Windows Weekly 307: WAAD Goes GA

In the latest episode of the Windows Weekly podcast, Leo Laporte, Mary Jo Foley and I discuss the real reasons behind tanking PC sales in Q1 2013, Microsoft's years-long Office roadmap, Xbox v.Next rumors, more rumors about a mini-Surface, how rumors are published as fact in the blog age, Windows Azure Active Directory, and an update on the Messenger to Skype migration.

Running time: 1:34:40

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Picks

Tip of the week: Disable the Send to OneNote Tool in Office 2013

I love Outlook 2013. I cannot stand the Send to OneNote Tool. Fortunately, it's easy to kill with maximum prejudice: Disable Send to OneNote Tool

Software pick of the week: Nokia Music for Windows 8/RT

A new challenger emerges in the market for Internet radio services, and this one offers low pricing and offline usage: Nokia Music, previously available only on Windows Phone, is now available for Windows 8/RT as well. (One thing to know - It's currently available in United States, Australia, the U.K. and Ireland only. More markets to come.)

Enterprise pick of the week: MDOP 2013

BAM! it's out for Software Assurance users

Codename pick of the week: Orapa

Flash back to 2011 -- when MS was working to integrate Xbox Live and Mediaroom IPTV. This week MS sold off Mediaroom to Ericsson: http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-sells-its-iptv-business-to-ericsson-7000013678/

Beer pick of the week: Evil Twin Yang

In honor of the Gemini roadmap leak, Evil Twin's double IPA is the pick of the week: http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/24300/68300 (and if you like black and tans, get the Yin, too!)

Update on Untappd for WP8: They are stuck in the Win Phone Store approval queue