Multitasking is the name of the game these days, and nobody understands that as well as Microsoft. In support of those pursuits, Office Remote for Android turns your phone into the command centre via Bluetooth for desktop-based Microsoft Office 2013 and 2016 Preview programs (on Windows, Mac support is distinctly lacking at the moment). There isn't much to it, but there are … [Read more...] about Microsoft Turns Your Android Device Into Office Remote for Android
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Microsoft Opens Up Preview for Cloud-Based Presentation App Sway
Nobody is more surprised than I am that Microsoft is doing so well in the software game these days. Once upon a time the tech giant was so focused on operating systems that they had neglected just about everything else (which has really shown in their sales and reviews in recent years). Fortunately, they have new leadership with a seemingly fresh focus: apps, apps, apps … [Read more...] about Microsoft Opens Up Preview for Cloud-Based Presentation App Sway
Respond to Text Messages On Your Computer Using Pushbullet
One of the biggest advantages of a smartphone using iOS combined with a computer running MacOS has been the ability to send and receive iMessages directly from either device interchangeably(which is expanding to all SMS messaging with the updates due out this fall). Fortunately for those who aren't running those platforms, Pushbullet is an app that can help... especially with … [Read more...] about Respond to Text Messages On Your Computer Using Pushbullet
Microsoft Improves OneNote App For Tablets
Microsoft OneNote has been available for Android and iOS tablets for quite some time, but a new update has tailored the app to best suit their larger screens. OneNote now offers handwriting support, allowing you to capture and format the notes you take during school lectures or board meetings. OneNote has evolved to become a very full-featured digital notebook that allows … [Read more...] about Microsoft Improves OneNote App For Tablets
Change Link Behaviour on Your Android Using TapPath
Every so often there is an app released that eases a pain-point you didn't even really realize you had, and TapPath is the perfect example. Created by developer Chris Lacy, TapPath gives you the opportunity to customize the behaviour of web links inside 3rd party apps. Once you have TapPath installed, you can route links using the number of taps: once to open in your … [Read more...] about Change Link Behaviour on Your Android Using TapPath
Pocket Unveils Premium Edition
When I am doing laundry at the end of the day, I find all manner of things in pockets. When grilled, my kids will always tell me it is a treasure they are saving for later. In much the same fashion, Pocket for your Android device does the same thing for just about any content you can find online: articles, videos, Tweets, etc. If you put it into [your] Pocket, whatever you … [Read more...] about Pocket Unveils Premium Edition