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    New Surface Pro from MS

    The new Surface Pro (previously Surface Pro #) has dropped. Its an iterative evolution rather than all new but solid improvements across the board IMHO. No USB C, but still an incredibly powerful device in a tidy form factor. Improvements to battery life (waiting for reviews) and looks like the...
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    Buy a Lumia 950 XL get a 950 for free

    Currently on the Microsoft Store website. Buy a 950XL, get a 950 free. Crazy. Sad thing is, I am actually thinking about it.... Buy Microsoft Lumia 950 XL – Unlocked - Microsoft Store So, if anyone has a 950 they want to sell, let me know.
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    Microsoft 640XL on ATT, WP8.1

    So this is kind of a review, but not technical in any capacity. Lots of opinion in how the phone works/doesn’t work for me, thought I would share in case anyone else is interested in one. So, I switched to the 640XL a few weeks ago and have to say, it’s a pretty sweet device, especially for...
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    Advice prepping iPhone for Grandma

    I need some advice from the Apple savvy setting up a phone for my grandma. We have a phased out iP5 that we will be wiping and giving to her to replace her ancient flip phone. I am good with deactivating accounts and wiping the old phone, what I am most curious about is if I should set her up...
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    Lollipop Update Expereince

    Thought I would start a topic for those who have updated their devices and their experience. I got the OTA notification yesterday and figured I would give it a go on my Nexus 4. Install was fairly quick and so far I have had minimal issues. The camera has crashed a couple of times, but...
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    Sony's latest offering: Xperia Z3

    Sony's latest is out, the new Xperia Z3. Looks like an evolution of the Z2, but good looking specs. I think this has a good combination of screen size, resolution, battery size and expandable memory. LIST OF GOODIES 20.7 megapixel camera with auto focus 8x digital zoom ISO 12800...
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    Use 'NAS' type drive in desktop for media/photos?

    I am looking to expand the storage in my desktop. Can I use a NAS drive (WD Red or equivalent) in a desktop, non-boot scenario, but not in a NAS setup? I am finding conflicting information on this. Some say yes (a drive is a drive), others no (NAS designation is specific to the task). What does...
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    Considering jump from iOS to Android; outlook sync options?

    I have been tempted by Android for a while and am seriously thinking of giving it a shot. My current set up to sync my outlook at home with phone for my contacts/calendar is: Outlook > MS live < iPhone As can be seen by my super cool graphic above, MS live being the critical link keeping my...
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    New SSD install; Intel RST + SATA III

    This is for a new install on the rig below in my sig. My Intel XM-25 80GB borked and so I have picked up a Samsung 830, 256GB to replace it. I will be doing a clean install and not copying any data over. 830 will be for booting and installing programs on the SSD. I have three other platter...
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    Windows Phone 8 ecosystem

    Looking to jump to WP8 but am having a hard time sorting out how to manage contacts/calendar with outlook and WP8. A bit of phone history before we dive in: I previously owned windows mobile 5 and wm 6.1 phones and loved their integration with outlook. Sync was via cable and everything...
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    Asymetric cards, no Xfire; Possible?

    I am currently running 2x22" (1680x1050) monitors with my ATI 5850. I am looking at going to 2x24" (1920x1200) monitors in the near future. Main use of rig is CAD, 3d and photos but I have a penchant for gaming as well. Would it work to run one 24" on my 5850 and pick up another lesser card to...
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