Microsoft's Ability Summit featured several new announcements for Windows 11 along with hardware accessories and resources for game development. Zac and Dan also set expectations for the upcoming Build 2022 conference, they check out the new Lumina AI Webcam, and more.
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This week, Dan and Zac check out the new 'One Outlook' email client for Windows 11 and the feasibility of running Windows on Surface Duo hardware. They also talk about Halo Infinite Season 2, an Apple patent that's pretty much a Surface Book, and more.
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The inexorable march of new features and bug fixes continues thanks to a new build of Windows 11 for Beta and Dev Insiders. We cover what's new along an experimental design in Edge Canary. Dan and Zac also talk about the Microsoft-commissioned study on device repair and waste, dynamic refresh rate for Surface Laptop Studio, Dell's XPS 13 Plus, and some hot takes on Twitter.
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Dan and Zac offer a sixth month review of Surface Duo 2, and make the case for merging Surface Pro X with Surface Pro 9. They deliver rumors about Surface Laptop Go 2 and a foldable OLED notebook from HP. Plus, Dan shares his experience with the newest Lenovo Yoga.
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This week, we report on Microsoft's hybrid work event, new builds of Windows 11, and the possibility of putting Android on Surface Neo. There's also a new name and look for Microsoft's Journal app, an interesting mini PC coming from Apcsilmic, and more.
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Zac and Dan talk about a reorg within Microsoft that will help its Android + Windows efforts. They also cover Intel's Arc discrete GPUs, Xbox Game Pass Family Plan, the Halo TV series, and more.
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Several laptops have been announced recently with Intel's 12th Gen processors. Dan and Zac cover those along with a Microsoft hack, new Windows 11 builds, a trip down Windows phone memory lane, and much more.
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Android 12L is designed for foldables, and is on the way for Surface Duo later this year. The guys talk about this, plus support for tabs in File Explorer, Microsoft's Clipchamp video editing app, and computer repairability. There's also a great conversation with Lenovo's Tom Baker about their latest ThinkPad computers. Tune in!
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Dan and Zac put sanctions against Russia into context as Microsoft suspends sales of products and services. They check out new tablet mode improvements coming to Windows 11, Surface Duo updates, and some new laptops unveiled at Mobile World Congress. Satya Nadella's son, Zain, has passed away at age 26. Zain was born with cerebral palsy and was a source of inspiration for improving accessibility of Microsoft products.
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This week, we examine changes to the way Microsoft is testing Windows 11 preview builds with Insiders, HoloLens 3, Satya Nadella's thoughts on the metaverse, and more.
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On this week's episode, Zac and Dan discuss new Windows 11 features coming to all users in February, the Surface Duo 2's big January Update, Android 11 for Surface Duo 1, Microsoft earnings, and more!
It was a "slow" news week that turned out to be not very slow at all! We have new Windows 11 builds, Surface Pro 8 LTE, Surface Go 3 in matte black, and a new Start app. Dan and Zac also cover marketshare reports from Gartner and more.
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CES 2022 was huge for PC enthusiasts and fans of the Microsoft ecosystem. Dan and Zac break it all down for you. Plus, in the "Thing of the Week" segment, they review 'The Matrix Resurrections'!
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Happy Holidays! In our final episode of the year, Zac reviews the Xbox documentary: 'Power On', which is available to watch for free on YouTube. He and Dan also talk about the OPPO Find N, expectations for Microsoft in 2022, and the Surface Adaptive Kit.
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Dark mode is coming to Notepad on Windows 11, and the December update to Surface Duo 2 brings a ton of enhancements. Google Play Games will be available on Windows PCs in 2022, plus Zac provides his review of Halo Infinite.
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Qualcomm has announced new chips that will be making their way into PCs next year. Dan and Zac also discuss the icky new shopping features built into Microsoft Edge, Windows 11 updates, haptic trackpad technology, and more.
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Thanksgiving is coming up in the U.S., but there's plenty of news. Daniel reviews the Dell UltraSharp Webcam. He and Zac have both received the Surface Duo 2 Pen Cover. As well, Windows 10 'November 2021 Update' is here along with the new Media Player app for Windows 11, and more.
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This week, we go in depth about Surface Laptop SE and Windows 11 SE, Microsoft's latest offerings for the education market. Dan and Zac also look at Android 12l and foldables, plus new the latest Surface Duo security update, and more.
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Microsoft is bringing their flavor of the metaverse to Teams with Mesh next year. Dan and Zac also check out other announcements from Ignite, and Intel's 12th Gen processors.
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Rumor has it that Microsoft is build an 11.6-inch laptop for the K-12 education market. But why? Daniel and Zac ponder this very question along with Intel's 12th Gen processors, and more.
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Zac and Dan are here with UWP to Win32 migration details and their massive Surface Duo 2 review. We also get a taste test of Android Apps on Windows 11, Razer's smart facemask, and more.
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