Technology
Windows, Microsoft, Apple, the Insider years, and the software I could not leave alone.
The Insider Years
Windows Outsider
After 2 years as an MVP, I have decided to retire from the Windows Insider Program. Now, I am a Windows Outsider. Here is why.
I Am Not A Delinquent
Windows Insiders are not delinquents.
State Of Skype
This week, Skype made news for not exactly the right reasons.
Groove on iOS
For the Groove fans who are moving to iOS from Windows Phone, this is what you can expect.
Inside Community
We can't have Windows be exciting all the time.
TechnoSad
Technology is a tool.
Project Emma
Up at 3am for Microsoft Build, and worth every minute of the jet lag. What came out of the keynote, Project Emma included.
In Brief
Microsoft Build is the conference that comes around once a year. And this year is due to be a banger. In Brief
Creating Community
When we create, we come together, we form communities. It was not one man that walked on the moon, it was a nation.
Being A Windows Insider
Why become a Windows Insider? Why choose to become an unpaid tester? This why I choose to help. And this is what Being A Windows Insider is.
Improving Things
Goodbyes
Farewell to NOW
As a fan of the ISP NOW - I decided to reach out to the CEO and give him a piece of my mind. This is my open and honest Farewell to NOW.
Goodbye Mixer
Microsoft has chosen to shut down Mixer, and its yet another thing that they have killed off recently. Goodbye Mixer, it was fun while it lasted.
Goodbye Fitbit
Google bought Fitbit for a lot of money. Which means now it is time to move to Apple Watch. I guess this is Goodbye Fitbit
The Death of Remote Desktop Services
Remote Desktop Services is dead but no one wants to admit it yet. What comes next is much better, in every way. Read The Death of Remote Desktop Services
Goodbye Groove
Microsoft shutdown Groove Music in a surprise announcement, leaving many fans and users in a state of shock.
Reviews
Apple Reminders For Getting Things Done
How does Apple Reminders function when going beyond just basic task management? Can it really help you to Get Things Done?
One List (App) to (Almost) Rule Them All
Superlist promised to be the only list you ever need. Let's put that to the test. Superlist: One List (App) to (Almost) Rule Them All
Heavys Headphone Review
Can headphones made for metalheads be any good?
Cider Review
My review of the Cider app - and Apple Music alternative. For everyone on Windows looking for something better than iTunes.
Builds
Team Red
Looking ahead to my future PC build as a way to compensate for going computer-less next year. 2021 is all Team Red.
The 2017 PC Part Guide
The 2017 PC Build that no budget had touched. Parts, photos and more!
Building The Beast
To be running a machine in which no budget has touched - that is the goal here with this beast.
Loose Wires
The iCloud Photo Project
I am in the process of moving my photos to iCloud Photos. From mistakes made, to my process. Read about The iCloud Photo Project now.
From Surface to iPad
Windows 11 has convinced me that it's time to move on from my Surface Pro 4 and directed me towards using an iPad instead.
Microsoft: 2020
In pure geekdom, I present to you what gets me excited about Microsoft in 2020. This is Microsoft: 2020.
Gym 2.0
I have an idea how gym can be better. And it all starts with more data, a little machine learning and being connected. So what is Gym 2.0?
The Amazing iPhone X
Just an ode to my iPhone X now that time has come to move on. After 2 years of daily use, it still never let me down. It really was The Amazing iPhone X.
Why I Use Light Theme
Between Dark Mode and Light Theme, there is space for another - Dim Grey.
Tech Tuesday: Neuralink
With the unveiling of Neuralink, Elon Musk is hoping to blend man and machine. And it might not as bad as you may think. Tech Tuesday: Neuralink
Powershell-ing The Day Away
Fun Friday is getting all nerdy today with me raving about Powershell. I can't help it, it is just fun to use! Are you Powershell-ing The Day Away like me?
The Streaming Operating System
Beginning with game streaming, soon your entire operating system will be streamed. Windows is moving to become The Streaming Operating System
How To Refresh Your Microsoft Account Cloud Data
When your Microsoft Account Data gets corrupted, here's how to fix it. How To Refresh Your Microsoft Account Cloud Data
The Thing
Just do the thing. That thing. The thing you've been putting off. Do it. Now. You've been wanting to, so just do The Thing.