Category: Microsoft Windows

OneNote for Windows 8.1 Gets Password Protection Support – But Still Half-Baked

The OneNote for Windows 8.1 has been updated and it finally brings support for accessing password protected sections in your OneNote notebooks.  But it still isn’t complete support which means you still need the desktop version of the app.  Why Microsoft?  Why?

Offline File Access Coming to OneDrive for Windows Phone

On the OneDrive User Voice blog, Microsoft Program Manager Casey Penk has confirmed that offline file access is coming to OneDrive for Windows Phone.  While no official timeline was given on when users can expect this feature, the official-unofficial announcement is great news for Windows Phone users of the Microsoft cloud storage service.

Lumia 830 Unlocked Now Available At the Microsoft Store for $499

For the first time you can now get a Lumia 830 unlocked from the Microsoft Store for only $499.  The “Affordable Flagship” phone has to this point only been available either on or off contract from AT&T but today it because truly unlocked for anyone user on any network.  The $499 price is only $50 more than what you can get it off-contract from AT&T at the Microsoft store.

Yezz Launches Billy 5S LTE Windows Phone

We haven’t even officially kicked of CES 2015 yet but there is already Windows Phone news to report.  Yezz Mobile, the budget friendly Windows Phone manufacture, has announced the new Billy 5S LTE which will support LTE networks in the North America market, a 5″ IPS HD display and an impressive 13MP camera.  The Yezz Mobile website did not have any pricing information available on this new Windows Phone but if it is similar to the Billy 4 and 4.7, you can expect it to be at a budget friendly price.

CES Mobile for Windows Phone Launched For CES 2015 This Week in Las Vegas

For those who are attending the Consumer Electronic Show this week in Las Vegas, you now have the perfect app for your Windows Phone to help you along.  The CES 2015 Mobile app is now available in the Windows Phone Store and it will be your guide to any and all things CES.  This is the first year that there has been a CES app for Windows Phone which certainly is good news and hopefully a sign of things to come this week in Las Vegas.

CES 2015 is being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center 6-9 January.

CES Mobile for Windows Phone – Free – Download Now

How To Remove A Start Screen Folder In Lumia Denim

One of the great new features of Lumia Denim are Live folders on your Start screen on your Windows Phone.  This feature allows you to group together applications into one folder instead of having them separately scattered on your Start screen. If you are like me and have moved from iOS or Android, you know how powerful these folders can be in your day-to-day organization on your phone.

There may be a time however where you need to eliminate a Live folder on your Start screen to either save space and prevent long scrolls down your Start screen or you simply don’t need that collection of apps on your Start screen anymore.  It is easy to remove a Live folder from your Start screen but it isn’t exactly intuitive.  In this How To I will show you how to do it in just a few steps.

6tag app for Windows Phone Gets Update to Support YEZZ Billy Phones

The popular 6tag app for Windows Phone has received a minor update this morning, bringing support for the new YEZZ Billy budget conscious dual SIM Windows Phone to the popular Instagram app.  This follows up minor update back in mid-December 2014 that brought support to the BLU Win phones. If you aren’t familiar with the 6tag app, it is an alternative app to the official Instagram beta app for Windows Phone and in my opinion is far superior. Functionality wise it is complete and performance is outstanding – two things that cannot be said about the official app. The 6tag app is also one of the higher rated apps in the Windows Phone store with 4-and-a-half stars and over 92,000 reviews.

6tag for Windows Phone – Free – Download Now

Review of Microsoft Bingo – A Fun Twist On An Old Classic

There are some classic games out there that many of us grew up playing at one time or another.  Bingo is likely one of those games, be it at home with family or in a bingo parlor.  While often associated with seniors, Bingo is a fun game and can be quite competitive.  Microsoft has captured that well in their Microsoft Bingo app.  This universal app for all Windows platforms gives you both that competitive nature of the game along with giving you awards thanks to Xbox Live integration and frankly it has proven to be hours of fun as I’ve prepared this review.  Whether you like the game or not, here is my review of Microsoft Bingo, a fun classic for your Windows devices that even casual players can enjoy for free.

Microsoft Bingo for Windows Phone – Free (In-App Purchase) – Download Now

Microsoft Bingo for Windows PC & Tablets – Free (In-App Purchase) – Download Now

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