There is no such thing as “grey mail”
I just read today at the Windows Team Blog that Hotmail declares war on graymail. However, I assert that there is not such thing as “gray mail”. It doesn’t matter if it is an email offering me dodgy...
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Steve Jobs: 1955-2011
I started using Windows 3.0 at the age of 12 and even though I worked with a lot of different systems, from Linux and OS/2 to BSD (and a few times, Apple OSes), I have pretty much solidified my...
View ArticleWarning EU Citizens: Avoid getting a Windows Phone (or Xbox Live for that...
One of the fundamental basis of the European Union is the principle of four freedoms: freedom of movement of people, goods capitals and services. As Europeans, we can freely move around member states...
View ArticleThe entertainment industry’s war on consumers
The consumer preview of Windows 8 is around the corner, and I’ve been reflecting about it’s Windows Store, the consumerisation of IT and how it affects us as consumers. I’m afraid I see dark times...
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Microsoft Account and the EU Data Protection Directive: The Long and Winding...
– With contributions by Geoff Coupe Microsoft has recently announced that they will now accept migrating XBOX Live accounts from one country to another. While the XBOX community rejoice in celebration,...
View ArticleThe entertainment industry’s war on consumers II
A year ago I wrote a post in this blog about my concerns around digital rights management and how companies like Microsoft and Sony are looking into ways of blocking users from buying and paying used...
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Sérgio Vieira de Mello: 10 Years
Ten years ago today, the world lost Sérgio Vieira de Mello; a unique and wonderful human being who dedicated all of his adult life for the well-being of others. Five years ago, I wrote about Sergio:...
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2014: Goodbye marketing hypes, welcome reason
2014 is finally here, and there is a lot of talk about on what to expect in the IT and technology sector for this year. Yet, I was hoping that we could take a break from marketing hypes, fads and other...
View ArticleHRM Exam: How Wikipedia helped me (and so can help you)
Yesterday I had my first examination of my MBA programme: Human Resources Management. I don’t plan to talk about all my exams, but since this was my first one, it was quite significant. In particular,...
View ArticleSérgio Vieira de Mello: In Memoriam
In the state we find the world today with all its poverty, epidemics and never-ending conflicts, it is almost impossible to find comfort in the words and actions of our politicians and statesmen. We’re...
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