Computer users like you can look forward to something more this summer than just another family vacation! As stated several times by Microsoft over the past several months, it is releasing the latest version of the Windows operating system—Windows 10—this […]
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Laptops are popular graduation gifts. Many students share a home computer with parents and siblings and need a portable computer of their own as they head off to college. This year, though, there is something even better than a traditional
Surface 3 is an ideal graduation gift Read More »
I’m at Microsoft Build this week and it is amazing. I’ve been one of the launch analysts for Windows since Windows 95 and I largely owe my career as an analyst to that product. As we approach the launch I’m
Next week is Microsoft Build and the beginning of the big push to launch Windows 10. Over the last several years Lenovo has become one of the greatest powers in the PC space. They acquired the IBM PC company some
How Lenovo can own the Windows 10 launch and eclipse Apple Read More »
Windows already has fairly effective controls that analyze applications and decide which ones should be allowed to run and which might be a threat. The problem is that Windows itself can be compromised, which means attackers can potentially hijack or
Device Guard raises the bar for Windows security Read More »
Business intelligence is an awesome tool that enables companies to monitor metrics, track trends, and make smarter decisions. Mobile devices are fantastic tools that allow people to be productive on the go from virtually anywhere. What’s better than both of
Microsoft purchases Datazen to bring business intelligence to mobile devices Read More »
Container technologies like Docker are taking the IT world by storm. Containers are an effective and efficient way to develop and deploy apps. For companies that value or require security, however, traditional container platforms are inadequate. Microsoft developed Hyper-V Containers
Microsoft Hyper-V Containers add a layer of security to containerization Read More »
Once upon a time Microsoft held a virtual monopoly of the browser market with Internet Explorer. It was a PC world and being the default browser pre-installed on Windows PCs guaranteed that almost everyone with a PC used it. That
Project Spartan is DOA if it’s limited to Windows Read More »
Last year Microsoft introduced an innovative tool for Windows Phone called Office Lens. The app, which enables you to use your smartphone camera as a sophisticate mobile scanner—is now available for iOS and a preview version is available for Android
Microsoft Office Lens turns your iPhone into a scanner Read More »
I never understood the Surface RT or Surface 2. The ARM-based architecture running Windows RT just didn’t seem to fit any use case worth chasing in my opinion. It was a cheaper version of the Surface tablet line, but low
Surface 3 delivers perfect mix of power and price Read More »
