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Windows Phone 8 Tip: Share Your Internet Connection 10
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Dec. 6, 2012
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Windows 8 Feature Focus: Windows Store 2

Windows Store is exactly what it sounds like, the Windows 8 app store. But give Microsoft some credit: It has applied experience from its Windows Phone Marketplace and has created a store that includes, and improves on, the best features in rival app stores....More
Dec. 5, 2012
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Black Ops 2: $1 Billion in 15 Days, 150 Million Hours of Online Play 9

Activision’s “Call of Duty: Black Ops II” has continued the series’ record-breaking streak, racking up $1 billion in grosses in its first 15 days in the market, faster than the 16-day pace its predecessor, Modern Warfare 3, required. Additionally, Activision says that gamers have now logged 150 million hours of online play via Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network....More
Dec. 5, 2012
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What I Use: Digital Ecosystems 20

On a recent episode of the What The Tech podcast, Andrew Zarian and I discussed the ongoing move to the cloud and away from local, PC-based data storage. I coined the term “zero data” during this discussion as a way to describe the goal of ensuring that the master copy of all data is stored in the cloud and not on a single device that could be lost, stolen, or otherwise incapacitated. But this is isn’t anything new, really, and my use of various online services has evolved in 2012 and will continue to do so....More
Dec. 5, 2012
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IDC Tablet Forecast: iPad, Android, and Just a Little Windows by 2016 14

If IDC is accurate—and again, their record is mixed at best—iPad and Android will continue dominating the tablet market through 2016, with Windows taking up the rear with just 10 percent market share. This means that in IDC’s view, Windows will obtain roughly the same market share in the tablet market as it will in the smart phone market....More
Dec. 5, 2012
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IDC Continues Its Curious Love Affair with Windows Phone 21

I love Windows Phone, but I’m not delusional about its position in the market place. The market researchers at IDC, alas, are delusional. And they still believe that Microsoft’s little-used mobile platform will somehow establish itself as the clear number three choice behind Android and iPhone....More
Dec. 4, 2012
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Windows 8 Tip: Create Setup Media After Using the Web Installer 17

I’ve advocated using the Windows 8 web installer because it’s the simplest and safest way to upgrade an existing PC to Windows 8. But if you didn’t create Setup media using the web installer, you may be concerned about what happens if you need to start over again from scratch in the future. No worries: You will be able to install Windows 8 later if need be....More
Dec. 4, 2012
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Windows Phone Design, Part 2: Windows Design Language 6

The other day I wrote about a neat Microsoft video that discusses the design philosophy behind Windows Phone. That video was just the first part in a series of videos. And the second video, about the Windows Design Language, is now available....More
Dec. 3, 2012
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Office 2013 Now Available to Businesses 6

Microsoft announced today that its business customers can now purchase the Office 2013 suites and servers through its volume licensing program. This includes Office 2013, Exchange Server 2013, Lync Server 2013, SharePoint Server 2013, Project 2013 and Visio 2013....More
Dec. 3, 2012
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STB News Bytes – Delivering the Cloud OS 1

Fresh off the BUILD conference, I joined Windows Server Lead Architect Jeffrey Snover and Computerworld's Jon Hassell for an impromptu conversation about Microsoft’s Cloud OS offerings. In this video, we discuss the latest enhancements made to the server and datacenter family as well as how these changes will impact IT pros....More
Dec. 3, 2012
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IE Usage Share was 55 Percent in November 14

One of the themes of Microsoft’s new campaign for Internet Explorer is that “comebacks come in many shapes and sizes.” And while some may snicker at the notion of an IE comeback, the data suggests that usage in Microsoft’s browser is at least evening out. It may even be on the upswing....More
Dec. 3, 2012
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Windows Phone 8 Tip: Share Your Internet Connection 10

As with Windows Phone 7.x, Windows Phone 8 allows you to use your handset as a Wi-Fi hot-spot where you share your cellular data connection with up to 5 other devices. This capability is particularly compelling for those with access to high-speed 4G and LTE networks....More

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Sep. 27, 2012
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What I Use: September 2012 12

Some big changes over the past few months, including the move to Windows 8 and a Windows Server 2012 Essentials-based server, a new 15-inch Ultrabook, a Kindle Fire HD, a new digital camera, and some new software and services....More
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