Dennis Bednarz
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
Latest articles by Dennis Bednarz
Microsoft Selfie for iOS review: An abysmal app that's not worth your time
By Dennis Bednarz last updated
Apps such as Snapchat and Instagram have created a sort of selfie craze. Now, Microsoft has joined the fun by bringing the Lumia Selfie app from Windows to iOS, under the new name of Microsoft Selfie.
5 things Windows 10 Mobile converts will hate about iPhone
By Dennis Bednarz last updated
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.
Microsoft Word Flow Keyboard for iOS review: A FAR better typing experience on iPhone
By Dennis Bednarz last updated
Thankfully, iOS supports third-party keyboards that allow you to escape Apple's horrible typing experience, including one from Microsoft called Word Flow.
Microsoft pulls Lumia 950 and 950 XL from German store
By Dennis Bednarz last updated
Microsoft's flagship phones, the Lumia 950 and the 950 XL, have been removed from the Microsoft Store Germany, a move that suggests the company could pull the phones in other markets.
Top 5 Steve Ballmer memorable moments
By Dennis Bednarz published
Steve Ballmer was named president and CEO of Microsoft 18 years ago today. So we collected the top five memorable Ballmer moments.
Microsoft To-Do for iOS review: One step forward and two steps back
By Dennis Bednarz last updated
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.
4 things Windows phone users will love about iOS 11 — and 4 they'll hate
By Dennis Bednarz last updated
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.
Why there's never been a better time to pick Windows over macOS
By Dennis Bednarz published
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?
Microsoft Account vs. Apple ID: Comparing pros and cons
By Dennis Bednarz published
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?
Microsoft's Office apps for Android, iOS include surprising ties to Windows API
By Dennis Bednarz last updated
Microsoft's Office apps for Android and iOS could be called "Windows-based," after some recent findings.
How to make your jailbroken iPhone feel more like a Windows phone
By Dennis Bednarz published
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.
5 things Windows 10 Mobile converts will love about iPhone
By Dennis Bednarz last updated
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.
Microsoft Pix for iOS is a solid camera app hobbled by sad sacrifices
By Dennis Bednarz last updated
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, as well as the design and the execution, are completely different.
News Pro for iOS review: A solid newsreader with a few quirks
By Dennis Bednarz last updated
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.
Skype Preview app for iOS gets some polish but is still far from perfect
By Dennis Bednarz last updated
Skype has received criticism because of its ever-changing nature, with services such as Skype Qik coming and going. The Skype Preview app combines all of the company's recent experiments into the regular Skype app.
Why I (finally) left Windows 10 Mobile
By Dennis Bednarz published
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.
Why Huawei's MateBook is still king of the Windows 10 tablets
By Dennis Bednarz last updated
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.
A look at the latest Skype Preview for iOS
By Dennis Bednarz published
Skype released a new preview of its app for iOS and Android. Here's a look at what's new in the iOS version.
Best Windows 10 Apps for Developers
By Dennis Bednarz published
Developing is hard, but thankfully there are tools and apps that can help. Here are six of the best Windows 10 apps for coders.
Channel 9 app for Windows 10 receives a UWP overhaul
By Dennis Bednarz published
Although the official Channel 9 app has been seemingly abandoned in recent months, today's update overhauls the app alongside a transition to the Universal Windows Platform.
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