Author: Richard Hay

Observed Tech PODCAST Episode 179 #OTP

Observed Tech PODCAST Episode 179 #OTP

Posted by | Nov 23, 2015 | , |

Welcome to Episode 179 of Observed Tech. In this episode we talk about 30 years of Windows; the new Microsoft Lumia 950 and Microsoft Display Dock and whether or not Windows 10 Mobile and the new hardware can save Windows Phone. Other items that come up for discussion this week include Microsoft Edge’s new rendering engine, 3 year old PCs holding their own these days, Windows Defender using machine learning to protect our systems, an updated privacy statement from Microsoft and good news plus new tools for developers. Of course, there are other tidbits scattered throughout the show so check out the show notes and tune in. Until next time enjoy the show and thanks for listening.

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Observed Tech PODCAST Episode 178 #OTP

Observed Tech PODCAST Episode 178 #OTP

Posted by | Nov 16, 2015 | , |

Welcome to Episode 178 of Observed Tech. Ready for another episode of Observed Tech that is full of Windows 10 related news? Well this one will help with that because last week there were two major Windows 10 related releases from Microsoft for the Xbox One and PCs/tablets. I also discuss installing the Windows 10 November Update with tools from Microsoft, discuss backwards compatibility for Xbox 360 titles on the Xbox One and some issues that might keep you from seeing the November Update for Windows 10 on your system. Of course there are other items in this episode such as my hands on with Microsoft Band v2, OEMs blaming Windows 10 for their users woes and a new Insider program from Microsoft. Until next time enjoy the show and thanks for listening.

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Observed Tech PODCAST Episode 177 #OTP

Observed Tech PODCAST Episode 177 #OTP

Posted by | Nov 9, 2015 | , |

Welcome to Episode 177 of Observed Tech. I am back after a week in Redmond, WA attending the annual Microsoft MVP Summit on Microsoft’s Campus where I had the chance to meet with members of the Windows product team and connect with MVPs from all over the world. It is always great to be reminded that passionate people are working on the software and hardware we all use and my annual visits to Microsoft for this Summit does just that. In this episode we talk about the OneDrive storage situation that hit everyone by surprise last week, the Threshold 2 update for Windows 10 and the arrival of Windows 10 on Xbox One consoles later this week. Of course, mixed in throughout are other tidbits of news collected together over the last week or so. Until next time enjoy the show and thanks for listening.

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Observed Tech PODCAST Episode 176 #OTP

Observed Tech PODCAST Episode 176 #OTP

Posted by | Oct 26, 2015 | , |

Welcome to Episode 176 of Observed Tech. In this show we take a look at Microsoft’s very solid Q1 2016 financial quarter which was announced last week and resulted in the companies stock reaching all time highs in trading. Along with that positive news was info about 1,000 jobs that were cut in the companies continuing effort to become more efficient and cost effective. We also learned last week that Bing is finally profitable for the Redmond company and is a key element in so many other areas for Microsoft and a reason for its success. Of course, what show would be complete without some Windows 10 related news about mobile, desktop and console builds of the new operating system so that is in this episode as well. To top things off I talk about the mobile crossroads I have reached with Android and Windows 10 Mobile/Windows Phone and how that is impacting my future mobile choices. No show next week as I will be in Redmond on the Microsoft Campus for the annual MVP Summit but I will bring you as much public information as I can throughout the week. Until next time enjoy the show and thanks for listening.

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