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November, 2012

The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help

Microsoftie 4 ever (18+ 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.
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  • The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help

    More pictures today in the bing dynamic theme for Windows

    Posted 6 months ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 2 Comments

    Well it seems like just yesterday (oh yes it was yesterday) that i spotted an update to the bing dynamic theme for Windows , and today I have noticed another 2 great shots…

    Aerial view of meandering waterways in a salt marsh on the Cape May Peninsula, New Jersey

    Aerial view of meandering waterways in a salt marsh on the Cape May Peninsula, New Jersey

    Iceberg near entrance to Holkham Bay, Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness, Tongass National Forest, Alaska

    Iceberg near entrance to Holkham Bay, Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness, Tongass National Forest, Alaska

    Get new pictures on your desktop everyday with the Bing dynamic theme for Windows

    One quick note when you download this theme you will see a message like

    subscribe to RSS theme

    make sure you select the Download Attachments option.

    Rob

    PS don’t forget all Windows themes work on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows RT as well

    Technorati Tags: themes,bing,windows8,windows 7,windows rt,pictures,images,free,Iceberg,Holkham Bay,Tracy Arm-Fords,Terror Wilderness,Tongass National Forest,Alaska,Cape May Peninsula,New Jersey
  • The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help

    Get answers to your Windows 8 questions at the Microsoft Answers community…

    Posted 6 months ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 0 Comments

    Windows 8 Logo“Finding answers. Sharing ideas. Solving problems. Whatever your goals, the Microsoft Community is here to help you get more out of your technology.

    Need help? Describe what's going on and our community members can help you understand the problem. Then they can show you how to resolve it with step by-step instructions.”

     

    Get answers to your Windows 8 questions at the Microsoft Answers community…

     

    Windows 8 community forum and get more help for Windows 8 online

    Rob

    Technorati Tags: Windows 8,microsoft answers
  • The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help

    My Windows Store Apps #1 – World Time Clock

    Posted 6 months ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 2 Comments

    I am planning to post up quick reviews when ever I see interesting Windows Store apps and thought I would start with one that I saw tweeted earlier today via Richard (@WinObs), thanks for the tip.

    *****Disclaimer up front…”I am in no way connected to the developer, have no vested interest in the app (except being a happy customer/user) and am making no gain whatsoever by this posting, neither have I been asked to promote the app by anybody*****

    So the first app I wanted to highlight is the World Time Clock by Reflected Sun. 

    As part of my role I work regularly with Microsoft folks all over the planet in places as far apart as Toronto,  Mumbai and Sydney as well as of course Seattle, and all based from the UK.  So it can be quite confusing at times to remember all the different time zones, work hours and daylight savings patterns in all those locations. World Time Clock looks like  a great Windows Store app that shows me quickly what the current time is in each city right now, compared to my time in the UK, if it is day light as well as a very useful forward 24 hour view which should help immensely with planning calls.

    World Time Clock App Screen shot

    The World Time Clock is available for £1.79 in the Windows Sore (GB pricing) and there is a free 7 day trial so check it out.

    Thanks to Richard again for the tip.

    Rob

    Technorati Tags: apps,Windows Store,Reflected Sub,Windows 8
  • The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help

    Mono Lake and Emigrant Peak featured in this weeks update to the bing dynamic theme for Windows

    Posted 6 months ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 0 Comments

    Great to see that the  bing dynamic theme for Windows is still being updated

    Autumn colors and Emigrant Peak, Paradise Valley, Montana

    Autumn colors and Emigrant Peak, Paradise Valley, Montana

    Mono Lake in Mono County, California

    Mono Lake in Mono County, California

    Get new pictures on your desktop everyday with the Bing dynamic theme for Windows

    One quick note when you download this theme you will see a message like

    subscribe to RSS theme

    make sure you select the Download Attachments option.

    Rob

    PS don’t forget all Windows 7 themes work on Windows 8 and Windows RT as well

    Technorati Tags: Windows8,WIndows 7,themes,Windows RT,bing,pictures,free,images,Mono Lake,Mono County,California,Emigrant Peak,Paradise VAlley,Montana
  • The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help

    Learn how to design great Windows Store apps with the “Windows 8 UX Guidelines for Windows Store apps”

    Posted 6 months ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 0 Comments

    Windows 8 LogoLearn how to design great Windows Store apps with these detailed Windows 8 UX Guidelines for Windows Store apps download.

    “Microsoft design has a set of five guiding principles to help you make the best choices when designing your app. These principles are the foundation for building great Windows Store apps. Consider these principles as you plan your app, and always ensure that your design and development choices live up to these principles. “

    1. Show pride in craftsmanship
    2. Be fast and fluid
    3. Be authentically digital
    4. Do more with less
    5. Win as one

     Windows 8 UX Guidelines for Windows Store apps

    Rob

    Technorati Tags: Windows Store,Windows 8,User design
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