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ozaz

Member Since Oct 2016

2 Posts
72 Comments
Upvotes 87%
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  • Subject Posted By Forum Category Last Activity Activity
    WIndows 10 Fresh Start vs USB-based clean install
    By ozaz, 3 years ago
    14 Replies
    Forum: Microsoft
    Category: Windows
    ozaz Microsoft Windows 1 year ago 14 Replies
    Books about individuals or companies in tech
    By ozaz, 4 years ago
    8 Replies
    Forum: General Discussion
    Category: Uncategorized
    ozaz General Discussion Uncategorized 4 years ago 8 Replies

    comment
    I use Windows and iOS. It makes me consider Android, but the main obstacle is the poor state of device support

    Posted 1 month ago on Report: Microsoft Adds New Android Division Following Internal Reorg – 34 Comments

    comment
    Are there any signs that Microsoft will start producing Android phones in the budget or midrange segment of th

    Posted 1 month ago on Report: Microsoft Adds New Android Division Following Internal Reorg – 34 Comments

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    How do you even create a start menu folder? Didn't know this was possible in Windows 11.

    Posted 2 months ago on New Windows 11 Insider Build Brings Back Naming Options for Start Menu Folders – 8 Comments

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    A lot to like like here. Will likely buy on day one.Just wish it had aux input, but that's the same compl

    Posted 1 year ago on Sonos Launches Roam Ultra-Portable Speaker – 2 Comments

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    In reply to topodanny:Similar in UK. Should be sold at £385 GBP if only exchange rate and VAT is taken into a

    Posted 2 years ago on Apple Announces New $399 iPhone SE With A13 Bionic Processor – 63 Comments

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    In reply to paul-thurrott:My understanding is one of the accusations leveled at Zoom (wrt security) is a singl

    Posted 2 years ago on Microsoft Reminds the World That Skype Exists – 42 Comments

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    "Generate your free unique link with one click, share it with participants"Forgive my ignorance but isn't

    Posted 2 years ago on Microsoft Reminds the World That Skype Exists – 42 Comments

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    In reply to codymesh:Speaking for myself:I don’t actually know anyone I work with who uses slack. Perhaps it

    Posted 2 years ago on Zoom Silently Sends Data to Facebook – 18 Comments

    comment
    You could just get a Sonos Boost and connect it to the router. Might be a neater solution for your home and de

    Posted 2 years ago on Rethinking Whole-House Audio: Sonos (Premium) – 30 Comments

    comment
    Is there an app that can do something similar with graphs?

    Posted 2 years ago on Microsoft Excel Can Now Turn Pictures of Your Tables Into Real Data on the iPhone – 4 Comments

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    In reply to m_p_w_84:Completely agree with this and this is one of the two major reasons I buy Sonos.The other

    Posted 2 years ago on Hands-On: Sonos One with Google Assistant – 9 Comments

    comment
    Does it happen to bring with it Google Cast capability to Sonos speakers?

    Posted 3 years ago on Google Assistant Finally Arrives on Sonos – 8 Comments

    comment
    "but for just $50 more, you can get a terrific OnePlus 6T that ships with truly high-end components"Isn't

    Posted 3 years ago on Google Pixel 3a XL Preview – 54 Comments

    comment
    In reply to locust infested orchard inc:A lot of people who like iPads wouldn't have considered that devi

    Posted 3 years ago on Apple Announces New iPad Air and iPad Mini – 83 Comments

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    In reply to feedtheshark:I haven't bought a new iPad in a while, but I use my iPad Mini more or less ever

    Posted 3 years ago on Apple Announces New iPad Air and iPad Mini – 83 Comments

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    In reply to paul-thurrott:But doesn't 'reset this pc' simply get you back to the factory image

    Posted 3 years ago on WIndows 10 Fresh Start vs USB-based clean install – 13 Comments

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    In reply to madthinus:From what I have been reading 'fresh start' does not give you the factory imag

    Posted 3 years ago on WIndows 10 Fresh Start vs USB-based clean install – 13 Comments

    Forum Post

    WIndows 10 Fresh Start vs USB-based clean install

    I want to perform a clean install of Windows 10 on my laptop (rather than reset to factory state). I understand my two options here are 1) Fresh Start (found in Windows Security app) and 2) Installation media from Microsoft's website. However I'm not sure of the pros and cons of each approach.


    I would appreciate if anyone could clarify as well as let me know which approach they take and why.


    Many thanks


    Posted 3 years ago on WIndows 10 Fresh Start vs USB-based clean install – 13 Comments

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    In reply to RobertJasiek:In my opinion, there is no logical reason to think that 2-in-1 should apply only to d

    Posted 3 years ago on Dell Launches New Latitude 2-in-1 With ExpressSign-In, Upgraded Internals, More – 10 Comments

    comment
    Plex is another option worth mentioning

    Posted 3 years ago on Fewer Options For Those with Their Own Music (Premium) – 86 Comments

    comment
    In reply to Waethorn:Different to its competitors (Amazon, Apple & Google) Roku has one class of product,

    Posted 3 years ago on Essentially Gone: Not Even Andy Rubin Can Build an Android Company – 70 Comments

    comment
    In reply to Waethorn:Roku doesn't seem to be doing too badly

    Posted 3 years ago on Essentially Gone: Not Even Andy Rubin Can Build an Android Company – 70 Comments

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    "I’d expect the Essential brand to get the Nokia treatment where another company buys the assets and then re

    Posted 3 years ago on Essentially Gone: Not Even Andy Rubin Can Build an Android Company – 70 Comments

    comment
    I’d be interested if it had a pen slot like the ThinkPad Yogas

    Posted 3 years ago on Lenovo Flex 6 (14″) First Impressions – 13 Comments

    comment
    Its great they’ve adopted the Android One program. Makes them so much more appealing. Nokia 6 2018 and Nokia

    Posted 3 years ago on HMD to Expand its Nokia Phone Portfolio – 37 Comments

    comment
    Facebook were in charge of what app developers could and could not do. They should have never allowed apps to

    Posted 4 years ago on Cambridge Analytica Isn’t Facebook’s Fault – 109 Comments

    comment
    Even though I've been using an Android phone for years, Android Wear does not appeal to me whilst Apple W

    Posted 4 years ago on Android Wear is Google’s Windows Phone Moment (Premium) – 42 Comments

    comment
    In reply to SvenJ:Out of interest, do you use your Ring doorbell in battery-powered or hardwired configuration

    Posted 4 years ago on Amazon + Ring (Premium) – 21 Comments

    comment
    I'll pass

    Posted 4 years ago on Apple’s $349 Premium Siri-Powered Smart Speaker Starts Shipping February 9 – 14 Comments

    comment
    In reply to yaddamaster:They certainly do need to market it......I had to Google “Invoke” because I had no

    Posted 4 years ago on Amazon Pushes Further Ahead of Apple, Google and Microsoft with Alexa – 53 Comments

    comment
    Start saving for number two!

    Posted 4 years ago on Got a Sonos Play:1 – 7 Comments

    comment
    I've also recently been trying out chromecast devices to decide whether or not to stick with Sonos. I

    Posted 4 years ago on Google Home Max Review: The McMansion of Smart Speakers – 19 Comments

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    In reply to javajunkee:Thanks!

    Posted 4 years ago on Books about individuals or companies in tech – 8 Comments

    Forum Post

    Books about individuals or companies in tech

    I recently read the Steve Jobs biography by Walter Isaacson. I'd never previously read a book on a major company or individual in tech. I found it very interesting and it's inspired me to read more.


    Would appreciate some recommendations. In particular, but not at all limited to, books on Bill Gates and/or Microsoft.


    Thanks!

    Posted 4 years ago on Books about individuals or companies in tech – 8 Comments

    comment
    No interest in yesterday's Sonos news?

    Posted 4 years ago on Harman Kardon Invoke Makes a Brief Appearance in the Microsoft Store – 17 Comments

    comment
    In reply to miguelgigante:Pretty sure none of the services would be interested in being integrated into Groove

    Posted 4 years ago on Microsoft Ends Groove Music Pass, Offers Transition to Spotify – 215 Comments

    comment
    Keyboard: I have a preference for ThinkPad laptops partly because of their keyboards. For external keyboards,

    Posted 4 years ago on What keyboard & mouse does everyone use? – 28 Comments

    comment
    In reply to Bats:Knowledge of how Android works ???Its a mainstream phone OS, not a scientific theory. If it d

    Posted 4 years ago on Google Will Announce New Pixel Lineup on October 4 – 20 Comments

    comment
    Looking forward to hearing what Sonos has lined up

    Posted 4 years ago on Google Assistant is Coming to Smart Speakers – 10 Comments

    comment
    In reply to Waethorn:I routinely cycle between music subscription services to take advantage of promotions.Unl

    Posted 4 years ago on Tip: Save Big on Groove Music Pass – 25 Comments

    comment
    In reply to Stooks:It's not just about size of the catalogue though. Spotify and Apple Music do a better

    Posted 4 years ago on Tip: Save Big on Groove Music Pass – 25 Comments

    comment
    I'd absolutely buy this is I could afford it. But it's quite pricey in the UK at about £1800 for a

    Posted 4 years ago on Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2017) OLED First Impressions – 23 Comments

    comment
    In reply to FalseAgent:Because Google aren't just using the names. The Oreo and KitKat products get signi

    Posted 4 years ago on It’s Official: Android 8 is “Oreo” – 48 Comments

    comment
    I personally think that by containing everything in a single app, Sonos is more user friendly for non-techie f

    Posted 4 years ago on Paul’s Tech Makeover: Music (Premium) – 49 Comments

    comment
    In reply to irfaanwahid:For me the key feature of Pocket Casts is cross platform support and syncing. I routin

    Posted 4 years ago on Pocket Casts Comes to Sonos – 16 Comments

    comment
    Better late than never I suppose

    Posted 4 years ago on Microsoft is Adding Full Version History to OneDrive – 48 Comments

    comment
    In reply to mystilleef:So just like with other routers, the local network will continue to function when there

    Posted 4 years ago on Google Wifi First Impressions – 58 Comments

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    In reply to obarthelemy:Presumably only dependent on cloud during initial setup? Which would be ok.But I would

    Posted 4 years ago on Google Wifi First Impressions – 58 Comments

    comment
    In reply to Waethorn:Thanks. I know S3 has eMMC. My question was that if both devices have eMMC, will the diff

    Posted 5 years ago on Samsung Galaxy Book Launch Begins April 21 – 19 Comments

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    In reply to Chris_Kez:Thanks.I think I'll also get S3 until ARM tablets become available. As you say, eba

    Posted 5 years ago on Samsung Galaxy Book Launch Begins April 21 – 19 Comments

    comment
    I like this. I don't want to block all ads as I don't think its fair.I want to block the worst ads a

    Posted 5 years ago on Report: Google Chrome to Block “Bad” Ads – 30 Comments

    comment
    Is the 10.6" version, with m3 processor, likely to be significantly faster than the Atom-based Surface 3?Or wi

    Posted 5 years ago on Samsung Galaxy Book Launch Begins April 21 – 19 Comments

    comment
    If using it in the real world means trying to use Android Pay, you'll be out of luck.No NFC on this phone

    Posted 5 years ago on Moto G5 Plus First Impressions – 29 Comments

    comment
    I'd be interested in the Nokia 5 if it were possible to get it in a 32GB or ideally 64GB variant.I hate f

    Posted 5 years ago on HMD Announces a Family of New Nokia Smartphones – 39 Comments

    comment
    I have a Chromecast and Apple TV 3 plugged into to my TV primarily so that I (as well as guests) am able to sh

    Posted 5 years ago on First Steps: Choosing a Living Room Set-Top Box – 39 Comments

    comment
    After trying Mac for a while, I decided a few years ago that Windows is overall a better fit for my

    Posted 5 years ago on Sorry, What Exactly is the Point of Windows Defender Security Center? – 50 Comments

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    In reply to Nicholas_Kathrein: I don't think a US-only service can be considered Google's most important produ

    Posted 5 years ago on Google Voice Gets Its First Major Update in Five Years – 20 Comments

    comment
    Seems like quite a lot of enhancements. But the only one I really care about is improvement to scaling in mult

    Posted 5 years ago on Windows 10 Creators Update Preview – 26 Comments

    comment
    I use Google for personal contacts management. The only problem this creates for me is no

    Posted 5 years ago on Thinking About Contacts Management – 45 Comments

    comment
    Nice line up. I've been using ThinkPads now for for about 5 years and based on this lineup that's going t

    Posted 5 years ago on CES 2017: Lenovo Announces New ThinkPad X1 Family, Miix 2-in-1, and More – 13 Comments

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    To consider this an alternative to ThinkPad Yoga I'd want to see not only a stylus, but also a slot for the st

    Posted 5 years ago on Dell’s Upcoming XPS 13 Convertible Will Be A Top Laptop For 2017 – 18 Comments

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    Though I find Sonos Connector to be terribly designed and hard to use, it does let you mix and match playlists

    Posted 5 years ago on Hands-On: Spotify + Sonos – 9 Comments

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    In reply to Michael_Oland: I've never thought about it like that. But that may explain why it's been exclusive

    Posted 5 years ago on Google Play Music Can Control Sonos Too – 8 Comments

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    In reply to Lomdar67: Same with Google Play Music

    Posted 5 years ago on Google Play Music Can Control Sonos Too – 8 Comments

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    Casting from GPM on Android to Sonos pre-dates Chromecast Audio. I've always assumed that Google used this as

    Posted 5 years ago on Google Play Music Can Control Sonos Too – 8 Comments

    comment
    I do use and like OneNote, but I'm critical of its search functionality. Search is ok for content stored/

    Posted 5 years ago on How I Use Microsoft OneNote – 30 Comments

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    I like desktop OneNote a lot. Find it extremely useful. But mobile OneNote not so much (iOS / Android). Syncin

    Posted 5 years ago on A Personal History of Microsoft OneNote – 31 Comments

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    I don't feel they need to compete in every facet of hardware. But I do think their recent products have provid

    Posted 5 years ago on Why do we feel that Microsoft has to everything? – 8 Comments

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    Oldest computer I have that occasionally sees some action is an Apple iBook G4 (2003). I need it for some

    Posted 5 years ago on Oldest computer(s) you have? – 17 Comments

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    I agree with OP.  Of course, Premium users should have a number of unique benefits but I don't feel a sep

    Posted 5 years ago on Seperate Comment Systems – 37 Comments

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    In reply to Jeffsters:   How so?

    Posted 5 years ago on Google Home Has One Obvious and Fatal Flaw – 68 Comments

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    I wouldn't. Key issue for me is OneDrive does not provide versioning support for general (non-MS Office) file

    Posted 5 years ago on Worth Switching from DropBox to OneDrive for Everything Yet? – 24 Comments

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    Forget about Google Home. Google Wifi is far more interesting.

    Posted 5 years ago on Google Home Has One Obvious and Fatal Flaw – 68 Comments

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    Will be even worse outside the US due to lack of regional content to feed the TV app. When the new Apple TV wa

    Posted 5 years ago on Apple TV Offers Yet Another Way to Watch TV on Your TV – 30 Comments

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    They've got rid of MagSafe! Idiots.

    Posted 5 years ago on Apple Announces New MacBook Pro Laptops – 76 Comments

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    3D coming to Office.... In what sense? 3D spreadsheets?

    Posted 5 years ago on Microsoft to Brand “Redstone 2” as Windows 10 Creators Update – 30 Comments

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    By "better pen input mechanics" I assume you mean larger pens, like the Surface Pen, have better ergonomics. T

    Posted 5 years ago on Samsung’s Chromebook Pro Nudges Deeper Into Windows Territory – 64 Comments

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    In reply to James_Wilson: I don't see continuum phones catching on in a significant way. I think most people w

    Posted 5 years ago on Samsung’s Chromebook Pro Nudges Deeper Into Windows Territory – 64 Comments

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    OnePlus 3 seems to be the standard suggestion to this type of question. But what's the best option if you want

    Posted 5 years ago on Nexus 5 replacement for October 2016 – 13 Comments

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