A new week, and a new build of Windows 11! Zac and Dan check it out along with the included Teams Chat app. They also talk about Edge 92, speculation that Amazon could come gunning for Office 365, and iFixit vs. Microsoft. Dan's got a review of the Panasonic Toughbook G2, and more!
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This week, we check out the latest news on Windows 11, Windows 10 21H2, the Steam Deck handheld console, and Dan's review of the Dell XPS 13 OLED model. All that, AND Zac sits down for a conversation with the great Mary Jo Foley!
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This week, Dan and Zac talk about the new build of Windows 11 and weigh the pros and cons of moving forward with new UI choices and features vs. maintaining the status quo. They also check out price drops on Surface Duo, the would-be processor for Surface Neo that's already been discontinued by Intel, AMD laptop chip performance shadiness, and more.
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Windows 11 is now available as an Insider preview build! Dan and Zac have thoughts, including the still hot topic of systems requirements. They also talk about sideloading Android APKs, the Windows 11 Microsoft Store, ARM performance, and more.
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Microsoft has officially announced Windows 11, which will be a free upgrade when it is released this Fall. Zac and Daniel discuss the details we already knew, kind of knew, and didn't know at all!
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Thanks to the leak of an early build, we know even more about Windows 11 in advance of its official unveiling on June 24. But as Dan and Zac discuss, the build is not feature complete — so it isn't fully representative of what to expect when the software is released later this year. They also talk about a couple new laptops and Xbox news from E3 2021. Check it out!
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Dan and Zac deliver another round of Windows 11 predictions, Xbox news, some new hardware reviews, and more.
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Microsoft is hosting an event on June 24 to announce the next generation of Windows. Will it be called Windows 11, or something else? We discuss, along with Xbox at E3 2021, new laptops, and more.
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Zac and Dan share some highlights from Microsoft Build 2021. The May update is available for Surface Duo, which includes some Android security fixes and a firmware update. They also chat about the newly announced Arm v9 instruction set, new chips from Qualcomm, a slew of Acer laptops, and more.
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Windows 10 May 2021 is now available, assuming you hadn't already checked it out via the Windows Insider program. Dan and Zac discuss the update along with the idea of developing Windows 11 . They also commemorate the seventh anniversary of Surface Pro 3 and why it was such an important landmark device. All that and loads more on this week's episode!
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Zac and Daniel discuss the future of Windows 10 now that Windows 10X is on hold, plus more of the week's news.
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Windows 10X has been put on hold for now so Microsoft can work to revamp Windows 10 desktop. Daniel and Zac also talk about what's going on with chip fabs and the global shortage, plus productivity on Xbox via Edge, and tons more.
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Microsoft is planning changes to how games are sold on PC, which could include a reduction of their cut of net sales revenue of third party titles to 12%. Daniel and Zac cover the company's impressive earnings report and some new Windows laptops from Samsung. They also discuss ongoing competition between Intel and AMD, and how Apple is winning PC converts with MacBook.
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What's up with all the inexplicable whining about the upcoming Windows 10 Taskbar feature 'News and Interests'? Zac also delivers an exclusive report on Microsoft's work to revitalize the app store for Windows 10. Daniel has his full review of Surface Laptop 4, plus they chat about the latest Surface Duo update, GroupMe, iMac, and more.
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Surface Laptop 4 is officially here and available in Intel and AMD-based variants. Daniel and Zac have the details along with Microsoft Edge Canary for Android, a new Windows Insider build, and more.
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Microsoft will be rolling out a variety of updates to Windows 10 over the next several months. Should you upgrade to an Insider build now or wait for final release? Daniel shows of the Razer Anzu smart glasses while he and Zac talk about new features to Microsoft Teams and more Surface patent filings. They also do a review roundup of the Razer Naga X mouse, HP ENVY 14, several Dell laptop announcements, and more.
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This week, Zac and Daniel talk about Microsoft's lead in mixed reality computing and their massive $22 billion contract with the US Army. They also look ahead to the Spring Surface lineup and the $499 B&O headphones for Xbox. Plus, the Xbox mini fridge is a reality!
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It appears that Microsoft is set to buy Discord as part of its recent shopping spree. Daniel and Zac also chat about Razer possibly releasing an AMD-powered laptop, new icons in File Explorer, a WPA version of the Spotify app, and more.
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AMD's Ryzen 5000 series mobile processors are here as Intel goes after Apple with an ad featuring Justin Long. Daniel and Zack Also have news in Windows 10 build 21337, Surface Duo March 2021 update, a review of the Xbox Wireless Headset, and more.
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Cortana has died more times than Jason Voorhees and Freddie Krueger combined. Surface Laptop 4 specs have leaked online — Daniel and Zac have the details. A new Microsoft webcam is reportedly on the way as well. Additionally, Microsoft rolled out Windows 10 build 21332 to Insiders in the Dev Channel.
The guys also dig into some gaming news. 20 Bethesda Softworks titles are coming to Xbox Game Pass, and Halo Infinite developers have offered insight into the game's day/night cycle, weather, different biomes, and more. All that, plus Daniel's review of the Dell XPS 8940 SE desktop!
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Zac and Daniel deliver a roundup of announcements from Ignite, including some insight into the next generation of Windows. GroupMe could be expanding its feature set, Razer has announced smart glasses, a Lumia and iPhone expert has joined the Microsoft Surface team, and more!
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The week has been packed with news on a wide range of topics for Microsoft fans, including Windows 10 build 21322, Razer's Kiyo Pro webcam, and Zac's look at Sun Valley. He and Daniel also discuss SSD replacement kits for Surface Pro 7+, and a rumor that Samsung will release a laptop with Exynos and AMD processors.
Daniel reviews the HyperX Alloy Origins 60 keyboard, Bioware's cancelation of Anthem Next, process on Halo Infinite, and more.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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