Windows

Microsoft’s Azure goals ominously echo its past Windows-everywhere strategy

In a multi-cloud world Microsoft's determination to make Azure the de facto cloud service powering the world's computing is ominously similar to its fateful Windows-centric strategy of the past. As Microsoft had to adapt Windows as a cross-platform OS to co-operate with, not dominate, other OSes, it must do the same with Azure to work with other cloud services. After all - to users the...

Cloud is cool

What Microsoft's ambitious plans for Azure mean to YOU

Jason Ward 1 year ago 13

Many Microsoft and Windows phone enthusiasts see Microsoft's cloud focus as a profit-driven obsession with little direct relevance to them. But the cloud is cooler, and more personally relevant than you think.

The Screen is your Canvas

Does LG gram 14 2-in-1 have a touch screen and ink support?

Brendan Lowry 1 year ago

The LG gram 14 2-in-1 is an excellent laptop-tablet hybrid device, but does it have a touch screen? If so, can you ink on it with a digital pen? We have the answers.

Long but it could be longer

How is LG gram 14 2-in-1 battery life?

Brendan Lowry 1 year ago

The LG gram 14 2-in-1 is a great laptop/tablet hybrid device, but how long does its battery last on a full charge? Here's what you need to know.

The pen is mightier than everything else

Does the LG gram 14 2-in-1 come with a digital pen or stylus?

Brendan Lowry 1 year ago

The LG gram 14 2-in-1 is a great all-around laptop-tablet hybrid device, but does it come with a digital pen or a stylus in the box? If so, how does it perform? Here are all the details.

Let's talk about mobile

These are Microsoft's three ambitious visions for mobile

Jason Ward 1 year ago 58

Microsoft failed with smartphones but is still pursuing mobile in three distinct areas.

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New emojis coming to Windows include accessibility representation

Asher Madan 1 year ago 21

Every since the rise of smartphones, emojis have given users the ability to express themselves in a number of ways. Whether it’s capturing one’s emotions or describing who they are, emojis helps us do that through text messages and tweets.

Proof is in the pudding

Microsoft's retail partnerships prove it's committed to consumers

Jason Ward 1 year ago 85

Microsoft is committed to consumers. Just not in the way you may think.

Moving closer to the edge

How CES 2019 moved 'edge computing' from buzzword to consumer reality

Jason Ward 1 year ago 9

Microsoft has been pontificating about 'edge computing' for years, and for many consumers that word meant nothing. But at CES 2019, Microsoft and its partners made edge computing a little more tangible for the masses.

Staying grounded

How Microsoft is trying to reduce the environmental impact of its cloud

Jason Ward 1 year ago 25

Behind the bright screens of our devices hides the dark environmental impact of the data centers that power Microsoft's cross-platform cloud efforts.

If it's broke fix it

Why Microsoft should fix Windows 10's broken tablet mode

Jason Ward 1 year ago 103

Microsoft's sub-par Windows 10 Tablet Mode is hurting its productivity advantage, leisure computing endeavors and Surface Andromeda hopes.

Giving thanks

5 Microsoft technologies to be thankful for this Thanksgiving

Jason Ward 1 year ago

Before indulging in those enticing Black Friday doorbusters, let's take a moment to think about some Microsoft technologies that have benefited millions and for which we should give thanks.

Two sides to every story

How Microsoft's big bet on 5G may be bad for your health

Jason Ward 1 year ago 138

Microsoft and others are pushing the 5G revolution. But there is a growing outcry that 5G can seriously hurt us and the environment.

Ignite 2018

'Microsoft Search' is a unified search experience for Microsoft 365

Zac Bowden 1 year ago

A unified search experience is coming to Microsoft 365 that makes finding content within your organization super quick and simple.

a subtle shift

Apple's new iPhones suggest the time is right for 'Surface Andromeda'

Jason Ward 1 year ago 186

Apple's powerful new iPhones are positioned to shift how we think of smartphones. These "mini tablet PCs" may suggest the time is right for Surface Andromeda.

Strike one you're out

Lightning strikes Microsoft's cloud, puts Azure's fallibility on blast

Jason Ward 1 year ago 31

Microsoft's and rivals cloud platforms are reliable, powerful and always available...until they're not.

It's ok to be uncool

Microsoft isn’t trying to be trendy, it’s trying to make others cool

Jason Ward 1 year ago 91

Many people bemoan Microsoft's lack of a "cool factor". But Microsoft isn't trying to be cool, its making others cool.

With PWAs everyone progresses

Why PWAs may ultimately benefit Google more than Microsoft

Jason Ward 1 year ago 33

Progressive web apps are perceived to be Microsoft's best chance of eliminating its app gap. Unfortunately, Microsoft's partnership with Google in developing PWA standards may help Google make Chrome and Android a greater threat to Windows.