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.
“There may not be a more joyous sight than dolphins leaping into the air in unison or gliding gracefully underwater. Celebrate the agility, playfulness, and beauty of these aquatic creatures in this free theme for Windows”
Download Dolphins theme for Windows (also includes sound)
Rob
PS remember themes work in Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows RT
Really useful article Mobile broadband from start to finish that:
“…explains all about mobile broadband, a technology that makes it possible for you to connect to the Internet from virtually anywhere, even if there’s no WiFi network available. It uses 3G, 4G and LTE mobile networks to do this, just like mobile phones do.”
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Read all the details at : Mobile broadband from start to finish
“Celebrate the seasons with a brightly colored palette of flowers and pretty winged insects in these close-ups from photographer Rangan Das. A free theme for Windows”
Download the Garden Glimpses theme for Windows by Rangan Das
“In this sequel to her popular Garden Life theme, photographer Hayley Elizabeth captures the busy lives of bees, caterpillars, and ladybugs set amidst a beautifully flowery backdrop in this free theme for Windows. “
Download the Garden Life 2 theme by Hayley Elizabeth
Download the latest version of Internet Explorer 10 Language Packs (i counted 186 of them)
“The Internet Explorer 10 Language Packs install language specific resource files, allowing users to view the user interface (UI) of Internet explorer 10 in a different supported language. To use these language packs, you must install the matching OS language pack on Windows before proceeding. Visit the Windows MUI/LIP Knowledge Center for more information. “
Learn more about IE10
“Take a rest with these images of delightfully drowsy creatures based on author and artist Il Sung Na's acclaimed children's book. The dozing giraffe, elephant, and penguins may make you sleepy, too, but in this free theme for Windows, the watchful owl stays awake—just as he does in the book. “
Download A Book of Sleep theme for Windows
One of our families favourite games at the minute is Chimpact on both my Surface and Windows Phone
Well know there looks to be a great creative competition to design a new character for the game, all the details here
Just pointing out what look sto be a great new series showcasing some of the best Windows 8 apps
Windows Store Weekly- Skulls of the Shogun, Perfect365, ebay, Penguin Almighty, Tasks by Telerik
“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 Windows 8 apps
Great news that 2 UK banks have over the last 2 days released new Windows Phone apps.
RBS (Royal Bank of Scotland)
NatWest
Both apps have similar features:
• View your transaction history for most of your accounts, search for historical transactions on your current accounts and savings accounts • Get Cash from RBS, NatWest or Tesco cash machines without a debit card • Send money to RBS Mobile Banking customers that use this app – all you need is their mobile number • Pay bills or people – by setting up and making your first payment in Online Banking • Transfer funds between your accounts • Check your balance and recent transactions • Find your nearest cash machine or local branch • Top up your pay as you go mobile phone and up to four others (service not available on the 3 network).
Get more details and download the RBS banking app for Windows Phone or the NatWest banking app for Windows Phone
Both apps work with both Windows Phone 7.5 and 8.0 and are getting some great reviews.
PS HSBC/FirstDirect I would love a Windows Phone banking app too
then check out our handy FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
My Hotmail account was upgraded to Outlook.com (FAQ) covering
My Hotmail account was upgraded to Outlook.com (FAQ)
Get more help for Outlook.com
The GTGraphics theme was always a super popular theme in the Windows Personalisation Gallery, and now for fans of this there is a new GTGraphics 2 theme to download for free
“Experience other planets and other worlds through these stunning, imaginative new spacescapes from GTGraphics. We loved the first ones so much we came back for more. A free theme for Windows”
Download GTGraphics 2 theme for Windows