Improbable Insights

Microsoft Windows is 30 Meaning Microsoft Windows 1.0 arrived roughly 30 years ago, along with the first Microsoft Mouse. Windows eventually became the dominant desktop and server OS. While Linux made inroads on Windows Server, desktop Windows still dominates, even against a resurgent MacOS. But threats loom on the horizon. Mobile, and new paradigms for user interaction and application use, may make desktop operating systems less relevant over time. We trace the history of Windows in an attempt to glimpse what the future of Microsoft's OS may hold. Tools Loyd's been playing with cloud storage systems. They all suck, in various ways. Eric and Loyd discuss the values and pitfalls of DropBox, OneDrive, Google Drive, and others. Loyd also ditches one of his pricey monitor arms, mostly because its reach wasn't quite long enough. And he brings up the upcoming integration of Thunderbolt into the USB 3.1 ecosystem. Fun  It's all about Fallout 4, except when its about Diablo III. Loyd's up to level 42, and is jus