It feels unreal, but 2026 marks my journey of approximately eight years as a writer at WinPoin.
When I first started writing in 2018, the state of the technology world was certainly very different from now. At that time, Windows 10 was still at its peak popularity, Windows 11 hadn’t even been announced yet, Copilot didn’t exist, and the term “generative AI” still sounded like something far from everyday life.
Yet from that moment until today, I have had the opportunity to follow and write about nearly every major change that occurred in the Microsoft ecosystem.
From the evolution of Windows 10, the birth of Windows 11, the transition to Windows on ARM, the arrival of Microsoft Copilot, the development of Surface, Microsoft 365, to the various major changes that are currently pushing Microsoft toward the AI era.
Writing Is Not Just About Translating News
Over eight years of writing at WinPoin, I have learned that being a technology writer is not just about delivering the latest news.
The real task is to understand the technology first before explaining it back in simpler language that is easy for Indonesian readers to understand.
That is why every article often begins with reading official documentation, following community discussions, observing changes happening in Windows Insider, and trying out new features firsthand.
The goal is simple: so that readers not only know what has changed, but also understand its impact on everyday usage.
Witnessing Microsoft’s Transformation Firsthand
One of the interesting things about this journey has been the opportunity to see how Microsoft has changed over time.
In 2018, most discussions still centered around Windows and Office.
But now, Microsoft has a much broader focus, ranging from cloud computing, cybersecurity, Windows on ARM, to AI, which now appears in almost all of its products.
These changes have caused the topics covered at WinPoin to also evolve.
From initially covering many Windows updates and PC usage tips, it now includes AI, account security, passkeys, Copilot, Surface, and various other modern technology developments.
Eight Years of Continuous Learning
If there is one thing I am grateful for from this journey, it is the opportunity to keep learning.
Because the world of technology never stops changing.
Every year there are always new technologies, new features, new challenges, and of course, new material to write about.
And perhaps that is why, after eight years, writing at WinPoin still feels enjoyable.
Because every article is not just a way to share information with readers, but also a learning process that continues to this day.