by Dave Mroz | Aug 4, 2014 | Windows Phone
The button combination for taking a screenshot in Windows 8.1 recently changed. Fortunately the new combination is just as easy. To take a screenshot, simply press the Power and Volume Up buttons at the same time. The screenshot will be saved into the...
by Dave Mroz | Apr 24, 2014 | Product Review
About two months ago I purchased the iCarrier IMP120D to replace an old portable battery that died on me. I was impressed by the long 12,000 mAh capacity specification and figured I’d give it a try. I ran it through the standard process of fully charging it and then...
by Dave Mroz | Feb 11, 2014 | Windows 8
Installing on Windows 10? Head here: Installing the HP LaserJet 1012 on Windows 10 I have an old HP LaserJet 1012 that is a real workhorse and I wanted to see if I could get it installed on Windows 8.1 Pro. The HP forums say it’s not possible, but it’s...
by Dave Mroz | Dec 5, 2013 | Windows 8
After trying to install Windows 8.1 from MAPS directly on the Surface Pro, I had a big scare with the battery warning. After one of the many reboots, I suddenly started receiving a black screen with a white icon indicating that the battery was critically low. I left...
by Dave Mroz | Dec 5, 2013 | Windows 8
Can you Install Windows 8 from the Microsoft Action Pack on a Surface Pro? Yep. And here’s how. Why go through all of this? A few weeks ago I corrupted my Surface Pro by trying to install Windows 8.1 GA overtop of Windows 8.1 RTM. I figured it would be seamless...
