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Revisiting My 2021 Tech Predictions

Let's take a look back and see how I did with my tech predictions made 12 months ago.

A First Look at Microsoft Loop

Brien breaks down his initial thoughts and ideas on how Microsoft Loop can be used in productivity.

Taking Microsoft Loop for a Spin

Brien walks you through getting started in the latest Microsoft 365 feature, currently in preview.

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Welcome to the Metaverse, Part 2: How I See It

Brien breaks down how our metaverse future will change how we interact with technology in the coming years.

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Welcome to the Metaverse, Part 1: What Is Your Metaverse?

With something so abstract as digital space, our ideas of what it can be may differ from one another.

What To Do After a PC Refresh

Keep your accounts and data secure before discarding your old machine.

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Modernizing the 3-2-1 Backup Rule

Does the advice of keeping redundant data backups still hold true today?

What It Was Like Being Back in a Spacesuit After Two Years

To say that the COVID pandemic has been disruptive to Brien's spaceflight training would be an understatement.

Microsoft Office 2021 Features Worth Checking Out

Brien shares a few of his favorite additions to the latest version of Microsoft's productivity suite.

Was Upgrading to Windows 11 a Good Decision?

Time to put Microsoft's new OS to the ultimate test -- day-to-day use on the road.

Introducing SQL Server 2022: Top 3 New Features Announced at Microsoft Ignite

The next major version of Microsoft's flagship database engine is now in private preview. Here's what you need to know about it.

Some Fumbles and a Lot of Wonder During My First Underwater EVA

Even before he ever started training to go to space, one of the training activities that Brien was most excited about was an underwater extravehicular activity.

What Is TempDB and Why Does It Matter?

Time to hit the basics and dive into how theSQL Server database engine works.

Can the Surface Duo Improve Your Productivity?

As a bridge device, Microsoft's smartphone offering can mostly handle what you throw at it.

Does Your Computer Have a TPM 2.0 Chip?

Learn if your machine can jump over the most confusing hurdle for Windows 11.

My First Impressions of Surface Duo 2

Microsoft is making logical moves to address issues with the first version of its flagship smartphone.

Is it Worth Upgrading to the Surface Laptop Studio From Surface Book 3?

The new flagship Microsoft hardware comes with a mixed bag of improvements and downgrades.

That One Easy Trick for SQL Server Performance

Here's how to fix that performance database query to speed up response time.

How To Enable Voice Typing in Windows 11

While the feature takes a big step forward with the new OS, there's still some ground to make up, compared to other third-party options.

How To Use Inking in Windows 11

No longer is the Microsoft feature gated behind hardware.

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