Microsoft
Sinofsky Out: Were We Right About Windows 8 Usability?
Yes, Steven Sinofsky will no longer be at Microsoft. Can’t say that I’m surprised, either. I don’t know the guy, and I would never wish anything but the best for him. Still, my long-standing belief that Windows 8′s UX is a disaster area remains unchanged and, if anything, Sinofsky’s sudden departure is vindication. I’m certain [...]
Android is the New Windows
I mean that in the most polite way, too. :) There’s a reason that Android is the most widely used smartphone platform today — just like there’s a reason that Windows is still the most widely used platform on desktop computers today. You never heard an argument from me; it was inevitable that Android (or [...]
Oprah Says Microsoft’s Surface is “Like a Mercedes-Benz”
I had no idea those cars had poor performance and a flip-flop UX? Perhaps Oprah is making a slight against Mercedes-Benz, given that it could be a watered-down experience when compared to, say, a Tesla?
Windows 8: a Monkey with Four Asses
It’s good that many people are in love with their Windows 8 experience. I don’t want to take away from that, and my perspective should not be any reflection on your choices. What you like is what you like, and I respect that. I just can’t get over the blended UX — and I keep [...]
Windows 8 XP Mode?
Windows XP has had a pretty good run. It came out in 2001, and ruled the roost until Windows Vista was introduced in 2007. Windows 7 came out in 2009, and Windows 8 will be out next month, but a lot of people and businesses are still faithfully using the quaintly archaic XP in spite [...]
Windows 8: is an Anti-virus Necessary?
Heck, I don’t know. Why worry about protecting yourself from the evils of the Internet when you can roll the dice, cross your fingers, and hope for the best? But seriously, folks… The answer is: “it depends” (yes or no). People have asked the question, so I figured I’d answer it for everybody to read [...]
Why Windows 7 is Better Than Vista
Macmanmcmanaman, a member of the LockerGnome.net community asked, “Is there any reason to use Vista over a different Windows OS?” This is a good question, and the answer is very simple. No, there is no reason to use Windows Vista at this point in time. Windows Vista was this generation’s Millenium Edition. It was bloated, [...]
Why I Picked Classic Mode Over XP Luna and Vista Basic Themes
Liam, a member of the LockerGnome community posed the question on LockerGnome.net, “Do you see the Windows XP theme as ugly?” This is a very interesting question. Windows XP was an upgrade from either Windows 2000, ME, or 98 SE. At the time Windows XP went in to beta, I was using Windows 2000 as [...]
What to Expect in Windows 8
In what can be called a dramatic shift in how Windows handles its user experience, Microsoft has announced that Windows 8 will handle two different kinds of applications. The operating system is said to have the ability to run standard programs currently made for Windows 7 as well as Web apps built on HTML5 and [...]
PC vs. Mac – The Truth
“Better” is a relative term. So is “best.” It’s rare that I jump into the middle of a PC vs Mac debate (hasn’t it been settled already?!). However, this morning I watched a tweet from @Windows float by. On the other end of that link sits Microsoft’s own “PC vs. Mac” page, and it’s so [...]
Why a Microsoft Branded PC Would Be a Good Thing
Microsoft, though best known for the Windows operating system, is no stranger to the world of hardware. Their line of peripherals are top sellers and generally well received by users, the Xbox is on top of the HD game console market, and other various hardware projects have done generally well. They have not, however, entered [...]
Will Microsoft Ruin Skype?
Good grief, people! The news officially broke less than ten minutes ago, and already the naysayers are screaming all over my Twitter stream. I counted at least fifteen “omg Microsoft will ruin it!” messages in under two minutes. I think that just may be a record. The speed with which y’all are dismissing the potential [...]
How to Play Windows Games on a Mac
In the world of PC gaming, Microsoft’s Windows is currently the most popular operating system by far. An entire industry of hardware and software manufacturers has been built around the purpose of giving gamers the best experience possible. Unfortunately, this market targets Windows users which only adds to the widespread assumption that you really can’t [...]
Enter the Dev:unplugged HTML5 Contest
The Internet is a beautiful thing, and the advent of HTML5 has made it more so. In conjunction with faster browsers, HTML5 is giving devs the tools needed to create amazing applications and experiences on the web. The team at {Dev:unplugged} wants to encourage this type of development by providing a pretty sweet contest, including [...]
Bing for iPad
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed The new Bing app for the iPad is actually better than Bing in the browser. No, I’m not joking. It is absolutely beautiful, and one of THE best overall iPad apps I’ve ever used. The first time I opened it up, [...]
