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
Microsoft unveils new 'Microsoft 365' hub app for Windows, mobile, and web
By Zac Bowden published
Microsoft has unveiled a big update to the Office app on Windows, Android, and iOS, at Microsoft Ignite 2022, which rebrands the app to “Microsoft 365” and adds a handful of new features and changes.
Microsoft launches ‘Windows 365’ app for Windows 11 and Windows 10 in preview
By Zac Bowden published
A dedicated portal for Windows 365 is now available for Windows.
Surface Laptop 5 announced with Intel 12th-gen, Thunderbolt 4, and Dolby Vision IQ
By Zac Bowden last updated
... but AMD gets punted with the refreshed Surface Laptop 5
Microsoft unveils Surface Pro 9 with Intel and ARM chips, 5G support, and new colors to mark 10th anniversary
By Zac Bowden last updated
Microsoft merges Surface Pro X with main Surface Pro line.
Surface Studio 2+ is official with Intel 11th-gen chip, NVIDIA RTX graphics, and an eyewatering price tag
By Zac Bowden last updated
Huge performance gains in the same classic design, and still very expensive.
Microsoft Surface Event LIVE blog: All the announcements as they happen
By Zac Bowden published
LIVE BLOG Keep up to date with all the announcements coming out of Microsoft's annual fall Surface event, taking place at 10am ET on October 12.
Here's your first look at the redesigned Android 12L release for Surface Duo, coming later this year
By Zac Bowden published
Microsoft has given us a first look at the upcoming Android 12L release for Surface Duo, which features a new design that's more reminiscent of Windows 11's Fluent design language.
Microsoft launches new AI-powered graphics design app with DALL-E 2 built-in
By Zac Bowden published
The new app is called Microsoft Designer, and a free preview is available now.
Microsoft Create is a new home for all the creative apps and services under Microsoft 365
By Zac Bowden published
Microsoft has unveiled a new website that brings together all its creative apps and services that are available as part of its Microsoft 365 subscription.
Microsoft 365, Windows 365, and Xbox Cloud Gaming are coming to Meta Quest devices
By Zac Bowden published
Microsoft is bringing its large suite of productivity and entertainment services to Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro devices in a newly announced partnership with Meta
Microsoft's Surface Pro 8 is $460 off this Amazon Prime Day
By Zac Bowden published
DEAL Microsoft's latest Surface Pro is on sale for Amazon Prime Day, so grab one while stocks last!
Windows 11 preview build 25217 rolls out with support for third-party widgets
By Zac Bowden published
Widgets, Teams Chat, and Microsoft Store updates are here.
Android 12L for Surface Duo to feature Windows 11-inspired UI design updates
By Zac Bowden published
Surface Android 12L for Surface Duo is set to feature an updated UI design, featuring Microsoft's "fluent design" language with blur effects, fluid animations, and more.
First 'Windows 11 version 22H2' feature drop heads to Insider Release Preview channel ahead of rollout
By Zac Bowden published
News Microsoft prepares to ship new features to Windows 11 version 22H2.
Surface Studio 3: Rumors, specs, design, and everything we know so far
By Zac Bowden published
This is everything you need to know about the upcoming Surface Studio, codenamed Chehalis, including its design, specs, pricing, and more.
Best Surface Pro 6 Alternatives in 2022
By Zac Bowden last updated
If you're in the market for a new 2-in-1, but Microsoft's Surface Pro 6 isn't doing it for you, check out our picks for best Surface Pro 6 alternatives.
Best Surface Go and Surface Go 2 Accessories 2022
By Zac Bowden last updated
Grab yourself some accessories for your Surface Go.
Windows Central Podcast #283: Takeaways
By Zac Bowden last updated
We bring you up to speed this week on updates from Microsoft for the Windows 11 Dev Channel, Surface Duo 2, Xbox dashboard, and a new controller.
Windows Central Podcast #285: Just use your phone
By Zac Bowden last updated
Podcast Surface event is official
Windows Central Podcast #286: What to expect from the Surface event
By Zac Bowden published
Podcast On this week's podcast, we discuss new Windows 11 preview builds, the leaks and rumors around the upcoming Surface hardware event, Intel 13th Gen and Intel Unison, and much more.
What to expect from Microsoft's fall 2022 Surface hardware event
By Zac Bowden published
Surface Prepare for a new Surface Pro, Laptop, and Studio
Surface Laptop 5: Everything we know so far
By Zac Bowden last updated
Rumors The next Surface Laptop is likely to arrive this year. Here's everything we know about it so far, including leaked specs, possible pricing, and much more.
Surface Pro 9: Rumors, specs, features, and everything we know so far
By Zac Bowden last updated
Microsoft's upcoming next-generation Surface Pro is expected to be announced at the company's hardware event on October 12. Here's everything we know about it so far!
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