deb shinder

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Fired Microsoft employee is mad but at the wrong things

April 25, 2012 11:53am PDT

Lashing out at your former employer is not really helping the situation, whether that employer is Microsoft or not.

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Microsoft development is opening up - at least in some ways

April 17, 2012 11:29am PDT

Microsoft says it wants to be more open with its products, and it has been in some ways but not always according to Deb Shinder.

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Microsoft has a second chance to win the living room battle

April 11, 2012 9:04am PDT

Deb Littlejohn Shinder thinks Microsoft should takes steps now to turn the Xbox brand into much more than just a way to play games.

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Reflections from a distant Galaxy (Nexus)

April 3, 2012 12:45pm PDT

After a few months with the Galaxy Nexus, Deb Shinder highlights some of the pros and cons about this powerful device.

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Hey Microsoft: It really is all about the apps

April 3, 2012 12:03pm PDT

The public perception of Windows 8, and the success of the Metro interface, is likely to depend, to a great extent, on the quality of the apps.

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Microsoft should demystify their software licensing process

March 27, 2012 12:07pm PDT

Microsoft could, and should, take the lead in simplifying the licensing process for consumers and for businesses.

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Encrypt your smartphone voice communications with TrustCall

March 21, 2012 3:35pm PDT

Deb Shinder tested a voice encryption solution called TrustCall. Find out how TrustCall works and if it's right for your organization.

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Microsoft Office on iOS/Android: Just do it already

March 14, 2012 11:01am PDT

If Microsoft wants to regain their position at the top of the tech heap, they need to embrace iOS and Android fans with Office.

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Five favorite Windows 8 preview apps

March 12, 2012 9:39am PDT

As you kick the tires of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, be sure to check out these early contenders for top apps.

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It's the little things: Windows 8 both delights and infuriates

March 6, 2012 12:47pm PST

For Deb Shinder, the Consumer Preview of Windows 8 both delights and infuriates. She explains which features push what buttons.

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How to use your not-quite-so-smart phone offline

March 2, 2012 1:56pm PST

Deb Shinder provides some tips for utilizing your smartphone offline, especially when you're traveling and Internet connectivity is either expensive or non-existent.

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Microsoft could lose the techies in their bid to win over consumers

February 28, 2012 12:07pm PST

Microsoft is obviously going "all in" to win over consumers with Windows 8, but will that drive the tech savvy away?

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The new Windows logo: It's not as bad or as good as you think

February 21, 2012 11:32am PST

Ugly or not, Deb Shinder argues that the new Windows 8 logo accomplishes its primary objective.

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How Microsoft could win me back from Android

February 14, 2012 12:28pm PST

Deb Shinder explains what Microsoft needs to do to win her back from her current Android smartphone.

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Earth to Microsoft: Please stop changing your product names

February 7, 2012 11:17am PST

Deb Shinder wants Microsoft to pick a name and stick with it and to stop confusing their customers.

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Juvenile cyber-delinquency: Laws that are turning kids into criminals

February 7, 2012 6:00am PST

Deb Shinder considers the problem of juvenile delinquency when it concerns kids and computers. Do we need a better strategy for dealing with juvenile cybercrime? Take the opinion poll.

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The phabulous phablet: A new form factor arrives with the Galaxy Note

February 7, 2012 5:41am PST

Deb Shinder spent some time with the Samsung Galaxy Note at CES 2012. Find out what thinks about this phablet.

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HTC Rezound: Lost in the crowd but a solid contender

February 1, 2012 6:14am PST

Find out why Deb Shinder says the HTC Rezound is currently a top contender for a phone replacement when it's time to renew her contract.

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Windows 7 will not be the new XP because Windows 8 is not Vista

January 31, 2012 12:18pm PST

Deb Shinder doesn't see a good reason to hang on to Windows 7 for ten years, even (or maybe especially) if you're a power user.

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Wintel is up, Google and Apple are down - time will tell

January 24, 2012 1:39pm PST

Microsoft's stock has been on the rise lately, but who knows if it will continue. Regardless, 2012 is going to be an important year for the company.

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