Sep 10, 2013 | business, Microsoft, news, phone, Surface, tablet, Windows Phone 8, Windows8
Part 1: Some Thoughts On The Future Of Windows Part 2: Some Thoughts On The Future Of Microsoft This is the second of two articles about what lies ahead for Microsoft and Windows. In the last month, there have been two huge corporate shakeups that will change...
Aug 28, 2013 | Android, Apple, iPad, Microsoft, phone, security, Surface, tablet, Windows Phone 8
It’s widely expected that Apple will add a fingerprint reader to the next iPhone, scheduled to be announced on September 10. If the rumors are right, your thumb will unlock the phone when you press the button at the bottom. To be successful, it has to be nearly 100%...
Jun 14, 2013 | Apple, Microsoft, Office, Office 365, OneDrive, phone, Windows Phone 8
This morning Microsoft released mobile versions of Word, Excel, and Powerpoint for iPhone users with an Office 365 subscription. “Office Mobile for iPhone” closely resembles the Office programs included on Windows Phone 8 devices, allowing files to be edited and...
May 6, 2013 | Android, Apple, Dropbox, iPad, mobile, Office, OneDrive, phone, web_services, Windows Phone 8, Windows7, Windows8
Previously: The Difference Between A Microsoft Account And An Office 365 Account Understanding Skydrive, Part 1: Skydrive vs. Skydrive Pro Skydrive lets you store files online and access them from anywhere, including PCs, Macs, and mobile devices. There are some good...
Apr 4, 2013 | Android, Apple, Google, Microsoft, web_services, Windows Phone 8
I’m leaving Google. Oh, not completely. I’ll still use Google for searches and maps. I’m not crazy. But I’m extricating myself from the Google walled garden as much as possible. It’s about simplicity. Some people have privacy concerns about Google, which collects more...
Feb 12, 2013 | Android, Apple, business, iPad, Microsoft, phone, Surface, tablet, Windows Phone 8
The number of smartphones and tablets sold worldwide in 2012 is absolutely staggering. The sense of amazement is the same no matter how you measure it – number of units sold, growth year over year, spending, profits, comparison to declining computer sales. There is...