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The reports of Windows Phone lacking in apps are greatly exaggerated

It's not fair of journalists to criticize the lack of apps for Windows Phone compared to those of Apple iOS or Android; they are doing a disservice to their readers by focusing on such a small, inaccurate "issue" of the Windows Phone user experience. Windows Phone has plenty of apps, many of the same as on other platforms, if you only search the marketplace.

November 28, 2011 by Geof Harries in Reviews 12 comments

Managing the chaos with Task Ave.

I love to-do lists. They give me comfort in the chaos that is having a family and running a business. I've tried lots of different to-do list methods over the years. From notepads to scraps of paper and my palm to magnets on the fridge, I've made to-do lists just about anywhere.

February 11, 2011 by Geof Harries in Reviews 8 comments

24 hours with Windows Phone 7

Yesterday we received our Windows Phone 7 device, a Samsung Omnia 7. All of the media reviews, videos and photos have left us wondering what it would actually be like. Here are my impressions after 24 hours.

January 13, 2011 by Geof Harries in Reviews 4 comments

Reinvigorate: A smart alternative to Google Analytics

Five years ago, competition in the web analytics software industry was healthy and open. Then, Google bought Urchin and re-launched the software as Google Analytics. That's when everything changed.

September 20, 2010 by Geof Harries in Reviews

My MIX09 experience

This weekend I returned from MIX09, a Microsoft-sponsored conference aimed at user experience designers and developers.

March 23, 2009 by Geof Harries in Reviews

E-government services: How does Government of Yukon rate?

Governments at all levels are increasingly turning to information technology as a way to deliver services to the public. Government of Yukon is no slouch in this regard. From their list of online services there are 12 applications that could be of use to Yukoners.

September 18, 2008 by Geof Harries in Reviews 4 comments