Tag Archives: Microsoft

Microsoft Copilot – Missing in Action…

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Geoff Coupe

On the 21st September, Microsoft announced the inclusion of Microsoft Copilot (“your everyday AI companion”) into Windows 11. In the announcement Microsoft stated that “Copilot will begin to roll out in its early form as part of our free update … Continue reading →

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Surface Duo – It’s Dead, Jim…

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Geoff Coupe

I predicted back in July that the end was nigh for the Surface Duo line of devices made by Microsoft. I think we can now categorically state that the plug has been pulled and it is well and truly dead. … Continue reading →

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The End is Nigh…

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Geoff Coupe

Once again, Microsoft appears to be stopping development on a product line. This time it’s the Surface Duo line of products. Truth to tell, from day one Microsoft has made a series of missteps with the Surface Duo. First, they … Continue reading →

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Another Day, Another Microsoft Rant…

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Geoff Coupe

As I predicted a year ago, Microsoft is dropping Skype, and trying to persuade people to move to a version of Microsoft Teams intended for home users. It will come as standard in Windows 11, but it is already available … Continue reading →

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Microsoft: Opens Mouth to Change Feet Yet Again…

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Geoff Coupe

I see that Microsoft is demonstrating its endless capability to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory yet again. Last week they proudly unveiled Windows 11. Their web page for Windows 11 includes an App to check whether your Windows … Continue reading →

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Will Microsoft Ever Learn?

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Geoff Coupe

This is an old cartoon showing the organisation chart of Microsoft and its warring fiefdoms. It was certainly true back in the day when I had business contacts with Microsoft on behalf of my employer. And it would seem that … Continue reading →

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Microsoft – still asleep at the wheel

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Geoff Coupe

Another day, and yet another rant at Microsoft. I’ve already ranted about the fact that the OneDrive ‘Files on Demand’ feature is a step backwards from the old ‘Smart Files’ feature in Windows. I’ve also complained numerous times that the … Continue reading →

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I’m Getting Nervous…

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Geoff Coupe

It’s the little things that gradually mount up. A series of changes, often small in themselves, that suddenly align and bring about a situation that can cause a major catastrophe. Over the years, I’ve built up about 500GB of personal … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Photos – Still a Disaster After All These Years

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Geoff Coupe

Our local village community organisation – Heelwegs Belang – is holding its annual New Year’s Reception today. I thought that I would make a slide presentation to run continuously during the reception and be displayed on a screen in the … Continue reading →

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Facepalm Time Again

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Geoff Coupe

I see that Microsoft has at last introduced a much-requested feature into their Photos app for Windows 10. Unfortunately, this being Microsoft, the feature is half-baked and not useful. Let me explain. With the Fall Creators Update, the Photos app … Continue reading →

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