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Groove Music Heads to Android, Xbox One and Web

Microsoft this week released Groove Music—the replacement for Xbox Music—to Android devices, Xbox One and the web. And Sonos announced beta support as well.

What I Use: Dropbox

What I Use: Dropbox

I've started moving my most critical work-related documents to Dropbox, a paid service that is fast and reliable. Unlike, say, OneDrive, which is neither.

Microsoft Issues Firmware Updates for Surface 3, Surface Pro 2, and Surface Pro 3

Microsoft Issues Firmware Updates for Surface 3, Surface Pro 2, and Surface Pro 3

This week, Microsoft issued firmware updates for its most recent Surface models—Surface 3, Surface 3 (4G LTE) and Surface Pro 3—as well as Surface Pro 2.

DTNS 2543: Don't Judge An OS By It's Stick

DTNS 2543: Don’t Judge An OS By It’s Stick

I appeared on Thursday's episode of the Daily Tech News Show with Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont to discuss the upcoming Windows 10 launch.

Microsoft's New Lumia Flagships Revealed

Microsoft’s New Lumia Flagships Revealed

Microsoft's new Lumia flagships, Cityman and Talkman may soon go to market as the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL, respectively. Prepare for extreme happiness.

What The Tech 268: The Conspiracy of Free

What The Tech 268: The Conspiracy of Free

In the latest episode of What the Tech, Andrew Zarian and I discuss Microsoft’s first commercial for Windows 10, worries about Windows 10 upgrades and more.

Google Adds Support for Google Drive to Microsoft Office

Google Adds Support for Google Drive to Microsoft Office

On Tuesday, Google announced a new plug-in for Microsoft Office for Windows which enables Google Drive compatibility. But it did so separate from Microsoft.

Microsoft Ships First Beta of Cortana for Android

Microsoft Ships First Beta of Cortana for Android

Microsoft today announced that it has delivered the first beta version of Cortana—its digital personal assistant software—in mobile app form on Android.

Surface Availability Announcements Points to Strong Future for Product Line

There was some Surface news announced today, and while it's not about a presumed Surface Pro 4, it is indeed good news for fans of the product line.

Ask Paul: Which Surface?

I get a lot of questions about Microsoft Surface: Should I wait for Surface Pro 4? Should I choose Surface 3 or Surface Pro 3, and so on. Let's take a look.

Microsoft is Shutting Down Some MSN Mobile Apps

Microsoft is Shutting Down Some MSN Mobile Apps

As you may know, Microsoft makes a wonderful collection of MSN mobile content apps. As of this fall, sadly, three of those apps are being discontinued.

Office 2016 for Mac is Now Available

Office 2016 for Mac is Now Available

Office 2016 for Mac is available now to Office 365 customers for electronic distribution. One-time purchase versions of the suite will follow in September.

This is How Microsoft Can Find Its Smart Phone Niche

This is How Microsoft Can Find Its Smart Phone Niche

While Windows Phone has indeed failed in the market place, there is one glimmer of hope for the near future. Here's my turnaround plan for Windows phones.

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Two Years In, Some Thoughts on Using a Smart Phone as a Camera

For the past two years I have used only my smart phone, and not a digital camera, to record personal events like vacations, birthdays, and other milestones.

Nadella Email to the Troops: Sharpening Our Focus

Nadella Email to the Troops: Sharpening Our Focus

Here is an incredible email from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to all Microsoft employees. Long story short, we were right to be worried about Windows Phone.

It's Official: Xbox Music is Renamed to Groove

It’s Official: Xbox Music is Renamed to Groove

After some speculation arose yesterday, Microsoft has come clean: it is indeed renaming Xbox Music to Groove, and Xbox Music Pass to Groove Music Pass.

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