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Windows Phone gets revenge on YouTube from the grave by helping users bypass its ad-blocker-blocker

By Colton Stradling published 21 October 23

Windows Phone Windows Phone to the rescue. A lot of YouTube users want to know how to get around the new annoying YouTube pop-up telling viewers to disable their ad-blocker.

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Microsoft must manage consumer expectations of Windows 10 S to avoid PR nightmare

By Jason Ward last updated 12 August 20

Microsoft said Windows 10 S is the Windows we all know. There's one major difference, however, that could be problematic for consumers and a real PR issue for Microsoft.

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Ambient computing: Will Microsoft's lack of consumer focus hurt its future?

By Jason Ward last updated 12 August 20

Personal computing is consumer-driven, founded on a multi-devices experience and is approaching an ambiance. Without broad consumer presence Microsoft may miss the coming shift.

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