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WSJ: Microsoft Plans 7-inch Windows Tablet

Quentin Moore — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:00:57 +0000

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Microsoft plans to start producing a 7 inch Windows Tablet later this year. A person familiar with Microsoft products said that that smaller tablets were not originally part of Microsoft’s plans but with the increase in sales of the smaller tablets, Microsoft seems to want to join the [...]

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The Motley Fool: Windows RT Needs to Die (Video)

Quentin Moore — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 23:52:30 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dbzoXZFfG8 In a video titled, “Windows RT Needs to Die“, Motley Fool contributor Steve Heller explains why the Windows RT platform needs to be abandoned and why Microsoft should focus on Windows 8 Tablets instead. He points to low sales of Windows RT devices, the confusion the confusion these devices create in the market place, [...]

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Asus Taichi 21 Review

Quentin Moore — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:35:53 +0000

The Asus Taichi 21 is clearly one of a kind. It’s a Windows 8 Hybrid device that features dual displays, allowing the device to function as a conventional laptop and as a portable tablet. The Taichi’s proposition is to offer the best of both worlds- a productivity device as well as a device [...]

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Microsoft Surface Pro Review

Quentin Moore — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 06:36:45 +0000

Thinking about buying the Microsoft Surface Pro? Want to have the power of a desktop computer in a tablet form factor? Before you pull out your credit card and head to your local Microsoft Store, you may want to check out our review. We cover all of the pros and cons of the Microsoft Surface [...]

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Top Windows RT Apps list for new Microsoft Surface Owners

Quentin Moore — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 01:02:54 +0000

While the number of available Windows RT apps is small compared to other platforms, many apps are being added all the time. They are already many big name apps available on the platform, including Netflix, Skype, and Angry Birds. Many apps are being added to the Windows Store everyday. Want to install some great apps [...]

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How to perform a Microsoft Surface Factory Reset

Quentin Moore — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 01:10:39 +0000

Having problems with your Microsoft Surface? Interested in performing a factory reset? Below you will find instructions on how to reset your MS Surface back to its original factory settings. If you are interested in less destructive means of fixing your Microsoft Surface, consider updating the software or refreshing the software without without affecting your [...]

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How to enable Microsoft Surface Flash Support for all Web Sites

Quentin Moore — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 04:05:18 +0000

Microsoft Surface Flash Support Does the Microsoft Surface support flash? Yes it does! No jail breaking is required. You don’t have to download a flash plugin or special flash player. There is one caveat, however. By default, you can not access flash content on all websites. Microsoft implemented a whitelist of sites for which you [...]

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How to Install Windows Server 8 Beta VM on VirtualBox

Quentin Moore — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:39:01 +0000

Ready to start playing with the new Windows Server 8 Beta that was released today? I know I am! I was happy to find out that, in addition to being able to download the Windows Server 8 Beta DVD, Microsoft has also made a Windows Server 8 Beta virtual machine available for download. The virtual [...]

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Microsoft Surface vs iPad: Advantages and Disadvantages

Quentin Moore — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 19:36:06 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSj8GUZDuac Microsoft Surface vs iPad: Advantages and Disadvantages The Apple iPad is currently dominating the Tablet PC market. A recently release report says the iPad outsells Android Tablets 2 to 1. With the announcement of a new line of Windows Tablets, The Microsoft Surface Tablets, Microsoft is throwing its hat into an already highly competitive [...]

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VirtualBox: Clone VM without Re-activation of Windows 7

Quentin Moore — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 03:21:44 +0000

I just started using Oracle’s VirtualBox for the first time this past weekend. Shortly after creating my first Virtual Machine with a Windows 7 guest, I created a clone just to test out this functionality. I was surprised to find out that within the clone, Windows 7 had to be re-activated. After doing some digging, [...]

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SOLVED: Your Computer is not Digital Cable Ready – HDHomeRun Prime set up

Quentin Moore — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:38 +0000

While trying to set up my Windows Media Center to work with my new HDHomeRun Prime (Buy at Amazon), I encountered the message, “Your Computer is not Digital Cable Ready.” I knew that I had a HDCP compliant video card so I didn’t know what the deal was. After some Googling I found that I [...]

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Acer Iconia W700 Windows 8 Tablet Unboxing Video

Quentin Moore — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 18:12:42 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le6q0BDmWdI Order the Acer Iconia W700 Now! Christmas in November! I just received the Acer Iconia W700 and I’m beginning to unbox it. I ordered it from newegg.com when they briefly had this tablet in stock this past Tuesday. As you may know, the Acer Iconia W700 is one of the first Windows 8 Tablets [...]

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Microsoft Surface RT gets Google Search, Google Apps Access

Quentin Moore — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 02:54:44 +0000

When Google released its search app for Windows 8 last month, it didn’t include support for tablets running Windows RT like the Microsoft Surface. Google has now released the Windows RT version of the Google Search app. Key features are listed below: Google Search box – Type your search right from the app home screen, [...]

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Keyboard Shortcuts for Microsoft Surface & other Windows 8 Tablets

Quentin Moore — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:54:48 +0000

If you purchased the Microsoft Surface, you probably also purchased the innovative Touch Cover (or Type Cover) accessory. Always having a physical keyboard available really enhances the tablet’s ability to be a true productivity tool and possibly a laptop replacement (maybe). Fortunately for use Microsoft Surface keyboard cover owners, Windows RT includes a variety of [...]

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How to take Microsoft Surface Screenshots

Quentin Moore — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 04:14:09 +0000

One of the first things I wanted to do when I received my Microsoft Surface was to learn how to create a screen shot. I wanted to be able to create screen shots for the tutorials I create and to share pictures of my start screen with other Surface owners. Unfortunately there is no print [...]

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