In order to smoothly share data between apps in Windows 8, Microsoft has created a new mechanism called Windows Share. Using this technology,… more »
Training
10 quick tips and shortcuts for Windows 8
Since the release of the Windows 8 Developer Preview, there have been a bunch of Windows 8 tips and tricks out there that… more »
C#
Is Silverlight dead in Windows 8?
There has been a lot of silence from Microsoft regarding the fate of Silverlight. They haven’t said that it will die and they haven’t said… more »
Misc
New Windows 8 Rumor – Windows 8 Beta will have a hardware (tablet) partner
So, it was very amusing that I called the fact that Microsoft were going to have to give out tablets at BUILD way… more »
Drama
Yes, this Windows 8 site was hacked
So imagine you have this thriving website with thousands of daily visitors and you got to sleep on Saturday night thinking about new… more »
Executives
Is Microsoft tracking Windows Phone users or not?
So there has been a back and forth regarding Microsoft’s Windows Phone and location tracking services. Microsoft has sworn up and down (… more »
Software
Why did Microsoft Make the Windows 8 Developer Preview Free?
Hundreds of thousands of people were amazed to find out that Microsoft released the Windows 8 developer preview completely free to everyone who… more »
Architecture
Windows 8: The all new Windows Explorer
Windows 8: The all-new Windows Explorer Windows explorer is one of the most fundamental tools that has undergone several changes since the first… more »
Architecture
Windows 8: Windows To Go feature
How often do you feel that you should be able to install Windows 8 from a source other than CD or ISO files?… more »
Software
How Windows Live Integrates Into Windows 8
Windows Live is Microsoft’s suite of programs that has some programs installed directly on the computer and some programs that are run through… more »
Architecture
Windows 8 Secure Boot Technology
Windows 8 Secure Boot Technology How do you protect your operating system from malware while it is being loaded? How do you ensure… more »
Windows 8 Security
Windows 8 and its security mechanisms
We live in a world of information where all our data is maintained in a digital format. What would be your reaction if… more »
Windows 8 Deployment
Windows 8 on Virtual Box
Before installing Windows 8 on an actual machine, it would be beneficial for testing purposes to install Windows 8 in a virtual environment… more »
Architecture
Trouble for Linux Users and Windows 8
If you have ever tried dual (or triple) booting your Windows system, you probably know that the current Windows boot manager is completely… more »
Adobe
Will Adobe’s Flash Have a Future on the Web?
Microsoft recently announced at the BUILD conference that Internet Explorer 10 in the Metro interface will not support plugins. This means that Internet Explorer… more »
BUILD Conference 2011
New Video – IBM at BUILD 2011 Windows 8 EXPO
More video from me at the Microsoft BUILD 2011 Windows 8 conference. The following video shows an IBM rep talking about their company… more »
