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Thurrott Daily: October 19, 2015

Thurrott Daily: October 19, 2015

Here's what's happening today: Yet another controversial change to Windows 10, misunderstanding Microsoft's Windows 10 upgrade mistake, the new Nexus phones.

No USB-C on Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book is a Real Problem

No USB-C on Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book is a Real Problem

Microsoft markets Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book as premium devices, but they're missing a few forward-leaning features. And the most problematic is USB-C.

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Preview

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Preview

Surface Pro 4 features a bigger screen, a thinner and lighter body, better RAM and storage options, improved pen and Type Cover, and Windows Hello options.

Moto X Pure Edition Review

Moto X Pure Edition Review

For the past month, I've put my beloved but aging Lumia 930 aside and have lived life on the other side of the fence. Up first: The Moto X Pure Edition.

A Quick Look at the New Chromecast and Chromecast Audio

A Quick Look at the New Chromecast and Chromecast Audio

Google's newly-announced Chromecast and Chromecast Audio arrived at Chez Thurrott this afternoon, so I set them up and gave them a quick run. So far so good.

Moto X Pure Edition First Impressions

Moto X Pure Edition First Impressions

Yesterday, my custom-designed Moto X Pure Edition arrived, and I spent much of yesterday afternoon installing apps and otherwise moving to the new phone.

Acer Announces Windows 10 Mobile Handset with Continuum

Acer Announces Windows 10 Mobile Handset with Continuum

At IFA in Berlin this morning, Acer announced a coming Windows 10 Mobile handset and a Continuum dock that will turn that handset into a lightweight PC.

A Few Tips for Using Firefox 40 with Windows 10

A Few Tips for Using Firefox 40 with Windows 10

Mozilla’s Firefox 40 looks great on Windows 10, But If you are going to use Firefox on Windows 10, here are some tips for making it work even better.

Next Up for Microsoft: New Hardware

Next Up for Microsoft: New Hardware

After two straights weeks of mammoth Microsoft conferences—the developer focused Build 2015 in San Francisco last week and the inaugural Ignite 2015 in Chicago this week—my mind is of course turning to the next big thing for the Redmond computing giant. And while there are certainly more trade shows—’tis the season, after all—and major software…

Here Comes Surface 3

Today, Microsoft is announcing Surface 3, the successor to its Windows RT-based Surface 2. Yes, Surface 3 fills a gap in its hardware lineup, but it’s not quite the device you’ve been led to expect. Forget the rumors, folks: Surface 3 is nothing less than a lower-cost Surface Pro 3. And that’s a good thing,…

Hands-On with Microsoft HoloLens

I just concluded about an hours-worth of hands-on time with Microsoft’s intriguing HoloLens, an augmented reality (AR) headset that will ship publicly at roughly the same time as Windows 10. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to take any pictures, record any video, or other document the experience digitally. But I did come away impressed. It’s pretty…

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