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Microsoft's New Cloud-Based Software
Looking to streamline your IT infrastructure? Office 365, Microsoft's new cloud-based platform, might be just what you need.
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Why It's Trending: After weeks of speculation, Microsoft announced this morning it has acquired Skype for a staggering $8.5 billion cash.
When Hackers Become Makers
How the practice of hacking is going mainstream and creating good.
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How to Use QR Codes to Market Your Business
Smart companies are using the scan-codes to break the wall of interaction with customers. Keep these tips in mind when trying it for yourself.
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FCC Opens Up Unlicensed Airwaves for Innovation
The so called 'white spaces' would house super Wi-Fi, with longer ranges and the ability to pass through walls.
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How to Start a Business in Seattle
Surviving as a small business owner alongside the likes of Microsoft, Amazon, and Starbucks isn't as impossible as it seems.
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What CES had to Offer for the New Computer Screen
Life was never meant to be viewed through a little window, and I believe neither was technology. Look at TVs, computers, cell phones: all of t... Read more
Microkia: The New Mobile Power Couple
I stand by my earlier posting a couple of days ago. This really will go down in history as the... Read more
Hot Mess Alert: Windows Phone 7
Microsoft's first update for Windows Phone 7 is now available, as of this week. Unfortunately when some users have hit "download"; this is what they got:<... Read more
Yipes: Windows Tablet For 2012
Apple now has the iPad 2. Research in Motion has its Playbook. Google has a plethora of Android tablets, including the Motorola Zoom getting so much atten... Read more
Microsoft's Mobile Division is Immobile
I'm picturing what it must be like at Microsoft HQ in Redmond, Washington, these days. First, consider the Xbox divison that Read more
Is a Gates Comeback Inevitable?
I think it's possible. However, even more possible, I think, is that a Steve Ballmer departure is inevitable. Last year, I wrote a posting on this... Read more
Inc.com Daily | Entrepreneur News
Expert Insight, the Microsoft-Skype acquisition, five reasons not to buy a business, VF buys Timberland, and what else you need to know today. Read more
Is Microsoft Plotting a Google+ Competitor?
What the heck is Mirosoft's "Tulalip," and what exactly is it going to be capable of? Read more
The Promise of Cloud Computing
A global public relations firm with 120 employees transitions to cloud computing and the IT director lives to tell about the potential relief that software-a... Read more
Doc or Docx? Which Office Format to Use
For those using older versions of Microsoft Word, or other non-Microsoft word processing software, the new .docx format can be a real pain. It has caused dis... Read more
How to Give Speeches and How to Sell Your Business
Matt Mullenweg shares his public speaking secrets . You already know Read more
An App Store for Business?
Google to sell business software . Your business may already use Google's free offerings for search and email, but Google hopes you'll eventually us... Read more
Batteries On The Bum And Windows 7
Microsoft announced this week that it is formerly launching an investigation into complaints that Windows 7 is adversely affecting laptop batteries in a v... Read more
Windows 7 Laptop Battery Mystery Deepens
Microsoft is reporting its latest findings into a possible link between Windows 7 and failing laptop batteries. And the latest findings are.....Read more
Self-Published Video Games
Entrepreneurs and code geeks with a solid idea can elbow their way into this highly competitive field. Read more
How to Raise a Bill Gates
The father of the Microsoft founder offers advice on bringing up a rebellious, headstrong entrepreneur like his son. Read more
Russia's Entrepreneurship Problem
Is Russia scaring off its entrepreneurs? In a bid to revive their ailing economy, Russian officials are building a $3.5 billion "Innovation City" j... Read more
Why Windows Phone 7 Is Doomed
Oh Lord, let me count the ways. No surprises here, but it's a huge blow all the same; HP has confirmed to CNBCRead more
Is the PC Era Coming to an End?
Intel, I hope you enjoyed that record quarterly earnings report announc... Read more
Why I Want Bill Gates Back
Let's address the elephant in the room. Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, needs to go. It just isn't good and hasn't been for a long time. I think it's time t... Read more
Apple Vs. Microsoft: Get Over It
Microsoft recently launched a "PC vs. Mac" site . If you're expec... Read more
Windows Live Bloggers To Go To Wordpress
Microsoft today announced it will be phasing out its blogging platform Windows Live Spaces, which currently serves about 30 million users. Starting today,... Read more
Windows Phone 7 On Shelves
It's here. The question is does anyone really care? Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 is now available starting this week. Uh, however, I haven't heard of ... Read more
How Goes WinPhone7 Launch?
I told you so! Some of you took exception to my not-so-sunny take on the launch of Windows Phone 7 earlier this week. Well, lo and behold, its early days,... Read more
WinPhone 7 Woes
Sales are sketchy. App developers are grumpy. And, the cheeriest news, at the moment, is that there might be a big update coming in January. You know; the... Read more
Joel Spolsky: A Visit to Microsoft and Google
Back-to-back trips to Microsoft and Google remind me just how smart these guys are -- and just how much I love running a small company Read more
The Wexley Way
In the advertising racket, the future is coming up fast. Or maybe it's already here, at an obstreperous little agency called Wexley School for Girls Read more
Technology: When the Forecast Calls for Clouds
Is cloud computing right for your company? Read more
What’s New in Server Software?
Microsoft’s 2008 server software has better data protection and security, and more options. Is it time for an upgrade? Read more
Browser Wars: Does IE8 Change the Game?
Microsoft's Internet Explorer 8, built into Windows 7 or available as a free download, offers improved security and functionality to businesses. It's the lat... Read more
Crisis Management Tips and the Supreme Court on Patents
How to communicate in a crisis in the age of social media. Read more
Say Hello to America's Fastest-Growing Companies
The secrets of the Inc. 500. Some of them piggy-backed on the Opra... Read more
Microsoft's Pirate Problem; MC Hammer Hails Twitter
Software pirates as heros . As we've often written, doing business in China means mastering not just the laws and the language, but also the Read more
Life After Vista: My First Glimmer of Hope
I don't know about you. But I'm still so disgruntled with Microsoft for being put in this upgrade no-users land trying to avoid Vista at all costs that I'... Read more
Moo! Office 2003 and XP Heading For The Pasture
Microsoft is turning up the heat on those of us still using Office 2003 and Windows XP. A week and some change from now on April 14th, Microsoft ... Read more
Pirates On The iPhone... and more
Apparently, the Apple iPhone store is not immune from piracy . 2... Read more
Google Chrome OS Aftershocks
Welcome to the new operating systems war! For so long it was Windows versus Mac. But this week Google pulled a Pearl Harbor on Microsoft by announcing it ... Read more
Microsoft's New Deal Style Help
I often give Microsoft a hard time on this blog. Not so this time. I want to give their program, "Elevate America" a mention. Read more
What Microsoft Does Best
After last week's announcement that Google will be launching it's own operating system next year, Microsoft could use some good press this week. A... Read more
How We Search
Comscore, the sort-of Nielsen Ratings system of search engines, has put out its Read more
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