Barney's Rubble


Internet Brower Bookmarks Need a Facelift

While popular browsers like Firefox and Internet Explorer have done a lot of changing over the past six years, bookmarking features have done little to change their cumbersome nature.

Ballmer's Apple Envy

Microsoft unveiled the "new Microsoft" without a lot of fanfare. In fact, it was played out in a simple two-page letter to shareholders, rather than the company's typical blowout, big-city event.

Old and New

In the world of presidents, 51 years old is relatively young, though not so shocking these days.

Outlook's New Split Personality

Microsoft brings its out-of-date Hotmail service into the present with new social networking features, Windows Phone 7 connectivity and richer features. It's also received a new name: Outlook.com.

Security Stalemate

While Microsoft's dedication to software security should be the gold standard for others, it's a war that the company will never win.

Smashing the iPad

Doug buys an iPad, but he's looking forward to the Surface.

Name Cha-Cha-Cha-Changes

Microsoft naming fun.

Talking TechMentor: Now on the Microsoft Campus

If you've ever considered attending our independent TechMentor training conference (and meeting some of your favorite Redmond authors in the process), this year may be the year.

Limits of Unlimited Storage

The capability is there but, according to Doug, the tools are lacking.

War of Word

Doug on his struggles with Word 2007.

Bloated Software Woes

This month Doug looks back at the good ole' days of software -- and how tablets may bring it all back.

Privacy Is Dead

Doug's column this month focuses on the truly dismal state of privacy these days.

'Windows 8,' Take 2

In his column this month, Doug shares more of what you said you want to see in Windows 8.

Jobs Satisfaction

Doug's latest column focuses on the legacy of Steve Jobs.

Keeping XP Alive

Doug muses on the future demise of XP -- and why it may never completely go away