Tag: Microsoft

  • The $99 tablet could catapult Microsoft to the top of the tablet heap

    The $99 tablet could catapult Microsoft to the top of the tablet heap

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    I don’t generally make my tech choices based solely on price, and I don’t recommend others use price as a primary factor in tech purchasing decisions, but at some point price is certainly a consideration. With a handful of $99 Windows 8.1 tablets coming soon, that magic, sub-$100 price point could make Microsoft a very…

  • A closer look at Windows 8’s decline in market share

    A closer look at Windows 8’s decline in market share

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      There is a lot of good news for Microsoft in the most recent Net Market Share data. The silver lining is overshadowed, however, by the fact that the current flagship operating system–Windows 8–actually declined in market share over the last month. I think it goes without saying that is never a good thing. First…

  • Recognized with 2014 Microsoft MVP award

    Recognized with 2014 Microsoft MVP award

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    It’s official! I received notification yesterday that Microsoft has awarded me the MVP (Most Valuable Professional) designation for the ninth consecutive year. The email proclaims: “Congratulations! We are pleased to present you with the 2014 Microsoft® MVP Award! This award is given to exceptional technical community leaders who actively share their high quality, real world…