Microsoft has appointed a new leader for the Windows Insider Program, and CEO Satya Nadella says their hardware supply chain is 'getting back on rails'. Slack is working on calling integration with Microsoft Teams, and there are also new updates to the Bing COVID-19 tracker.

Daniel previews the new Dell XPS 13, and they discuss 'Home Premiere' movie rentals and possible permanent changes in the movie theatre business.

Links:

• Microsoft's hardware supply chain 'getting back on rails,' says CEO Satya Nadella | Windows Central
• AMD Ryzen Mobile 4000 U-series is ready to topple Intel's Ultrabook dominance | Windows Central
• Best AMD CPUs in 2020 | Windows Central
• Coronavirus forces several new movies to release early as digital rentals, watch them now | Windows Central
• Slack working on calling integrations with Microsoft Teams, CEO says | Windows Central
• Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 vs. XPS 13: Which PC is a better buy? | Windows Central
• Microsoft appoints new Windows Insider Program lead ahead of 'new era' for Windows 10 | Windows Central
• Microsoft updates Bing coronavirus COVID-19 tracker with 32 languages, location support and more | Windows Central
• Rent movies still in theaters with 'Home Premiere' now on the Microsoft Store | Windows Central

Windows 10 has surpassed 1 billion devices and Teams has reached 44 million daily users. Zac and Daniel also discuss Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 as more details have been announced for both consoles. Also in the gaming realm, Daniel has been enjoying Doom Eternal.

Microsoft has a consumer subscription announcement happening on March 30 that will bring MS 365 to the masses. They also chat about the need for Microsoft to develop creative tools that can help lure users away from Apple and MacBook fans. And speaking of Apple, Daniel makes the case for why the new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro makes it more like a Surface.

Links:

• Windows 10 surpasses 1 billion monthly active devices worldwide | Windows Central
• Microsoft teases new Windows 10 UI in video celebrating 1 billion users | Windows Central
• As Xbox Series X and PS5 specs get official, the spotlight shifts to games | Windows Central
• Microsoft Teams surges to 44 million daily users amid coronavirus outbreak | Windows Central
• Doom Eternal and Doom 64 launch on Xbox One and PC | Windows Central
• DOOM Eternal review: Much-needed goretastic catharsis | Windows Central
• Everything we know about Microsoft's consumer subscription announcement on March 30 | Windows Central
• Microsoft needs a Movie Maker 'X' to lure Apple creators and MacBook Pro fans | Windows Central
• Apple's iPad Pro becomes more like a Surface, and that's a problem for Microsoft | Windows Central

Microsoft Build 2020 has been canceled and reborn as a digital event due to coronavirus, but Microsoft still has plenty of announcements planned for the year. An online Surface event could possibly happen in April.

Daniel and Zac chat about new features found in the latest build of Windows 10X and emphasize that Windows 10X is a completely separate product from traditional Windows 10. Daniel reviews the Samsung Galaxy Book S — Awesome battery. Meh keyboard. But there's a lot more to say about it than that.

Links:

• Microsoft Build 2020 gets canceled, becomes a digital event in lieu of coronavirus | Windows Central
• Hands-on with Windows 10X build 19578 showcasing new changes and enhancements | Windows Central
• Samsung Galaxy Book S review: Excellent battery, slim design, but just OK keyboard | Windows Central

There are proposed changes to the Windows 10 Start Menu that will make some people unhappy. But how is that different from any other new feature? COVID-19 continues to have a profound impact on Microsoft and the tech industry at-large as conferences are canceled and employees are asked to work from home.

Daniel and Zac discuss a name change for Cortana and a new wave of apps for Edge. Daniel also provides his review of the HP Elite Dragonfly — A high-end business oriented 2-in-1.

Links:

• Do you like Microsoft's 'redesigned' Windows 10 Start menu concept? | Windows Central
• Microsoft shows off new Windows 10 Start menu — and it sure is pretty | Windows Central
• Use this excellent COVID-19 coronavirus tracker and Microsoft Edge to keep informed | Windows Central
• Coronavirus concerns push Microsoft to encourage remote work for employees | Windows Central
• How to read Kindle books using the new Microsoft Edge for Windows 10 | Windows Central
• 5 reasons why Microsoft should rebrand 'Cortana' to 'Clippy' | Windows Central
• HP Elite Dragonfly is a droolworthy business 2-in-1 with serious style | Windows Central