Category Archives: Windows 8

If you are a sysadmin or IT professional who has begun using Windows 8, you will probably need the Remote Server Administration tools to manage things like Active Directory, Hyper-V, File Services, and Remote Desktop management. Fortunately, Microsoft has already … Continue reading →

Windows Super Site has a good article noting that Windows 8′s sales are well below expectations, and several possible causes for that.  I think there are several reasons for the failure. -Windows 8′s Modern UI Interface doesn’t do anything that … Continue reading →

With the release of the Surface for Windows RT, there’s been some confusion over the difference between Windows 8 and Windows RT. This post will explain the four major versions of Windows 8 – Windows RT, Windows 8, Windows 8 … Continue reading →

The LucasArts computer game TIE Fighter is a classic, and fourteen years after it was released, it still retains its playability. Unfortunately, the game was written for DOS, and tends not to run on Windows 7. Fortunately, the marvelous DOSBox emulator provides … Continue reading →

Apparently, there are reports that Microsoft’s Surface tablet is having trouble handling audio, and that the nifty Touch Covers have a tendency to start falling apart.  Actually, I’ve seen that problem on Windows systems since the days of Vista – … Continue reading →