There is no question about it, Windows is in the 'mature' state of its lifecycle and while it's not going anywhere for a very long time, it's also not as critical to society and the corporate world as it once was back in the late 90s and early 2000s. That being said, Microsoft is transforming…

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Surface has a new dongle, Paul has a new phone review, and Edge is now on Android tablets.

With yet another Windows 10 version nearing completion, its again time to re-examine Microsoft Edge to see whether this browser can meet our needs. To date, these comparisons have been somewhat lopsided, with Microsoft Edge consistently falling short of more popular and full-featured browsers like Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. But my ongoing efforts are…

In the previous article in this series, I focused on my experiences using writing apps with Windows 10 Pro in S mode. This makes sense: I'm a writer, after all. But writing is still just part of what I do with a PC every day. And to better understand what works---and what doesn't work---with Windows…

One of the maxims about cloud computing is that you need to learn to let go: People who are stuck in the past, whether its for general file storage, music or video services, or whatever, need to learn to accept the fact that this new thing isn't going to be exactly the same as what…

With Microsoft set to rev a new version of Windows 10 and formally implement S mode as an option, it's time to take another peek at the software giant's well-intentioned attempt to push us all into the future. My goal, of course, is to give Windows 10 S---sorry, Windows 10 Pro in S mode---a fair…

Google's plan to bring Android apps and the Google Play Store has remained largely unfulfilled to date. But that is finally starting to change.

Windows 10 S is half-baked. It's not ready for me. It's not ready for you. And it's not ready for anyone. Not yet.

The issue of Store app quality and selection will be a problem for all Windows 10 S users, just as it was with Windows phone.

Reality diverges wildly from theory when you actually try to use Windows 10 S. And here are a few basics to consider ahead of time.

Microsoft is actively testing moving Cortana from the taskbar to the system tray; they are also testing out a new conversation-based UI layout too.

It's become a regular refrain: Microsoft releases a new version of Windows 10 that includes many improvements to Edge. But I still can't use this browser.

Microsoft has clarified how it will update Edge using the Windows store in the near future but has yet to provide a timeline about when this functionality will be enabled.

With the release of the Anniversary Update (AU) for Windows 10, Microsoft is introducing new features such as improved inking support, refining the Start menu and Edge is receiving a large update as well. After each major release - the initial Windows 10 launch and the 1511 update - I have tried to use Edge…

This week, Microsoft expanded on its plans to improve Edge web apps by both modernizing them and supporting open web standards. It doesn't address my core issue with Edge web apps, but it looks like a big step forward.

For the past few weeks, I've been using Microsoft Edge instead of Chrome where possible. This is a lot easier with the Windows 10 Anniversary update, which includes numerous Edge improvements. But as expected there are a few things I still miss from Google's browser.