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How to Change the Viewing Angle of the Microsoft Surface Pro and RT

February 14, 2013 By 7 Comments
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I really do love my Surface Pro and RT. But it has one small limitation. The build in kick stand can only be opened in one fixed position. The Surface Pro kick stand angle is already slightly adjusted compared to the Surface RT but again it is one position only. However I just got an accessory added to My Surface set up that just gives me a great extra flexibility in my viewing angle in two different ways. When I picked my Surface Pro last week a day after the release day (Blizzard Nemo … [Read more...]

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SkyDrive stored documents can be shared and edited without a Microsoft account

February 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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One of the largest complaints with documents shared on SkyDrive was that others couldn't edit collaborated documents if they didn't have a Microsoft account. Well SkyDrive listened and this is now possible. According to the Inside SkyDrive official Blog a billion Office documents on SkyDrive can be collaborated with ease. With a special edit link all recipients (even with a non-Microsoft ) can edit the document. You can even edit this at the same time. Of course you can have more control … [Read more...]

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How to fix Can’t Join Room Error on Windows Phone 8

November 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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The room functionality on Windows Phone 8 is a great functionality if it works. However since the launch of Windows Phone 8 many people could not get this functionality to work. Thank to the Microsoft Community forums there is a temporary fix now that I will describe in this article.  I wasn't able to get any of my family members to join my room. But I was able to join other rooms. Well we now know where the Hick-up is. The fix is actually very easy but takes some steps in your People Hub. … [Read more...]

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Windows Phone 8X by HTC Easily Scratches the Screen (Image) Updated !

November 14, 2012 By 21 Comments
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Did you just get a brand new Windows Phone 8X by HTC?  Do you already scratches on the screen? Well we have !! I guess the Gorilla Glass 2 is not really that scratch resistant. However the Corning Gorilla Glass on the Nokia Lumia 920 is not showing anything like we see on the Windows Phone 8X by HTC. It is very hard to notice, but the scratches are there! I haven't seen this in a while on especially on any of my devices with the Gorilla Glass technology, but this is really noticeable.  It … [Read more...]

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Windows Phone 8X by HTC now available at T-Mobile

November 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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The Windows Phone 8X by HTC has been in high demand with AT&T but now T-Mobile is ready to get this amazing Windows Phone device in the hands of their customers. Pricing is very similar to other carriers $199.99 with a new contract and after rebates. On the T-Mobile Website the 16 GB California Blue version of the Windows Phone 8X by HTC looks like is the only option. Hopefully more colors will be available soon for T-Mobile customers. Go ahead and check it out on the Windows Phone 8X … [Read more...]

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How to Force an App Update on Windows 8 and RT

November 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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If you are a frequent reader of  twitter, facebook and many technology sites you read that certain updates are available of your already downloaded app on your Windows 8 or Windows 8 RT devices . However your Store live tile is not showing any notifications of pending updates yet. Don’t worry there is a little trick to this so that you can download the update even before you get your notification. These steps will explain nicely how you can force updates on installed apps if they … [Read more...]

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Video Sample Nokia Lumia 920 versus HTC Titan II

November 8, 2012 By 3 Comments
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With the Nokia Lumia 920 hitting the store shelves some great feedback is hitting all sort of media channels. A good friend of mine and fellow Microsoft MVP Windows Phone Consumer Pino Paparone has made a great comparison video of a Nokia Lumia 920 and the HTC Titan II taking a video at the same time  through a window on a moving train. The video below clearly shows that the 8.7 megapixel camera of the Nokia Lumia 920 with Windows Phone 8 outperforms the 16 megapixel HTC Titan II with … [Read more...]

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Update : Windows Phone 8X 8GB and 16GB with AT&T in the store on November 9th as well

November 6, 2012 By 1 Comment
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In a press release earlier today from AT&T about the Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 availability it was also noted that the Windows Phone 8X by HTC will be available in the stores before the Thanksgiving holidays. The Windows Phone 8X by HTC will be available in the standard size but will have a special AT&T model. Update after the break Update: instead of just before Thanksgiving the HTC 8X will be available on November 9th as well just like the Nokia Lumia 920 Before Thanksgiving, … [Read more...]

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Nokia Lumia 920 and Windows Phone for $99.99 on November 9th with AT&T

November 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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On September 5th Nokia announced the Nokia Lumia 920 and Nokia Lumia 820, the first devices in Nokia's Windows Phone 8 range. Today, they announced that the highly anticipated Lumia 920 flagship Windows Phone 8 smartphone will be available exclusively through AT&T at a price of $99.99 with a new two-year contract, available on November 9th with preorders beginning November 7th. For a limited time and while supplies last, AT&T will also include a wireless charging plate – free of charge … [Read more...]

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How To Enable Flash in IE 10 Metro Browser and Internet Explorer on Surface RT and Windows 8

November 5, 2012 By 3 Comments
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I'm enjoying my Microsoft Surface RT very much except for the fact it doesn't support Silverlight at all and Flash doesn't work on certain websites. I really wondered why this was. But it seems that a specific XML file on your Windows 8 and Windows RT has a built-in white list to allow flash to be enabled on these sites. For me I couldn't get to work one of my favorite sites in the Netherlands. However there is a tweak available right now that allows you to add your favorite flash enabled site … [Read more...]

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