Windows 8 currently allows uers to sync PC Settings like personalization themes, account picture, wallpaper and taskbar between machines, but doesn’t offer a way to seamlessly sync Start screen. If you use multiple computers and tablet and want to have a consistent start screen, that should be a real drag considering and you have to manually transfer the appsFolder.itemdata-ms file. Continue reading
The May 14 2013 UEFI firmware update patch released by Microsoft not only enhances the speaker volume with Surface RT, but also improves the system stability. However, many owners are complaining to get a new problem after installing and applying the updates. Continue reading
Surface RT has less efficienter hardware than the Surface Pro. It comes with the Quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 and 2GB storage of RAM. Some user would notice the system runs a little slowly while the using app or playing game. If you want to boost and increase considerable performance with the ARM-based tablet, try the following tips by adjusting visual effects. But it will sacrifice the appearance if you don’t mind that. Continue reading
Apple company still offers a desktop iTunes app for Windows users to download, and doesn’t make a Modern app version. Recently the built-in Xbox Music app has been updated with some usable and improved features for both Windows RT and Windows 8, such as zoom in/out, adjust the volume within app, edit the list of now-playing music, and import your iTunes playlists. Continue reading
With HDTV or VGA adapter and compatible cable, you are able to hook up an external monitor to some resolution with Surface Pro Windows 8 for doing either graphics, spreadsheets or coding. I have connected my tablet to a second display, everything works but then I notice a big bug duing the process. I am not allowed to make different zoom levels on extended monitors. Continue reading
Like Android Operating System, the built-in file explorer with all basic features is essential part of Windows RT/8, but it only works on Desktop mode. Boo Studio has published a metro File Explorer app called Metro Commander. Within the Modern Windows UI, you are able to manage your files and folders with these operations, such as create, open, access and upload files to skydrive, rename, delete, thumbnail previews, search, share and more. Continue reading
I have purchased some kindle books on my kindle fire through Amazon, and have manually dragged and dropped the files to the kindle library on my HP computer Envy x2. Now I would like to syncs the library to my Surface Pro Windows 8, so that I can read these books on the tablet. Continue reading
The Picasa 3.9 software is compatible with Windows 8 operating system, but there are still some serious issues. There is no official Windows 8 app released by Google. If you are looking for related app working on the start screen of Windows RT or 8 OS, the third-party developer’s client could help you easily access Google’s cloud services. Continue reading
According to the latest rumors, Microsoft are preparing with second-generation devices and will announce both of Surface Pro 2 with 7- to 9-inch displays in June. These Windows tablets would be more cheaper and more powerful. Continue reading
For administrators, the Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) for Windows 8 allows user to remotely manage roles and features in Windows Server 2012, 2008 or 2008 R2 on the Surface Pro tablet or WIndows 8 computer. Microsoft release the RSAT software link on the website. Continue reading