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Disable notifications for apps in Windows 8
Notifications are handy to let you know something like when you have a new email. But if you’re like me,
Continue readingHow to accept a friend request in Skype for Windows 8
The other day someone asked me how to accept a new contact request in Skype for Windows 8. I remember
Continue readingWhere are my regular Desktop programs Windows 8?
So you’re in the Windows 8 “Desktop Mode” – because the Start Screen just doesn’t feel right. You installed a
Continue readingHow to add your GMail or other mail account to Windows 8's Mail App
If you bought a Surface for Windows RT, or a new tablet or laptop, you’ve no doubt seen the new
Continue readingWindows 8 apps can be downloaded on multiple computers (VIDEO)
Hey everyone – sorry for the lack of news lately, I’ve been enjoying a brief holiday vacation. But I wanted
Continue readingFTP for Windows RT
Update 1: if the idea of the command prompt doesn’t appeal to you, read Clive’s comments below this post for
Continue readingShould I buy Microsoft Surface now, or wait?
When rumors leaked of the prices for the Microsoft Surface around October 18th, I wasn’t thrilled. It was a little
Continue readingMicrosoft Surface with Windows RT: A Huge List of Impressions
When I unboxed the Surface RT, it was a thing of beauty. I clicked my Touch Cover on and away
Continue readingIs Microsoft already experiencing too much Platform Fragmentation?
There it is. Hydro Thunder Hurricane. In the Windows 8 app-store. For $9.99. When I first mentioned that Hydro Thunder
Continue readingMicrosoft Surface RT review buzz
As the first reviews of the Microsoft Surface RT tablet start to shuffle in, I’m disappointed by the reviews and
Continue readingCustomizing the background of your Windows 8 Start Screen
Windows 8’s biggest change from the last several revisions of Windows is the advent of the Start Screen to replace
Continue readingHow to Shutdown and Restart Windows 8
It’s a basic question, but on current generation hardware, there is no basic answer! On tablets you’ll expect to see
Continue readingHow to Customize your Windows 8 Lock Screen
Windows 8, just like what was introduced in Windows Phone 7. You can press escape or drag the large image
Continue readingGaming in Windows 8 Part 3: new games, Adera and Taptiles
Two new official Xbox Live-enabled games made their way to the Windows 8 Store recently. However, just like the first
Continue readingWindows 8 & Windows Server 2012 shortcuts
Knowing your way around Windows 8 is going to be critical. Microsoft has put together a list of Common Management
Continue readingHow Microsoft over-thought Windows 8's Start Menu
When I look at the Windows 8 Start Menu, I see what a lot of other people see. Clutter. I’ve
Continue readingHow to Change your Product Key and Activate Windows 8
There are just some things you can’t get away from, and the command prompt is one of them. A lot
Continue readingGaming in Windows 8 Part 2: Xbox Live Integration with Windows 8 RTM
So I got my RTM edition of Windows 8 downloaded and installed from TechNet this week. Everybody at work was
Continue readingJust got my Windows 8 RTM installed!
Nothing to share, yet, other than: yes, there is a learning curve. A lot of the keyboard shortcuts I’ve used
Continue readingHow to pin an app to the Windows 8 Start Menu
So on the Windows 8 Start Screen (with all of the large tiles) – what is the fastest way to
Continue readingMicrosoft Surface: video, specs, photos, and more
Although Tech Tip Tuesday is generally a day for a cool trick or tip, Microsoft had an announcement to make
Continue readingGaming in Windows 8 – The Hydro Thunder Hurricane beta / preview / trial
If you immediately moved on to the Windows 8 Release Preview and wiped out your installation of the Windows 8
Continue readingWhat Microsoft wants to Accomplish with Windows 8
After the better part of a decade in the IT industry, I’ve learned one major thing: nobody wants to spend
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