Category: Windows RT

Accessing the Rotating Lock in Windows RT

Another Windows RT tip which might be handy for those with a Microsoft Surface which annoying omits a hardware rotation lock switch. All you need to do is the following: Slide in the charms bar from the right of screen and choose Settings (or hit Window + I), Tap the Screen icon, Above the screen brightness …

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Double Check Your Passwords in Windows RT

Here’s another Windows RT tip. When you are typing in a password into a Metro style app it will be masked with dots as per usual. However, you might make the odd typo while getting used to the touch cover, type cover or on screen keyboards so if you want to quickly check what you’ve …

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Turn Off Keyboard Sounds in Windows RT

Here’s a quick tip for those of you with brand new Windows RT tablets with keyboards including the Microsoft Surface. By default, Windows RT has sounds enabled for keystrokes which can be handy for when you are trying to get used to a new keyboard but it can become rather annoying once you get the …

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Microsoft Surface Unboxing

Here it is, potentially one of the most anticipated tablets to hit the market – Microsoft Surface! I ordered this back on 17/10/2012 @ 0930 hours and despite the heavy traffic on the Microsoft Store website I managed to get my order through the gate. I ended up ordering the standard 32GB Surface with black …

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The New, New iPad and iPad Mini – The Ulterior Motive

Depending upon who you ask, the seven month period between the “new iPad” and the fourth generation iPad (i.e. the new “new iPad”) may be a point of severe contention or an example of Apple iterating more quickly to keep pace with the market. I actually believe it is a bit of Column A and …

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Cellular Data Options for Microsoft Surface

With a pre-order for the Microsoft Surface locked in I have been considering how to get cellular data working in a convenient and efficient manner. So far, I have come up with the following options: 3G USB modem Pros: removes the need for an independent modem and power supply, no need for new hardware (already have …

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