NEWS – TL;DR: Enjoy better multitasking, security, gaming, and more with this deal on a Windows 11 Pro upgrade, now available for just $49.99. Considering how much time you probably spend in front of a laptop or desktop computer screen, it only makes sense that you’d want that machine working at its peak efficiency and power. […]
Upgrade to the new features of Windows 11 Pro – and save almost $150 Read More
REVIEW – For the past few months, I have been working from home as a part of the “new normal” in response to the Coronavirus. This mode of work has allowed me some extra time to work on things on my to-do list. For a long time, I have wanted to start my own Podcast,
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Remember when the most sophisticated item in the classroom was a calculator and maybe a computer with a CD-ROM? Those days are long gone. But it’s not just about bringing devices and Windows 10 into the classroom anymore, Microsoft has been rethinking how we use technology to encourage our kids to learn. Here are 4
New Minecraft hour of code tutorial + 4 ways Microsoft is changing the way our kids learn Read More
If your Windows 10 PC isn’t up to date, you’re going to want to make sure you update your system with the Fall Creators Update. That is because the Fall Creators Update brings a slew of super cool new “tricks” and practical features. Specifically, on the creative front, the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update helps
Windows 10 Fall Creators update brings mixed reality and 3D to the masses Read More
The Surface Book was announced way back in October of 2015, so you might say that a Surface Book 2 has been long overdue. Fortunately, the Surface Book 2 has finally arrived and it offers fives times more graphics performance than the original. Not that the original Surface Book was a slouch by any means,
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Did you know that around this time every year that Microsoft gives away a selection of eBooks? Me neither, but now I know because former Gadgeteer writer Leah Gail Hallet sent me a text message this morning with a link to the giveaway page. One word: Wow! If you’re looking to build out the technical
Microsoft is giving away eleventy bazillion eBooks. Go get em! Read More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMATD2qk564 The world feels like a scary place these days, so it’s always nice when news is heartwarming rather than heart wrenching. Recently Microsoft organized a group of their store employees and a New York City children’s choir to sing a holiday song of friendship and peace in from of the 5th Avenue Apple store.
Microsoft spreads peace with Apple for the holidays Read More
Yesterday Dave Rees and I were chatting on Google Hangouts while we were watching Microsoft’s new hardware event. Microsoft announced three new Lumia Windows phones, a preview of HoloLens virtual gaming gear and a new fitness tracking band that all looked somewhat interesting to us. But, what Dave and I were most interested in was
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Are you a Windows 8 user that wants their start button back, along with more improvements to the OS? If you already have tried the Windows 8.1 preview, Microsoft has finally announced that Windows 8.1 will be officially released on October 18th worldwide. It will be a free update for current Windows 8 customers, and
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Did you know that if you purchase(d) a Microsoft Windows 7 notebook or desktop between June 2, 2012 and January 31, 2013 then you may be eligible for a Windows 8 Pro upgrade for $14.99? The offer is for customers (e.g. home users, students, and enthusiasts) who purchase a qualified PC. A qualified PC is
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Microsoft has its Surface Tablet with Windows RT available for pre-order on their store. In the US, pricing starts at $499 for the 32GB model without a cover going up to $699 for the 64GB model with included Black Touch Cover. Purchased separately the Touch Cover in white is $119.99 and the Black Type Cover is $$129.99,
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With Microsoft’s release of the Surface Tablet there’s some conjecture as to whether a company best known for their software can develop and market a hardware based product. Perhaps it’s appropriate at this time to reflect on the Microsoft’s history in hardware development, especially given that it’s the 30th Anniversary of Microsoft Hardware . Microsoft has
Microsoft – Software Giant, Hardware…? Read More
At a press release today Microsoft announced the Surface Tablet, Microsoft’s foray into the tablet market. The unit is made of lightweight magnesium, has a 10.6″ HD ClearType display with full size USB, 2X2 MIMO Wifi, Display Port, microSDXC, Gorilla Glass screen and a built in kickstand . Much like the Apple Smartcover, screen covers connect via magnets however there’s also the
Microsoft Surface Tablet – The Cure All Tablet? Read More
Using a web-based interface called on{X} allows you to easily control your Android smartphone by programming “when this happens, then do that” rules using a set of Java APIs and pushing those rules down to your Android smartphone. These rules or “recipes” can then be published for other people to use, and they can be
on{X} – Microsoft does Android Read More
I saw over on Engadget that the Windows 8 Developer Preview will be available for download tonight, at 8PM PST. There’s no activation and it’ll be available for 32bit and 64bit x86 processors. Of course, don’t go installing this on a computer you rely on – It’s a developer preview and bound to have unknown
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See this man? His name is Stephen Elop, CEO of Nokia. He has a problem– A big problem. As of now, Nokia has lost its dominance in smartphones world wide to Android. Symbian is a throwback OS and it looks like it. Nokia has no presence in the U.S., where the hottest Mobile OS lives.
Nokia’s Fight Part 2 Read More
When I first saw that Microsoft was putting in a retail store three doors down from one of my local Apple Stores, I was betting it was going to be a ghost town within the first week/month. I was skeptical Microsoft and its partners had anywhere near the draw Apple does. But this monolithic store
Alright Microsoft, I guess I was wrong…. Read More
Good bye, sayonara, far well, adiós, nice knowing ya Kin. The tween/teen generation for which the Kin was targeted has spoken and they did not embrace the Kin as Microsoft had hoped. The socially included phone is being rolled off due to lack luster sales, which may be due to the fact that it was
The KIN is Fin…ished Read More
Microsoft recently announced the launch of two devices from their new “Kin” line (aptly titled Kin One and Kin Two) with a hearty emphasis on social networking/sharing. Both phones are touch-screen/slider models and contain cameras (Kin One – 5 megapixel / Kin Two – 8 megapixel). Microsoft also touts the Kin as the first in-phone
Can Microsoft’s “Kin” Win? Read More
Like a lot of us, I travel for work fairly often, lugging my rotator-cuff rending Lenovo T60p (with extended life battery) and its builders-grade power brick through airports and hotels. Because of this, I am rather fanatical about accessories that can help me save time, weight and space, both on my daily grind commute and
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