Windows Weekly 150

Windows Weekly Episode 150

Topics

Paul's punctures the reality distortion field, talks about the Modern Warfare map fiasco, and announces his newest book..

• Thanks to Peter Franchi (pr. "Frankie")
  • He fixed my phone, for free

• On writing "Windows Phone Secrets" and my new blog ... and...
  • Windows Phone design themes: Why it's different than the iPhone or Android
  • Microsoft has done a good job of communicating exactly what it's doing

• Windows 7 adoption trends
  • Early adopters very satisfied
  • More users are upgrading existing PCs than ever before. Why?

• Modern Warfare 2 Map Pack disaster
  • Why do Infinity Ward and Microsoft hate gamers so much?

• Zune HD 64 coming April 12
  • In case you were in the market for an also-ran

• There's no Office like Office
  • I've been amazed to read a number of "Office is dead" stories this week
  • This opinion is not corroborated by fact
  • The truth: Office is a lynchpin of Microsoft's revenue stream and it's not suffering at all from the competition
  • The Ribbon is coming to more Microsoft products, including many of the Windows Live apps in Wave 4
  • This explains why OWA is such a weak offering

Windows 7 Feature of the Week: Scenic Ribbon

• With Windows 7, Microsoft has formally added the ribbon UI to its primary platform and while it's only in three apps right now, many more are on the way. [1]

Windows 7 Tip of the Week: Smart copying of files

• Windows behaves in certain ways when copying/moving files to other locations. But you can override the default behavior, and drag and drop a shortcut if you want.
  • Drag + CTRL = Copy
  • Drag + CTRL + SHIFT = Create shortcut
  • Drag with right mouse button = Menu to choose between Copy, Move, Create shortcut
• Thanks to Nick Shoust for the tip
• Plus: A simpler right-click shortcut

Software Pick of the Week

• FixWin - Freeware portable application to repair & fix common Windows annoyances & issues. FixWin detects whether you have Windows 7 or Windows Vista installed and accordingly offers you the relevant fixes only.
• These guys also make FixIE, FixWMP, and other tools.

Significant Products

• Link URL and optional brief description

Sponsors

Audible

• Audible.com/windows
• ad times: 1:05-1:12 and 1:08:05-1:11:34

Picks

I Drink for a Reason by David Cross (UNABRIDGED) Narrated by David Cross

Astaro

• Astaro.com
• ad times: 0:34-0:48 and 38:02-40:43

GoToAssistExpress

• Gotoassist.com/windows
• ad times: 0:49-1:04 and 15:05-17:29

Production Information

• Edited by: Tony
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