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Revisiting My People in Redstone 3 Build 16170

I revisited the My People experience in Windows 10 Redstone 3 (build 16170) over the weekend, corrected a glitch, and resolved the instability. Surprise: It's a bit awkward to use. But it does work. So, let’s pick up where we left off.

Windows Weekly 512: Windows as a Disservice

Windows Weekly 512: Windows as a Disservice

Greatest Windows Weekly episode title ever? Leo, Mary Jo and I discuss a ton of Windows 10 Creators Update news, some thoughts about the Spring hardware event, and Android's ascendancy.

Microsoft Looks to Add Transparent Tiles to Start Menu with Redstone 3

Microsoft is updating the design language with Redstone 3 and this includes the Start menu which will receive transparent tiles.

With Creators Updates Done, Microsoft Pushes App Updates

With Creators Updates Done, Microsoft Pushes App Updates

The strange disconnect between how the core OS and its bundled apps are updated is one of the weirder aspects of the Windows 10 development cycle. And we've really seen that most obviously in recent weeks.

OnePlus 3T Preview

OnePlus 3T Preview

I've pulled the trigger on the OnePlus 3T, a stunning mid-range Android handset that picks up where Google left off with Nexus. Here's a quick look at the device I've ordered, and what I expect from it.

Some Tips for the Xamarin Challenge

Some Tips for the Xamarin Challenge

We launched the Xamarin Challenge two weeks ago, and like many of you, I've used this as a great excuse to learn the Xamarin developer experience. Here are a few general tips.

Xbox One Tip: Master the New Dashboard

Xbox One Tip: Master the New Dashboard

With the Creators Update rolling out to Xbox One consoles this week, it's time to take a look at the major changes it brings. First up, a more efficient Dashboard.

With Creators Update Completion, Groove Music Maker is MIA

Microsoft has completed the Creators update and will ship it on April 11th but Groove Music Maker is still missing and its status is unknown.

Android Studio Previews Provide Early Peek at New Features

Android Studio Previews Provide Early Peek at New Features

Following in the footsteps of Microsoft, Google is now offering early access to new developer features in Android Studio to the public.

Microsoft Needs to Get the Scorpio Launch Just Right

Microsoft Needs to Get the Scorpio Launch Just Right

Microsoft is set to launch a true second-generation Xbox One console this year. It's critical that they get everything right this time.

Google is Adding Placeholders to Google Drive

Google is Adding Placeholders to Google Drive (for G Suite)

Google revealed today that it is adding a placeholders-like feature to its Google Drive sync clients for PC and Mac. But perhaps only for businesses.

Visual Studio Preview Provides an Early Peek at New Features

Visual Studio Preview Provides an Early Peek at New Features

While the audience for this will likely be fairly limited, developers interested in early access to new Visual Studio features now have a new option. It's called Visual Studio Preview.

Microsoft's Big Bets on ARM are Really About Intel (Premium)
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Microsoft’s Big Bets on ARM are Really About Intel (Premium)

In recent months, Microsoft has embraced the energy-efficient ARM microprocessor platform on the desktop and in the datacenter. But ARM offers no notable advantages over Intel on these platforms when it comes to real world use. Which leads me to an obvious conclusion: These moves are really about Microsoft pressuring Intel to be better in…

While the first version of Visual InterDev promised to be "Visual Basic for the web," it wasn't until the second release that Microsoft really delivered on that vision.

20 Years of Visual Studio: Visual InterDev 6.0

While the first version of Visual InterDev promised to be "Visual Basic for the web," it wasn't until the second release that Microsoft really delivered on that vision.

Quick Look: Resident Evil 7: Biohazard for Xbox One and Windows 10

Quick Look: Resident Evil 7: Biohazard for Xbox One and Windows 10

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is an interactive horror puzzler in which you unravel compelling mysteries in creepy settings, and with sporadic action sequences.

20 Years of Visual Studio: Visual Basic

My first book was about Visual Basic 3, and I later updated it for two other product versions, VB 4 and VB 6. Here's a look back at those early days.

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