Category Archives: Windows

Windows Remote Desktop Via Android eInk eBook Reader

Posted on November 18, 2019 by mikecane

I’m probably the last person to know this could be done. I’ll probably also forget, so this blog post. Boox note nova poke max likebook Mars laptop Remote desktop connect Review see description Previously here: Second Video Of Likebook Ares … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Surface Neo, Surface Duo

Posted on October 2, 2019 by mikecane

And BOOM: More craptastic YouTube screensnaps after the break.

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October 2, 2019 Microsoft Event: Copper Harbor?

Posted on October 2, 2019 by mikecane

I stopped paying much attention and let this get by me: Unlike the Intel Tiger Rapids prototype — which more or less sorta became the basis for the Lenovo Yoga Book C930 — this other prototype consists of two color … Continue reading →

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Chuwi Offers Strings-Attached “Free” MiniBook Fast Charger

Posted on July 24, 2019 by mikecane

I really hate it when companies misuse the word “free.” Here is Chuwi doing it: If you’re telling people to do something to get something, it’s not giving them anything for free. It’s asking for a trade. Back when Sony … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Centaurus Rumored To Be Large

Posted on July 1, 2019 by mikecane

I missed this report: Microsoft Plans Foldable 9-inch Surface That Runs Android Apps, Packs New Intel Chip: IHS Markit The foldable Surface is expected to have two 9-inch screens with a 4:3 aspect ratio, Jeff Lin, Associate Director, Consumer Electronics … Continue reading →

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The Surprising Popularity Of The Chuwi MiniBook

Posted on June 28, 2019 by mikecane

From a single backer just nine days ago to this: Not only did it exceed its stretch goal of adding a fingerprint reader (something I expected it would have all along), but Chuwi has been responsive to the concerns of … Continue reading →

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Chuwi MiniBook: No Fingerprint Sensor (Yet?)

Posted on June 21, 2019 by mikecane

Their Indiegogo campaign is over US$200,000: In their latest promotional email, they tout that and also extend the Early Bird discount to those getting the email (you should have signed up yesterday!). The email also had a surprise.

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Chuwi MiniBook Indiegogo Exceeds Goal In Less Than Five Hours

Posted on June 19, 2019 by mikecane

I haven’t been checking this every hour. I didn’t think it would ramp up so quickly. A little over five hours after the prior post, it has exceeded its goal. With a whopping 60 days left in the campaign, it’s … Continue reading →

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Chuwi MiniBook Now Live At Indiegogo

Posted on June 19, 2019 by mikecane

Chuwi MiniBook Indiegogo The Early Bird prices I mentioned in a previous post aren’t available at the campaign itself. Only to those who subscribed to their pre-launch emails. It turns out there’s a sort of Gotcha involved with this.

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Chuwi MiniBook Early Bird IGG Price Revealed

Posted on June 18, 2019 by mikecane

Via a promotional email: $499USD – [Premium] Core m3-8100Y Version, 8GB+128GB (200Pcs) $399USD – [Basic] Gemini Lake N4100 Version, 8GB+128GB (100Pcs) Not many set aside for the discount. And the price might increase by 25%? Previously here: Video: First Look … Continue reading →

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