The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help
Microsoftie 4 ever (19+ years) working in Windows Web Services and Content team in the UK. The blog is mainly focused on the Windows family of products and trying to provide help pointers and resources for customers on our products.
Fix common errors with OneDrive
If you are having any of the problems below with OneDrive then it may be worthwhile giving the...
Date: 06/25/2014
Download the Official Windows Phone Help+Tips app
Help+Tips for Windows Phone Handy app for your Windows 8.1 Phone if you are looking to ...
Date: 06/03/2014
Create a Portable Windows 8 Environment with Windows To Go
How to Create a Portable Windows 8 Environment with Windows To Go “Windows To Go is a new feature in...
Date: 05/20/2014
Download the Windows Driver Kit (WDK) 8.1
Windows Driver Kit (WDK) 8.1 “The Windows Driver Kit (WDK) 8.1 is a collection of tools you can use...
Date: 05/13/2014
Get help for the Windows 8.1 Camera app Webcams
Also cover Webcams in general Camera app and webcams help covering: Opening the Camera app Taking a...
Date: 05/02/2014
Want to develop for OneDrive?
if yes then head over to the new OneDrive DevCenter where you can learn all about how to develop for...
Date: 04/24/2014
Top 10 Best of Bing 2013 theme for Windows
Towards the back end of last year I mentioned the Bing Homepages of 2013 - Wallpaper &...
Date: 04/22/2014
Download the Windows Embedded 8.1 Handheld Software Development Kit RC
Windows Embedded 8.1 Handheld Software Development Kit RC “The Windows Embedded 8.1 Handheld...
Date: 04/22/2014
Windows Phone 8.1 Enterprise Security Overview
Download the overview of the enterprise-level security features available in Windows Phone...
Date: 04/14/2014
Download the official Indian Premier League app for Windows Phone
I am a big fan of the IPL (Indian Premier League) and it is great to see the official app being...
Date: 04/14/2014
Windows 8.1 Update resources and content
Following on from last weeks announcements about the Windows 8.1 Update, it is now available and you...
Date: 04/09/2014
Download 4 Windows 8.1 Update how-to videos for business users
Windows 8.1 Update how-to videos for business users “A series of short videos designed for business...
Date: 04/08/2014
Download the GTGraphics 3 theme for Windows
I really liked the previous 2 themes by GTGraphics ( Space theme and GTGraphics 2) and their latest...
Date: 04/08/2014
Windows 8.1 Touch and pen settings: FAQ
Touch and pen settings: FAQ Covering How do I check if my PC has a touch screen? How do I calibrate...
Date: 04/07/2014
Fire theme for Windows by Marc Schroeder
Fire theme Whether smoldering embers or dancing flames, photographer Marc Schroeder captures fire’s...
Date: 04/07/2014
Download the Windows 8.1 Update Power User Guide
Windows 8.1 Update Power User Guide for Business “This 20 pages brochure-type guide is designed for...
Date: 04/07/2014
Download North Island theme for Windows by Brian Lai
North Island theme “From the glittering lights of Auckland to Muriwai’s rugged, windswept shores,...
Date: 03/12/2014
Download the Windows 8.1 User Readiness Toolkit
Windows 8.1 User Readiness Toolkit “Windows 8.1 welcomes you, IT Pro, to an era of highly mobile...
Date: 03/12/2014
Download Mt Rainier theme for Windows by Christopher D. Elliott
Mount Rainier theme “Towering over the skyline of Washington state, majestic Mount Rainier inspires...
Date: 03/11/2014
Upgrading to Windows 8.1 from Windows 7 tutorial
Upgrading to Windows 8.1 from Windows 7 tutorial covering : Review the system requirements for...
Date: 03/11/2014
I helped ship Windows 8.1
Yesterday I received my Windows 8.1 Ship It plaque, which now sits nicely next to my Windows 8 ship...
Date: 03/11/2014
Download the Austin Botanical Garden theme for Windows by Amy Alderman
Austin Botanical Garden theme “Photographer Amy Alderman introduces the wide variety of vividly...
Date: 03/03/2014
OneDrive desktop app for Windows: FAQ
OneDrive desktop app for Windows: FAQ covering: What does the OneDrive folder do? How can I...
Date: 02/27/2014
50+ Keyboard shortcuts for the Mail app
If you are a big user of the Mail app in Windows 8.1 and use it in conjunction with a keyboard then...
Date: 02/26/2014
Download Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry lockdown and branding poster
Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry lockdown and branding poster “The branding and lockdown...
Date: 02/24/2014
Running Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 and still want to play Solitaire, Minesweeper, and Hearts
Then install these Windows Store Apps Microsoft Solitaire Collection Microsoft Minesweeper Hearts...
Date: 02/21/2014
Compare OneDrive to iCloud, Google Drive & Dropbox
Handy guide when Compareing OneDrive to iCloud, Google Drive & Dropbox Covers areas such as: -...
Date: 02/20/2014
Everything you wanted to know about Contact list management in Outlook.com
Contact list management in Outlook.com Covering: Where are my contacts? Add a contact Import...
Date: 02/19/2014
Windows Server 2012 R2 Products and Editions Comparison
I am not a Windows Server guy but spotted this handy comparison chart Windows Server 2012 R2...
Date: 02/10/2014
Download Sierra Sunsets theme for Windows by Tom Mansfield
Sierra Sunsets theme Rainbow sunsets cast their fading glow on lone pine trees and the distant...
Date: 01/30/2014
Passwords in Windows 8.1: FAQ
Handy FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) on Passwords in Windows 8.1 (also applies to Windows RT...
Date: 01/27/2014
Be safe online and on social network resources
Spotted these bunch of downloads for keeping safe and secure online, on social networks and keeping...
Date: 01/27/2014
Download the Windows 8.1 Power User Guide for Business
Windows 8.1 Power User Guide for Business “Learn from this Windows 8.1 Power User Guide about the...
Date: 01/21/2014
A bunch of Windows 8.1 resources for educators
Windows 8.1 Deployment to PCs - A Guide for Education “This guide provides an overview of Windows...
Date: 01/21/2014
Santa Clause in Microsoft Paint
I Love seeing cool stuff produced in Microsoft Paint such as (the Pixel Painter, 4 year painting,...
Date: 01/17/2014
Download Dragon Butterflies theme by Thomas Freiberg for Windows
If you liked the Butterflies of Germany theme then you will enjoy the new Dragonflies theme by the...
Date: 01/14/2014
Caterham r500 now available for Forza 5 users
For those that know I am a Caterham owner which I compete in UK hillclimbs and sprints and I...
Date: 01/08/2014
Great Surface Pro offers for Students in the UK
Just been told of this great offer for UK students in the Microsoft Store 126 GB version at £404.99...
Date: 01/08/2014
Download Shadowboxes 2 theme for Windows by Chris Maynard
If you liked the Shadowboxes theme by Chris Maynard then you are likely to enjoy the 2nd theme...
Date: 01/07/2014
Remote Desktop Connection FAQ in Windows 8.1
List of frequently asked questions (FAQ) for using Remote Desktop Connection in Windows 8.1...
Date: 01/07/2014
Download the RMS SDK 3.0s for Windows Phone 8 and the Windows Store
Microsoft RMS SDK 3.0 for Windows Phone 8 and the Windows Store are simple SDKs for RMS for...
Date: 01/03/2014
Garden Glimpses 4 theme for Windows by Rangan Das
If you liked the previous Garden Glimpses themes by photographer Rangan Das (one, two, three) then...
Date: 01/02/2014
Top ten Blog posts of 2013
First off I wish you all a happy 2014 to all So as is traditional at the start of the new year is a...
Date: 01/02/2014
Download Beautiful Queensland theme for Windows by Tracie Louise
Beautiful Queensland theme “Australia’s northwestern northeastern corner offers a feast for the...
Date: 12/23/2013
Download the best Bing homepages of 2013
Bing Homepages of 2013 - Wallpaper & Screensaver Pack “The Most Popular Bing Homepages for 2013...
Date: 12/23/2013
Download the Changing Seasons theme for Windows by Arnould de Potesta de Tornaco
Changing Seasons theme Warm leaves, chilly frost, delicate blossoms, and vibrant berries and blooms:...
Date: 12/20/2013
Looking to secure your Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP Machine?
If so then check out our new Consumer security software providers site “Hackers and scammers...
Date: 12/20/2013