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The Case of the Missing GDR2
UPDATE: Here is proof that the first version was not going according to plan: New GDR2 builds started hitting NaviFirm today. Richard Hay over at Windows Observer has an excellent breakdown of the progress of the GDR2 rollout , which presently stands
Microsoft is Running Apple's Playbook with Next-Gen Surfaces
It has been a long time since Apple released the iPhone, so it's easy to forget the game Apple has played with the high-end device market. When the iPhone first came out, it was ridiculously expensive. This led to Steve Ballmer's infamous quote
Upgrading Your Surface RT to Windows RT 8.1 RTM
UPDATE: If you read the comments, someone posted a torrent of the Windows RT 8.1 ISO with the Surface drivers already inlines. Check the comments for the Magnet link, and skip steps 2, 3, and 14. I upgraded my Surface RT to Windows RT 8.1 RTM tonight
In One Swoop Microsoft Purchases a New OS, Apple Dominance
Most of the tech press has it's anti-Microsoft bias so embedded into their souls, that they can't even recognize a good Microsoft play when they see it. And they have this deeply held notion that, because they are important and they live in the
Thoughts on Microsoft's Acquisition of Nokia
So, wow, right? I heard the same rumors you did, but I honestly didn't think it would happen. My thought process initially thought it was a bad idea for Microsoft, as Nokia has driven Windows Phone innovation externally, and provided the kick in the
Getting Legacy ATI Mobility Drivers working on Windows 8 x64
I'm going to keep this one short and sweet. Windows 8 throws up a ton of new hurdles around getting old drivers to work, especially video card drivers. On top of that, some of the tools used to help make these drivers work on WIndows 7 and earlier
My Predictions for This Week’s PDC 2011… Oops, I mean Build
So Build is happening this week, and unfortunately once again I’ll be sitting on the sidelines while all my peeps are having a blast (have a few drinks for me, guys!) But I thought I’d kick off the week with a few of MY expectations for what
Ceton InfiniTV4 CableCard Tuner
Ok, I finally had some extra cash, and the fact that the Ceton InfiniTV 4 tuner dropped $100 in price, so I went ahead and ordered one. I’ve been using 4 ATI Digital Cable tuners for a while now, and had very few problems, but I figured if I could
Microsoft Launches “Building Windows 8” Blog
Microsoft had a lot of success with the “Engineering Windows 7” blog , run by Steven Sinofsky and featuring guest posts by various members of the Windows Team. Their communication really added to the dialog around the product, and I think it was a great
Hyper-V 3.0 Confirmed for Windows 8 Client
A moment has come that I am very excited about. I have been taking a part the latest Windows 8 leaked build (7989), which is the first time an X64 build has leaked. In looking at the Windows Features item in the Control Panel, I came across something
20 Years of PDC Keynotes Online
When I heard earlier today that Microsoft had put all of the Microsoft PDC keynotes online , I was very excited. But I have to admit, it was for selfish reasons. Because I would finally get to tell one of my favorite experiences. Apologies for the self
My Take on the Microsoft–Skype Deal
The pundits are all weighing in on the deal announced today to buy Skype for $8.5B, so I thought I’d resurrect my blog for a few minutes and offer my opinion as well. I think it is a great deal for both Skype users and Microsoft customers, but before
On Expectations, PDC, Silverlight, and HTML 5
There has been a lot of commentary over the last few days about the PDC-Silverlight-HTML5 debacle , whether it is dead or not, etc. I posted to Twitter yesterday that I had an epiphany about why the strategy was what it was. But in talking to some of
Your Chance to Win a Lenovo A70z
Thanks to Terri Stratton for her post at mobilepcworld.net! Contest Coming Soon!!! Thanks to Lenovo and Ivy Worldwide , we, along with 19 other sites, are bringing you the chance to win a new Lenovo A70z. Be sure to visit all the other sites listed
MagicJack - Not so Magical
I recently decided to see if I could "cut the cord" on my home wireline and go with MagicJack. It had received pretty good reviews, been around for a while and, for the price, looked like something I should check out. Sadly, I was very disappointed
Windows Home Server v2 Leaked - Screenshots
Thanks to @maryjofoley for the heads-up this morning , I got a scoop that was bigger than Apple's "Party like it's 2005" launch of the iBezel iFrame iPad. Windows Home Server, codename "Vail" CTP4 has been leaked to teh intertubes
An Open Letter to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer
Dear Mr. Ballmer, Let me start by saying that I’ve admired your company since I was 10 years old. I think what Microsoft does for the industry, and the world, is amazing. I think Windows is, and has always been, the best operating system on the
Changes Needed for Media Center in Windows 7 SP1
I *love* Windows Media Center. It’s my favorite part of Windows, and in Windows 7, it’s fantastic. There are a lot of improvements, and hopefully soon I’ll be able to post some of my favorite parts. But I just spent the last 2 hours trying to fix my Windows
Xbox 360 WMC Coupled to Xbox Live: Beta Woes
My house is unlike many houses in America. You see, I have a Dell XPS 420 with two Digital Cable Tuners. It is the only device that is currently receiving cable signals. The two TVs in our house use Xbox 360s as Media Center Extenders, and for the most
Showing Solidarity with the Iranian People
I don’t usually do political posts here, but I am convinced that we are witnessing history with the popular uprising in Iran. I’ve been following reports on Twitter , and many people around the world today are wearing green in support of the legitimately
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