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  • Feb. 22, 2013
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    Microsoft Tech Migrations Good, Bad and Ugly 8

    Users of Microsoft technologies have found themselves in unfamiliar territory over the past year as the erstwhile software giant moves surprisingly quickly to replace old technology products and services with new ones. If you are a user or fan of such things as Zune, Windows Live Messenger, or Hotmail, you know what I’m talking about. And the level of pain you’re feeling is going to vary according to how well Microsoft manages those transition, and how well you can handle change....More
  • Jan. 9, 2013
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    Microsoft to Kill Messenger on March 15 27

    I had just heard from a source close to Microsoft that the impending death of Windows Live Messenger was perhaps a bit more serious than I had thought, and that the firm wouldn’t just be updating the software but would in fact be requiring users to stop using it. And now it’s official: Microsoft will shutter Windows Live Messenger and the Messenger service on March 15 and require customers to use Skype instead....More
  • Dec. 14, 2012
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    What I Use: Google Products and Services 22

    I regularly get emails from readers who are trying to find replacements for various Google services. And though I understand this desire, the truth is that certain Google products and services simply don’t have viable alternatives. So while I did successfully migrate from Gmail to Microsoft's Outlook.com, I still use some Google offerings regularly. They’re just indispensable....More
  • Dec. 13, 2012
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    When Clouds Die: Microsoft Will Retire Live Mesh in Early 2013 20

    Microsoft announced today that it will be retiring its Live Mesh PC-to-cloud and PC-to-PC sync service on February 13, 2013. This move was long expected, as Microsoft has since replaced this utility with the superior SkyDrive desktop application....More
  • Oct. 22, 2012
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    Office Web Apps Update Now Available 2

    Microsoft announced Monday that the latest version of the Office Web Apps, previously available in preview form, are now live on SkyDrive and Outlook.com. The latest shipping version of the Office Web Apps includes updates in response to user feedback as well as optimizations for Windows 8, Internet Explorer 10 and iOS 6....More
  • Sep. 18, 2012
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    Microsoft Adds Recycle Bin Feature to SkyDrive 2

    In a post to the Inside SkyDrive blog today, Microsoft revealed more changes to its ever-improving SkyDrive cloud storage service. On tap this week: a new Recycle Bin feature that will enable users to recover files they’ve deleted, inadvertently or not....More
  • Sep. 7, 2012
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    Windows 8 Tip: Use SkyDrive to Sync Your Documents and Pictures 4

    You can use the SkyDrive application to sync all of your important documents and photos—and other files—between all of your PCs and the cloud....More
  • Aug. 15, 2012
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    Outlook.com Tip: Customize the View 1

    While it’s probably not surprising that Outlook.com offers some decent customization capabilities, anyone using it should take at least a few minutes to check out the ways in which you can make Microsoft’s new webmail service your own....More
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What I Use
Apr. 18, 2013
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What I Use: On the Road 22

Every so often, I publish an updated version of my “What I Use” document, which details the technology products and services I actually use day-to-day. Since I’m currently on my third business trip in five weeks, this is perhaps an ideal time to discuss the technology products I rely on when I travel and a few related points....More
Mar. 6, 2013
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What I Use: March 2013 35

Lots of changes since November, including a new PC-based home server running Windows 8, several new smart phones, new PCs and tablets, new cloud backup, Office 365 Home Premium and a nice doubling of my Internet speeds courtesy of Verizon FIOS....More
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