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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 [...]
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, [...]
Create New Games with Kodu and Win from Microsoft
The Kodu Kup contest is here! This is a game design competition for kids aged nine through seventeen residing in the United States. The contest began on March 11, 2011 at 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time and ends on May 10, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. ET. There are two categories to enter: the 9-12 age group [...]
How To Upgrade Windows 7
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed If you take a look at the official Windows Twitter account, you’ll see that all types of general computer use questions are answered on a daily basis. If you are reading this post and happen to be a power user – [...]
How to Adjust Screen Resolution in Windows
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Screen resolution refers to the size of the whole image that is displayed on your monitor. It specifically refers to the number of individual pixels that are shown at once. The more pixels on your screen the more detailed your images [...]
Nokia and Microsoft Announces Mobile Partnership
In a move only few predicted, Nokia and Microsoft just announced that they are teaming up to bring the Windows Phone 7 operating system to Nokia devices. The two companies feel that each brings incredible assets to the proverbial table, hopefully allowing them to deliver “significant benefits for consumers, developers, mobile operators and businesses around [...]
Which Version of Windows is Right for You?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Someone wondered recently why there are so many versions of Windows. I wanted to answer with “Because Microsoft hates you!” Have you ever walked into a store and been confronted with seventy different types of gum? You have no idea what [...]
Is the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool Necessary?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Someone recently asked if I felt the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool is actually necessary. It’s a good tool for what it’s designed to do and I don’t see why you would NOT have it on your Windows machines. It’s free, [...]
What Would You Do With TechNet?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Someone recently asked if it was worth spending money on a TechNet subscription from Microsoft. If you’re a developer, the answer is a definite yes. If you’re a student – you can get a pretty hefty discount. In any case, if [...]
How Many Windows Phone 7 Devices Have Been Sold?
Microsoft is finally talking hard numbers. According to the company earlier today, they have sold about 1.5 million devices – but not to consumers. The announcement notes that there have been 1.5 million phone manufacturer sales: in other words, “phones being bought and stocked by mobile operators and retailers on their way to customers.” The [...]
The Kin is back from the dead! [COMIC]
At the end of June, Microsoft killed off their line of Kin phones. There were reports that only about five hundred of the devices ever sold. Speculation pointed to the high cost of the device and its plan, as well as the fact that they seemed to be geared towards teenagers. Apparently, the Kin is [...]
Windows Phone 7 Devices Hit the Streets Today in the U.S.
Mobile enthusiast and a garage developer Richard Mungeer was the first person to purchase a Windows Phone 7 device today in New York City’s Times Square AT&T Store. From what I’ve seen already, Microsoft is definitely back in the mobile game with this launch. It’s worth noting that reports are circulating telling you that you [...]
Are You Ready to Kinect?
This is a guest post written by long-time community member and friend Mike Parks – otherwise known as simply @BigRedPimp. You can also find him helping to “pimp” out his wife’s Eco-friendly Homemaker site. Mike has had a Kinect in his hot little hands for nearly three months now, and was gracious enough to give [...]
Han Solo’s Blaster Drawn in Microsoft Paint
Can you believe FuggedabouditNL was able to do this in Microsoft Paint? I could barely draw a circle with the official circle-drawing tool. Guess it’s not about the tool, after all. He puts Photoshop artists to shame! As you probably know, MS Paint is free software! This video once again proves that one doesn’t need [...]
There’s a @Microsoft Store In Bellevue Square Mall!
Guess what’s coming to the Seattle area – finally! And it’s about three or four stores down from the Apple Store. That’s how I found out (after tripping to the mall this afternoon for the iLife ’11 upgrade disc).
