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Microsoft Brings Xbox Wireless Tech to New Gaming PCs
- Paul Thurrott
- Aug 16, 2016
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Microsoft’s new Xbox Wireless Controller includes built-in Bluetooth so it can connect with gaming PCs.…
Windows Holographic Experience Is Coming To Mainstream PCs Next Year
Microsoft is bringing the Windows Holographic shell to the desktop with an update to Windows…
Anniversary Update Starts Rolling Out on Windows 10 Mobile
- Paul Thurrott
- Aug 16, 2016
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Two weeks after Microsoft delivered the Anniversary Update to Windows 10 for PCs, tablets, HoloLens,…
Microsoft’s Mobile Apps Win Big on Phone and Tablet, But Fall Short on the Desktop
- Paul Thurrott
- Aug 16, 2016
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For over two weeks now, I've secretly made a major change to my daily workflow…
Microsoft Starts To Hit Back At The iPad Pro With New Surface Commercial
Microsoft has released a new commercial that pits the iPad Pro vs the Surface Pro…
Google Ships Duo Video Calling App for Android and iPhone
- Paul Thurrott
- Aug 16, 2016
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Back in May, Google announced two innovative new mobile messaging apps, Allo and Duo, which…
Microsoft to Dramatically Improve Windows 7/8.x Servicing in October
- Paul Thurrott
- Aug 16, 2016
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It's been a year of Microsoft dialing back the crazy when it comes to its…
Thurrott Daily: August 15
- Paul Thurrott
- Aug 15, 2016
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Tech tidbits from around the web: an interesting follow-up from Alan Mendelevich, Minecraft for Windows…
It’s About to Get a Lot Easier to Use HoloLens with Eyeglasses
- Rafael Rivera
- Aug 15, 2016
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HoloLens users: rejoice! Fighting with your glasses while using a HoloLens device will be a…
Windows 10 Tip: Manage Your Devices
- Paul Thurrott
- Aug 15, 2016
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With Windows 10 now available across a variety of device types---including PCs, tablets and 2-in-1s,…
Microsoft Announces Special Edition NFL Type Covers for Surface Pro
- Paul Thurrott
- Aug 15, 2016
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This morning, Microsoft announced a new line of Surface Special Edition NFL Type Covers. Designed…
Office Mobile Apps for iPhone Add Finger-Based Inking Support
- Paul Thurrott
- Aug 15, 2016
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Microsoft has updated its core Office Mobile apps on iPhone---Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Mobile---to support…
Microsoft Authenticator Now Available on Android and iOS
- Paul Thurrott
- Aug 15, 2016
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As promised, Microsoft has updated and renamed its previous account verification app for Android and…
Microsoft Offers Workarounds for Windows 10 Freeze Issues
- Paul Thurrott
- Aug 14, 2016
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While the release of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update about two weeks ago hasn't triggered…
Inside for Xbox One Review
- Paul Thurrott
- Aug 14, 2016
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Turn off the lights and enjoy the terrifying mastery of "Inside," the new puzzle platformer…
BYOPC: Use a Mini-PC as a “Woku”
- Paul Thurrott
- Aug 13, 2016
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A few days ago, I wrote about building a Windows 10-based Roku-type device that one could use…