Jan 18, 2015 | Android, Google, mail, Microsoft, mobile, Office 365, Outlook, phone
For the last few weeks, I’ve been using Android for the first time on my new OnePlus One phone, after two years with a Windows phone. Many of you have far more experience than I do with customizing Android and choosing apps, but I’m going to share some of what I’ve...
Dec 19, 2014 | Android, Apple, Microsoft, security, Skype, Windows8
Season’s greetings! I hope the end of 2014 finds you warm and safe, with plenty of gadgets and gizmos to keep you entertained. The last year was the best of times and the worst of times for technology. Apple released the iPhone 6, which raised the bar for mobile...
Dec 15, 2014 | Android, Apple, Azure, computers, Google, laptops, Microsoft, Office, Office 365, OneNote, Outlook, phone, Surface, tablet, Windows Phone 8, Windows10, Windows8
In some ways Microsoft did not have a great year in 2014. Windows 8 deserves better but it can only be called an interesting failure and Microsoft is anxious to put it in the rear view mirror. Windows Phone does not show any sign of gaining momentum. There is better...
Dec 11, 2014 | Android, Apple, Google, Microsoft, mobile, phone, Windows Phone 8
There were two interesting announcements today about the free Nokia HERE mapping and navigation smartphone app. With some background, you’ll understand why the announcement of improvements in the Windows Phone apps is less important than the general availability of...
Nov 30, 2014 | Amazon, Android, Apple, Google, Microsoft, phone, shopping, Windows Phone 8, Windows10
I was an early adopter of Windows Phone 8 and I have recommended Windows phones to clients and friends. I thought there was a good chance that Windows Phone would achieve sufficient momentum that developers would come on board and treat Windows as a platform worthy of...
Nov 20, 2014 | Microsoft, Surface, updates, Windows8
Microsoft released a massive update for Windows 8.1 and a firmware update for Surface Pro 3 this week, in addition to the Save-The-World patch for Windows servers described in yesterday’s article. If you’re a Windows 8.1 user, an odd update has appeared on your...
