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Not Just for Desktops: 10 Devices You Can Install Linux On
Looking for a new Linux project? These days you can install Linux on almost anything: tablet, laptop, even a router!
Bill Gates Reveals His "Greatest Mistake Ever"
In an interview with Village Global, Microsoft founder and former CEO Bill Gates has revealed his "greatest mistake ever"...
Windows Mobile Is Dead, But Not Microsoft Mobile
Windows Mobile is dead. But, Microsoft has some excellent apps for both Android and iOS. We feature five of the best Microsoft apps to boost your productivity.
The 12 Most Ridiculous Windows Errors of All Time
You probably see plenty of boring Windows error messages every day. Come enjoy some ridiculous ones, just for laughs.
How Dead Apps Are Drowning the Windows Store
Dead apps are everywhere in the Windows Store. Why are apps abandoned, how does it affect users, and how could Microsoft solve this dilemma? We analyze the sad state of the Windows Store.
Mark Zuckerberg Is Iron Man, U.S. Internet Speeds Suck... [Tech News Digest]
Zuckerberg wants to build an artificial intelligence, America's Internet tubes need unblocking, Windows 10 Mobile is still on the way, Jolla fails to deliver, and running Windows 95 on a Nintendo 3DS.
Continuum: Switch Between Windows 10 Desktop & Tablet Mode
Windows 10 recognizes your hardware and instantly chooses the best display mode. When you connect your Windows 10 Mobile to a larger screen, you'll get a PC-like experience. That's the smoothness of Continuum.
Want Your Favorite Android & iOS Apps to Run on Windows 10?
Microsoft has an app problem. And their solution could let you run Android and iOS apps on your Windows desktop. Your turn! Encourage developers to port apps to Windows with Project Astoria or Islandwood.
How to Transfer Personal Data Between Android & Windows Mobile
You're thinking about getting a new Windows Mobile device? The only problem: How are you going to transfer all your personal data, contacts, text messages, music, photos, videos, and more? We've got solutions!
How Much Windows Phone is in Windows 10?
Windows 10 is not that novel. It contains a whole lot of Windows 8 and many features that were successfully pioneered on Windows Phone. Now we all get to enjoy them. Find out which ones they are!
Porting Android Apps to Windows - What You Need to Know
Are apps keeping you on Android or iOS? What if I told you, you could run your favorite mobile apps on a Windows device? Any Windows device. Now we're talking!
5 Devices That Didn't Come With Android Which You Can Install It On
You can find Android running on unusual gadgets, and because of its open-source nature, hackers love to port it to different devices. Here are five devices that you may easily install Android on.
How To Connect To Your Terminal Server With Windows Mobile
One of the benefits of using operating systems from the same company is that they have a certain level of compatibility. What this means is that it should be an easy task to connect to a Windows server with a Windows computer and check what is going on, using Terminal Services or its successor Remote Desktop. This compatibility goes beyond desktop devices however.
How To Force An Update On Your Windows Phone
When it was first released, Windows Phone was a new mobile platform that looked and felt great, but wasn’t quite firing on all cylinders. Despite the then current state of the smartphone market, the decision was made to release a mobile operating system that was missing a few key features and APIs. If your Windows Phone hasn’t been blessed with the NoDo or Mango updates as yet, then you’re clearly missing out on some excellent functionality.
The Secret To Unlocking Your Windows Phone
Windows Phones come locked by default, with users only able to install apps from the Windows Phone Marketplace on a region-specific basis. This can result in some disparity between users based in different territories and also prevents amateur developers from testing their apps on the platform. Fortunately, two unlock methods are currently available across all Windows Phone devices.
How To Access Free Music On Your Windows Phone
The Windows Phone mobile platform is growing in popularity, thanks in part to Nokia’s success with the Lumia 800 device in Europe and a strong early-days footing provided by HTC, LG and Samsung. While there is a long way to go before the platform can challenge Android and iPhone, things are certainly looking up for Microsoft in this market, helped in no small part by various unique selling points.
Share Your Windows Phone Internet Connection Using The Tethering Feature
Windows Phone is becoming an increasing popular platform, but its initial release in 2010 baffled commentators by omitting key functionality such as copy and paste and tethering. Omitting these features arguably punished the platform, resulting in some poor early reviews. Making matters worse was the fact that devices from Samsung and LG had wired tethering functionality that could be enabled via a hidden engineer’s console.
10 Apps to Make Your Old Windows Mobile Phone Useful
The other night, I stumbled upon my old Windows Mobile phone. Why do I have this great device stashed away in a drawer, when it could be put to good use? Even though there's no cellular service, it still has Wi-Fi capability, so it can still serve as a little mobile computer. I decided to transform this seemingly useless phone into a highly-useful, productive mobile network device.
