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About Kevin

Just an old guy with opinions that I like to bounce off other people.

Windows RT 8.1 Preview with Outlook 2013

I got the Windows RT 8.1 Preview for my Surface RT mainly because of the irrational belief that new is better. This tablet for me is an experiment in the first place and the update is just more opportunity to … Continue reading

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Windows update error 8024402C

I finally did figure out the Windows Update failure that I’ve had forever. I was getting Windows Update error 8024402C and I tried every suggested solution I could find (Microsoft Fixit, Windows Upgrade Preparedness Tool, editing registry entries, deleting xml … Continue reading

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Confused about Windows RT?

If you read the tech press, you’ll find lots of people criticizing Windows RT, and more likely than not, they will say that they are “confused.” OK, I admit that I was initially confused when I got my Microsoft Surface … Continue reading

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DAGI Capacitive Stylus Pen P602 for Microsoft Surface

Naturally I wanted to try out drawing on my new Microsoft Surface RT. I have some fat rubber styluses, but I wanted something better, but I wasn’t willing to buy the pricey styluses just for the Surface. I tried eBay … Continue reading

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Allant case for Microsoft Surface

I went down to Staples to look for a sleeve for my Microsoft Surface RT. The touch cover is fine, but I tend to drop things. If it take it somewhere, I want protection. I picked up this “Allant sleeve … Continue reading

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Kindle Fire HD vs. Microsoft Surface RT tablet

I’ve been enjoying my Kindle Fire HD 7” for a few months now. I’m a fan of this compact device. I put it in a nice leather case where it always stays. However, on the occasion of installing Windows 8 … Continue reading

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A tale of two interfaces

I’ve been a Microsoft Windows user since Windows 3.1 (and I briefly tried out Windows 2). In the evolution of Windows from 3.1 to Windows 7 we’ve seen a few things. First, Windows has become more powerful and it has … Continue reading

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