On the 6th of October, Microsoft held an event showcasing their upcoming hardware releases. For those wanting to see the news as it happened, the full presentation can be viewed here and clocks in at one and three quarter hours. For those wanting the shortened version, not only […]
Just released on the Fast Track of the Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview, build 10536.1004 is a significant advance in the development of the phone version of Microsoft’s all encompassing operating system. As someone who had visited this in the past, I was unsure of whether it was worth […]
After dealing with my Surface Pro and a desktop, I finally got a chance to dive into the real meat of my Windows 10 upgrade cycle which was the two notebooks that have been the key machines in the household for the last few years. Both can’t be […]
After having no issues upgrading my Surface Pro to Microsoft’s new OS, the next step was to start working on my next target. Corporate PCs are a dime a dozen with companies such as Dell, HP and Lenovo building in huge quantities machines that meet the basic needs […]
This week Xbox brought more big reveals to Cologne, Germany for the annual Gamescom trade fair. With Sony holding out for the Tokyo Game Show, this was an opportunity for Microsoft to pull out all stops without any distractions from competitors. The full briefing follows. Please note that […]
With the Windows 10 upgrades now rolling out, I thought it was finally time to see how the OS is going with the phone version due later in the year. Signing up for the preview version is a simple case of signing up via the Insider app for […]
I was thinking that being the first one here to get a Windows 10 upgrade to come through and complete I’d have a few war stories to tell about the experience and be bearing some scars. However it’s been the complete opposite with the Surface Pro installation being the easiest […]
If you registered your PC (either automatically or manually) for the free Windows 10 upgrade you may be already downloading it. Check your PC’s hard disk and you may find a folder named $Windows.~BT – this is the new OS on its way down from Microsoft’s servers. If […]
I was tinkering with my secondary PC yesterday and installed Windows 7 64 bit with the intention of reserving my free upgrade to Windows 10 (out July 29th) via a taskbar icon that appears. One thing I noticed though, after letting Windows Update download a plethora of required […]
Once again, Microsoft was approaching E3 on the back foot; not only in clawing back the substantial lead Sony had with PlayStation 4 sales but also with the hearts and minds of PC gamers. But it seems that being the underdog continues to bring out the best in […]
The story of one person’s attempts to make their Rampage Arcade1Up cabinet do more.
A look back at some of the games we've played on Xbox One over the years.
Our own tips and experiences while trying to make a living out in the black.
The Late Night Session 