Microsoft is expected to enter the wearable space soon, but the company has yet to announce a smartwatch, fitness tracker, or any other sort of wearable gadget. But Microsoft may have spilled the beans ahead of schedule by submitting a series of apps for synchronizing data between a device called the Microsoft Band and a […]
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Microsoft ends Windows 7 OEM sales Oct 31st
This Halloween could be a scary one… for folks who aren’t fans of Microsoft Windows 8 or later. That’s because Microsoft is pulling the plug on Windows 7 OEM sales on October 31st. In other words, PC makers will soon stop offering notebook and desktop computers with Windows 7 pre-installed. You may still be able […]
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Windows 10 to get OS X-style touchpad gestures
The next preview version of Windows 10 will include better support for users with multiple monitors as well as support for new touchpad gestures that let you minimize apps or switch between apps. Microsoft VP Joe Belfiore showed off an early preview of Windows 10 Build 9865 at an event in Europe. Some of those […]
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Microsoft Office 365 users now get unlimited cloud storage
Microsoft has been pushing its Office 365 subscription service pretty hard, and now there’s one more good reason to pay for an Office subscription instead of paying a 1-time fee for the latest desktop version of Office. Sign up for Office 365 and not only do you get to use the latest Office apps… you […]
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Meet Microsoft Lumia: the new brand for Microsoft’s phones
Microsoft acquired Nokia’s phone business this year, along with the rights to continue using the Nokia name on its products for a few years. But Nokia continues to exist as a standalone company, so it was only a matter of time before Microsoft changed the branding on its phones. And when I say a matter […]
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Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is running out of stock… never to return
Microsoft launched the Surface Pro 3 tablet in May, just 9 months after introducing the Surface Pro 2. The new model has a higher resolution 12 inch with a 3:2 aspect ratio, a starting price of $799, an improved multi-angle kickstand, and other improvements that Microsoft says make the Surface Pro 3 a tablet that […]
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Microsoft launches Android apps including lock screen, OK Google replacements
Microsoft’s bread and butter may be the Windows operating system. But the company has a long history of making software for other platforms such as Office for Mac and OneNote and Bing Search for Android. Now the company is launching 4 a series of new Android apps that come from the Microsoft Garage project. These […]
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Lilbits (10-21-2014): Next-gen DSL tech could bring new life to phone lines
Back in the dark ages the only way for most people to access the internet was with a slow dialup connection (or by visiting a college or other institution that actually had a faster T1 line). Then along came DSL, one of the first technologies to offer broadband speeds. But in recent years cable, fiber […]
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Microsoft releases updated Windows 10 Technical Preview
Microsoft has released an updated version of the Windows 10 Technical Preview. If you’re already using the Windows 10 preview that launched earlier this month, you can update to build 9860 by opening the Update and Recovery settings, selecting Preview builds, and tapping the “Download now” button. The update will also roll out to testers […]
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Microsoft releases Android Wear “keyboard” for handwriting on smartwatches
Android Wear smartwatches don’t include on-screen keyboards, because it’s easier to enter text using voice recognition than it is to type on a device with a 1.6 inch screen. But what do you do if you’re in a noisy environment where your watch might not recognize your voice? Or how about a quiet space like […]