There's so much news this week, including Microsoft's announcement of Windows 10 21H1, a fresh Dev Channel build, updates to Edge, and an inking app called Journal. Dan and Zac also cover the $99 Xbox Wireless Headset, Duo updates, and a pair of laptop reviews!

Links:

• Microsoft announces Windows 10 version 21H1 with security and quality improvements | Windows Central
• Microsoft will finally solve this annoying issue with the Windows 10 clipboard | Windows Central
• Microsoft reimagines Journal, an inking app that's 20 years in the making | Windows Central
• Microsoft Edge has a new way of dealing with notification requests | Windows Central
• Microsoft Edge's Add-ons page now has third-party themes | Windows Central
• Microsoft Edge Canary has a new Office Viewer for quickly viewing files | Windows Central
• Microsoft starts testing Kids Mode for Microsoft Edge | Windows Central
• Microsoft is releasing an official Xbox Wireless Headset for $99, now available for preorder | Windows Central
• Windows reportedly lost almost 5% market share in 2020 according to IDC | Windows Central
• Microsoft Surface Duo picks up February Android security update | Windows Central
• Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 33 review: The most badass 2-in-1 PC gets a welcomed refresh for 2021 | Windows Central
• VAIO Z review: An insanely expensive blend of ultra-light meeting ultra-powerful | Windows Central

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Dan serves up his full review of Surface Pro 7+ for Business, and Surface Duo is headed to more markets in the next week. The guys also check out a new Dev Channel build, investigate a patent for interchangeable backs on Surface Laptop, Oculus Quest 2, and more.

Links:

• Surface Pro 7+ for Business review: LTE and Intel 11th Gen make a huge difference, even if the rest is boring | Windows Central
• The Surface Duo's international release date is set for February 18th | Windows Central
• Windows 10 build 21313 rolls out to the Insider Dev Channel with new changes | Windows Central
• Microsoft patents design for interchangeable backs on Surface Laptop | Windows Central
• Microsoft CEO claps back at Slack, asks if Slack would exist without Windows | Windows Central
• Microsoft, Google, and Qualcomm complain to US antitrust regulators regarding NVIDIA's purchase of Arm | Windows Central
• Thoughts on the Oculus Quest 2: Should Xbox make a run at VR? | Windows Central

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We're back with more follow up on Surface Pro 7+, and Zac spells out what Microsoft could be doing to improve Surface Duo. He and Daniel also take on Windows 10X, haptic touchpad, HP's Omen 15 gaming laptop, and more.

Links:

• Surface Pro 7+ vs. Surface Pro 7: What's the difference? | Windows Central
• Microsoft needs to step up for Surface Duo to be taken seriously | Windows Central
• You can install Windows 10X on unsupported PCs using this new tool | Windows Central
• Haptic touchpads are finally coming to Windows laptops. Here's why it matters. | Windows Central
• HP Omen 15 (2020) review: A generational refresh turns this gaming laptop into one of the best values around | Windows Central

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Zac and Dan catch up on Microsoft's Surface Pro 7+ for Business and tour an as-yet-unreleased version of Windows 10X for single-screen PCs. Microsoft Edge 88 is here as well, plus confusion and consternation regarding Xbox Live Gold. The guys also check out some of the best announcements from CES 2021.

Links:

• Microsoft announces Surface Pro 7+ for Business: 4G LTE, 32GB of RAM, and 11th Gen Intel | Windows Central
• Hands-on with Windows 10X for single-screen PCs (video) | Windows Central
• Windows 10 Sun Valley: Everything we know so far | Windows Central
• Microsoft Edge 88 arrives with new privacy, security, and productivity features | Windows Central
• Xbox Live Gold price increase reversed, Gold no longer required for free to play games | Windows Central
• Windows Central's Best of CES 2021 | Windows Central

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Zac and Daniel look forward to new Windows features in 2021, some of which can be seen in the latest build for Insiders in the Dev Channel. They also talk about a new web powered version of Outlook for Windows and Mac, and a preview of new products being announced at CES 2021.

Minecraft Earth is shutting down in June, and Daniel shares his experience upgrading the SSD in his Surface Pro X.

Links:

• Windows 10 build 21286 rolls out to Insiders in the Dev Channel | Windows Central
• Microsoft is building a new Outlook app for Windows and Mac powered by the web | Windows Central
• CES 2021 | Windows Central
• Minecraft Earth is officially closing down in June 2021, releases final update | Windows Central
• Surface Pro X: How to upgrade the SSD in a few simple steps | Windows Central