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Tag Archives | Windows RT
Shutdown Windows 8 Easier With the Power Button
If you’re new to Windows 8, one annoyance is the steps it takes to shutdown. But, if you set the Power Button to shut Windows 8 down, it’s a simple press.
Get the Official Star Trek App for Windows 8 and RT
If you’re a computer technology enthusiast and can’t get enough Star Trek, you can download the new Star Trek app for Windows 8 and Windows RT.
Play Videos from Windows Home Server Directly to Xbox 360
There’s a lot of ways to stream your videos around your home these days. If you have a home server, here’s how to stream to Xbox 360 directly from your server or NAS.
Weather App for Windows 8 and Windows RT Updated
The Weather app for Windows 8 and Windows RT has received an update this week that includes better weather forecasts, Ski Reports, new backgrounds, and more.
Import Photos and Video to Surface RT From a iPhone or iPad
A cool thing with a Microsoft Surface running Windows RT is it has a USB slot. This makes it easy to import photos and video from a iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Use Windows 8 News App as Your RSS Reader
If you’re mad because Google is shutting down Reader, and have a Windows 8 or Window RT system, you might want to check out these RSS features in the News app.
Microsoft Rolls Out Major Windows 8 App Updates for Travel, Maps, News, Sports and Finance
On the heels of recent updates to Windows 8 / RT built-in apps, Microsoft has now released updates for its Finance, Sports, News, Maps, and Travel apps.
How To Add Google Calendar Events in Windows 8 Calendar App
Full sync support for Google Calendar has been disabled in the Windows 8 Calendar app update. If you want your Google Calendar events to display in the Calendar app, here’s a work around.
How To Copy a File or Folder Path in Windows
When uploading a photo or other file online, usually you get a Choose File option, then need to navigate through Windows Explorer to find it. Here’s a trick to copy a file as a path for easier uploading.
Use an Xbox 360 Controller with Surface RT Games
Playing games on the Microsoft Surface RT with touch and a keyboard does the job, but you can use an Xbox 360 controller too. And it’s easy to set up.
Will My External Device Work with Windows Surface RT?
Windows RT is a less less sophisticated than Windows 8, and meant to run on low powered tablets with ARM processors. Here’s how to check if your device will work or not.
Microsoft Updates the Windows 8/RT Xbox Music App and More
On the heels of Microsoft updating its Windows 8 built-in Mail, Calendar, and People apps two days ago, Windows 8 and RT users now get a major update for Xbox Music from the Windows Store.
Updates for Windows 8/RT Mail, Calendar, and People Apps Available Today
Today Microsoft is rolling out updates for some Windows 8/RT built-in apps. While the updates are incremental, the Mail app improvements are most notable.