful than you might think.
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 feature update is actually awesome
Editorial Confusing rollout aside, the latest Windows 11 feature update is actually awesome. It’s not perfect, but some of the new features rolling out have improved my time on Windows.
This Windows 11 laptop has a 14-inch 2K display and 256GB SSD, and it's only $214 for Prime Day — but you must hurry
Deal Normally, I'd avoid cheap Windows 11 laptops, but when Prime Day comes around and makes those laptops even cheaper... they start to become a little tempting.
Microsoft's top-tier Surface Pro 9 is now at its lowest price in history (but only for today)
Deal This one deal I've found on the Surface Pro 9 has made me regret not waiting to buy one... because there are $800 in savings to be had right now for a limited time only!
Review: The Windows 11 October 2023 Update marks the start of an AI future
Review The latest Windows 11 feature update is the biggest yet, and brings many new AI features. But is it all hype?
Windows 11 October 2023 update: All the new features in Microsoft's big OS update
Update The latest Windows 11 feature update is now rolling out as part of the October 2023 security update. Here's everything you need to know!
This Prime Day deal let me add 'face unlock' to my Windows PC for less than $50 — but act fast
Deal I've found an excellent deal on a webcam that has Windows Hello built-in. Which means you can add face unlock to your Windows PC for cheap!
This 49-inch LG ultrawide gaming monitor is a whopping $450 off for Prime Day
Monitor With Prime Day now in full swing, the LG 49 UltraGear monitor is down to an even lower $849, a massive 35% saving bringing it down from $1,299. That's a $450 saving!
I saved $100 on this super weird 'first of its kind' LG monitor — and you can too
Deal Deal alert: I've found this super weird monitor from LG that's taller than it is wide... and it's $100 off for Prime Day.
Save $340 on the 'Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro' with a GORGEOUS 3K AMOLED display right now for Amazon Prime Day
Deal An amazing deal to be had: Samsung's fantastic 14-inch Galaxy Book3 Pro, which is now on sale for 21% off, offering a saving of $340 over its usual retail price.
The lightest 16-inch laptop in the WORLD is $300 off for Prime Day
Light Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is now in full swing, and we've found an excellent deal on LG's super light Gram 16 laptop.
Intel tease suggests 'Windows 12' really is coming in 2024
vNext Intel's CFO has seemingly confirmed that a big Windows update is on the way next year.
Best laptops with number pads 2023
Updated On the market for a new laptop with a dedicated number pad on the keyboard deck? You're in luck! We've scoured the internet far and wide to find the very best laptops with an included number pad.
No, of course 'Windows 12' won't require a subscription to use it
Subscribe No, the next version of Windows won't ask you for a monthly fee to use it. That said, there might be some new OS features that require a subscription to fully utilize.
Surface Laptop Go 3 review: The best 12-inch Windows 11 laptop?
Review There aren't many good 12-inch Windows laptops these days. Is the Surface Laptop Go 3 one of them?
Windows Central Podcast #326: The biggest Microsoft leak in history
Podcast On this week's episode, Dan and Zac discuss Microsoft killing off Windows WordPad, Microsoft Paint's new AI feature, how a cheap MacBook could hurt Microsoft, and more!
Surface Laptop Studio 1 vs Surface Laptop Studio 2: Which should I buy?
Best choice Comparing the data and tech specs between the old and new Surface Laptop Studio models.
4 years ago, Microsoft thought dual-screen devices were the future
Retrospective Microsoft's major misstep, revisited.
Surface Laptop Studio 2: Specs, release date, price, features, and everything you need to know
Gen 2 The upcoming Surface Laptop Studio 2 is ready, with it announced on September 21 packing the latest Intel processors, more powerful graphics cards, an updated selection of ports, and much more.
