Microsoft Unveils Majorana 1: A Quantum Leap in Computing
On February 19, 2025, Microsoft unveiled a revolutionary advancement in quantum computing: the Majorana 1 chip. This cutting-edge processor is built on a novel topological…
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Introducing Windows 365 Link: The First Cloud PC Device for Windows 365
Microsoft has unveiled its first-ever Cloud PC device, the Windows 365 Link, a purpose-built tool designed to enhance the user experience for organizations leveraging Windows…
Microsoft Windows Dev Kit 2023 vs Apple Mac mini with M1 Chip
Microsoft started shipping its Windows Dev Kit 2023 which is a new hardware device built for developers to use for developing, testing, and running Windows…
Surface Duo with Dan Patrick on Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast
I was lucky enough to join Ben Stegink and Scott Hoag for a detailed discussion about the new Surface Duo. We spend an hour talking…
Surface Duo First Impressions
The first-ever Microsoft Android phone arrived yesterday, and I have to say I’m impressed with the device. It’s been about 72 hours since I received…
Nvidia acquiring ARM for $40 Billion – Create AI Powerhouse
Nvidia has recently reported they will be acquiring ARM Holdings; the company behind ARM microprocessors. Nvidia is the top graphics processor company in the industry,…
Surface Duo Hardware First Look
The first Android phone ever to be released by Microsoft is almost upon us and it is a bold design. Let’s take a look at…
Check Hyper-V (Intel VT-x) Virtualization Support on macOS Computer
Many Developers and other IT Professionals use macOS (via a Macbook Pro or other Apple computer) and do need to run Windows on their machine…
Block Ads, Trackers, and NSFW Sites on Your Network using Pi-hole and Raspberry Pi
Pi-hole is free and open source software for setting up a DNS (Domain Name Service) and DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server with built-in functionality…
Policy-Based Routing on Unifi USG PRO 4
As an Azure MVP, I spent a lot of time teaching and giving webinars on the topic of moving to the cloud. A few months…
Microsoft HoloLens 2 Hardware Specs vs HoloLens 1
A while back I wrote up a summary of the hardware specifications for the first generation HoloLens. Here’s a short write up of the hardware…
BuildHololens.com is merging with BuildAzure.com
I’d like to announce that the BuildHoloLens.com website is being merged with BuildAzure.com. I appreciate all those who have subscribed to BuildHoloLens.com. As you may…
Beat the Laptop Airplane Ban with Microsoft HoloLens!
In recent months the United States has banned Laptops and other large electronics from carry-on bags aboard Airplanes from Dubai and surrounding areas bound for…
Windows Mixed Reality Kits Available for Pre-Order Now!
If you’ve been following the news around Microsoft and Mixed Reality, then you’ve likely seen news about a set of upcoming Mixed Reality headsets from…
Happy Birthday HoloLens!! 1 Year Old!
Today is the birthday of Microsoft HoloLens in terms of being available and in peoples hands. At the Microsoft Build 2016 conference it was announced…
Fragments Case Study on Microsoft HoloLens
Fragments is an interactive crime drama for Microsoft Hololens, where you follow the clues to solve a mystery that take place in your real-world space.…
#HowIWatchTNT on HoloLens with Unicorn & Rainbow Holograms!
Here’s a short clip I took while watching Tech News Today from TWiT on my Microsoft HoloLens. Not a very long video, but I thought…
Windows 10 and the Holographic World
For some time it’s been unclear whether Microsoft will “pull an Apple” with the HoloLens and be the only manufacturer or if they’ll continue with…
Using Azure Portal with HoloLens
The Microsoft HoloLens is a really exciting new technology allowing holograms to be pinned to any physical space within your home or office. Due to…
HoloLens Gaming: Minecraft Windows 10 Edition Beta
Minecraft on the HoloLens was one of the very first demos Microsoft gave in 2015 to show off how cool holographic gaming could be. Unfortunately,…