Thursday, October 19, 2017

And The Hits Just Keep on Coming From Redmond

Tech News and Opinions

Surface Book 2 hands-on: The sequel we’ve been waiting for

So long, wobbly fulcrum hinge. Hello, 15-inch beauty. Major editions to the Surface Line of products

Microsoft looks to iOS and Android for its path forward in mobile

Along with the new Windows 10 release, the software giant is releasing versions of its Edge browser for both iOS and Android — a tacit acknowledgement that the company needs to embrace the leading mobile operating systems in order to maintain relevance on the desktop.

How Microsoft is thinking differently about hardware and software

Maybe this 'One Microsoft' thing really is taking hold -- at least if you believe Microsoft's account of how the latest Surface Book, Windows 10 feature update and new Office release all came to be.

Google Calendar Gets a Big Update on the Web

Which is great news: Google Calendar on mobile has long been a visual treat, but the web version is … decidedly less so. But that’s about to change..

How to Get Free Stuff on Amazon

Get Free Gift Cards, Ebooks, Music, Movies, and More


Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update: New Features in Depth

We have broken our Windows 10 Fall Creators Update release coverage into several smaller sections so you can find specific information about the update.

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update: The Photos App

Under-the-hood search has been updated with machine learning and artificial intelligence to help identity and tag your photos based on their content.

How to Protect Your Files From Ransomware With Windows Defender’s New “Controlled Folder Access”

With this new feature enabled, only “apps determined by Microsoft as friendly” or applications you specifically allow will be able to make changes to your personal files in these folders.

Windows 10 performance and troubleshooting tips: Run faster, smoother, longer

Ed Bott's extensive collection of Windows 10 tips, organized by category. This page includes the most popular tips for performance and troubleshooting.

Microsoft launches Visio Online into general availability

The web-based version of Microsoft's diagraming tool is now generally available following a lengthy preview that started in late-2016.


Mobile Computing Tips and Tricks

How to Sync Your Phone With Windows 10

One of Microsoft’s big pushes with the Fall Creators Update is seamless phone and PC integration. Here's how to set up Windows 10's 'Continue on PC' feature.

iOS tip: The handy shortcut menu hidden on your iPhone or iPad

Here's a simple trick that will make it much easier for you to find and use the buried features that you regularly use on your iPhone or iPad

iOS essential skills everyone should know

These handful of skills will help you take control of your iPhone or iPad.

How to improve iPhone and Android pictures with photo edits

Whether you have an iPhone 7 Plus, a Galaxy S8 or a Google Pixel, here are 3 tips to make your photos look better.

Malwarebytes Comes to Android

The folks you trust to safeguard your computer now offer powerful protection you can put in your pocket.

ZTE's Axon M flip smartphone may kick off foldable trend

One phone…two screens. An unlikely company is looking to kick-start a new trend in phones. It just needs to avoid creating a flop in the process.

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