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Alpha Member Since Aug 2016

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    Can’t stand "Set Tabs Aside"!
    By goodbar, 1 year ago
    8 Replies
    Forum: Microsoft
    Category: Microsoft
    goodbar Microsoft Microsoft 1 year ago 8 Replies
    Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (w/ Dedicated Camera button)
    By goodbar, 2 years ago
    4 Replies
    Forum: Google
    Category: Mobile
    goodbar Google Mobile 2 years ago 4 Replies
    Office 365 free subscription ending, switch to Google?
    By goodbar, 3 years ago
    7 Replies
    Forum: Premium
    Category: Cloud
    goodbar Premium Cloud 3 years ago 7 Replies
    Cortana + Next Lockscreen on Android
    By goodbar, 3 years ago
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    Forum: Premium
    Category: Mobile
    goodbar Premium Mobile 3 years ago 0 Replies

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    I had my eye on the Ford Mustang Mach-E as Tesla's not allowed to sell in my state and no near service ce

    Posted 3 months ago on Going Electric: From 2008 to 2020 (Premium) – 62 Comments

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    I've been up in arms about this too, finally cracked and made a new shared calendar then recreated my eve

    Posted 3 months ago on Family Calendar – Microsoft breaks another feature w/ new "solution" – 12 Comments

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    I had the same issue. We're a heavy Alexa / Echo household and had our family calendar linked up so we c

    Posted 4 months ago on Microsoft stole all our Family Calendars! Class action suit in the making? – 19 Comments

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    I'll be replacing an Essential PH-1 with the Pixel 4a. I like smaller displays, more pocketable and bett

    Posted 5 months ago on Google Pixel 4a Preview – 26 Comments

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    Best guess at a Pixel 4a release date?

    Posted 5 months ago on Questions for 7 24? – 12 Comments

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    On Prime Cinema - some movies like Sonic, were $20 to buy and watch as opposed to a $20 rental.

    Posted 9 months ago on First Ring Daily 804: Wars of Emails – 2 Comments

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    With Essential closing up shop and no longer providing updates, what do you think about continuing using a pho

    Posted 11 months ago on Questions for 2/14? – 20 Comments

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    PH-1 user here... bought the phone for only $250 though. I'm lookin' at the phone and the thing is

    Posted 11 months ago on Essential Throws in the Towel – 8 Comments

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    Any Surface Device is a great device that I'd love to have!

    Posted 1 year ago on [CLOSED] Microsoft’s Windows Weekly Giveaway: Surface Pro X, Pro 7, and Laptop 3 – 2573 Comments

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    Finally! Been waiting for Whiteboard forever, looking forward to that feature...

    Posted 1 year ago on Microsoft Teams Gets Private Channels, New Linux App, Outlook Integration – 6 Comments

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    This is where I was at, my hardware was fine, but Windows would not update for a year (kept failing to update)

    Posted 1 year ago on It’s Not All Feathers & Beer – Windows Weekly 632 – 1 Comments

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    I'd throw this out there too, if you find a white icon pack (I think I use Flight Lite Minimalist) it act

    Posted 1 year ago on Android Launcher Review from a Windows Phone Live Tile Refugee – 8 Comments

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    Can't wait, always loved dark mode better, plus it gives it more that "windows phone" feel.

    Posted 1 year ago on Outlook’s Much-Awaited Dark Mode for Phones Might Finally Be Coming to the Public – 9 Comments

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    I would like to win a Huawei MateBook 13

    Posted 1 year ago on [CLOSED] Win a Huawei MateBook 13! – 769 Comments

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    Are you only looking for a photo manager, or something to manage the videos you take on your phone as well? I

    Posted 1 year ago on What is your prefered photo manager? – 26 Comments

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    As I'm heavily invested in Amazon's echo system I opted for Prime Photos. One nice take away was th

    Posted 1 year ago on What is your prefered photo manager? – 26 Comments

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    In reply to Brazbit:Basically, I have several tabs open, and if I'm going to click on my first tab, I go

    Posted 1 year ago on Can’t stand "Set Tabs Aside"! – 8 Comments

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    In reply to paul-thurrott:That's fantastic news :)

    Posted 1 year ago on Can’t stand "Set Tabs Aside"! – 8 Comments

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    Can't stand "Set Tabs Aside"!

    Am I in the minority for wishing I could turn off the "set tabs aside" feature in Edge? I accidentally hit it ALL THE TIME. I went to leave feedback, but a couple other people posted the ask to allow us to turn off "set tabs aside", but they only had a handful of votes. Just wanted to vent my frustration...

    Posted 1 year ago on Can’t stand "Set Tabs Aside"! – 8 Comments

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    Finally, whiteboard support..

    Posted 1 year ago on Microsoft Teams Turns Two – 22 Comments

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    I'll be curious to see how Mary Jo's laptop hunt turns out.

    Posted 2 years ago on The Windows Caboose – Windows Weekly 604 – 2 Comments

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    In reply to Jltuv:I just did this, awesome hardware, design, latest version of bloatware-free Android, for a g

    Posted 2 years ago on Giving up Lumia Icon – Phone recommendations – 36 Comments

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    In reply to earlster:I know they are going out of business, but I still picked up a essential ph-1 Halo gray f

    Posted 2 years ago on Android 9 (Pie) – Got It on my Pixel Already – 12 Comments

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    In reply to paul-thurrott:Thanks Paul - Nope, the dedicated camera button was more just a nicety and a bit of

    Posted 2 years ago on Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (w/ Dedicated Camera button) – 4 Comments

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    Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (w/ Dedicated Camera button)

    Hey All - Just curious if anyone has had any "xperia"nce with this XZ2 line of phones from Sony. I see they have a dedicated camera button, some decent specs, a non-glass body, and one of the few company's who make smaller versions of their phones without sacrificing internals. I'm intrigued by this one...

    Posted 2 years ago on Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (w/ Dedicated Camera button) – 4 Comments

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    Thank goodness, a flagship quality phone without a glass body...

    Posted 2 years ago on Xiaomi Announces a $300 Smartphone with Flagship Specs – 23 Comments

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    I'd be curious. You a side sleeper???

    Posted 2 years ago on Casper matress review? – 35 Comments

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    Why do they make glass phones... for once I'd like a phone that I don't need a case for..

    Posted 2 years ago on OnePlus 6 First Impressions – 13 Comments

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    I'm still waiting for a phone that's tough enough to not need a case, that's still slim and fas

    Posted 2 years ago on Essentially Gone: Not Even Andy Rubin Can Build an Android Company – 70 Comments

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    Nice, I also just noticed that I can set Alexa as my Device Assistant on my Galaxy. That wasn't an optio

    Posted 2 years ago on PC Makers are Embracing Alexa – 42 Comments

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    In reply to ErichK:No luck with Media Creation Tool, but I did just realize I have Intel SSD's, so perhap

    Posted 2 years ago on 1803 update: 4th time’s a charm – 21 Comments

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    My Windows 10 1803 update has tried to install twice, once it froze for a good 8 hours at 30% progress, and th

    Posted 2 years ago on 1803 update: 4th time’s a charm – 21 Comments

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    I just finished the Udacity Front-End Developer Nanodegree 2 months ago. It took me 3 months to complete. I

    Posted 2 years ago on Learning JavaScript (Premium) – 29 Comments

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    I have the change, but you still need to launch the app and hit the Alexa button to talk to her. You cannot y

    Posted 2 years ago on Amazon is Taking the Bold Step of Adding Alexa to its Alexa App – 20 Comments

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    I wake up, don't shower, work till noon, then hop on a recumbent bike at home and watch an episode of wha

    Posted 3 years ago on Health Hacking: Move (Premium) – 63 Comments

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    Just talking about app installs on android here, not talking device sales. It would be nice to see a comparis

    Posted 3 years ago on Amazon’s Alexa app just reached 10 million installs on the Play Store – 2 Comments

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    In reply to jimchamplin:Surprisingly true. I wasn't going to give The Orville a second look, I figured i

    Posted 3 years ago on Ask Paul: December 22 (Premium) – 20 Comments

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    I noticed that having a WHITE icon pack, provides a familiar windows phone feel. It is a small and satisfying

    Posted 3 years ago on Who else here has been "Microsoft-ifying" their phones? – 24 Comments

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    I'd be interested in hearing more about how Assistant and Alexa create profit for Google and Amazon respe

    Posted 3 years ago on Amazon May Have Just Cracked the Smart Home Nut (Premium) – 35 Comments

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    The "Upgrade Assistant" just says "Thank you for updating to the latest version of Windows 10". Looks like it

    Posted 3 years ago on Tip: Get the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update as Quickly as Possible – 44 Comments

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    This GIF says it all about Windows Phone... although you could probably swap out Windows Phone for Microsoft C

    Posted 3 years ago on What a Fool Believes (Premium) – 83 Comments

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    At these prices is the Essential PH-1 looking better, or is the smaller, Google Pixel 2 looking better?

    Posted 3 years ago on All of Google’s Big Announcements Leak Ahead of October Event – 43 Comments

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    I was hoping they'd refresh their 10" tablet. I'd rather use my phone that a 7 or 8" tablet, but 10

    Posted 3 years ago on Amazon Brings Hands-Free Alexa to Fire HD 10 Tablet – 5 Comments

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    So which assistant will end up in 2nd place? And is this different from the mobile market where there is room

    Posted 3 years ago on Google Discusses the Future of its Assistant – 36 Comments

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    In reply to jrickel96:Echo's are a mainstay in our house as well (Music and timers... who would have thou

    Posted 3 years ago on Microsoft and Amazon are Partnering on Cortana and Alexa Integration (Updated x 2) – 81 Comments

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    Interesting though on the assistants working together instead of against each other. It's sort of like

    Posted 3 years ago on Microsoft and Amazon are Partnering on Cortana and Alexa Integration (Updated x 2) – 81 Comments

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    Since moving from Windows phone to Android, I ended up keeping Cortana as my phone's assistant, and I am

    Posted 3 years ago on Microsoft and Amazon are Partnering on Cortana and Alexa Integration (Updated x 2) – 81 Comments

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    So here's what I ended up doing (for better or worse :))I chose to go with Amazon Prime Photos for my pri

    Posted 3 years ago on Office 365 free subscription ending, switch to Google? – 6 Comments

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    the tough materials are what intrigue me most about the device. I also like how their upcoming echo competit

    Posted 3 years ago on Essential Says First Phones Will Ship This Week – 20 Comments

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    The bulk of my online storage comes from photos/videos taken from my phone. I have about 50GB now, so that su

    Posted 3 years ago on Office 365 free subscription ending, switch to Google? – 6 Comments

    Forum Post

    Office 365 free subscription ending, switch to Google?

    Long time Windows Phone/Microsoft fan here. I had enough Office 365 keys to pay thru this August, but when thinking about renewal to keep my OneDrive space, I find myself in a dillema. I now have an Android device, and with Google Photos the superior photo backup solution (and free unlimited photos & videos), I wonder what's the point of renewing Office 365 since I only really did it for the 1TB storage and the online versions of the Office apps are fine for me? More over, I am debating over just dropping the Microsoft account entirely. It's a sad thought...

    Posted 3 years ago on Office 365 free subscription ending, switch to Google? – 6 Comments

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    Titanium is interesting... crazy light and crazy strong. I'll just be curious how you charge this in a

    Posted 3 years ago on Essential Phone Will Ship in “a Few Weeks” – 10 Comments

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    For the Thurrott Now section, I'd like to see Paul's blurb on the article without having to expand A

    Posted 3 years ago on First Ring Daily EP 190: The Good Side of the Coin – 4 Comments

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    Nice! I use it all the time.

    Posted 3 years ago on Paint.NET is Coming to the Windows Store – 37 Comments

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    If these Prime Exclusive versions came with Alexa as the default personal assistant, that would be interesting

    Posted 3 years ago on Amazon is Selling the Nokia 6 to Prime Members for Just $180 (with Ads) – 8 Comments

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    It's burned into my head too... Soon...

    Posted 3 years ago on When Will Then Be Now? (Premium) – 38 Comments

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    Now if we can figure out how to make sure calendar notifications only come thru the browser or the PC, not bot

    Posted 3 years ago on Microsoft Tweaks Skype Notifications in Outlook.com and OneDrive – 3 Comments

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    The Star Wars string quartet made this video :) Hope you guys had a chance to listen

    Posted 3 years ago on First Ring Daily EP 150: The Music Wins Build – 9 Comments

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    Korean food does not sound like Pizza... simply stunning...

    Posted 3 years ago on Behind the Scenes: Brad and Paul visit NYC (Premium Video) – 39 Comments

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    I'd like to see a piece on what got you into journalism / blogging / podcasts, how you got to where you a

    Posted 3 years ago on What do you want to see from us in 2017? – 75 Comments

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    Agreed, it's annoying that we get the login page, we used to just route right to the inbox.

    Posted 3 years ago on Outlook.com Login Screen – 3 Comments

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    The next question is, will Xamarin eventually be able to produce PWA's?  Or does Xamarin become obso

    Posted 3 years ago on Windows 10, PCs, and the Future of Apps (Premium) – 80 Comments

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    In reply to rameshthanikodi:From my experience, a $40 Lumia 650 performed FAR better than a $40 ZTE Maven.&nbs

    Posted 3 years ago on Forced to give up Windows Phone – 27 Comments

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    For Paul's OnePlus 3T reviews, I read he considered using the Google Now launcher, but decided on the sto

    Posted 3 years ago on Questions for 4/14 Podcast – 11 Comments

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    Random thought of the day:  I'd like to see a Surface device that is simply a low-cost, ultra l

    Posted 3 years ago on Microsoft Announces a Windows 10/Hardware Event for Early May – 23 Comments

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    Bangarang!

    Posted 3 years ago on Microsoft + Android: It’s Time – 124 Comments

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    Cortana + Next Lockscreen on Android

    Hi All - I hear that Cortana has a lot more functionality on the lockscreen now in Android, but what does this mean?  I enabled the lockscreen functionality within Cortana, but not really seeing any difference in content or options in Next Lockscreen regarding Cortana.   Does this new functionality for read-only & now interactive content from Cortana only apply to the stock Android lock screen?



    Posted 3 years ago on Cortana + Next Lockscreen on Android – 0 Comments

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    I've worked from home for 4 years, as a software developer and now in management of other remote software

    Posted 3 years ago on Work-Life Balance (Premium) – 44 Comments

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    This is awesome, you two are the peanut butter and jelly of the Microsoft world...  Welcome!

    Posted 3 years ago on Welcoming Mary Jo to the BWW Family – 78 Comments

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    BLU WIN JR

    Posted 3 years ago on Everything Must Go: Loose Phones and Tablets (Updated) – 100 Comments

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    BLU WIN HD

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    Microsoft Lumia 535 Dual SIM

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    Nokia Lumia 830

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    Nokia Lumia 930

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    BLU WIN HD LTE X150Q

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    Lumia 640 LTE (Cricket)

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    I have the Android beta for Cortana with lock screen support, and I enabled the feature, but I cannot figure o

    Posted 3 years ago on Questions for 1/20 Podcast – 6 Comments

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    Lumia 620

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    Lumia 520

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    Lumia 720

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    Lumia 820

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    I was a windows phone fan since the beginning, but one year ago I needed to change to Android due to my c

    Posted 4 years ago on Going back to Windows Phone – 85 Comments

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    I'm a fan of piping the RSS feed into my favorite RSS reader myself.  On Android I use the RSS Feed widge

    Posted 4 years ago on App – 9 Comments

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    I'm looking forward to Cortana in my car :)

    Posted 4 years ago on Cortana Unbound: Microsoft Finally Opens Up Its Digital Assistant to Devices – 36 Comments

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    I have two audible recommendations... both SCI FI: "The Fold", The ending was no good, but it doesn't matter b

    Posted 4 years ago on Reading List: My Favorite Audiobooks of 2016 – 20 Comments

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    Im partial to a "Cortana Kinect" or "Kinect Home" myself since they would likely use  the same components

    Posted 4 years ago on The Future Of Cortana Is Cloudy – 49 Comments

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    I just hope the smaller pixel is not lesser quality like the 5X vs 6P.  I'd still like a high quality sma

    Posted 4 years ago on Google Pixel XL First Impressions – 30 Comments

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    And bam! http://news.microsoft.com/2016/09/29/microsoft-expands-artificial-intelligence-ai-efforts-with-creati

    Posted 4 years ago on The Failure of Windows Phone and the Next Big Thing – 70 Comments

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    Outstanding!

    Posted 4 years ago on Microsoft Teases OneDrive Placeholder Feature, Will Announce More Details At Build – 23 Comments

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    Hello fellow Alphas...

    Posted 4 years ago on Hello ! – 49 Comments

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