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Windows 11 is finally getting better, and the Windows Central Podcast breaks down all the improvements that have been announced and delivered since March

On this week's episode: Daniel and Zac break down the new Windows 11 context menu upgrades, as well as recap all the improvements that have been confirmed to be coming to the OS this year.

Windows Central · Aug 24

Did the Surface Phone FINALLY leak? The Windows Central Podcast breaks down what we know about the mysterious Windows Phone prototype, plus a recap of the latest news from Windows and Xbox

On this week's episode: Zac and Jez sit down to discuss the newly leaked images of a mysterious Windows Phone prototype from 2013, plus the latest from Windows and Xbox.

Windows Central · Aug 14

I used the two best new $699 Windows laptops to see which one you should buy — Does Acer's Swift Air 14 beat Dell's awesome XPS 13?

Dell's XPS 13 and Acer's Swift Air 14 are two new premium-but-budget laptops that start at $699. They're great options for any value shoppers, but which one is best? I break down design, display, performance, battery, and more to help you make the right decision.

Windows Central · Aug 10

Windows 11 trades noisy Bing ads for the clean search experience it always needed — plus other updates you should know about this week

It took years of relentless user pushback, but Microsoft is finally rescuing Windows Search from ads and clutter.

Windows Central · Jul 19

I tested Windows 11's overhauled search experience, and I think Microsoft has finally fixed it: Windows Search is now more accurate and easier to use

Microsoft's new Windows Search experience is now rolling out in preview, and I've gone hands-on to see if the improvements really do make a difference.

Windows Central · Jul 15

The Windows Central Podcast breaks down the Copilot OS leaks, the latest Microsoft layoffs, and what all of this means for the future of Windows and the company’s AI strategy

On this week's episode: Daniel, Zac and Jez discuss the Microsoft's big wave of layoffs and how it impacts Xbox, the recent Copilot OS leaked, and a recap on where things stand with Surface.

Windows Central · Jul 10

Microsoft is making Windows 11's search box 4 whole pixels taller for some reason

An upcoming change to Windows 11 will see the default search box in Start and on the Taskbar appear larger as Microsoft increases its height by 4 whole pixels.

Windows Central · Jul 9

Lenovo’s stunning new Windows 11 all‑in‑one finally dethrones the Surface Studio with its bold Yoga AIO i Aura design

Lenovo's latest flagship all-in-one might be the best-looking Windows AiO we've ever seen, complete with a unique design and best-in-class display that elevates it above the competition.

Windows Central · Jul 8

Windows Central Podcast: The path ahead for Xbox with Jez Corden

On this week's episode: Zac and Jez discuss the state of Xbox as a business, recent rumors around studio closures, and what Microsoft is planning for Project Helix.,

Windows Central · Jul 5

What would be your worst nightmare for Windows? Leaked Microsoft video from 2024 shows what many would regard with pure horror: a Copilot OS

This is what Windows could have become if Microsoft leaned heavily into AI — an OS starring Copilot.

TechRadar · Jul 3