Zac Bowden
Zac Bowden is a Senior Editor at Windows Central. Bringing you exclusive coverage into the world of Windows on PCs, tablets, phones, and more. Also an avid collector of rare Microsoft prototype devices! Keep in touch on Twitter: @zacbowden.
Latest articles by Zac Bowden
Facebook Messenger adds support for the Widgets Panel on Windows 11
By Zac Bowden published
Messenger Widget Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 25284 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel today, which includes support for a new Facebook Messenger widget in the Widgets Panel.
Best USB-C adapters and hubs for Surface Pro 8 and Surface Pro 9 in 2023
By Zac Bowden last updated
Looking to expand your choices of ports on your Surface Pro 8 or Surface Pro 9? We've got you covered with our roundup of best USB-C hubs and adapters!
Exclusive: This is Microsoft's new modern File Explorer overhaul for Windows 11
By Zac Bowden published
New FE File Explorer is getting a big update with new features soon.
Windows Central Podcast #296: Microsoft layoffs and Windows 12 with AI features
By Zac Bowden published
Podcast Episode 296
Hands-on with Windows 11 build 25281's new Spotlight UI and Notepad tabs
By Zac Bowden published
Build video We check out the latest Windows Insider preview build.
This Nokia Lumia 1020 retrospective made me yearn for the good old Windows Phone days
By Zac Bowden published
Retrospective Photography on Windows Phone was well ahead of its time.
Windows Unshipped: This unreleased version of the Windows 10 Start menu has MixView 3D tiles
By Zac Bowden last updated
Windows Unshipped 1 Windows Unshipped, Chapter 1.
Microsoft brings updated UI to Windows Spotlight in latest Windows 11 preview build
By Zac Bowden published
Spotlight Build 25281 is now available in the Insider Dev Channel.
It's official! Microsoft is bringing tabs to Windows 11's Notepad app with preview available now
By Zac Bowden published
Notepad Tabs in Notepad are confirmed!
Microsoft reportedly to lay off 11,000 employees on January 18th (Update)
By Zac Bowden published
More layoffs Up to 5% of Microsoft's workforce is rumored to be getting let go.
I tried using the Windows Dev Kit 2023 as my primary PC, here’s why you shouldn’t
By Zac Bowden published
WoA Box Great for most ARM developer workflows, not so good for general-purpose use.
Windows 11 is getting a new Network Troubleshooting experience soon
By Zac Bowden published
New build A new network troubleshooting experience is coming to Windows 11 soon, with a preview of the new experience now live in the Get Help app on the latest Windows 11 Dev Channel build.
US Army says 'no thanks' to buying more HoloLens devices this year, demands several hardware improvements first
By Zac Bowden published
HoloLens The US Army wants an updated version of the military-grade HoloLens headset.
Surface Laptop 5 review: Does an old design still make for a great laptop?
By Zac Bowden published
Review New on the inside, old on the outside.
Windows 10 version 22H2: Everything you need to know
By Zac Bowden last updated
Version 22H2 The latest version of Windows 10 is now available.
Microsoft scraps plans for dual-screen Surface Duo 3, pivots to new foldable screen design
By Zac Bowden published
Surface Phone Microsoft's next foldable phone will have an internal foldable display.
Microsoft is working on a major design update for Windows 11's File Explorer app
By Zac Bowden published
File Explorer A more modern File Explorer app is in the works.
Surface Duo 2 runs out of stock, but Microsoft says it's still committed to the line
By Zac Bowden published
Duo 2 Surface Duo remains an important part of the Surface portfolio, says Microsoft.
Best Surface Pro (Pro 4 to Pro 7) cases 2023
By Zac Bowden last updated
Buying guide Are you using a Surface Pro? You probably want to protect it from any scuffs or drops! Here's our roundup of best cases for the Surface Pro 4, Pro 5, Pro 6, and Pro 7 devices.
Microsoft’s $200 Surface Earbuds have seemingly been abandoned
By Zac Bowden published
OPINION It's been over two years since they last got any firmware updates.
Looking ahead: What's next for Windows 11 in 2023
By Zac Bowden published
What's next for Windows 11 in the year ahead? Here's what we know about the 2023 roadmap for Windows 11 version 22H2.
Microsoft looks to be bringing tabs to the Notepad app on Windows 11
By Zac Bowden published
TABS A leaked screenshot has revealed an internal build of the Windows 11 Notepad app which appears to include a new tabs feature along the top of the app.
Windows Central Podcast #294: Our expectations for Windows and Surface next year
By Zac Bowden published
Podcast The last episode of 2022!
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