Latest articles by Zac Bowden
![Windows Recall](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TeHWgRCF8Nkyg9NMbcg63m-320-80.jpg)
A PR disaster: Microsoft has lost trust with its users, and Windows Recall is the straw that broke the camel's back
By Zac Bowden published
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.
![Surface Laptop 7](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hKwHG5rCNHdFSNRq6TnMgg-320-80.jpg)
How to disable Windows Recall
By Zac Bowden published
Power off If you don't want to use Windows Recall, Microsoft has built-in a quick and easy way to disable it. Here's how to turn off Windows Recall and delete the data it has collected.
![Windows Recall icon](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cER8HboCTdExdVJYMGDvse-320-80.jpg)
"Microsoft should recall Windows Recall" — Security researcher discovers Microsoft's new AI tool is woefully insecure
By Zac Bowden published
Uh oh While Windows Recall doesn't send any data to the cloud, it has been discovered that the data it stores locally on your machine isn't very well secured.
![Windows 11 Logo 2 Winver](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/26CZBu3ZC2kVcWoBBqDmQ-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft might have blocked a sneaky bypass that let you setup Windows 11 without a Microsoft Account
By Zac Bowden published
Bye, pass Do you normally skip linking a Microsoft Account on Windows 11 by typing in a blocked email and password like "no@thankyou.com?" Sadly, this seems to no longer work.
![Phone Link on Windows 11](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fR5yhfw8VUUUVgrM2b3Hyj-320-80.jpg)
Windows 11's Phone Link app will now use AI to generate responses to text messages for you
By Zac Bowden published
Microsoft is rolling out a new preview update for the Phone Link app on Windows 11 that introduces AI-powered suggested replies when sending SMS messages on your computer.
![Surface Laptop 7](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hKwHG5rCNHdFSNRq6TnMgg-320-80.jpg)
How Microsoft promises to keep Windows Recall data safe on Copilot+ PCs
By Zac Bowden published
FUD busting Windows Recall isn't the spyware tool you think it is, but there are still concerns to be aware of.
![Microsoft Store Windows](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4GvjK6zANznBCB84G93VZj-320-80.png)
Microsoft is finally getting its native Windows UI platform act together with WinUI 3 and WPF
By Zac Bowden published
Build Microsoft has announced that WinUI 3 is joining WPF as the two recommended native UI platforms for Windows.
![Windows Recall](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NmVwoK8GLNmC6LirMBukFC-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft details how apps can integrate with Windows 11's new AI Recall feature
By Zac Bowden published
Build Microsoft has today expanded on how the newly announced Windows Recall feature is going to work on Copilot+ PCs, leveraging the Windows Semantic Index and Windows Copilot Runtime.
![Snapdragon Dev Kit](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D4HtLbt6XLhz5DM2MrRPyW-320-80.png)
Qualcomm launches Snapdragon Developer Kit with 12-Core X Elite chip at Build 2024
By Zac Bowden published
Build Qualcomm is releasing a successor to that device in the form of its own Snapdragon Developer Kit, which is now rocking the latest 12-core X Elite chip in an 80w system.
![Microsoft Copilot](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/i3RPMr3GxXoffYV7AQxf4a-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft is bringing a wave of crazy next-gen AI features to Windows 11 next month, here's what's coming and who gets them
By Zac Bowden published
AI Microsoft has outlined a handful of big new AI features coming to Windows 11 this summer that will be available exclusively on new Copilot+ PCs.
![Microsoft Event](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QdDcFTBv2iTxQgs6eYXYHe-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft Event 2024 live blog: All the Surface and Windows 11 AI announcements as they happen
By Zac Bowden last updated
Live blog Microsoft is hosting a special press event on May 20 in Seattle, where the company is expected to unveil new Surface hardware and Windows 11 AI features.
![The new Surface with Arm](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9wCXXv4p39NSbeLSAHi6hT-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft unveils world's first Copilot+ PC — The Surface Pro 11 with OLED and Snapdragon X is finally here
By Zac Bowden published
OLED The new Surface Pro is the company's first to ship with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X chips. It has true all-day battery life, incredible performance, and a new OLED screen option.
![The new Arm-based Microsoft Surface](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c2hAyUMq35UjDNqo6QdeZn-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft's new Surface Laptop 7 FINALLY has a refreshed design, haptic touchpad, and the brand-new Snapdragon X chip
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 The new Surface Laptop is a true MacBook Air killer in performance, battery life, and looks.
![Copilot+ logo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jF4kFYSKT2sa8rhVtgbxXM-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft ushers in new era of Windows with 'Copilot+' PCs — the true next-gen AI laptops are here
By Zac Bowden published
PLUS The next stage of the AI PC is here, and it comes in the form of Copilot+ PCs that are capable of some truly next-gen AI experiences.
![Microsoft Event](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QdDcFTBv2iTxQgs6eYXYHe-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft will unveil a new era of Windows and Surface today — Here are the announcements to expect
By Zac Bowden last updated
Event Microsoft is hosting a special event in Seattle on May 20, and as always, the company is remaining tight-lipped about what exactly we're going to see. Here's what to expect!
![Microsoft Surface Pro 9 rear](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wZ2e4YAJ6DXFBNnE6dehUQ-320-80.jpg)
The Windows PC is about to get GOOD, and you can thank Windows on Arm for that
By Zac Bowden published
WoA FTW Windows on Arm is about to have its moment, thanks to a close partnership between Qualcomm, Microsoft, and Windows device makers. On May 20, Microsoft will unveil a new era for Windows PCs.
![Microsoft Store Windows](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4GvjK6zANznBCB84G93VZj-320-80.png)
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.
![Satya Nadella and Sam Altman at OpenAI Dev Day](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8BV5E8asvaKjHogevgUs3F-320-80.jpg)
After Microsoft invested $10 billion, OpenAI snubs Windows 11 as it releases ChatGPT app first on Mac. “We’re just prioritizing where our users are.”
By Zac Bowden published
Snubbed OpenAI has today announced a new native desktop ChatGPT app for Mac, and only for Mac, as Windows 11 is seemingly left out in the cold.
![Kensington Dock](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xijkymhZQxQbpBfPfbVM6E-320-80.jpg)
Best Surface Pro docks and docking stations 2024
By Zac Bowden last updated
Docking Got a Surface Pro 9 (or earlier) and want to enhance it by turning it into a desktop? You need a dock! Here's our roundup of the best docks that work with the Surface Pro.
![Dell Logo 2020 Xps](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w437WHW7k9pjceFEQa5mRf-320-80.jpg)
Dell's upcoming Snapdragon X Elite laptops have leaked, and they look mighty fine
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 Dell is planning to launch new Snapdragon X-based hardware this summer, and now we know what they're going to look like.
![GroupMe](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/M97kbRbzghDomAtff3aE6o-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft revitalizes forgotten messaging service with major update that adds AI experiences, chat reactions, and more — you'll never guess which one
By Zac Bowden published
The forgotten chat app GroupMe is back with a vengeance (and AI!)
![Microsoft Edge icon in Windows 11 Start menu](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CEC6Gajrr8dzYqhbBoVh3i-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft is working on a big Start menu update for Windows 11 that includes widgets via new 'companions' feature
By Zac Bowden published
Widgets Microsoft is working on a significant update to the Start menu on Windows 11 that will allow users to display widgets on either side of the interface.
![Windows 12 Fan logo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ADYfSNEUULbZDjSwRmWNEk-320-80.jpg)
Windows 12: New features, AI experiences, and everything we know so far
By Zac Bowden last updated
vNext We're already beginning to hear leaks and rumors about what the next version of Windows is going to include, and this article is rounding up everything we know so far.