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.
Windows 8 Camp in a Box resources
Earlier this week I mentioned the Windows 8 Devcamps here in the UK , well now you can get hold of...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/19/2012
Multimedia or communication activities may cause a computer that is running Windows 8 Release Preview or Windows Server 2012 Release Candidate to stop responding (KB2727113)
Read the full KB article for how to fix and what might cause the problems… Multimedia or...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/18/2012
Make Architects, UK Windows 8 Case Study
https://www.makearchitects.com/ “Based in London, Make is an award-winning international practice...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/18/2012
Handy free MDI to TIFF converter tool
Just spotted this useful command line tool that… “…allows you to convert one or more MDI files to...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/13/2012
Superb Winscape Kinect Demo
Some more lovely Kinect goodness, this time with Winscape thanks to colleague Rob who tipped me off...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/12/2012
Bing Tricks for Students & Librarians now updated…
You may remember back in 2009 the 50 Fantastic Bing Tricks for Students and Librarians, well it now...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/12/2012
Zombies, Run! now on Windows Phone
Wonder if this will replace Endomondo as my choice of running app… “You tie your shoes, put...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/11/2012
Any file, anywhere with Skydrive
I use SkyDrive all the time to share and keep copies of files available to me anywhere I am. “With...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/10/2012
Win £1,000 with Internet Explorer 9 in the UK
See how far people are prepared to go to convince their IT Manager to give them Internet Explorer 9...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/10/2012
Security in Windows Intune White Paper
Just spotted this new download : Security in Windows Intune White Paper which “…describes the...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/09/2012
Read How Microsoft IT Designed an Internal Community Support Forum to Foster Early adoption with Windows 8 and Internet Explorer 10
“Microsoft IT has evolved its support model with https://pointers, a moderated community forum where...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/06/2012
Plaza Mayor – Madrid – Photosynth via my Windows Phone
I am lucky enough to be in Madrid this week with work, and last night we went out for dinner in...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/03/2012
7 steps for troubleshooting update issues with Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft Security Essentials works automatically with Microsoft Update to ensure that your virus...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/29/2012
Some handy tips for creating strong passwords and passphrases
Tips for creating strong passwords and passphrases If it is a password Is at least eight characters...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/28/2012
How to use Tracking Protection and ActiveX Filtering in Internet Explorer 9
“You can turn on Tracking Protection in Windows Internet Explorer 9 to help prevent websites from...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/27/2012
Antimalware apps for Windows 8 Release Preview
Antimalware apps for Windows 8 Release Preview Windows Defender is a feature of Windows 8 and is...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/26/2012
Bristol and Northern Ireland featured in bing aerial Europe theme
Spotted these 3 UK images in the latest update to the bing aerial Europe theme for Windows Copeland...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/25/2012
Download Rights Protected Folder Explorer application
“Rights Protected Folder Explorer is a Windows based application that allows you to work with Rights...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/25/2012
Bumper update to the bing Dynamic theme for Windows
10 great new pictures in the bing dynamic theme for Windows An adult male Asian paradise-flycatcher...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/22/2012
Kinect used in project to help the rehabilitation of stroke patients
Via Electronics Weekly from the University of Southampton as always great to see Kinect being used...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/21/2012
Windows 7 Startup Repair: frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Read our handy Windows 7 Startup Repair FAQ which covers topics such as What it is How to use it...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/21/2012
4 simple tips for creating your own Windows theme
I blog quite a lot about all the official themes that we produce for Windows, well did you know it...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/19/2012
Surface by Microsoft Video
Stayed up late last night to follow the big announcements about Microsoft Surface and it was well...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/18/2012
Windows 8 Release Preview: FAQ
If you are looking for answers to some common questions about Windows 8 Release Preview then...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/18/2012
4 top tips for Internet Explorer 9
Get to your favourite websites faster, by using the One Box or Pinning to the taskbar… Use...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/14/2012
Updated Windows 8 Release Preview Product Guide for Business
I mentioned the Windows 8 Consumer Preview Product Guide for Business back in February and it now...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/12/2012
Download free Saplings theme for Windows
Saplings theme "Mighty oaks from little acorns grow"—but it’s kind of hard to believe when...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/12/2012
Download free Forests theme for Windows
Forests theme “Something about forests stirs us. Dappled sunlight through a canopy of maple;...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/11/2012
Greymail inBoxer phone game available for Windows Phone, IPhone and Android
A while back I blogged about how to conquer greymail with Hotmail well now there is a fun little...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/07/2012
Download the official UEFA EURO 2012 app for Windows Phone
With Euro 2012 around the corner download the official UEFA EURO 2012 app for Windows Phone , and it...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/06/2012
Does your app or device work with Windows 8?
The easiest way to check to see if your favourite apps and devices are compatible with Windows 8, is...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/06/2012
Nokia Lumia 900–Limited edition– The Dark Knight Rises
Batman fans should head over to Phones 4U and check out the Limited Edition Nokia Lumia 900 Check...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/01/2012
Download Windows 8 Release Preview
Download Windows 8 Release preview Get all the details about Windows 8 Release preview Rob...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/31/2012
fix the problem where characters are slow or fail to appear in Internet Explorer 8(KB2665220)
With this Microsoft Fixit Read the full KB article (KB 2665220) including notes on how to fix the...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/31/2012
Microsoft TVP Campus Panorama Photosynth captured on Windows Phone
As Photosynth has just been released for Windows Phone I thought I would head outside and take a...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/30/2012
SkyDrive system requirements
SkyDrive requires the following: Operating system: 32- or 64-bit...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/29/2012
Windows Vista taking too long to boot up?
Well it could be due to a problem with the way that the system is configured for the logging policy...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/29/2012
"We can turn any surface into a 3D touchscreen," with Microsoft Kinect
Some awesomeness from Ubi Interactive spotted on Wired UK “Ubi's system uses a Microsoft...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/29/2012
Fix Runtime Errors in Internet Explorer
Are you seeing any of these types of error messages in Internet Explorer? Then you can fix...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/28/2012
Sea turtles, Hawaii, Peace Rose and a flower farm in latest update to bing dynamic theme
Its been a while but I have just noticed an update to the bing dynamic theme Green sea turtle...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/25/2012
fix clicking "Internet Options" on the Tools menu returns error message
with the following Microsoft Fixit Read the full KB article (KB216583) Clicking "Internet...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/25/2012
4 great aerial pictures of London in the bing Europe aerial theme
The Bing Maps Aerial Imagery theme: Europe theme was launched back in January and I have noticed in...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/23/2012
Download Kinect for Windows Language Packs
I have briefly mentioned in the past Kinect for Windows, well now with the release of Kinect for...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/23/2012
4 tips to fix Messenger sign-in error 80072ee7
if you are seeing error 80072ee7 when trying to sing into Messenger it could be because that you are...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/21/2012
Download Captured Moments theme for Windows by Rishabh Agarwal
Captured Moments theme “What could the inquisitive glance of a gentle canine, a barren tree...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/17/2012