Microsoft released Windows 10 build 17134.166
Microsoft have released an update to Windows 10 April 2018 Update just a week after patch Tuesday. The update KB4345421 is a cumulative update taking the build number to 17134.166. The changes to this build are fixes to networking, SQL server and web publishing servers: Addresses an issue that may…
Skype 7.0 (classic) will stop working September 1st. Skype 8.0 to get new features including recording
Microsoft are pulling the plug on the old “classic” version of Skype for Windows (v7). The trusty desktop version has been around for many years, I have been using for podcast recording for over 10 years and from 1st September the app will no longer work. Instead, Microsoft are pushing…
You can now launch SteamVR games directly from Windows Mixed Reality
As well as supporting Windows 10 apps and games Windows Mixed Reality also supports Stream VR meaning you can play a vast selection of VR from Steam on your headset. With the latest SteamVR beta and a recent Window 10 Redstone 5 build there is improved integration between the systems….
Video: Hands on with Windows 10 Redstone 5 Build 17713
Welcome to my latest Windows 10 Redstone 5 video. In this video I look at the some of the changes in build 17713 including improvements in reading mode, PDF support and Notepad improvements. You can read the full release notes on my previous post and make sure you subscribe to…
The Digital Lifestyle Show #659 – Fresh Windows Insider MVP
This week a brand new Windows Insider MVP Simon Allison joins Richard, Garry and I to talk about being a Windows Insider MVP. We talk about Windows 10 in education, the new Redstone 5 builds and the potential for Surface Go and lots more. The Digital Lifestyle Show #659 This…
Microsoft released Windows 10 build 17134.166
Microsoft have released an update to Windows 10 April 2018 Update just a week after patch Tuesday. The update KB4345421 is a cumulative update taking the build number to 17134.166. The changes to this build are fixes to networking, SQL server and web publishing servers: Addresses an issue that may…
Skype 7.0 (classic) will stop working September 1st. Skype 8.0 to get new features including recording
Microsoft are pulling the plug on the old “classic” version of Skype for Windows (v7). The trusty desktop version has been around for many years, I have been using for podcast recording for over 10 years and from 1st September the app will no longer work. Instead, Microsoft are pushing…
You can now launch SteamVR games directly from Windows Mixed Reality
As well as supporting Windows 10 apps and games Windows Mixed Reality also supports Stream VR meaning you can play a vast selection of VR from Steam on your headset. With the latest SteamVR beta and a recent Window 10 Redstone 5 build there is improved integration between the systems….
Video: Hands on with Windows 10 Redstone 5 Build 17713
Welcome to my latest Windows 10 Redstone 5 video. In this video I look at the some of the changes in build 17713 including improvements in reading mode, PDF support and Notepad improvements. You can read the full release notes on my previous post and make sure you subscribe to…
The Digital Lifestyle Show #659 – Fresh Windows Insider MVP
This week a brand new Windows Insider MVP Simon Allison joins Richard, Garry and I to talk about being a Windows Insider MVP. We talk about Windows 10 in education, the new Redstone 5 builds and the potential for Surface Go and lots more. The Digital Lifestyle Show #659 This…
Will the gambling industry ever go VR?
Virtual reality or VR, it’s the next logical step in the world of gambling; or is it? Do online poker players want the full VR experience or are they happy with the way things are? Could we ever see the day when playing Texas Hold ’em in a virtual world…
Microsoft releases Windows 10 Redstone 5 Build 17713
Microsoft have released a new Windows 10 Redstone 5 build for Windows Insiders. The build is 17713 and has improvements to Microsoft Edge, PDF reading, inking and Notepad changes. The first thing to notice with this build is Microsoft are resetting the Skip Ahead option. This means that for now…
Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 17134.165
Yesterday was patch Tuesday and Microsoft have released a cumulative update to the Windows 10 April 2018 update. Update KB4338819 includes security updates and other improvements to Windows 10. Improvements and fixes This update includes quality improvements. No new operating system features are being introduced in this update. Key changes…
Microsoft Surface Go is now available for pre-order from £379.99
Last night Microsoft announced the new Surface Go and now it’ available for pre-order in the UK. The basic spec is 64GB eMMC drive, Intel 4415Y and has 4GB RAM with a price of £379.99 (£360.99 for students). The 128GB version with 8GB of RAM costs £509.99 (£484.49 for students)….
Microsoft announces the new lower cost Surface Go
Microsoft have added a new member to the Surface family in the form of the new Surface Go. The Surface Go has a 10-inch display, powered by a 7th Generation Intel Pentium Gold Processor 4415Y, weighs 1.15 pounds and is just 8.1mm thin. The Surface Go starts at $499 and…
