Author: Clinton

I want to take a moment to wish all of the readers and followers of ClintonFitch.com a very happy holidays.  Today I will be celebrating Christmas with my family which undoubtedly will involved a bit of new technology for some of my family.  It will also be a time of food and fun as we get together.  It also means that I will be taking a few days off to spend with friends & family but I will be back posting updates on Monday.

If you get a new Windows PC, Tablet or Phone, be sure to check out my How To pages for tips & tricks.

How To’s for Windows

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No matter how you celebrate the season, I hope all of you have a great holiday today and have a relaxing end to 2014.  Thank you for all of your visits, comments, clicks and recommending of the site.  It is much appreciated!

Clinton

Microsoft has released an update to their Device Hub for Windows Phone app, bringing support for the Lumia MD-12 Wireless speaker amongst other updates.  The update, version 3.6.3.5 for those keeping score, is available now in the Windows Phone Store and is a free download.  Lumia Windows Phones come with Device Hub so you have this app already and my not know it.

For those who aren’t familiar with what Device Hub for Windows Phone does, it allows you to connect and manage your other phones, accessories, tablets, computers, TVs, game consoles and other devices.  It is, as the name suggest, a hub for you to access these other devices in your life.

Device Hub for Windows Phone – Free – Download Now

Microsoft has released an update to their Remote Desktop app for Windows Phone.  The update, version 8.1.7 for those keeping score, brings the normal bug fixes but also brings a new feature that heavy users will find a big benefit.  Now you can pin apps to the Start screen on your Windows Phone.

In addition to this, automatic refresh of Azure RemoteApp has been added to this update for those who use that service.

The app is free and available now in the Windows Phone Store

Remote Desktop app for Windows Phone – Free – Download Now

Undoubtedly most of you know by now that Lumia Denim, the next firmware version behind Windows Phone, is rolling out worldwide.  The update, which is actually a firmware (the Denim part) and software (the Windows Phone 8.1 part), is essentially only available in Europe at the moment but you can expect that it will hit the US shores in the new year.  If you are curious as to what is coming in Lumia Denim with Windows Phone 8.1 then check out my Guide to Lumia Denim.

How then, you may ask, did I get Lumia Denim on my Windows Phone?  Those of you who know me or follow me on Twitter know that last month I moved back the United States from England.  I was in the UK for two years during which time I acquired the Lumia 1320.  That phone is the country variant version of the 1320 for the UK which, you guessed it, is one of the phones that now has Lumia Denim available.  Now when you will see Lumia Denim on your phone is anyone’s guess but unless you live in Europe and have one of these country variant phones, the chances are likely it will be 2015 before you see any updates.

But I digress.

I’ve spent the weekend with Lumia Denim on my 1320 and overall it has certainly been a worthwhile upgrade.  That said, it isn’t perfect and I have run into a few issues but not enough to make me want to revert back to Lumia Cyan.

Today is Super Saturday, the last Saturday before Christmas here in the United States and the Microsoft Store has put together a lot of great deals for you today.  I have put together a list of the deals that are running today online and at the retail stores and some of these are outstanding deals.  While you will have to pay extra at this point to get it shipped to you by Christmas, you will still be able to get a great price on some great Windows PCs, Tablets and Phones.

Surface Pro 3 – Free Sleeve and $100 Gift Code – Starting at $799

Ace Aspire E5 Windows PC – $299 (Normally $599)

HP Stream 11″ Windows PC – $179 (Normally $199)

HP Stream 13″ Windows PC – $199 (Normally $229)

Lenovo Flex 2 15″ 2-in-1 Windows PC – $499 (Normally $699)

Lenovo Flex 2 15″ Windows PC – $649 (Normally $799)

Lenovo C260 All In One – $399 (Normally $519)

Dell XPS 13″ 7144sLV Windows PC – $1199 (Normally $1299)

Acer Aspire Switch 11″ 2-in-1 Windows PC – $499 (Normally $649)

Xbox One Assassins Creed Unity Bundle – $349 (Normally $399)

Nokia Lumia 520 No Contract – $29 (Normally $59)

Nokia Lumia 635 Unlocked – $99 (Normally $179)

Toshiba Encore 2 10″ 64GB Storage Windows Tablet – $199 (Normally $329)

ASUS VivoTab Note 8″ 32GB Storage Windows Tablet – $199 (Normally $329)

Nokia Coloud Pop Headset – $9.99 (Normally $24.99)

The Fitbit for Windows Phone app received an update yesterday that brings support for the newest Fitbit tracker, the Surge, along with some visual improvements and performance enhancements.  The update is available now and it does require that your device be running Lumia Cyan to work properly and do the background synchronization between the tracker and your Windows Phone.

Fitbit for Windows Phone – Free – Download Now