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Xbox 360 2013 Fall Dashboard Update Released 27 Aug 2013 | 12:02 am
Earlier today I wrote about the end of Microsoft Points which was the first evidence we had of the release of the latest Xbox 360 Dashboard update that has been in beta for the last several weeks. No...
Farewell Microsoft Points – We Knew Thee Too Well 26 Aug 2013 | 09:08 pm
If you turn on your Xbox 360 console today and get prompted to apply a system update then you are getting ready to participate in the retirement of Microsoft’s Points program. According to a newly po...
Weekend Catchup – Windows 8.1 RTM, Amazon Web Services Outage and Surface Gear Savings 26 Aug 2013 | 03:35 pm
Good Monday morning everyone. As you start your new week here are a few stories that caught my eye this weekend. Microsoft releases to manufacturing Windows 8.1: Sources (ZD Net) – After I wrote abou...
Windows 8.1 Hits RTM Stage 24 Aug 2013 | 12:48 am
Well at least that is the unofficial word from Paul Thurrott, the mind and fingers behind the Windows SuperSite, as sent out on his Twitter account just now. RTM — Paul Thurrott (@thurrott) August 2...
Steve Ballmer will retire as Microsoft CEO in next 12 months 23 Aug 2013 | 08:08 pm
Unexpected. Shocker. Wow. Those are just a few of the adjectives flying across Twitter this morning as folks talked about Ben Affleck appearing as the next Batman! OK – all kidding aside – they are ...
Observed Tech PODCAST Episode 103 23 Aug 2013 | 03:18 am
Welcome to Episode 103! I am very pleased to welcome Microsoft’s Rob Greenle to the show for a special segment to discuss podcasting support from Microsoft. There has been some confusion this week a...
Top 3 Tips for Creating Revenue Generating Windows Phone Apps 22 Aug 2013 | 03:26 am
Last night here in Jacksonville the Microsoft Developers User Group Jax (@mdugjax) met for just their third time since the group formed up. Mark Radacz (@MarkRadacz) is the primary mover and shaker be...
Xbox Gamescon News Roundup 20 Aug 2013 | 08:18 pm
Earlier today over in Cologne, Germany Microsoft and several gaming partners announced details about the upcoming launch of the Xbox One including release day titles and some exclusives. During the p...
Microsoft Store Preps Continue in Jacksonville Florida 19 Aug 2013 | 06:29 pm
It was officially confirmed back in late July that a full size Microsoft Store was coming to Jacksonville at the St. John’s Town Center however, since then there has not been much new about the store....
Weekend Catchup – Jobs movie disappoints at box office, Xbox Music update and Metro Firefox arriving this fall 19 Aug 2013 | 03:30 pm
Welcome to Monday and a new week everyone! Here are a few items from the weekend to get you started as you begin your day. ‘Jobs’ bio-pic turns in disappointing opening weekend – Estimates late Sunda...
