Microsoft and the context-sensitive search problem
Microsoft has a problem, and it’s with context-sensitive search. Or, more accurately, it’s with users not understanding context-sensitive features like search. The initial release of
How to automatically restore the previous session when logging off RDP
Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) for remote controlling a computer has some decent features, but there’s one feature I’m not a big fan of. When
Review: Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T Keyboard Dock
In my review of the Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T Windows 8 tablet, I noted that the optional keyboard dock would be reviewed separately. This,
Review: Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T
When it comes to Windows 8 tablets, the Samsung ATIV Smart PC is arguably one of the better ones. The device features a large screen,
How to restore Homegroup groupings on Windows 7/8/RT
Homegroup (previously known as “HomeGroup”) has been one of my favorite Windows features since it debuted in Windows 7. It makes sharing files with other
Adobe Flash now enabled by default on Windows 8/RT
Yesterday, Microsoft announced that Adobe Flash would soon be enabled by default in Internet Explorer 10 on Windows 8 and Windows RT. As of a little while
App review: ModernMix for Windows 8
On Wednesday, Stardock – the king of customization when it comes to Windows – released an interesting new application known as ModernMix, letting you run
Windows 8 tip: Find SmartGlass-enabled content on Xbox Video
Announced last year at E3 and released alongside Windows 8 last fall, Xbox SmartGlass enables second-screen experiences for select Xbox 360 content on Windows, Android, and iOS
Windows 8 tip: Enable the full virtual keyboard
Windows 8 and Windows RT ship with three virtual keyboards, designed to accommodate a few different text input styles: traditional full-screen keyboards, two-thumb smartphone-like input,
Accessory review: ASUS VivoTab RT Mobile Dock
I’ve written previously about the importance of physical keyboards for getting real work done, so it was with great excitement that I unpacked the Mobile
