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!
Microsoft's end-to-end, ubiquitous computing approach is ambitious, and it may be too much for the company to handle.
Microsoft's CEO said that the cloud is the world's computer, but what does that really mean?
Smartphone and PC makers both exploring the concept of folding phones and PCs suggests they may be converging on the evolving PC.
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.
Digital inking isn't new to Windows, but Microsoft's making it front-and-center to its personal computing and collaboration strategy.
Microsoft's repeated consumer product failures could be indicative of a fatal flaw in the company's culture.
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.
Microsoft's cloud strategy reaches millions of low-wage consumers through their smartphones and an app called StaffHub.
As Microsoft's Cortana lags behind Google Assistant, Microsoft has partnered with Amazon to piggyback on Alexa's consumer success.
Microsoft 365 connects the consumer/professional to Microsoft's ubiquitous computing strategy.
Mothers Day is this week, and these apps can help busy moms maintain their sanity — and have some fun in the process.
Microsoft's and Qualcomm's 'Always Connected PC' messaging has been sync until poor early reviews. Now Microsoft's loyalty seems to be wavering.
This is all the budget-friendly tech Windows Central columnist Jason Ward has in his personal computing arsenal.
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.
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.
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.
Former Windows chief Terry Myerson and others weigh in on what killed Windows phones.
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.
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.
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.