Author: Richard Hay

Observed Tech PODCAST Episode 169 #OTP

Welcome to Episode 169 of Observed Tech. After a lot of talk last episode about whether or not Windows 10 would be free or not we do delve into that topic a little bit more in this show but not nearly as extensively compared to last week. Nothing has really changed so nothing to be worried about. I am sure Microsoft is not sitting in Redmond plotting different ways to screw over customers in this upgrade process. In other areas I talk about the breakup between Oracle’s JAVA install and the Ask Toolbar, Samsung deciding to disable Windows Update and not admitting it, a new vision and mission for Microsoft, Windows 10 Mobile Build 10149, changes to Family Safety, continuing as an Insider, counting down to Windows 10 RTM and then finally a wrap up about my experience this past weekend witnessing the loss of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket which included Microsoft HoloLens as part of the cargo. Until next time enjoy the show and thanks for listening.

Read More

Observed Tech PODCAST Episode 168 #OTP

Welcome to Episode 168 of Observed Tech. Since we are just five weeks away from the final release of Windows 10 on 29 July the pace is picking up on all kinds of Windows 10 related news and subjects. In this episode I talk about the burning question “Free or Not Free” as it relates to the final version of Windows 10 for members of the Windows Insiders Program. A new blog post from Microsoft last week and a few tweaks they made to the wording over the weekend has nearly everyone in full freak out mode. Which brings us back to the question of whether or not Insiders will get a free copy of Windows 10. The answer is still yes because nothing has changed and I discuss that in this show. Until next time enjoy the show and thanks for listening.

Read More

Observed Tech PODCAST Episode 167 #OTP

Welcome to Episode 167 of Observed Tech. If you were looking for more Windows 10 news then this is the right podcast. After recording episode 166 last week all kinds of Windows 10 news came out early in the week. We bring all of that and more to this show for discussion. There are free upgrades, downloads, reservations, missing features, specs, new hardware and all sorts of other things included. With E3 coming up we also have some Xbox info and Microsoft grabbed themselves another app company. Until next time enjoy the show and thanks for listening.

Read More