Microsoft release details of the latest Surface Pro 4 updates
Last week Microsoft released firmware updates for the Surface without any released notes. I did notice a new power slider option for the power icon in the taskbar that can be used to control the power balance (see my post) but other than that we had no idea what has…
Emby Server 3.2.26 released
There is a new version of the great media server system Emby available. Version 3.2.26 of Emby Server is available for download and features a new Season Detail screen, new personalisation options for subtitles, a new indicator for buffering progress and a new Up Next Info Overlay screen. More details…
Microsoft list features removed and deprecated in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
With each release of Windows Microsoft remove old out of date features or deprecate features which will be removed in a future update. Microsoft have detailed the changes to the next release of Windows 10 (called the Fall Creators Update) showing which features will be removed and deprecated. Some of…
Avegant Glyph Video Headset – Review
“You look like someone who doesn’t know how to wear headphones.” My friend Mark had summed up the problem with the Avegant Glyph in a simple sentence, and I really couldn’t disagree. Then again, Mark does have an unhealthy obsession with GM cars of the 1970s and big diesel engines,…
Surface Pro 4 firmware update adds new power controls
I just received a firmware update for my Surface Pro 4 and the main change is a new power option. With the Windows 10 Creators Update Microsoft introduced a new power slider option and now you can use this sliders with the Surface Pro 4. You can push the slider…
Microsoft release details of the latest Surface Pro 4 updates
Last week Microsoft released firmware updates for the Surface without any released notes. I did notice a new power slider option for the power icon in the taskbar that can be used to control the power balance (see my post) but other than that we had no idea what has…
Emby Server 3.2.26 released
There is a new version of the great media server system Emby available. Version 3.2.26 of Emby Server is available for download and features a new Season Detail screen, new personalisation options for subtitles, a new indicator for buffering progress and a new Up Next Info Overlay screen. More details…
Microsoft list features removed and deprecated in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
With each release of Windows Microsoft remove old out of date features or deprecate features which will be removed in a future update. Microsoft have detailed the changes to the next release of Windows 10 (called the Fall Creators Update) showing which features will be removed and deprecated. Some of…
Avegant Glyph Video Headset – Review
“You look like someone who doesn’t know how to wear headphones.” My friend Mark had summed up the problem with the Avegant Glyph in a simple sentence, and I really couldn’t disagree. Then again, Mark does have an unhealthy obsession with GM cars of the 1970s and big diesel engines,…
Surface Pro 4 firmware update adds new power controls
I just received a firmware update for my Surface Pro 4 and the main change is a new power option. With the Windows 10 Creators Update Microsoft introduced a new power slider option and now you can use this sliders with the Surface Pro 4. You can push the slider…
Windows 10 Lenovo Yoga Book coming in new colours
The Lenovo Yoga Book is a unique tablet convertible tablet that does away with a traditional keyboard and replaces it with a digitiser and touch keyboard. This makes it really thin and work really well as a tablet with the keyboard folded around. The Windows version previously only came in…
The Digital Lifestyle Show #610 – Black Vans
Welcome to this week’s podcast. Jason is back, Garry is back, Richard didn’t go anywhere so we are all here to discuss this week’s Microsoft news. We talk Surface Laptop, Windows 10 Fall or autumn update, Xbox news, Groove and the future of VR/MR headsets. Checkout our new TDL Xbox…
Microsoft details the changes to the Windows 10 upgrade process with the Fall Creators Update
A couple of months ago I noticed a change to the way Microsoft delivered new builds of Windows 10 to the fast ring. The timing of the various stages had changed and with some stages taking a lot long, sometimes it looked like the update had stalled while in fact…
Review – Parallels Toolbox for Windows 1.0
If you are as old as I am, you probably remember the halcyon days of computing before browsing the World Wide Web became as ubiquitous as it is today. Magazines such as PC Pro or Amiga Format could be purchased from newsagents with discs taped to their front covers, which…
Video: Acer Predator 15 gaming laptop review
I don’t normally review gaming laptops as ultra-mobiles and two in one tablets are more my thing but I couldn’t resist Acer’s offer to review the Predator 15. The Acer Predator 15 comes in around £1400 (on Amazon) depending on the spec and is a serious gaming machine. Heavy Weight…
