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In the past, Microsoft gave 15 gigabytes (GB) of free storage space to new accounts of their OneDrive service by default. They have changed that policy…
If you want to try to keep your 15 GB free storage space, and possibly more, Microsoft has posted:
The audio file of the show can be downloaded and streamed from here.
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We talk to an Uber driver, and Justin explains how he uses Uber…without paying for it.
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Also, Uber is working with the UA College of Optical Sciences:
“…I look forward to working with Arizona…”
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iOS 9 has been released. Some got it (S!ick)…some didn’t (Andy)…and others don’t care (what’s-his-name/Justin).
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We learn that Apple uses end-to-end encryption in iMessage and FaceTime…
And in a related issue, Microsoft is resisting to comply with a warrant which orders it disclose contents of an email account…because the data is kept in a different country.
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The cats of TechtalkRadio have new shirts for their “uniform”. And, so do cats. (Again: Justin’s fault. Hey…I’m writing the post, I get to pick-on whom I choose to…)
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And here are some links related to subjects discussed during the show:
Yahoo Livetext is live video texting, without sound…
Need to get from an older version of Windows to a newer one?…
For transitioning from Windows XP to a later operating system, I stumbled across this:
“24/7 free transfer assistance…
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Also, just to toss this in here…a tool has been available from Laplink’s website. (Maybe it’s the same, or similar.)
“24/7 Free transfer assistance…”
Today was the kickoff of the E3 – Electronic Gaming Expo in LA, California. The Entertainment Software Association presents this annual event for the media, vendors and retailers which will benefit from the enormous sales potential from Consoles, PC and Mac hardware upgrades, instructional manuals, accessories and of course the titles themselves.
At the Microsoft Press Event this morning, Xbox Grand Poo Baa Phil Spencer thanked Gamers and Developers for growing the user base of the Xbox One and the staff at Microsoft for its development. Phil reeled in the gaming crowd with his dedication to the community and began with the trailer of what Phil called the largest franchise for the Xbox console, Call of Duty Advanced Warfare. This new title takes place in the future of 2054 and will be available for the Xbox One. The Games DLC, Downloadable Content will also be available for the Xbox One as soon as they are ready.
Sledgehammer Games and Activision made sure of letting gamers know, the Call of Duty franchise will continue to develop and introduce new ways to play.
Don’t pay for your computer…if you’re a college student…here’s how to have others pay for it:
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Microsoft announces Chip In student PC crowdsourcing program
…Chip In, a new seasonal buying program to help students get the Windows PC or tablet they need for school…students crowdsource contributions from friends and family toward the purchase…
Students can participate in Chip In exclusively at http://www.windowschipin.com …
Chip In runs now through Sept. 1, 2013. To participate, students need a valid .edu email address or documentation to prove enrollment in a university or accredited institution…
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/Press/2013/Jun13/06-03WindowsChipInPR.aspx
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