Hardware

Because I’m between continents at the moment, this edition of Short Takes looks at Microsoft’s abortive release of Windows 10 version 1806, Microsoft’s patent reversal for Linux, the EU approval of Microsoft’s GitHub acquisition, and so much more.

Microsoft updated several of its core products this week and announced a new peripheral; while they didn’t hit a home run, this is a reasonable update to the lineup.

Microsoft’s Surface Hub 2 attracted a lot of attention for its hardware but it’s the software that will steal the show.

Microsoft has announced the availability of Surface Hub 2 for 2019 but it’s complicated and the next-gen OS won’t arrive until much later.

Because Microsoft can’t stop punching Windows 10 in the face, this edition of Short Takes looks at a foolish new ad in Windows 10, Microsoft v. Salesforce, an October Microsoft event, Apple’s new iPhones, and much, much more.

Microsoft has announced a hardware event for early next month but it’s important to set your expectations before the curtain drops.

Because just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in, this edition of Short Takes looks at Microsoft’s continued concessions to the customers that matter most, an Office 365 throttling issue, weather v. Microsoft, and much more.

In this opinion post, Aidan shares what my experience of owning and using a Surface Pro for work has been like over the last six months.

Microsoft’s Surface Go is smaller in every way but does the limited performance impact it’s big picture dreams?

Microsoft’s Surface Go is a smaller version of the Pro but it does cut a few corners to keep the price down.