Memories o' Ballmer
Ballmer became Microsoft CEO 18 years ago. Here are our fav Ballmer moments
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Steve Ballmer was named president and CEO of Microsoft 18 years ago today. So we collected the top five memorable Ballmer moments.
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Dennis Bednarz is a former writer for Windows Central and the guy behind ModMy. He has been a recognised member of the Microsoft community for years and owns everything from Lumia phones to Surface PCs. He occasionally likes to rant about Windows Phone and drink tea. You can go ahead and follow him on Twitter at @DennisBednarz
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Get lost in a nostalgic trap with this Windows 95 screensaver game
Miss Windows 95? Well, now you can have a sliver of your favourite 22-year-old operating system back, in the form of a game that lets you step into the shoes of the rat from the Windows 95 maze screensaver.
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Join ModMy on the Halloween fun with the #ModMyPumpkin contest!
It's that awesome time of the year again! Halloween is almost here and we are already starting to have some fun. So here is a cool contest for you! Go and make the craziest and most absurd pumpkins you can imagine! There is a winner and a prize.
The good and the bad
What Windows phone users will love (and hate) about iOS 11
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The upcoming iOS 11 is a huge update for Apple's mobile OS, and it brings a lot of changes that may feel familiar to Windows phone users. But what would a die-hard Windows phone lover think of all of these changes?
Redmond vs Cupertino
Here is why Windows 10 has the high ground over macOS
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Windows 10 and macOS are getting more and more similar for each day that passes but in a good way. Windows has evolved into a clean and prosumer friendly OS. Why would you use a Mac in 2017?
User account showdown
These are the main differences between a Microsoft Account and an Apple ID
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Every platform has its own ecosystem where specific user accounts are needed. Microsoft has the Microsoft Account, for example, and Apple has Apple ID. What's the difference?
cross platform
Office apps for Android, iOS include surprising ties to Windows API
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Microsoft's Office apps for Android and iOS could be called "Windows-based," after some recent findings.
Apple + Microsoft = <3
These are the best iOS apps made by Microsoft
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Microsoft embraces iOS with its apps and services, and here is a round-up of some of the best and brightest!
Plus. SE. Regular. Older?
The iPhone you should pick if you're coming from a Windows phone
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Are you a Windows 10 Mobile user looking for a new phone? A new iPhone? Then our guide on the best iPhone for Windows 10 Mobile converts may be what you need!
Microsoftify your Apple phone
How to make your jailbroken iPhone feel more like a Windows phone
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If your iOS device is 'jailbroken' and you're a former Windows phone user, these tweaks and modifications can help make Apple's mobile OS feel more familiar.
Yep. The headphone jack.
Here are our top 5 things you'll hate about iOS after jumping ship
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The current state of Windows 10 Mobile is disheartening and it is forcing a lot of users to switch to competing platforms like Apple's iOS. However, the other side of the fence may not be as colourful as we think.
Forget that headphone jack for a second ...
5 things Windows 10 Mobile converts will love about iPhone
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The current state of Windows 10 Mobile is disheartening and it is forcing a lot of users to switch to competing platforms like Apple's iOS. That switch to iPhone may not be easy ... but it doesn't have to be unpleasant.
Avoid this app ... for now
We are NOT impressed with Microsoft's To-Do app for iOS
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Microsoft's latest Office 365 addition, Microsoft To-Do, will be replacing Wunderlist. But is it capable of doing that and does it offer equal functionality? Only one way to find out.
Skype hype
Skype Preview app for iOS gets some polish but is still far from perfect
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Skype has received criticism because of its ever-changing nature, with services such as Skype Qik coming and going. However, the Skype Preview app combines all of the company's recent experiments into the regular Skype app.
News done right!
Why we love the News Pro app for iOS
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The News Pro app by the Microsoft Garage project is a surprisingly well-made newsreader bundled with a useful bot for easy filtering of news based on your interests.
Farewell Windows phone
Why one Windows Central writer finally left Windows 10 Mobile
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I've been a part of the Microsoft mobile ecosystem for as long as I can remember, and I've stayed loyal to the platform for six and a half years. But unfortunately things changed. Here's why.
Your majesty
Why Huawei's MateBook is still the best Windows 10 tablet
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Huawei's first PC, the MateBook, isn't new but it's definitely still relevant. Why? It's the best all-around Windows tablet on the market, that's why.
Incoming app update
Here's a look at Microsoft's updated Skype app for iOS
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Skype released a new preview of its app for iOS and Android. Here's a look at what's new in the iOS version.
Take sick pix
Microsoft's Pix camera app improves images, but ...
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The Microsoft Pix app is often compared to Microsoft's Selfie app, for obvious reasons. The two apps may share some of the same technologies because they're self-portrait siblings, but the pictures Pix takes are completely different.
Bad app alert
This Microsoft selfie app for iOS is an absolute mess
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Selfies have become a part of our culture and even of our daily workflow in some cases. Microsoft has released the Microsoft Selfie app which aims to make this task easier and provide better results. But does it deliver a good experience?