BYOB Episode 89

Microsoft Surface, more Windows 8 discussion, Update on storage spaces for both Windows 8 and Server 2012, portable SSDs and stut stut stuttering issues resolved. All on this weeks BYOB podcast.

Windows 8 – Real Life Platform Testing

Michael has been busy using Windows 8 on several different platforms over the last 2 months. We discuss his opinions on each. You can also read deeper on his feelings about each platform.

Laptop

Desktop

Tablet/Slate

 

Microsoft Surface – Are You Pro or RT?

The boys discuss the new Surface RT and Surface Pro tablets introduced  by Microsoft this week. This is just the tip of the iceberg into the new OS. We’ll be delving deeper each week into the merits of each and how this may or may not impact you.

Saving Space – More Performance testing of Storage Spaces for Windows 8 and Server 2012

Mike took the time and effort to test the release preview versions of storage spaces to see if any improvement was made. Be sure to check out his results.

Windows 8

Server 2012

SSD On The Run – USB 3 Portable Drive Enclosure

Tim gives a quick review for a USB 3.0 drive enclosure. A great way to speed up data transfer by using an older SSD.

Amazon

 

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  1. Oh, what a great idea, I just needed this for installing Windows 8 recently..

  2. crate hire says:

    I recently installed windows 8 and just getting used to it. Any help is greatly appreciated.

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