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Nov. 4, 2012

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Windows 8 Tip: Match Your Music 7

In a previous tip, I discussed how you could access Xbox Music’s cloud-based music locker service, Cloud Collection, to stream or download the music you previously purchased from Microsoft. But Cloud Collection also includes a music match component, by which you can make your other music available through the service to all of your PCs and devices. And while it’s a bit hard to use, it is available now....More
Nov. 3, 2012

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Windows 8 Feature Focus: File Explorer 3

In Windows 8, Windows Explorer has been renamed to File Explorer and updated in significant ways. Most obviously, it drops the Aero Glass effects found in the previous two Windows versions and adopts a flatter new look that is more energy efficient. It also drops the command bar used in previous versions in favor of a new ribbon-based UI....More
Nov. 2, 2012

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Windows 8 Feature Focus: Charms

While befuddled new Windows 8 users certainly have a lot on their plate when it comes to using this operating system version, I have a few tips about getting up to speed quickly. Key among these is learning the new user interfaces that are available system-wide, in the Start screen, the desktop, and in all Metro-style apps. And the most important of these interfaces, by far, is the Charms....More
Nov. 2, 2012

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Microsoft Debuts New Personalization Gallery for Windows 3

As part of the broader reimagining of Windows with Windows 8, Windows RT, and Windows Phone 8, Microsoft has redesigned its web-based Windows site to look more modern and visually attractive. And as part of that effort, Microsoft has also updated its Personalization Gallery, which offers Windows users free themes, desktop wallpapers, and language packs....More
Nov. 2, 2012

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Free Windows 8 eBook for IT Pros 4

IT pros who are confused about Windows 8 will want to check out this great free eBook offer. There’s just one catch: In order to get the free download (in PDF format), you need to post a short Tweet to help promote it....More
Nov. 1, 2012

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Microsoft Delivers MDOP 2012 with User Experience Virtualization

Microsoft announced today that its Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) 2012 is now available for download. This version of the enterprise-focused toolkit includes one new tool, User Experience Virtualization (UE-V), and major updates to Application Virtualization (App-V) and Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset (DaRT)....More
Nov. 1, 2012

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Windows 8 Tip: Use Xbox Cloud Collection

Like Windows Phone 8, Windows 8 and RT integrate with Xbox Cloud Collection, Microsoft’s music storage locker service. This service is available through the Xbox Music apps and works with related online services such as Xbox Music Pass and Xbox Music Store....More
Oct. 31, 2012

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Windows 8 Review, Part 8: The Verdict 6

In this final part of my epic 8-part review of Windows 8, I deliver a final verdict on Microsoft’s newly-launched Windows 8. Is this a great OS for new devices only, or is it a viable upgrade for existing traditional PCs?...More
Oct. 31, 2012

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BUILD 2012 Day 2 Keynote Live Blog

Join me, Long Zheng, Rafael Rivera, Mary Jo Foley, and Kip Kniskern as we live blog today's BUILD 2012 day 2 keynote!...More
Oct. 30, 2012

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Windows 8 Review, Part 7: Business Features

While the conventional wisdom that Windows 8 is a consumer-focused release is true enough, Microsoft has also imbued this release with a number of useful business oriented updates. And some, like Client Hyper-V and Windows To Go, really speak to Microsoft’s longtime enterprise focus....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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