Why Microsoft Should Not Be Pushing Their New Metro UI Onto Their Other Products [Opinion]
With the introduction of the Windows Phone platform in 2010, Microsoft unveiled the Metro user interface, designed to make accessing information quick and easy. Rather than litter their new mobile platform with endless rows of icons, Microsoft’s tile-based interface proved that there was another way to make mobile phones functional.
Why More People Would Use Mac If It Cost The Same As Windows [Opinion]
I'm writing this on a Windows PC for one very good reason - Macs are too damn expensive. If only Apple was to lower the price of its full range of Mac computers then everyone could own one. Hell, it could even introduce a new entry-level base model of Mac to bring down the cost of owning a Mac, smashing the price-induced barrier to ownership in the process.
Microsoft Announces First Step In Office For iPad - OneNote [News]
If you’re eagerly anticipating Microsoft Office for iPad, you’d be happy to hear that the process has officially started. Microsoft has released OneNote for iPad, the first in what we can hope will be a long line of Office applications for the iPad. OneNote, which is a part of some versions of Microsoft Office, is a note taking application which combines the use of text, lists, images, videos, audio clips and free drawing.
Impressions Of The XBox Live Winter Dashboard Update
The latest update to the Xbox system has been released, bringing tighter integration with Kinect and voice control, a shiny new Metro look, and a slew of new media capabilities (with more promised in the coming months). Read on for a full and honest review of everything it brings to the table.
Microsoft Flight Needs Pilots For Beta Testing [News]
Microsoft’s Flight Simulator was, up until its discontinuation in 2009, the longest running game franchise in history. The decision to stop production left many fans unhappy. Surprisingly, Redmond actually listened and began development of new flight simulator known as Microsoft Flight.
Xbox LIVE Apps Now Available For Windows Phone 7 & iOS [News]
After yesterday's new Xbox 360 dashboard launch, Microsoft has now released two mobile apps that each provide differing levels of Xbox LIVE and console interactivity. By far the more advanced of the two is the Xbox Companion for Windows Phone 7, which offers more features than its iOS counterpart.
You Can Now Try Out Windows Phone 7.5 Mango On Any Smartphone [News]
No matter how you look at it, Windows Phone 7 is getting harder and harder to ignore. Many Android and iOS lovers would rather turn a blind eye to the emerging mobile OS from Microsoft; after all, isn’t it Microsoft’s turn to be the underdog in at least one game? But despite ourselves, we may find that we're at least somewhat interested in this tiled, vertical OS that’s popping up everywhere.
Microsoft Updates Windows Phone 7 Connector For Mac & Makes It Actually Work [News]
Microsoft has finally issued an update to their Mac App Store app called Windows Phone 7 Connector. Originally, the application was pretty much a lost cause. Most users reported that it was next to impossible to get their Windows Phone 7 to connect to their Mac. While I'm sure there are not an overwhelming number of Mac users who opted for a Windows-based cellphone, I am sure there are some out there.
Microsoft To Offer Digital Upgrades To Windows 8 [News]
Windows 8 is coming. Regardless of how you feel about the changes Microsoft is making to their new OS, it will be released soon. A big change that Microsoft is going to make with Windows 8 is releasing it digitally for users who are upgrading from previous versions. This was a move made by Apple with the release of Lion, and it seems that Windows is going to follow their lead.
Inside 5 Of America's Largest Data Centers [INFOGRAPHIC]
As the Internet takes over more and more of our daily lives, and more of our data heads to the cloud, then bigger data centers are a necessity to handle all of that information and web space. Today we have busy interactive pages with businesses demanding guaranteed 24 hour uptime. In order to guarantee that uptime, web hosting companies have had to invest lots more money in their data centers.
Microsoft & Mozilla Team Up To Bring A Bing Powered Version Of Firefox [News]
Mozilla recently put out a new version of their popular browser called Firefox with Bing. As the creative name implies, it is Firefox but with Bing running behind the scenes. Basically, this changes the search engine in the awesome bar and the search bar to Bing, instead of Firefox's staple, Google. It also changes the default homepage to Bing.com.
Microsoft Releases IE9 Security Update, Guards Against 8 Vulnerabilities [News]
Still using Internet Explorer? If so, you should check your Windows Updates to make sure that you’ve received a new IE9 patch that has been rated as "critical" by Microsoft. The patch is designed to protect against 8 specific vulnerabilities discovered in Microsoft’s web browser.
Why Windows Is The Way To Go: A Microsoft Fanboy's Perspective [Opinion]
Everywhere I look these days, I see people proclaiming the wonders of Mac and Linux. Well, I’m a die-hard Windows user, and have been one ever since the days of Windows for Workgroups 3.11 . One kind of blog post I don’t really see often enough is "why Windows rocks". I’m going to try to explain why exactly I stick with Windows, even though I can easily switch to Mac or Linux.
Test Your Computer For Security Misconfigurations With Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) is a free tool, designed for IT professionals of small and medium-sized businesses. Given its clear graphical user interface however, it also serves as a great security tool for personal use. MBSA analyzes the security setup of local and networked Windows computers and can identify common misconfigurations or missing updates.
Create Stunning 3D Panoramas on Your iPhone With Microsoft Photosynth [iOS]
Creating a panorama from multiple images is no longer the arduous, drawn out tweak-fest it used to be. Microsoft released a tool that could make a 3D panorama automatically, called Photosynth, and it really has to be played with to be believed. Luckily iOS users can now create panoramas on the fly. You don't need a tripod, existing images or money – the app is free and startlingly easy to use.