Here's how to use a Bluetooth Keyboard with Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2
I'm writing this post in Microsoft Word on my Lumia 640. Absolutely nothing unusual about that. Except that I'm doing so without touching the Word Flow keyboard.That's because Windows Phone 8.1 Update...
View ArticleHow to set up a Wallet PIN for Windows Phone Store purchases
You have a lock screen password on your Windows Phone, right? It's the smart thing to do in case you misplace your phone. Another layer of security is the Wallet PIN. This one is a little different....
View ArticleHow to roll back from Windows 10 Preview to Windows Phone 8.1
Yesterday, Microsoft released a new update to the Windows 10 Preview for phone and you've probably realized that it is far from being finished. While you had fun checking out the Preview, you may want...
View ArticleHow to stream Youtube videos from Windows Phone to Google Chromecast
We know Google doesn't develop apps for the Windows Phone platform, but Windows Phone developer community fills in quite well. While we don't have an official YouTube app for Windows Phone, we've got...
View ArticleHow to dual-boot Windows 10 Technical Preview alongside Windows 8.1
Creating a dual-boot system will let you safely test Windows 10 Technical Preview using the full power of your PC's hardware alongside Windows 8.1. In Windows 10, Microsoft is doing something...
View ArticleHow to make a full backup of a Windows 10 or Windows 8.1 PC
There is no such as thing as too many backups. If you can make a backup of the backup, do it. Luckily, Windows makes it super easy to make an exact copy of your entire computer using the System Image...
View ArticleHow to customize the Personalization settings in Windows 10
Microsoft has just rolled out a new preview of Windows 10 (build 10061) and anyone enrolled to the Fast ring can download and install the new version immediately. The new build brings a number of...
View ArticleEverything you need to know about alliance wars in Royal Revolt 2
Royal Revolt 2 from Flare Games is one of the best raiding games on Windows Phone and Windows 8. Whereas most raiding games feature somewhat casual strategic attacks on opponents, Flare's take goes a...
View ArticleHow to use Microsoft OneNote to organize your receipts
The next Brain Candy productivity tip video has made its way onto the Microsoft Lumia channel, and this one is timely. With tax season upon us, I'm sure many of you (like me) are thinking about how you...
View ArticleHow to download and install the Microsoft Office 2016 public preview
Microsoft has announced the public preview of its latest version of one of its flagship software products, Office 2016. Public preview means exactly that, anyone can go ahead and load it up on their...
View ArticleHere is how to enable the Dark Theme for Windows 10 build 10074
Microsoft is adding more polish to Windows 10 Technical Preview, including dark Start menus and more in the latest 10074 build for Insider.Now, a new – and simple – registry trick lets you make even...
View ArticleHow to manage your Office 365 account and installs
With the amount of free subscriptions Microsoft is giving out of late to Office 365 there's a good chance there are a number of new users.Office 365 offers a degree of convenience in that you can...
View ArticleUse this '60-second productivity hack' with Cortana to set location-based...
Tips and tricks are always good to learn, especially if you are new to Windows Phone. This one is aimed at those users and it was just posted to the Microsoft Lumia YouTube channel.It is an oldie but a...
View ArticleHow to pair the Surface Pen with Surface 3
Unlike the Surface Pro 3, Windows won't prompt you to pair Surface Pen with Surface 3 during setup. Instead, you'll need to pair Surface Pen with your Surface 3 manually. Don't worry, though. It's very...
View ArticleHow to take a screenshot on the Surface 3
Taking screenshots is one of the most common tasks I need to know when using new devices. It's useful for how-to guides, troubleshooting, or sharing fun images with friends. Taking screenshots is very...
View ArticleHow to power on and off the Xbox One with Windows Phone
One of my favorite features on the Xbox One is voice command. I love saying "Xbox on" or "Xbox, turn off" to power on or off the console. This isn't possible without a Kinect and it's not available in...
View ArticleHow to enable week numbers in Windows Phone 8.1 calendar
Week numbers are important in some places especially in some European countries. Many Windows Phone users have requested to see week numbers in the built-in calendar, and it arrived earlier this year....
View ArticleHow to upload a non-square photo to Instagram with Windows Phone
Sometimes the best Instagram photo isn't square. However, the popular photo-sharing service forces users to upload images in square aspect ratio. There are workarounds, and we'll show you the best way...
View ArticleHow to manage accounts in the new Mail and Calendar app for Windows 10
In Windows 10, Microsoft is including two new apps, Mail and Calendar, and while the company is bundling them as separate apps, they work very close to each other. The two apps will replace the same...
View ArticleHow to roll back from Windows 10 Mobile preview to Windows Phone 8.1
Microsoft recently made available a new preview of Windows 10 Mobile (build 10080) through the Fast ring of updates with a bunch of new changes.It's the first preview of the universal version of Office...
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