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Galactic Reign Shows Future Of Asynchronous Multiplayer

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If are using Windows Phone 8, Windows 8 or Windows RT and have not purchased Galactic Reign do it now. It is that good! Everything from strategy to cool graphics and developing an attachment to a particular race makes the gameplay stellar. Add in the amazing cinematic battle sequences that are all processed and rendered … Read more

Now who said Microsoft would abandon Windows RT and Surface RT?

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There are a good number of tech bloggers, Apple and Google fanboys and fangirls claiming that Microsoft would abandon Windows RT and Surface RT leaving the users stranded. Keep in mind that there are more than few million Windows RT users. While those numbers may not be surely interesting like iPad sales or cheap Android … Read more

Internet Explorer 10 is the Most Energy Efficient Browser on Windows 8

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Who would thunk.

Internet Explorer is the most energy-efficient browser on Windows 8, according to the Center for Sustainable Energy Systems at Fraunhofer USA. When compared to Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer uses up to 18% less energy. This means that if every Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox user in the United States switched to Internet Explorer 10 on Windows 8 for a year, the energy saved could power over 10,000 households in the United States for that year.

Fraunhofer USA Inc. tested Internet Explorer 10, Google Chrome 26 and Mozilla Firefox 21 for their energy consumption on Windows 8. For their study, researchers tested the browsers on desktop and laptop computers in several common scenarios including:

· Browsing the most popular websites in the United States.

· Playing video content through Adobe Flash.

· Playing video content through HTML5 video.

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Halo: Spartan Assault–Microsoft’s Cross Platform Halo

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Microsoft showing some muscle with this new Halo titled called “Halo: Spartan Assault.” It’s pretty much a top down shooter set right in the heart of the halo universe. Details aren’t plentiful as yet, but there is plenty of gameplay to be seen in the trailer and plenty of anticipation to be had. Oh, did … Read more

XReader for Windows 8: Finally

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I have been patiently (bullshit, I am as anxious as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs) waiting for Weave, the excellent Windows Phone news reader to make it’s way to Windows 8 desktop. They have promised some collaboration with Lazy Worm and maybe an app in June. But I have heard things like this before.

You see, I am somewhat addicted to Weave. It has become my go to source for everything newsworthy. Yeah, I have the CNN and Fox apps on my phone. And ABC, CNN, NBC, USA Today, TNW, etc. on my Win 8 devices, but they all lack something. And one big something is having everything worth reading in one place.

 

 

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Microsoft Continues Onslaught On iPad. This Time Focuses On Slim & Light Advantages

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Microsoft has finally kicked their advertising into high gear with effective and focused ads aimed at the big bad iPad on the block. This one follows yesterdays stellar effort where Siri is the breakout star who points out how Windows 8 tablets are better than the iPad. This new ad undercuts Apple right where it … Read more

Boldly go where no email has gone before!

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If you’re a Star Trek fan, you’re probably ticking off the days till Star Trek: Into Darkness. I mean, Benedict Cumberbatch! Well, if you haven’t gone and gotten the Official App in the Windows Phone store, the Windows 8 store, Google Play, Amazon’s store, or iTunes (but I can’t get there without logging in, so … Read more

Microsoft Two Step Verification: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

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I decided to give two step verification a try this morning. While I welcome added security to make things harder for the bad guys, I was a bit hesitant because I couldn’t find a clear explanation as to what I should expect. Well, it’s done and here is what I know so far.

The Good

Setting up TSV on my primary Hotmail account was relatively easy from my desktop PC. I activated they service and opted to have Microsoft send me a verification code via text (I could have also opted to get a code via phone call or alternate email address, so no worries Marti). Before I could start though, I had to unlink the new Outlook account I created when that domain became available. Microsoft indicated that I would be able to relink the account after setting up TSV (more on that later). After TSV was activated it was also easy to activate the Windows Phone Authenticator account by scanning the barcode on the screen.

 

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Microsoft Confirms Smaller Windows 8 Devices Coming

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Listening to earnings calls sometimes pays off big time. Today is one such occasion as Microsoft’s CFO Peter Klein mentioned that Microsoft plans to drive Windows 8 adoption with the help of smaller devices. Remember a few days ago when an Intel executive predicted we’d see $200 Windows 8 touch devices. The best thing about … Read more