This is the Microsoft HoloLens See story #1
After publishing the last blog, I downloaded Window 10…the current build at that time. Most of the functions announced by Microsoft last week were not included. Then, two days ago, they released the latest build (#9926) with a few more goodies. The main improvements were the introduction of Cortana, the voice activated search (similar to Apple’s SIRI)…the gaming connections for Xbox 1...and an improved Start Menu.
Since I don’t own an Xbox, I can’t test that out. But I can and did test out Cortana. I have run a few tests, but the early results are not favorable. It would be unfair to judge this feature since it is brand new and I have not had enough time to really test it out. A couple of times it responded just fine. But other times it did not respond and told me it wasn’t working at the present time.
Then, one time, after asking a few question, it started responding the previous question. It was kind of funny. But, I will go back and really give it a good workout. It is so new I think we have to cut it some slack and give Microsoft time to work out all the bugs. I have no doubt it will work just fine in the near future.
As for the Start Menu, the big improvement was make the Metro App section fully expandable and also add a few new apps. Most worked fine but were not anything really spectacular. The Outlook App was downright dreadful! I hated it and I let Microsoft know that I did. They left out all the tabs! I sure hope this will not be the version included with the next version of Office 2016.
A writer for one of the magazines passed along a great trip on how to make the new Spartan browser engine run Internet Explorer. I made the change and it made one heck of a difference. IE on Windows 10 is now flying! I hope the new Spartan browser (or whatever they call it) will be just as fast.
I think Microsoft has a good OS here and I will keep testing it until the final release later this year. They will continue to add new features with each build and I will tell you about them as they happen.
We have some good stories here and some great tips. A new version of iOS came out today, so was busy updating my iPhone and iPad. But then I found out they also upgrade OS X Yosemite today so I got that one going on my MAC. So I have kept busy. Time for you to take over and start reading all these stories that I have accumulated here. -JRC
Tech News and Opinions
Microsoft's HoloLens explained: How it works and why it's different
Has Microsoft suddenly pushed us into the age of "Star Trek" and "Minority Report"? For those confused about what's actually going on with the company's new head-mounted gadget, here's the rundown.
What is Microsoft Really Doing with Windows 10?
So what will Windows 10 do to right the Microsoft ship and ensure that this year’s launch is nothing like the Windows 8 debacle?
No Windows 10 update for Surface RT
Microsoft Surface devices running Windows RT and Windows RT 8.1 will not receive the company's Windows 10 update, but will instead be treated to an update with only some of its functionality. I think this means RT will soon be dead.
Microsoft Office 'universal' to be free on Windows 10 phones, small tablets
Microsoft's touch-first Office suite, as well as its desktop Office 2016 suite, are inching closer to public preview.
Microsoft Office 2016 will be released later this year
The UI and functionality is very similar to existing versions of Office for iPad, but Microsoft is combining inking and touch modes to take advantage of some of the unique parts of Windows 10. It will be released for both PC’s and MAC’s.
Computer Tips and Tricks
Opera founder unveils feature-rich Vivaldi power browser
Jon von Tetzchner, the man who founded Opera and who would probably never have allowed those drastic feature changes, is back to serve this hard core with a new browser called Vivaldi.
How to use WhatsApp from your computer
Tired of only being able to access your WhatsApp conversations on your phone? Start using WhatsApp Web.
How to Quit Social Media (and Why You Should)
If social media has you down, here's a guide to slowly but surely walk away, temporarily or for good.
How to Remove the Awful ShopperPro Adware / Malware
We were testing out our theory that all freeware download sites are awful when we got infected with the ShopperPro adware, which just completely takes over your entire browser window with obnoxious ads, redirects Amazon links to some shady site, and is awful. Here’s how to remove it.
Save Images Directly to Amazon Cloud Drive with This Extension
Chrome: Amazon Prime customers can save an unlimited amount of photos to Amazon Cloud Drive, which makes it a good spot for images. With the Save to Cloud Drive Chrome Extension, you can save any image to Amazon with a right-click.
Mobile Computing
Google leaves most Android users exposed to hackers
An executive confirms Google has no plans to fix a security hole in the default browser for older versions of Android, which are relied on by around 60 percent of all Android users.
Go Wireless and Never Connect a Cable to Your Android Phone Again
We were supposed to be living in a wireless future, but we’re not quite there yet. Still, many things we do with cables don’t actually require cables anymore — you can go wire-free with just a few tweaks.
Best Free iPhone Apps Part 1
There are a wealth of great free applications for the iPhone, but with the App Store offering hundreds of thousands of apps, selecting the cream of the crop can be a daunting task. Every application you'll find here was carefully selected and tested.
Where to store all your iPhone photos when you run out of space
Running out of space can mean that you wont be able to take any more photos. The following options will help you manage your photos and ensure that you don’t have to choose between the past and the future.
Apple releases iOS 8.1.3
Apple has released iOS 8.1.3 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, which brings with it relief for those who feel that updates have become too cumbersome to install. PS Apple also issued an update for iMac's today.
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