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Windows 8 quick tip : how to take a screen shot of the Windows 8 desktop or an app
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8 things to try if Windows 8 can’t find your wireless or network device
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BBC iPlayer for Windows Phone 8 now available
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Windows 8 SkyDrive app: Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
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Blog Post:
BBC iPlayer for Windows Phone 8 now available
Rob Margel
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...
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15 May 2013
Blog Post:
Star Trek Into Darkness app for Windows Phone
Rob Margel
Just pointing out this nice Windows Phone 8 app for the new Star Strek movie, which i hope to see soon Star trek App “ Be the first to experience Star Trek Into Darkness! Join Starfleet for your chance to rise in the ranks, unlock exclusive content & win prizes!! Stay up-to-date on the...
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14 May 2013
Blog Post:
Windows Phone 8 Training Kit available to download
Rob Margel
Windows Phone 8 Training Kit “The Windows Phone 8 Training Kit includes a comprehensive set of technical content including hands-on labs, presentations and code samples that are designed to help you learn how to build applications using the latest Windows Phone features.” Download the Windows...
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25 Apr 2013
Blog Post:
Lumina Photography Tips (Video)
Rob Margel
Latest useful instalment from Rankin Films and Nokia UK… “ Alex from Rankin Film Productions explains digital white balance on your Lumia and shows you how to improve your photos under a wider range of lighting conditions .” Rob Technorati Tags: Nokia , Lumia , Windows Phone , Photography
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11 Mar 2013
Blog Post:
Download the Windows Phone 8 Company Portal App
Rob Margel
“ The Windows Phone 8 Company Portal App enables Windows Phone 8 devices which are managed by Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager SP1 and Windows Intune to be able to view and install line of business applications targeted to the Windows Phone 8 devices by their administrators. The Windows...
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5 Mar 2013
Blog Post:
Windows Phone Videos–including photo tips and live tiles
Rob Margel
I spotted 2 great Windows Phone videos over the weekend that I wanted to share… First up is this from Nokia UK Exposure - Lumia Photography tips from Rankin Film Productions with some really useful tips about how to improve your photos in different lighting conditions “ Alex from Rankin Film Productions...
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4 Mar 2013
Blog Post:
Design a Character for Chimpact contest
Rob Margel
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 Rob Technorati Tags: Windows 8 , games , Windows Phone , Chimpact
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25 Feb 2013
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RBS and Natwest Windows Phone apps now available to download
Rob Margel
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...
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20 Feb 2013
Blog Post:
Download the Windows Phone SDK update for Windows Phone 7.8
Rob Margel
Download the Windows Phone SDK update for Windows Phone 7.8 “ The Windows Phone SDK Update for Windows Phone 7.8 adds two new emulator images to your existing Windows Phone SDK installation. This update supports both the Windows Phone SDK 7.1 and the Windows Phone SDK 8.0. Using this update, you can...
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23 Jan 2013
Blog Post:
Guide to Managing Windows Phone 8 with Windows Intune
Rob Margel
Download the guide to Managing Windows Phone 8 with Windows Intune “ Windows Intune provides a rich and flexible mobile device management experience for Windows Phone. With Windows Intune, you can manage Windows Phone 8 devices directly or through Exchange ActiveSync. With System Center 2012 Configuration...
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21 Jan 2013
Blog Post:
Nokia Lumia USB stick
Rob Margel
Just managed to blag this little beauty (thanks David)… I was planning to get the Cyan charging shell for my Nokia 820, however may have to change and get the yellow one instead… Rob Technorati Tags: Nokia , Lumia , Lumia 820 , Windows Phone
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20 Dec 2012
Blog Post:
Download the Windows Phone 8 Training Kit
Rob Margel
Interested in developing for Windows Phone 8? If so then… Download the Hands on Labs for the Windows Phone 8 Developer Platform Rob Technorati Tags: WP8 , Windows phone
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28 Nov 2012
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James Cordon and Holly Willoughby in new Windows Phone TV ads
Rob Margel
Love these and Learn more about Windows Phone Rob Technorati Tags: Windows Phone , James Cordon , Holly Willoughby
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12 Nov 2012
Blog Post:
Download the official Windows Phone Store Download Badge
Rob Margel
“The Windows Phone Store badge provides official branding assets to help you market your Windows Phone app, and help your customers find it.” “The Windows Phone Store badge can be used by Windows Phone app developers and other third parties as a link promoting their applications for sale on the Windows...
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19 Oct 2012
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Installing and troubleshooting problems during the software update for Windows Phone 7(KB2484484)
Rob Margel
Handy article on installing and troubleshooting problems during the software update for Windows Phone 7 including information and links such as A step-by-step solution to problems installing updates Guide to try to resolve the problem when your computer doesn't recognize your device on the Zune software...
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18 Sep 2012
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Get Messenger on your phone. Windows Phone, iPhone, Android, Nokia (Ovi) and Blackberry
Rob Margel
Read all the details about how to download and all the things you can do and if you need it get help for messenger Rob Technorati Tags: messenger , windows phone , iPhone , Android , Ovi , Blackberry
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5 Sep 2012
Blog Post:
The Times and Sunday Times app now available for Windows Phone
Rob Margel
Great news to hear that the Times and Sunday Times app is now available for Windows Phone “ The Times Win 7 app offers specially designed editions of The Times and The Sunday Times. It combines the best journalism with interactivity, including graphics, photographs and exclusive videos...
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2 Aug 2012
Blog Post:
Get Outlook on your Windows Phone, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Android device
Rob Margel
Just follow the advice at : Get Outlook on your Windows Phone, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Android device Rob Technorati Tags: outlook , WIndows Phone , iphone , ipad , ipod touch , android
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1 Aug 2012
Blog Post:
Download the Official Olympics London 2012 Results app for Windows Phone
Rob Margel
With the London 2012 Olympics less than 2 weeks away I wanted to highlight the Official London 2012 Results app for Windows Phone . “ The Official London 2012 Results app provides all the latest news, schedules and results, allowing users to keep up-to-date with the latest action LIVE across...
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17 Jul 2012
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Zombies, Run! now on Windows Phone
Rob Margel
Wonder if this will replace Endomondo as my choice of running app… “ You tie your shoes, put on your headphones, take your first steps outside. You’ve barely covered 100 yards when you hear them. They must be close. You can hear every guttural breath, every rattling groan - they’re everywhere...
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11 Jul 2012
Blog Post:
Plaza Mayor – Madrid – Photosynth via my Windows Phone
Rob Margel
I am lucky enough to be in Madrid this week with work, and last night we went out for dinner in Plaza Mayor where I took this quick Photosynth panorama on my Windows Phone. Click on the above picture to see the image on Photosynth.net Learn more and download Photosynth for Windows Phone Rob Technorati...
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3 Jul 2012
Blog Post:
Greymail inBoxer phone game available for Windows Phone, IPhone and Android
Rob Margel
A while back I blogged about how to conquer greymail with Hotmail well now there is a fun little phone game available to download… “ The new augmented reality gaming experience from Hotmail. Virtual emails are falling from the sky in the physical space all around you. Catch and sort as many emails as...
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7 Jun 2012
Blog Post:
Download the official UEFA EURO 2012 app for Windows Phone
Rob Margel
With Euro 2012 around the corner download the official UEFA EURO 2012 app for Windows Phone , and it looks pretty good as well The official UEFA EURO 2012 app with Orange gives you access to the final tournament of the 14th UEFA European Football Championship. It will be held in Poland and Ukraine from...
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6 Jun 2012
Blog Post:
Nokia Lumia 900–Limited edition– The Dark Knight Rises
Rob Margel
Batman fans should head over to Phones 4U and check out the Limited Edition Nokia Lumia 900 Check out that cool engraving on the back… You also get some an exclusive app and content as well as a great phone. Can’t wait for the film? watch the trailer Rob Technorati Tags: Nokia , Lumia 900 , The...
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1 Jun 2012
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Microsoft TVP Campus Panorama Photosynth captured on Windows Phone
Rob Margel
As Photosynth has just been released for Windows Phone I thought I would head outside and take a quick panorama of the Microsoft UK headquarters at Thames Valley Park. Click on the above picture to dive into the image on Photosynth.net I must say it was very easy to do and even easier than my old photo...
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30 May 2012
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