Zac Bowden

6 days ago | windowscentral.com | Zac Bowden

What should I do when 16GB RAM isn't enough in a Windows laptop, but 32GB RAM is too much, especially when upgradable memory is disappearing? For years, 16GB of RAM was what most testers, including ourselves, would recommend consumers spring for when reading laptop reviews. 8GB was the bare minimum, but 16GB was generally the sweet spot. It was the case for well over a decade, but in the last year or so, I’ve started to notice a change.

1 week ago | windowscentral.com | Zac Bowden

On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel is back to give us the low-down at Microsoft's 50th anniversary event, the stuff we didn't see on stream, including protests from Microsoft employees. Zac and Dan also reflect on Copilot's announcements, and what might be next for the AI assistant. Surely, it's a Copilot-powered OS? We also discuss the latest on Windows 11, including Recall finally getting close to GA, and the latest on tariffs and how they're affecting the PC market.

1 week ago | windowscentral.com | Zac Bowden

Windows Recall is almost ready to ship on production Copilot+ PCs. After an almost year-long delay and a half year in testing, Microsoft's controversial Recall app is now in Windows 11's Release Preview channel, usually the last stop before general availability. I've been hearing for a while now that Microsoft is gearing up to ship Windows Recall in May, and with the app now available in the Release Preview channel, the timing lines up.

2 weeks ago | windowscentral.com | Zac Bowden

The ASUS VivoBook Pro 16 is a laptop for creative professionals and gamers. It features a color-accurate 120Hz Pantone and Adobe-certified display paired with a beefy CPU and GPU that allows it to double as a decent gaming laptop. But it's not perfect, with stuttering issues and a lackluster trackpad. Why you can trust Windows Central Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test.

2 weeks ago | windowscentral.com | Zac Bowden

Last week, it was revealed that Microsoft is working on a brand-new Start menu for Windows 11 that addresses key issues many have had with it since its debut in 2021. An early version of the menu was spotted hidden in the latest Insider preview build, giving us an early first look at what's next for the Windows 11 interface. Since the OS launched four years ago, the Start menu has been a point of contention for many switching to Windows 11.