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Post by MartinT on Dec 26, 2015 10:20:07 GMT
For bluetooth (not the last word in SQ), I can stream Spotify, Radio Paradise or files to the car and it works really well.
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Post by Paul on Dec 26, 2015 11:53:18 GMT
Which programs is it likely to remove when doing major updates?
Can't say I want to install Ableton Live or Reaper DAW for it to faff about it with 'em.
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Post by MartinT on Dec 26, 2015 12:14:12 GMT
That's true for a small list of apps deemed as incompatible. For instance, it happens to Speccy, a useful tool. I don't know why, because it always reinstalls fine.
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Post by zippy on Dec 26, 2015 12:46:43 GMT
Which programs is it likely to remove when doing major updates? Can't say I want to install Ableton Live or Reaper DAW for it to faff about it with 'em. Can't say exactly which - some software 'breaks the rules' about where to install itself, or its settings, etc and it's these that can get hit most by major updates. The more obscure the software the more likely it will happen. I'm surprised that Asset was affected as that's pretty reputable software although when I reinstalled I noticed that I was not running the latest software version of Asset and maybe that's the reason. |
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Post by MartinT on Dec 26, 2015 14:15:37 GMT
I think by now, if you've been keeping up with Windows Updates, you're not likely to have any more surprises.
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Post by simon on Dec 27, 2015 12:43:54 GMT
Just treated myself to a Surface 3. So entering the win 10 world. All great so far setup and running within a few minutes.
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Post by MartinT on Dec 27, 2015 12:49:59 GMT
Good one, Simon. Once you start connecting to the Microsoft ecosystem like OneDrive and OneNote, not to mention getting Cortana going, you'll find you have a very powerful tablet in your hands. Enjoy!
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Post by John on Dec 28, 2015 5:21:30 GMT
OneDrive is really good means you have stuff like PowerPoint and Excel without the extra costs. Very handy
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Post by MartinT on Dec 28, 2015 5:25:24 GMT
Yes, to be able to use online Office on your document store from any connected machine with a browser is immense, something few users really appreciate.
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Post by John on Dec 28, 2015 5:34:23 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2015 6:46:20 GMT
OneDrive is great, although annoyingly it won't work on Vista unless you have User Account Control switched on. Viewing and editing Word / Excel etc on the go from a smartphone is very handy.
I would also like to commend Microsoft for Outloook webmail. The user interface is much cleaner and easier to follow than gmail's.
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Post by MartinT on Dec 28, 2015 8:55:16 GMT
Yes, we push Outlook Web Access out to all our students. It really works well and adjusts itself to mobile mode when it senses it's running on a phone.
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Post by John on Jan 7, 2016 8:23:22 GMT
I just got a link light 10 which will come in very handy for work
So far nice tablet has the usual windows 10 for phones features
So great when out of the office
Only £80 @ Sainsbury
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Post by ChrisB on Jan 7, 2016 8:28:11 GMT
Ecosystem.........hmm.
You have been subsumed by 'the machine' Martin!
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Post by MartinT on Jan 7, 2016 10:02:22 GMT
I've played with a colleague's Linx Windows 10 tablet. At £139 it's a lot of tablet for the money, nicely built and looks great. |
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Post by MartinT on Jan 7, 2016 10:04:44 GMT
Ecosystem.........hmm. You have been subsumed by 'the machine' Martin! The reality is that stand-alone doesn't really cut it any more. Whatever you buy these days is going to fall into the Apple, Microsoft or Android (Google) ecosystems, with their cloud connectivity, storage, settings, mail and features. Choose wisely! |
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Post by John on Jan 14, 2016 4:54:28 GMT
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Post by MartinT on Jan 14, 2016 6:53:40 GMT
Up to date versions of browsers:
• Microsoft Edge 25.10586
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
• Google Chrome 47 upwards
No excuse for having an out of date browser, especially in view of how rich some websites are becoming.
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 14, 2016 9:52:59 GMT
Doesn't Google update automatically ?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2016 12:33:44 GMT
Up to date versions of browsers: • Microsoft Edge 25.10586 • Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 • Google Chrome 47 upwards No excuse for having an out of date browser, especially in view of how rich some websites are becoming. The latest version of IE won't run on older operating systems, so I rely on Chrome which does.
I'm not going to replace an operating system that I'm happy with just to get advertisements delivered to my desktop more slickly by Microsoft......
In any event, my netbook is not powerful enough to run Windows 10 and I have various applications on my desktop that won't work under Windows 10.
I'm also sticking with my 32" CRT television !
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