I’ve been a hybrid Mac and PC user for years who tries to pack light when it comes to traveling with devices but it hasn’t always been so easy. With tablets becoming more and more powerful, I’m feeling less like I’m giving up on capabilities for portability plus thoughtfully designed accessories make it easier to…
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4 Features to Look Forward to When You Upgrade to Windows 10 on July 29
Two weeks ago when I was in Seattle attending the #OfficeChampions Summit, I got a sneak peek at Windows 10 and was pretty excited about what I saw but had to keep it under wraps until official word came from Microsoft. Earlier this week, Microsoft announced that Windows 10 will be available in 190 countries…
Take My Virtual Walking Tour of Pike Place Market on Findery & Huffington Post
Regardless of how much time I ever have in Seattle, I always love visiting Pike Place Market. It’s the kind of place where I can spend an hour or wander endlessly like I did recently when I was back in town for the Microsoft #ChampionsSummit. With half a day free and an agenda that included lunch…
Virtual Field Trip Friday: 8 Family Friendly Dishes from Turkey to Make at Home
“What did you eat while you were in Turkey,” Emily asked with wide eyes right after she gave me giant welcome home hugs. “Everything,” I replied. “Each meal seemed more delicious than the last. Is that even possible?” I wondered aloud, knowing that my meals at home would pale in comparison to those sampled during…
Free Microsoft YouthSpark Summer Camp for Beginning and Experienced Coders at Microsoft Stores Near You
With Memorial Day behind us and plenty of end of the year activities scheduled over the next couple weeks, it finally seems like summer is truly around the corner. Each year my strategy for summer is the same- a couple weeks of camp for both kids, a lot of pool and outdoor time, a family…
Microsoft #ChampionsSummit: Xbox One, 3D Printing, Imagining the Future, & Seattle in 72 Hours
The last time I visited Seattle I was there as a technology consultant for my school system, presenting at a national technology and education conference on helping nonreaders write where companies like Microsoft, LeapFrog, Promethean, Scholastic, National Geographic, PBS, and Discovery Channel filled the vast expo hall. I never would have imagined 11 years ago…
