Mar 07 2013
A short and sharp tip for today. For a while now, Windows Phone has been capable of a form of multitasking allowing you to switching between applications without losing the state of an app. Apps had to be written to support this feature properly but most popular apps will have this baked in for Windows …
Mar 06 2013
I was hoping to hold off for a bit longer but due to the degrading reliability of the Touch Cover for my Microsoft Surface I had to kick off the process to get it replaced. Unfortunately, the online chat representative seemed unaware (or unwilling) to offer me the option of having sending back the defective …
Mar 05 2013
I won’t harp on too much about the recent security breach with regards to Evernote as it has received sufficient coverage. However, if you do happen to use a password for this service that is common with other services you use then you should seriously consider using a random password across all websites that you …
Mar 04 2013
If you’re running Windows Home Server 2011 and relying upon it to backup your computers you might not fancy the default times set aside for backups (usually set to between midnight and 3AM). Whilst this window might cover computers that don’t move around (like desktops), laptops and tablets may not always be around or powered …
Mar 03 2013
Microsoft really doesn’t do itself much service in naming its products with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview being quite a mouthful. However, you can update this preview version to the full version on your Microsoft Surface and knock off the last word in the title. Fortunately, it’s not hard to undertake but helps …
Mar 02 2013
Not to be confused with a single beep when turning off a Prius, you might also encounter a single beep when opening the driver’s door on a third generation Prius (either to get in or get out of the car). For several days and pouring through the owner’s manual I’ve been trying to work out …
Mar 01 2013
The reality is these days is that not every house can be adequately covered by a single Wi-Fi access point given the building architecture and implemented technology. Whilst relocating a Wi-Fi access point could solve a problem you may face issues with having it close enough to your broadband modem to have it cabled up …
Feb 28 2013
When playing back certain files (such as MKVs) under Raspbmc you may notice that subtitles may appear on screen. Whilst having subtitles enabled by default may be thoughtful on the part of the developers for those with hearing difficulties (or perhaps those who watch a lot of movies in foreign languages) some of us may …
Feb 26 2013
Recently, I provided the instructions on how to copy the backup partition in a Microsoft Surface on to a USB flash drive. Obviously, it’s also worth knowing how to use the backup if you do wipe the recovery partition from your tablet – so here’s how: Power off the Surface, Plug in the USB flash …
Feb 25 2013
Since obtaining my Microsoft Surface I have gone without a screen protector and case which is in contrast to what I had in place for my aging, original iPad. The Surface has held up well despite a lack of case apart from a minor chip in the finish on one corner. That said, I figured …
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