Microsoft Surface Event 2019

Just what they announced, nothing else. I will say before we get into this, I'm pretty excited about what is coming next year. Microsoft Surface Laptop 31.3mm key travel20% larger Precision TrackpadRemovable keyboard deck for servicingNew Sandstone finish aluminum chassisIntel 10th Gen Quad Core Processor2x faster than last model, 3x faster than MacBook Air15" Microsoft … Continue reading Microsoft Surface Event 2019

ChrEdge – Microsoft Edge Browser running on Chromium – Now in Beta

I have written about Chromium based Edge browser before. I have been using the ChrEdge browser for months on all my systems. Even on the Canary Channel which updates every day, I have had almost no issues. There was one day when I couldn't get it to launch so I uninstalled and reinstalled and it … Continue reading ChrEdge – Microsoft Edge Browser running on Chromium – Now in Beta

ChrEdge or Microsoft Edge

Microsoft alredy has Microsoft Edge, but now they are building a new Edge built on Chromium. For this reason, I will refer to this product as ChrEdge. Microsoft is allowing us to look at their new Edge Browser that is built on Chromium. What this means is that we finally get the wonderfulness of Chrome … Continue reading ChrEdge or Microsoft Edge

Windows 1809 Your Phone Feature Issues with Google Fi and Hangouts

I got the 1809 update yesterday. I looked at some of the features but today was day one using them. The Your Phone feature is one that I am interested in. Please don't ask why, I really can't tell you, but I'm intrigued by the idea of Microsoft being able to help with my communication … Continue reading Windows 1809 Your Phone Feature Issues with Google Fi and Hangouts

Windows 10 Not Activated?

I had a machine that randomly decided that it was no longer activated. I have heard about some Microsoft server issues with activation so I gave it a few days and a few restarts to see if that would help. It didn't. I went into Settings > Update & Security > Activation but I had … Continue reading Windows 10 Not Activated?

Can an iPad replace a computer?

Can an iPad replace a computer or does it need to? I find myself completely baffled by what I have seen in the media over the new iPad Pro. I don't own this device, so I am literally an observer, but the questions being asked, and the statements being made have me thinking hard about … Continue reading Can an iPad replace a computer?

Compute Devices should not have “Pro” in their name

This is one of those little things that bugs me. It shouldn't, but it does, and it is something that I have burned way too many calories on. Computers and Devices should not have Pro in their name! I would normally look the other way on this. Figure it is marketing for a company, so … Continue reading Compute Devices should not have “Pro” in their name