Too many irons?
Why Microsoft's personal computing strategy may be more than it can handle
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Microsoft's end-to-end, ubiquitous computing approach is ambitious, and it may be too much for the company to handle.
Jason Ward
Jason L Ward is a columnist at Windows Central. He provides unique big picture analysis of the complex world of Microsoft. Jason takes the small clues and gives you an insightful big picture perspective through storytelling that you won't find anywhere else. Seriously, this dude thinks outside the box. Follow him on Twitter at @JLTechWord. He's doing the "write" thing!
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breaking it down
What Microsoft means when it says ‘cloud is the world's computer’
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Microsoft's CEO said that the cloud is the world's computer, but what does that really mean?
Blurring the lines
Smartphone and PC makers may unite to build the PC of the future
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Smartphone and PC makers both exploring the concept of folding phones and PCs suggests they may be converging on the evolving PC.
Building a workplace for digital natives
How Microsoft and Steelcase are building a millennial-friendly workplace
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Millenials will comprise 40 percent of the workforce by 2020. So Microsoft and Steelcase are building workspaces that merge tech and design that these digital natives will love.
Write on!
Why Microsoft’s digital inking strategy is a big deal
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Digital inking isn't new to Windows, but Microsoft's making it front-and-center to its personal computing and collaboration strategy.
Oops Redmond did it again
Microsoft doesn't get the consumer market — and that could be a fatal flaw
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Microsoft's repeated consumer product failures could be indicative of a fatal flaw in the company's culture.
Empathy-driven inclusion
Microsoft's AI for Accessibilty program: What it is, and why it's important
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Microsoft's CEO has children with severe disabilities. Consequently, Microsoft's AI for Accessibility program is part of an empathy-driven mission to embrace people with disabilities.
If you've got a smartphone we've got a cloud
Microsoft StaffHub app brings ubiquitous computing to workers' smartphones
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Microsoft's cloud strategy reaches millions of low-wage consumers through their smartphones and an app called StaffHub.
Most personal digital assistant no more
Cortana piggybacks on Alexa success as Google Assistant becomes more human
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As Microsoft's Cortana lags behind Google Assistant, Microsoft has partnered with Amazon to piggyback on Alexa's consumer success.
Bringing it all together
Microsoft 365 connects the consumer/professional to ubiquitous computing
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Microsoft 365 connects the consumer/professional to Microsoft's ubiquitous computing strategy.
Appy Mother's Day
Busy moms need to stay organized (and sane) — these apps can help
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Mothers Day is this week, and these apps can help busy moms maintain their sanity — and have some fun in the process.
ARM in ARM no more
Microsoft loyalty to Qualcomm wavers as Always Connected PCs under perform
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Microsoft's and Qualcomm's 'Always Connected PC' messaging has been sync until poor early reviews. Now Microsoft's loyalty seems to be wavering.
Tech on a budget
Our columnist Jason Ward shares his fav budget-friendly tech tools
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This is all the budget-friendly tech Windows Central columnist Jason Ward has in his personal computing arsenal.
Living on the edge
Microsoft's 'intelligent edge,' and how it impacts the world
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Microsoft's recent reorganization highlights the company's cloud and 'intelligent edge' focus. Here's what the intelligent edge and its impact on the world.
Personal computing in a fog
What Microsoft's cloud focus will mean for you
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Microsoft's lack of a strong consumer presence beyond Xbox and Surface and its cloud focus has many fans thinking the company's headed toward irrelevance. Microsoft's cloud may impact users more than realize, however.
Cloudy with a chance of AI
Microsoft's recent reorg is about every user on every platfrom
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Microsoft's recent reorg moves Windows from the forefront as Microsoft pursues an intelligent cloud-as-a-super-OS strategy that manages personal computing across platforms and devices.
Let's do mobile without a phone
Former and current Microsoft staffers talk about why Windows phones failed
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Former Windows chief Terry Myerson and others weigh in on what killed Windows phones.
New breed of laptop
Microsoft's Surface Pro is a laptop no matter what anyone says
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Microsoft says Surface Pro is the most versatile laptop. Senior Editor Zac says its a tablet. I think it's a laptop and here's why.
Where's the love?
How a visit to a Microsoft Store left this enthusiast feeling dejected
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I was a diehard Microsoft enthusiast long before I joined Windows Central. That's why I wish a recent visit to a Microsoft Store could have gone better for me.
Women speak out
Microsoft caught in crosshairs of gender discrimination
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In the wake of very public efforts to promote an image of inclusion, Microsoft finds itself in the crosshairs of alleged sexual misconduct as women employees cry #MeToo and accuse the company of gender discrimination.