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.
Butterflies of Germany theme for Windows by Thomas Freiberg
If you liked our previous butterfly themes (Butterflies of Nagpur and Butterflies) then you...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 12/19/2013
Download the Windows Azure Training Kit
Windows Azure Training Kit A little bit out of my area of expertise but thought might be interesting...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 12/19/2013
Xbox One Racing Team theme for Windows
A while back I blogged about the xBox One Holden Bathurst racer well now we have a super Windows...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 12/18/2013
Changing security and privacy settings for Internet Explorer
No matter which version of Internet Explorer you are using (versions 8 through 11) we have detail...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 12/18/2013
Download the Isle of Man theme for Windows by Mark Wallace
Isle of Man theme “Explore the landmarks, coastline, and serene natural beauty of the Isle of Man in...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 12/16/2013
Fix Windows Update error 0x800F081F in Windows 8.1
Fix Windows Update error 0x800F081F “If you receive Windows Update error 0x800F081F or 0x800F081F it...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 12/16/2013
Download the Fable Anniversary Theme for Windows
Fable Anniversary theme “The majesty, danger, adventure, and suspense of the beloved game Fable come...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 12/05/2013
Santa's Christmas Story Part 1
“Watch how Santa's uses his Windows tablet to get organised, meet the needs of his elves and plan...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 12/05/2013
Download Beautiful Blossoms theme by Elena Yansupova for Windows
Beautiful Blossoms theme “Photographer Elena Yansupova shares her unique vision in a generous array...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/27/2013
Seeing poor battery life on a Lenovo Miix2 8 tablet running Windows 8.1? (KB2913236)
Then check out our KB Article You may experience poor battery life on a Lenovo Miix2 8 tablet...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/27/2013
Snow Panoramic theme for Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 now available
Some of our best themes are the panoramic ones that span dual monitors* and we have a new one...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/26/2013
Windows 8.1 Weather app : FAQ
Windows 8.1 Weather app : Frequently asked questions (FAQ) Covering: How do I change the...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/26/2013
Download Scenic Europe 2 theme for Windows by Ingo Scholtes
If you liked the first Scenic Europe theme by Ingo Scholtes then you will enjoy Scenic Europe 2...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/19/2013
Download Internet Explorer 11 in 36 different languages
From Arabic to Yoruba and Bulgarian to Welsh you can now download Internet Explorer 11 in 36...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/19/2013
Windows 8.1 Reading List app for Windows: FAQ
I have started to use the Reading List app in Windows 8.1 and find it quite useful, and we have a...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/18/2013
BBC’s Children in need 'How Long Will I Love You' Official Video–shot on Nokia Lumia 1020
Today is the BBC’s Children in need charity event, and just wanted to share that the official video...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/15/2013
Ryse Xbox One game theme for Windows
Are you getting an Xbox one? Ryse theme “Get this free Windows theme and immerse yourself in the...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/14/2013
Discover Windows apps from the Windows web site
Hi – just wanted to share the news that there is now an easy way to discover Windows apps. If you...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/14/2013
Learn all about Microsoft Accounts
I had not seen this site till very recently What is a Microsoft account? and it does a great job in...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/08/2013
Download Muscle Cars theme for Windows
Muscle Cars theme “Give your desktop some serious swagger with this free Windows theme, featuring a...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/06/2013
Sound Recorder app for Windows: FAQ
Sound Recorder app for Windows: FAQ “Sound Recorder is an app you can use to record audio for up to...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/06/2013
Download the Windows 8.1 Quick Guide for Business
Windows 8.1 Quick Guide for Business “Windows 8.1 brings together devices, apps and services so that...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/05/2013
Large Birds theme for Windows by Jessica Lee and Bryan Matthew
Large Birds theme “From a Snowy Owl in flight to a Bald Eagle perched among the trees, photographers...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/01/2013
Windows 8.1 Maps app : FAQ
Windows 8.1 Maps app : FAQ covering: How do I search for a business or address? How do I view...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/01/2013
Upgrading to Windows 8.1 from Windows Vista or Windows XP tutorial
Upgrading to Windows 8.1 from Windows Vista or Windows XP Covering: the system requirements running...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/31/2013
Glowing Beaches theme for Windows
Glowing Beaches theme “Nothing reveals the hushed beauty of dawn and dusk quite like the backdrop of...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/30/2013
Download the Surface Pro 2 firmware and driver pack
Surface Pro 2 firmware and driver pack “Cumulative firmware and drivers for the Surface Pro 2. This...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/30/2013
10 new getting started tutorials for Windows 8.1
Getting started tutorials for Windows “Whether you’re brand new to Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1, or...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/30/2013
My Windows Store Apps #4–Hill Climb Racing game
The fourth instalment of my occasional highlighting of some of my favourite Windows Store apps....
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/24/2013
Movie Moments App FAQ & Video
Movie Moments App FAQ – which also includes a nice little video Covering: How do I install and open...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/24/2013
Download Color Splash theme for Windows
Color Splash theme Cheerful explosions of color burst across your screen in inventive photographs...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/23/2013
Quick tip : How to play a slide show of your pictures on the lock screen of Windows 8.1
Super nice feature in Windows 8.1 1. Swipe in from the right and select Settings, and then Change PC...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/23/2013
Download Windows Server Essentials Media Pack
Windows Server Essentials Media Pack “This pack enables the media streaming functionality for...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/23/2013
Classic Sports Cars theme available for Windows
Classic Sports Cars theme “Sleek, swift, sporty: Every car in this free Windows theme—from vintage...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/22/2013
A number of Windows 8.1 Resources
Just spotted a few useful downloads related to Windows 8.1 Remote Server Administration Tools for...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/22/2013
Free E-book by Ed Bott : Introducing Windows 8.1 for IT Professionals: Technical Overview
Download the Introducing Windows 8.1 for IT Professionals Technical Overview Covering: An...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/22/2013
Animals panoramic theme available to download for Windows
I always love our panoramic themes, and I don’t think we have released one for some time so this new...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/21/2013
Download Media Feature Pack for N and KN versions of Windows 8.1
Media Feature Pack for N and KN versions of Windows 8.1 “The Media Feature Pack for N and KN...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/21/2013
Download the Windows 8.1 Product Guide
Download Windows 8.1 Product Guide “The Windows 8.1 Product Guide gives you an in-depth tour through...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/18/2013
Windows 8.1 system requirements
Windows 8.1 system requirements If you want to run Windows 8.1 on your PC, here's what it takes:...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/17/2013
Upgrading to Windows 8.1 FAQ
Updating to Windows 8.1: FAQ Covering: How do I update to Windows 8.1? How much does Windows 8.1...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/17/2013
Download the Live SDK v5.5
Live SDK v5.5 “The Live SDK contains the Live Connect APIs, which provide programmatic access to...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/16/2013
Download the Windows Phone SDK 8.0
Windows Phone SDK 8.0 “The Windows Phone SDK 8.0 is a full-featured development environment to use...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/15/2013
Supported Browsers for Outlook.com
Been a bit light on the blog recently… “Outlook.com supports these browsers or higher versions:...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/14/2013
CBeebies Playtime app now available for Windows Phone
Well I know of a certain 3 year old who will be thrilled with the release of the CBeebies Playtime...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/02/2013
Trouble shoot Windows Update error 0x800F081F in Windows 8 / Windows RT
Windows Update error 0x800F081F “If you receive Windows Update error 0x800B0100 or 800B0100, it...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/24/2013
Rightmove app now available for Windows Phone
Great new the Rightmove app for Windows Phone is now available… “Search well over a million...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/20/2013
Download Internet Explorer 11 Release Preview for Windows 7
Internet Explorer 11 Release Preview and check out our Internet Explorer 11 Release Preview: FAQ Rob...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/19/2013
List of Supported audio and video formats in Windows 8
Handy list of Supported audio and video formats for the Music and Video apps in Windows 8 &...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/17/2013