On a Microsoft Surface, you’ll probably be using Internet Explorer 10 quite a bit. While doing research online, here’s how to search for a specific word or phrase on a webpage.
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How To Play Captured Video From Microsoft Surface to Xbox 360
After taking videos on the Surface RT, playing them on your HDTV via Xbox 360, can’t be done from the Camera app. Here’s how to find and stream your videos.
Latermark is an Awesome Alternative for Pocket on Windows RT
Pocket (Formerly Read It Later) is a great way to organize web content in a central account. While it works on multiple platforms, Windows RT isn’t one of them. Latermark is a great alternative.
Taking Screenshots on Microsoft Surface RT
To take a screenshot on the Surface RT hold the Windows and Volume down button. You can also use the built-in Snipping Tool, but it has lacks the ability to email shots in RT.
How To Use a Scanner with Microsoft Surface RT
If you have a Microsoft Surface with Windows RT, scanning photos and documents is a piece of cake. You can do it via Windows RT or the scanner manufacturer’s app.
Microsoft Surface Pro is Nearly Impossible to Repair
The results are in. The Surface Pro doesn’t repair or upgrade well, but it doesn’t break either. Here’s a look at what iFixit found during its tear down.
Make a MicroSD Card to Work With Surface RT Libraries and Apps
The problem with adding a microSD card to the Surface RT, is that it doesn’t allow you to add it to Windows Libraries and use with built-in apps. Here’s how to make it work seamlessly.
Add Storage Space to Microsoft Surface RT with a MicroSD Card
The 32GB Microsoft Surface with Windows RT actually only has around 16GB of free space out of the box. Get more storage space by adding a MicroSD card.
Microsoft Surface Tip: Add a Live Clock Tile to Start Screen
On the Microsoft Surface, you can display the clock by bringing up the Charms bar. But to make things easier, try adding a live clock tile to the Start screen.
Make Adobe Flash Work on Microsoft Surface with Windows RT
Microsoft’s Surface RT tablet, and other devices running Windows RT only allow Flash to work on sites that Microsoft has approved on its Whitelist. Here’s how to add sites to the list.
How To Free Up 4GB of Disk Space on Microsoft Surface RT
The 32GB model of the Microsoft Surface running Windows RT, actually has only about 16GB of free disk space out of the box. Here’s how to free up 4GB of additional disk space.
Make the Microsoft Surface Desktop More Touch Friendly and Easier to See
The Microsoft Surface metro-style interface is easy enough to navigate via touch, but the desktop is small and hard to navigate by touch. Here’s a couple of ways to make it easier.
Microsoft Surface Tip: Pin Facebook to Start Screen
Facebook doesn’t have an official app for the Windows 8 “metro” interface. But you want can pin the Facebook web app to the Start screen on the Surface tablet.
Stop Microsoft Surface from Going to Sleep Constantly
Annoyed because your Microsoft Surface goes into Sleep mode every few minutes? With an easy tweak in Power Options, you can make it stay awake longer.