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Ask Paul: April 20
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Ask Paul: April 20 (Premium)

Happy Friday, everyone. Here's another round of Q&A to jump-start the weekend.

What Does Microsoft Know About Us? Not Much
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What Does Microsoft Know About Us? Not Much (Premium)

Most of the privacy reporting these days is focused on Google and Facebook because these…

Thinking About Azure Sphere and Licensing
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Thinking About Azure Sphere and Licensing (Premium)

Contrary to various reports, Microsoft will indeed charge a licensing fee for Azure Sphere. Is…

Did Microsoft Choose Linux Because It's More Secure Than Windows?
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Did Microsoft Choose Linux Because It’s More Secure Than Windows? (Premium)

Microsoft had good reasons to choose a Linux core for its Azure Sphere OS. Was…

Microsoft Moves Aggressively to Secure Its Future
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Microsoft Moves Aggressively to Secure Its Future (Premium)

Microsoft's Azure Sphere represents the confluence of several big themes we've discussed here on Thurrott.com…

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Microsoft’s Opportunity To Capitalize on Data Privacy (Premium)

Given the recent events making headlines, Microsoft has the opportunity to take advantage of the…

Ask Paul: April 13
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Ask Paul: April 13 (Premium)

Another week, another set of excellent questions from readers.

Dealing with Facebook
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Dealing with Facebook (Premium)

My approach to Facebook and other social networks is consistent with my general approach to…

Good News! The PC Market Flat-Lined in Q1
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Good News! The PC Market Flat-Lined in Q1 (Premium)

Market researchers from both Gartner and IDC say that PC sales in the first quarter…

What Led to this Mess
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What Led to this Mess (Premium)

Microsoft can't figure out a way to monetize the billions-strong Windows user base without compromising…

The Why, When, What, and WTF of Windows 10 Version 1803
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The Why, When, What, and WTF of Windows 10 Version 1803 (Premium)

Patch Tuesday came and went without the planned announcement about Windows 10 version 1803. What…

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It’s Easier to Add than Subtract (Premium)

Watching Chromebooks evolve into truly capable PC replacements is a fascinating reminder that it's easier…

3:2
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3:2 (Premium)

While there's some debate about the benefits of 3:2 displays on portable PCs, there shouldn't…

Ask Paul: April 6
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Ask Paul: April 6 (Premium)

This week, I tackle some new questions plus provide an update on the evolution of…

Microsoft's Role in the Next Wave
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Microsoft’s Role in the Next Wave (Premium)

Ambient computing is the "next wave" of personal computing. But what role can Microsoft play…

The Way Forward
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The Way Forward? (Premium)

Today, I'd like to stop worrying about what happened and think about what things might…

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