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Living on the Edge Chromium browser
The new Chromium browser from Microsoft blends both Google and Microsoft technology to set a new bar for compatibility, privacy and security in the corporate and personal browser space. It also showcases a competitive future where...
The Dell OptiPlex 7070 Ultra vs. NVIDIA Shield TV: The emerging cloud client
This week I make an admittedly odd comparison between a cloud-connected TV settop box and modular design that can be altered rather than replaced when it comes time to pivot to the cloud. The Shield is similar to the...
How HP leads in sustainability through innovation, partnership and sharing
HP now stands out as a segment leader in sustainability – particularly with their printers. And Sims Metal Management is helping give HP leverage that no single company could otherwise hope to accomplish.
Is it time to rethink Windows?
The ongoing move from desktop computing to the cloud, the coming move to quantum computing and what it means for the future of tech.
Is xCloud – the Xbox game streaming service – a glimpse at the future of the desktop?
The advancements Microsoft will have to make to enable their xCloud gaming effort will benefit the virtual desktop effort as well. Why that’s a good thing…
Microsoft Surface: Saving the future of PCs
Microsoft’s new Surface products will force the industry to rethink how PCs are designed and built. This design process change effectively takes the market back to where it always should have been – where those closest to the customer...
How WiFi 6 and 5G will force the merger of PCs and smartphones
Once you can provide a high-bandwidth, low-latency solution that meets or exceeds a wired connection, you can move into the cloud – and that will force a revolutionary change in hardware design.
The 3 PC industry changes needed to create a better tomorrow
What’s holding back the PC market? I can think of a few things…
NVIDIA creates the last ultra performing laptop in the world
The ACE RTX concept laptop NVIDIA showcased at the IFA show in Europe is arguably the most innovative and highest performing laptop introduced to the market. It may also be the last laptop we ever see performing at these levels.
Cameyo: Fixing the Chromebook app critical path problem
If you’ve been struggling with converting to a more aggressively cloud-based alternative to your current desktop deployment, this young company appears to have a solution.
Microsoft’s Chromium Edge Browser moves to beta: Who knew a browser could be exciting again?
How does the beta of the new Edge browser from Microsoft (which is based on Google’s Chromium platform) compare to IE? Microsoft has really changed from the classic IE years – and we and Microsoft are much better off as a result. Why...
Microsoft ups effort to get firms off Windows 7 with FastTrack
The Windows 10 FastTrack service is designed to help folks in the operating system slow lane, late to the migration party and now facing Windows 7 end-of-life. Updating to new operating systems has always been problematic, and this...
At the AMD Epyc 2 launch, I saw the future of the PC
The Epyc/Ryzen-powered Microsoft Virtual PC solution demo was the first time I saw the Microsoft Virtual PC functioning – and it was awesome. Cloud-based virtual PC instances are the future of the PC, and apparently, it’s coming...
NVIDIA’s GauGAN once again showcases the future of AI personal computing
NVIDIA’s GauGAN will transform those of us that can’t draw into true artists, and similar technology is transforming what we read and how we write to improve productivity and significantly enhance both our skills and our speed. This...
Augmented reality and the problem of obsolescing the laptop computer
AR could, but currently isn’t, changing the laptop computer into something far more portable and advanced. With the advent of the virtual desktop and 5G, we’ll be able to create tiny personal computers…but without addressing the...
Intel’s turnaround is showing strong potential
Intel’s CEO Bob Swan seems to have a good grasp of the problems the company faces, and their executive team shows more strength and diversity than ever before. Will their success all come down to whether or not they can get the...
Microsoft Inspire: A picture into the future of Microsoft
Microsoft’s huge partner show starts next week and promises to provide a unique view into Microsoft’s near-term future and priorities. The event also showcases one of Microsoft’s long-term competitive advantages in their partner...
Anticipating a Microsoft Surface laptop designed by Jony Ive
I’ve been thinking a lot about the drama over at Apple with Jony Ive leaving the company and the reports that Apple no longer cares about design. I think the obvious product line for him to work his magic on is the Microsoft Surface,...
Beyond Limits: Rethinking the next generation of AI
A new AI company called Beyond Limits took an idea from space exploration and turned it into a fascinating new self-training AI. This new AI – which is already being used in finance, healthcare and petrochemical industries –...
Cisco’s Webex future: they got it right this time
Is the coming update to Cisco’s Webex, one of my all-time least favorite video conferencing products, a light at the end of what has been a dark tunnel for video conferencing/collaboration products?
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