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.
8 things to try of Windows 8 isn’t finding your wireless or networked device.
Why isn't Windows finding my device? Make sure sharing is turned on If its a printer, you can try...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/16/2013
xBox One Holden Bathurst 500 racer
Spotted this video last week on topgear.com. Now being a petrol head myself I have always...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/09/2013
A new generation of PCs latest UK TV ad
Like it! Rob Technorati Tags: TV,Ads,hardware,Windows 8
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/09/2013
Download Windows Phone 8 Security Overview Whitepaper
Windows Phone 8 Security Overview “This whitepaper reviews how security is implemented...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/09/2013
Scenic Europe theme for Windows by Ingo Scholtes
Scenic Europe theme “From the great cities to the glorious countryside, join photographer Ingo...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/02/2013
India Wildlife theme for Windows by Mayur Kotlikar
If you like the previous themes by Mayur Kotlikar (Bees & Butterflies of Nagpur) then you will...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/28/2013
Getting your Outlook.com email on your device (Windows Phone, Android, iPhone) or mail app
learn how to manage your Outlook.com account from many popular mail apps at, Send and receive...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/28/2013
Download Colors of Nature theme for Windows by Popkov Alexandr
Colors of Nature theme “Photographer Popkov Alexandr’s sensitivity to the colors, creatures, and...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/22/2013
Play AlphaJax on Windows 8
I really enjoy playing AlphaJax on my Windows Phone and since coming back from a weeks break I have...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/20/2013
Download Disney Infinity theme for Windows
Disney Infinity theme for Windows “Characters from Pirates of the Caribbean, Monsters University,...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/20/2013
Want the latest football news on your Windows 8 and Windows Phone devices?
· Are you looking forward to the start of the football season? · Do you want a fantastic Windows...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/19/2013
Open the Run command in Windows 8 (video)
Super short video (19 seconds) on opening the Run command in Windows 8 & Windows RT Where is the...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/07/2013
Download Garden Glimpses 3 by Rangan Das theme for Windows
The previous 2 themes by Rangan Das have been extremely popular (Garden Glimpses 1 & Garden...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/07/2013
Students in the UK get Surface RT for just over £250 offer
Nice deal on Surface RT if you are eligible* Get the offer and learn more about Microsoft...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/07/2013
Download free Watch_Dogs theme for Windows
Watch_Dogs theme “Delve into the dystopian world of Aiden Pearce, a brilliant hacker and former thug...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/06/2013
7 reasons why you might not be able to install or find a Windows Store app
Why can't I find or install an app from the Windows Store? Your preferences might be hiding apps....
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/30/2013
Download Internet Explorer 11 Developer Preview Language Packs for Windows 7
Download the latest version of Internet Explorer 11 Developer Preview Language Packs. Available in...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/26/2013
Download Windows Deployment Guides for educators
Some in depth guides for Windows 8 deployments in education…. Windows 8 Deployment Planning - A...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/26/2013
Hal Lasko, the Pixel Painter with Microsoft Paint
Over the years I have posted some Microsoft Paint art, (4 year painting, Mona Lisa,Great Football...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/24/2013
Getting started with Windows Media Player in Windows 8
If you are looking for some help with Windows Media player in Windows 8 then check out our Getting...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/24/2013
Download Salt Lakes and Dead Sea theme for Windows
Salt Lakes and Dead Sea theme “Experience the pristine, otherworldly beauty of the Dead Sea and salt...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/24/2013
Infographic: Happy retirement Windows XP
Great infographic thanks for @MicrosoftSB for the tip Rob Technorati Tags: Windows XP
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/23/2013
8 things to try if Windows 8 isn’t finding your device
Why isn't Windows finding my device? “If Windows can't find your wireless device or devices...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/23/2013
Grow theme by Arash Asghari for Windows now available
Grow theme “These evocative graphics from designer Arash Asghari feature fiery tones of red, orange,...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/23/2013
Sign language recognition and translation with Kinect and Bing
Some coolness from Microsoft Research “Watch a demonstration of American and Chinese sign language...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/19/2013
Download the Protecting Your Privacy Online fact sheet
Protecting Your Privacy Online “Fact sheet providing guidance on how to protect the privacy of...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/17/2013
How to report a Windows Store app or review to Microsoft
How to report an app or a review to Microsoft If you have spotted a Windows Store app that you...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/16/2013
Learn about HomeGroup in Windows 8 (video)
“A homegroup is a group of PCs on a home network that can share devices (such as printers) and...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/15/2013
Sky Dynamic theme now available for Windows
Sky Dynamic theme “Dramatic, expansive, ominous before rain, or bathed in the red glow of dawn: The...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/10/2013
A few things to try if you are having problems with your network adapter in Windows 8
How do I fix network adapter problems? First of all try the Network Adapter Troubleshooter… Other...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/10/2013
Download the Hawaii theme for Windows
Hawaii theme “Catch a glimpse of the waterfalls and black sand beaches of Maui, coastal sunsets on...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/09/2013
Download Surface Pro firmware an driver pack–July 2013
Surface Pro firmware and driver pack (July) “Cumulative firmware and drivers for the Surface Pro....
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/09/2013
UK Windows 8 Student Ambassadors
Are you a student in the UK? Are you great at making connections, motivating people and learning...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/09/2013
Download the Windows 8.1 Preview Product Guide
Windows 8.1 Preview Product Guide “ Windows 8.1 Preview advances the vision set forward with Windows...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/28/2013
Windows 8.1 Preview : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Windows 8.1 Preview : Frequently Asked Questions covering: What is Windows 8.1 Preview? Is Windows...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/26/2013
How to use Windows Start-up Settings including safe mode in Windows 8
If for what ever reason you need to get into the Windows Start-up Settings, including safe mode in...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/26/2013
Glastonbury '13 app for Windows Phone
Going to Glastonbury with your Windows Phone? then check out the Glastonbury '13 app “The...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/25/2013
How to create a user account in Windows 8 (Video)
Creating a user account “With user accounts, several people can easily share a single PC. Each...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/24/2013
Handy one page guide if you have to ship your Xbox 360 console
If for whatever reason you need to ship your Xbox 360 (or Xbox 360s) back then check out these...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/21/2013
Download Life in Lavender theme for Windows
Life in Lavender theme “Take a world tour, from Antarctica to the Sahara Desert and beyond, with...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/19/2013
Internet Explorer 10 System Requirements
Internet Explorer system requirements A Windows 8 or Windows RT PC Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/19/2013
A couple of themes for Windows if you are a cat or dog lover…
Sleepy Kittens theme “These cuddly, cozy, and in all ways adorable kittens sure know how to relax....
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/17/2013
Get help for common Windows 8 Activation errors
If you are having problems activating Windows 8 then try our guide Get help with activation errors...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/17/2013
Try Internet Explorer 10
at iebrowserdemo.com and explore all the features such as flip ahead,pinning, Windows 8 StartScreen...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/13/2013
More Bing wallpaper packs for Mac users: Arctic Icebergs, Canyons & Classic Cars
A while back I posted about the Bing Wallpaper pack for Mac, well there are now 3 more Bing...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/12/2013
Download Surface Pro firmware and driver pack – June 2013
Surface Pro firmware and driver pack – June 2013 Latest updates for Surface Pro “Cumulative firmware...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/12/2013
Download Mushrooms theme for Windows by Edian Annink
Mushrooms theme “Some seem familiar; some are otherworldly. Visit the mysterious, strangely...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/11/2013