24 - The Kimball brothers

On this episode, we have not one, but two Kimballs on the show! David V's brother Donald Kimball joins us to talk about Windows 10 and other Microsoft news.

We also find out that Vernon has yet to install the most recent Windows 10 Mobile build along

 

Hosts

Vernon EL Smith & David V. Kimball

 

Guest

Donald Kimball is a recent university grad with a BA in political science. (Is actually taller than David)

Follow him on Twitter at @kimballdonald.

 

Weekly Poll Question

• Current Poll Question - Are you planning on purchasing a Windows 10 Mobile device when available? Cast your vote here
• Previous Poll Question - Will the availability of Android apps on Windows Mobile help market share? View results here

 

Tip of the Episode

Use Windows 10 PC and Windows Mobile? Put phone on battery saving mode and get notifications once instead of twice (phone calls and SMS still come in on phone, apps are picked up by PC).

 

Main Topics Discussed

• Latest tech preview build for Windows 10 Mobile
• Using Microsoft products in & post college
• Perception of Microsoft throughout the years
• Blab.im streaming service

 

App coming to Windows Mobile

• Official Slack app for Windows Mobile still happening according to the company
• Bank of America says that they will upgrade to Windows 10 as soon as possible

 

Personal Picks

• App Picks
  • Vernon - Do not hesitate to uninstall an app if it has become to distracting in your life
  • David - Flashlight XT
  • Donald - Duolingo

• Music Picks
  • Vernon - System of a Down
  • David - Dream Theater - Dark Eternal Night
  • Donald - The Decemberists

• Podcast Picks
  • Vernon - Pocketnow Weekly
  • David - Ear Biscuits - Rhett & Link's podcast
  • Donald - The Tom Woods Show

 

Twitter Tip

Get out of your comfort zone. Spend time online with people that do not necessarily share your interests. Engage with them via Twitter and maybe make another great online friend.

 

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