David K So the new Windows Phone File application is out. It’s a file manager from Microsoft for Windows Phone 8.1. It’s basic. Super basic. The level of access is unchanged. Want to move around a PDF? Not happening. Want to attach a PDF like Windows Mobile 6? Still not possible. I can’t even reply to an … Read more
The Surface Pro 3 it’s a beast. One that I will recommend to others because Microsoft finally nailed it. The screen size, the hinge, the pen, the new cover… All incredible. My initial thoughts were to buy without over thinking it… Then I thought about it. Here’s my issue. I want one device that’s modern … Read more
Microsoft has been developing the Domain Awareness application for the NYPD for some time. It’s incredible on its own and compiles information to make it far more useful to officers. In fact, it’s been in use and the NYPD has been talking about the practical effects of it: For example, officers used the system during … Read more
Rudy Huyn makes epic Windows Phone apps. In fact, they’re often better than the first party apps. He just released 6Tinder to rave reviews and for his efforts he received a removal notice from Microsoft at the request of Tinder. He’s making an appeal to Tinder to allow him to keep the app in the … Read more
The Xbox One has been generally available on Amazon and now PS4 has joined in. Multiple bundles are in stock at the retail price and available prior to Christmas. Both companies said they’d have stock for the holidays and it seems like they’ve done that. They likely have very limited supplies though so if you’re … Read more
I’ve had my DVP8 for a short while but the Dell Active Stylus was on backorder so I just received it. The allure of the DVP8 for me is the pen. I want to use this as a secondary device – to scribble notes, take to meetings as a paper replacement, and mark up documents. After reading … Read more
Forget the Dell Venue Pro 8, the Asus T100 is the real deal. BestBuy has them in stock for just $300 plus free shipping plus a $25 Microsoft Store gift card and no club memberships or anything else required. You get a 10″ screen and a keyboard and Office (student version without Outlook). There’s no rear … Read more
I feel like Microsoft is finally breaking the app gap that has been a problem for Windows Phones. The recent releases are a good sign of where things have been moving. But all of their focus on Windows Phones have left their flagship Windows 8 behind. Where is Instagram for Windows 8? Angry Birds Go! … Read more
WPCentral did a poll asking readers what 8″ Windows tablet they were looking to buy. If you exclude unannounced products then the Dell Venue Pro 8 took it by a mile with over 80% of the votes. I have one. It’s good. But hold it next to the other Windows 8 tablets and the specs are … Read more
Microsoft is trying to push out more devices and encourage their app store. They’re running a promotion in the US where you get a $25 gift card to use in any of the app stores – Windows 8, Windows Phone and Xbox. This applies to all touch screen PCs sold from a lot of major … Read more
Gamestop has a special Black Friday package available (in stock). $700 gets you: •Xbox One Regular Edition Console •Ryse: Son of Rome •Dead Rising 3 •Xbox One Wireless Controller •$20 Xbox Gift Card This is a good deal…and in stock for now at least. You can find it here: http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-one/consoles/xbox-one-black-friday-bundle/112513
