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The price of “free speech” – Why you can’t be sure who you are talking with.

I’ve a series of articles on free speech and why the internet has anything but coming very soon.  My free time has been taken up of late with a documentary … Continue reading

April 3, 2013 · 6 Comments

Microsoft begs for Windows Phone developers?

Despite the usual Microsoft PR, Windows Phone (and infact) many of Microsoft’s many “new ideas”, have been met with apathy from the consumer.  Windows Phone has found itself in a … Continue reading

January 16, 2013 · 2 Comments

Develop for Windows RT – big money to be made (£52)!!!

A game developer has reportedly made £52 on a game for the Windows RT, the “Great Big War Game” was a popular title on both Android and Apple devices, yet … Continue reading

December 7, 2012 · 1 Comment

Windows – Now with added malware!

Windows users the world over will almost certainly be familiar with malware and the numerous hoops one must jump through in order to try to prevent it.  How many PC’s … Continue reading

September 16, 2012 · 4 Comments

Canonical – To Skype or not to Skype?

My good friend (and co-host) Roy has recently been writing about Canonical and its promotion of the now Microsoft owned Skype.  As usual with TechRights it’s a very interesting read … Continue reading

August 1, 2012 · 6 Comments

It’s rebranding time again for Microsoft! – Hotmail gets a new name & DanceFailLIVE

Every so often when the moon is full and perspiring Ballmer is in its third phase, Microsoft takes one of it’s products and changes its name re-brands it. I can’t … Continue reading

June 10, 2012 · 3 Comments

Microsoft take-down requests – needs its own house in order first?

By now its common knowledge that Google has released publically, figures on the takedown requests it has recieved from copyright holders and their affiliates.  Microsoft figured heavily in this release … Continue reading

May 28, 2012 · 7 Comments

Microsoft products banned from German market!

Whilst Microsoft has been busy creating Android “licenses” with an untested patent claims under secrecy of NDA, one initially could be forgiven for having very little sympathy for Microsoft.  It … Continue reading

May 2, 2012 · 4 Comments

Nokia’s IPcom patent problem

If it wasn’t bad enough that Nokia backed the three legged horse in the smartphone race (Windows Phone 7), its now got another problem on its hands. It is reported … Continue reading

April 20, 2012 · 4 Comments

Nearly half a billion $ lost online – Microsoft’s continuing tale of woe

Despite what Microsoft advocates may claim about Windows 7 sales or office sales (lets face it there’s no bragging about WP7) they can’t seem to talk up  their online efforts. … Continue reading

April 20, 2012 · 1 Comment
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