I am Microsoftie 4 ever (18+ years) working in Windows Services and Content team in the UK, my blog is mainly focused on the Windows family of products and trying to provide help pointers and resources for customers on our products.
Want to know all about the latest apps in the Windows Store – then check out Windows Store Weekly over on Channel 9
“Windows Store Weekly highlights 5 of the coolest apps in the Windows Store each week. In just 5 minutes you'll get to know what's new, what's hot and what you should be checking out in every app category out there.”
Learn more about apps and the Windows Store
thanks to Doug for the tip
Rob
This is a really great guide for getting around and using Windows 8
“Windows has been reimagined to be all about you and your style of working. Put what matters most right on your Start screen, and get instant access to your people, apps, sites, and more, so you can spend less time searching and more time doing. No matter what you want to do, you can get it done quickly in Windows 8. Whether you’re collaborating on a large project, preparing for an upcoming conference, or traveling for work, you can use touch, mouse, and keyboard together–seamlessly–to do what you want, the way you want. This brochure will show you how to get around, navigate, manage apps, and personalize in Windows 8.”
Some sample screen shots from the training brochure below.
Download the Windows 8 End User Training Brochure
Learn more about getting started with Windows 8
PS looking at the guide most seems relevant to Windows RT as well
Swedish Spring theme
“The far northern wilderness of Sweden in spring takes center stage in this free Windows theme, featuring rugged coastline, golden fields, delicate blossoms, and rushing rivers”
Download Swedish Spring theme for Windows
PS don’t forget all Windows themes should work on Windows 8, Windows RT and Windows 7
“The standalone SkyDrive Pro sync client allows users of SharePoint 2013 and SharePoint Online in Office 365 to sync their personal SkyDrive Pro and any SharePoint 2013 or Office 365 team site document libraries to their local machine for access to important content on and offline. The SkyDrive Pro client can be installed side-by-side with previous versions of Office (Office 2010, Office 2007, etc)”
Available in 40 languages from Arabic to Vietnamese
Download SkyDrive Pro client for Windows
Learn more about SkyDrive
the 3rd in a series of themes from New Zealand by Ian Rushton
New Zealand Landscapes: One Tree Hill theme
“The lush beauty of Auckland’s parks is showcased in this free Windows theme, featuring photographer Ian Rushton’s images of Cornwall Park, still home to sheep and cows, and One Tree Hill Domain, the site of ancient lava flows.”
Download the New Zealand Landscapes : One Tree Hill theme for Windows
check out Ian's 2 other themes
Simply press the Windows Key and Print Screen button – (PRTSC)
Learn more about Keyboard shortcuts in Windows 8
For all your Windows developer info Windows Dev Center covering topics and resources for Windows, Windows Store, Internet Explorer and more….
Thanks to Lisa for the tip
rob
Why isn't Windows finding my device?
If…“ Windows can't find your wireless device or devices connected to a network, there are a few things you can try…”
Make sure that Bluetooth is on
Make sure that Bluetooth-enabled and other wireless devices are on and discoverable
Make sure network devices are turned on
Try using a troubleshooter
Check with your device manufacturer
Check for answers in the Windows community
Get more help for Windows 8
Just announced the BBC iPlayer for Windows Phone is now available to download
“Watch and listen to BBC TV and radio programmes from the last 7 days on BBC iPlayer. Features include: - On demand content over Wi-Fi and 3G. - Add shows to your favourites so new episodes are quick to find for you to enjoy later. - Ability to listen to BBC Radio in the background. - Browse programmes by category, schedule, featured and most popular.”
Download BBC iPlayer for Windows Phone
Rob – best news of the day
SkyDrive app: Frequently asked questions for Windows 8 /Windows RT covering questions such as:
SkyDrive app: Frequently asked questions for Windows 8 /Windows RT
Download the SkyDrive app for Windows 8