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New or just struggling to get the most out of your new Windows 8 PC or Windows RT device then check out our new video tutorials   Covering 1. Learn to get around 2. Use the charms 3. Go online 4. Your Microsoft account 5. The Start screen 6. All about apps 7. The familiar desktop 8. Shut down Rob...

I really love the panoramic themes for Windows 8 (and Windows RT) that run across dual monitors, and we have just launched a new one with 13 great new images Deserts panoramic theme “ Expansive and serene or dramatically bleak, these images highlight the timeless, desolate beauty of deserts from around...

Get your hands on a Microsoft Surface at the following PCWorld stores , or order online from PCWorld London & Greater London Staples corner Unit 4 Staples Corner Retail Park, Geron Way, London, NW2 6LU Kensington 47-53 Kensignton High Street, Kensington, London, W8 5ED Stratford 24 The Arcade Westfield...

First off I wish you all a happy 2013 to all So as is traditional at the start of the new year is a quick look back at my most popular blog postings of 2012 (see previous years top 10’s 2011 , 2010 ) Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts Fix error codes “0x8DDD0018” or “0x80244019” or “0x80070422” when attempting...

If you liked the other panoramic themes i mentioned last month then you will love the new Glaciers panoramic theme Glaciers panoramic theme “The northern lights flicker over Iceland, icebergs fill a glacial lake in Alaska, ice formations stand like statues in Argentina. The otherworldly beauty of glaciers...

If you have problems  playing protected content videos in Windows Store apps then check out KB article 2777760 for some help “This issue can occur because of video driver issues on your PC. The following scenarios may apply: Your current video driver may not fully support Windows 8 or the playing...

Learn 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...

Check out the new and improved Windows Compatibility Center covering over 115K (at time of writing) in 17  markets Worldwide: Australia Canada (Fr) German Japan Russia United Kingdom Brazil China India Korea Spain United States Canada (En) France Italy Netherlands Taiwan   You should see improvements...

Way back with the Consumer Preview launch of Windows 8 we also released a new Panoramic theme that works across dual monitors* in Windows 8 and also Windows RT ( Nightfall and Starlight panoramic theme for Windows 8 ) and now with the release of Windows 8 we have another 6 of these super cool panoramic...

Download the Windows 8 and Windows RT Product Guide “ The Windows 8 and Windows RT Product Guide describes the many new and improved features in Windows 8 and Windows RT. Whether you’re working or playing, at home, in the office, or on the go, Windows is designed for you. The reimagined Start screen...