Tag Archives: Microsoft

Thriving in the Microsoft ecosystem

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Kevin

I’ve used most of my computer hobby time since the release of Windows 10 fighting to keep the things I had working, rather than actually using and enjoying my computers. Now with the release of Windows 10 Build 10586, most … Continue reading →

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Migrating to Windows 10: a few hints

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Kevin

My recommendation is NOT to upgrade to Windows 10 at this time if you use OneDrive. There is a crippling bug where OneDrive changes permissions on your directories where you can’t use them. If you fix the permissions, they will … Continue reading →

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A call from the Windows technical department

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Kevin

I just got a peculiar telephone call on my house phone. A woman with an accent that suggested that she was from India or Pakistan, said that she was from the “Windows technical department” and was calling me about my … Continue reading →

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The NSA can read my hard drive

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Kevin

At least I think they can. Through information recently leaked, we learned that Microsoft has partnered with the NSA to make Hotmail, Outlook and SkyDrive content available to the NSA without warrants. The SkyDrive service when running on your local … Continue reading →

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