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[Microsoft Surface] guitar1969:
Cool - Couple of comments.

On the Tile Screen, if you drag one app way to the bottom, it will also shrink the size of the start screen overall, making it easier to drag long distances accross many groups. I am finding this crucial, since my start screen is getting really long - over 70 apps. Which brings me to my next comment - Hopefully MS or a 3rd party developer will come up with an option to group tiles into folders as you can do on Ipads and Android, as app management is going to be an issue with the current layout and no ability to group into folders

Regarding the charging cable - I am surprised you made no comment how tough it is sometimes to get the magnetic connection to seat properly and start charging even though it appears to be connected - I think MS failed on the design. Apparent in your video when you are using 2 hands to get it seated correctly. I had heard this can be fixed by filing the sharp edges of the connector but have not been brave enough to do it yet.

Other than that - Good job - Keep them coming . .
[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
Thanks for the comment. Thanks for the app drag tip. I am learning just like everyone else at the moment so whenever someone tells me something like this I think 'this needs a video' so I'll probably do one about it.

I have noticed since doing the plug review that is it a little tricky to connect up the charger. I might bring this up in a later video.

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
Two more videos here.

First of all I know this review is completely out of number sequence, I just wanted to put this one up as soon as I did because this topic is important to me.

Font sizes. Once again another tablet fails to deliver when it comes to giving us the freedom to set font sizes how we would like. That's what we do a lot of the time with tablets, and you can always resize fonts in books readers. So why doesn't this extend to apps and the tablet (and I'm talking about tablets in general here) eco system as a whole. Well one app in this video proves it is possible with a brilliant feature.

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And the second one: here begins my App-Snack videos. First one is a simple live clock and date tile:

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
A quick look on my experiences (so far) of how the tablet lock and unlocks

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[Microsoft Surface] GoodDayToDie:
If you use the legacy (non-Metro) control panel, you can adjust the DPI to enlarge text and everything in the screen. However, this may push the display below the minimum resolution to use metro-style apps.
[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
This video is a quick test about using the tablet in a confined space:

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
Today is a quick look at an odd problem with the youtube reply button on the browser.

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
Just in case you didn't know. You don't have to get an official HDMI cable:

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
This is a video about some of my first impressions tile arrangement on the start screen:

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
This one is a quick look at the lack of uniformity when changing settings. Why is the same option accessed by different methods.

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
Another quick look, this time at frustrating experiences of the App store search function (am I really doing something wrong?):

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
As I start to get a grip on this operating system, more and more Basics tutorial videos will start to come out. In this one I look at the offscreen swipe gestures (on the startscreen).

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
Another quick look, this time at my shrinking storage:

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
Another quick look in this one regarding High Contrast Mode:

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
A look at an excellent Tech news app that's arrived early on Surface RT :)

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
A guide and impressions of the app store in this one:

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
In this video I show you how to quickly move tiles around your startscreen,

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
So the Surface RT is seriously telling me that it won't support the resolution of my television so I can't watch movies on it? Very disgruntled! Help someone!

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
A quick basic video about lock screen passwords.

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
This is a quick look at two features of the internet explorer browser: Flip Ahead and Browser Favourites

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
A quick special video on how you can customise your Starscreen and background using the original colour scheme. A Festival of Colour:

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And a look at an app that let's you watch live UK television (if you live in the UK)

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
Since it's very possible that you might not want the screen to rotate into portrait mode, this video shows you how to disable it.

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
A very simple video: how does it take to boot the Surface RT from off?

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[Microsoft Surface] ogieanakbaik:
really awesome.. especially booting time really fast ;)
[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
Quick look at browser speed test between the ipad and surface rt. Results aren't good for Microsoft's new tablet I'm afraid.

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
I made a brief video a week or two back about the HDMI not working on a television as I would expect. Simply put, plug and play on a 720p tv was causing issues. This video has caused much debate so here is a more in depth video.

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
As this is proving to be a popular topic, I quickly tried some of your suggestions and didn't get very far. Keep them coming! :)

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[Microsoft Surface] e.mote:
VGA connection is analog, and is different from HDMI connection (digital). In my experience, you're pretty much limited to 720p and 1080p for HDMI. As mentioned, Metro requires 1024x768 minimum (and 1366x768 for snap). Ask any netbook (1024x600) owner.

The solution would be to either swap out the large display for a 1080p model, or continue using it as an extended (2nd) display.

To move apps between displays (using "extended" display setup), suggest trying Winkey+PgUp/PgDn as mentioned in this link,

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/multiple-monitors#1TC=t1

There are other relevant key combos here in this complete shortcuts listing, search on "monitor"

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/keyboard-shortcuts
[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
Time to eat some humble pie. I'll take 60-80% of the blame for this. HDMI cable was 'apparently' in the wrong port - though I hasten to add the Transformer Prime was always plugged into this port.

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[Microsoft Surface] Weo:
Grats on getting it to work. I have three questions.

1. From your YouTube video, it looks like it stretches the square TV picture onto the monitor. Is this true? It's a pet peave of mine to see $1000's of "high resolution" new tech with better picture quality, blah blah blah and then we are all forced to watch videos and pictures with people's faces stretched giving us the impression that every show is an off-shoot of "The Biggest Loser". Is this how the HDMI out on the Surface shows pics, vids, etc?

2. Does the Surface recognize and work with ad-hoc networks? Specifically for WiFi tethering with a smart phone?

3. Does the Surface's IE notify smartphone networks when tethering to bring up the "You must pay $$$ for HotSpot" window? Or are there other options for browsing the internet with Windows RT?

Thank you for your videos and time. :D
[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
Answer below

1. From your YouTube video, it looks like it stretches the square TV picture onto the monitor. Is this true? It's a pet peave of mine to see $1000's of "high resolution" new tech with better picture quality, blah blah blah and then we are all forced to watch videos and pictures with people's faces stretched giving us the impression that every show is an off-shoot of "The Biggest Loser". Is this how the HDMI out on the Surface shows pics, vids, etc?

It was definitely stretching the images because you could see on the table I had massive borders because of the 1024x768 resolution. However, on the TV which is 1360x768 it was stretching the image to fit (so probably by about 30%). I'm not that knowledgeable with monitors and resolutions to be honest; I've only just got it working for one thing. There probably will be some settings to fix this (maybe use a VGA cable, better TV than mine, quick registry edit hack) but for now I'm just glad I have it working. I will be doing more videos about this in the future when I find out more

2. Does the Surface recognize and work with ad-hoc networks? Specifically for WiFi tethering with a smart phone?

I think so yes. I am going to do a video on this soon

3. Does the Surface's IE notify smartphone networks when tethering to bring up the "You must pay $$$ for HotSpot" window? Or are there other options for browsing the internet with Windows RT?

Don't know to be honest. I would say very unlikely. It will probably treat it like any other wifi network. The key really is to limit the data usage at the source (i.e. the smartphone) so, for android, something like 3gwatchdog will watch how much data you are using.

Also be aware that I'm from the UK where I think data tariffs on phones seem to be difficult. We usually get a data allowance and we can use it however we want, tether or not.
[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
My guess is you want to change the default Internet Explorer Homepage from MSN. Here's how to do it.

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
This video is about how to group your tiles into columns so you can move them about your startscreen more easily.

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[Microsoft Surface] lekki:
One other thing about video out over hdmi.

If you turn off your Surface RT screen, as in, use the TV as a monitor and have the surface screen off, you get 1080p.

I do this when I want to watch a movie at home. I simply plug in my logitech unifying receiver into the USB port and use my TV as the monitor and browse the internet or watch movies on the TV.

It also makes the colors better for some reason when you use just one display source.
[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
A quick look at the speakers of the Surface RT.

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
Mouse over events seem to be a problem for the Surface RT.

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
Some basics tips about your touch cover (non-typing)

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[Microsoft Surface] trentgillham:
Good Surface Review

Check out this Surface Review. I think it is does a good job of giving it an unbiased review.

TechOutcast
[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
I have found that on a couple of occasions the Windows App store will break and the only option to fix this seems to be... well, watch this video.

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
In this video I show you how to take a screenshot on the Surface RT. No keyboard is required.

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
This is a quick look at how you can open up administrative tools to do thing like defrag your tablet. But do we live in an age where you would expect to and have to defrag your tablet and do other PC maintenance things?

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[Microsoft Surface] GoodDayToDie:
Defrag is somewhere between unneeded and harmful on solid-state storage (such as the Surface has). It probably just forces a TRIM pass, which is kind of good except the OS does that anyhow...

With that said, the other administrative tools, like the security policy manager and such, can actually be quite useful.
[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
In this video I take a quick look at some of the attributes that define the Surface RT as a pc/tablet hybrid. I jump into desktop mode, use a mouse and use Microsoft Office to do some work. This is where the Surface RT promises to deliver more. Does it do that?

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
After every 10 hints and tips videos I make I always put them into a compilation and this is volume one. 10 tips in around ten minutes.

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And if you need them. Time indexes

@0:07 Tile Icon Setup

@1:38 Cheap HDMI Solution

@2:41 Starscreen Edge Gesture

@4:06 Moving Tiles

@4:56 Password Lock

@5:38 Screen Rotation

@6:27 Browser Homepage

@7:23 Grouping Tiles into Columns

@8:53 Touch Cover Basics (Non-Typing)

@10:34 How to Take a Screenshot
[Microsoft Surface] schettj:
So,um, once again this is just windows 8, recompiled for arm. You can see in your video you have the "multiple monitors" option is set to mirrored. You can instead extend the desktop to the second monitor, or just use the second monitor, as you would in windows 8. In fact, the windows-P key combo works exactly the same as it does in win 7 and beyond and lets you choose among these options

http://www.pcworld.com/article/191359/Easily_Switch_Between_External_Displays_in_Windows_7.html

On Win-8 the 4 options slide in from the right, in desktop AND metro interfaces...
[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
In this video I look at how Windows, USB and other Microsoft products combine to give you a trouble free experience and add a new dimension to the tablet.

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
In this video I look at how the touchcover always marks your screen when it's closed. A minor thing but a thing nonetheless

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
Here are some of the very basics of using a mouse on a Surface RT.

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
I would like to put tiles into folders for better/simpler screen management but there doesn't seem to be anyway to do this. This is a very quick look without doing any research. Hopefully a future video may find a solution.

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[Microsoft Surface] schettj:
Nope - not possible. Breaks the Metro (argh, whatever they call it now) metaphor.

You are using groupings of tiles, that's the correct way to do it. You can zoom out on the metro screen (pinch) to quickly see the "folder view" you are looking for. Tapping any group zooms back to that group, centered.
[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
In this video I take a look at a Snes emulator for the Surface RT. This opens up the world of emulation that we find on so many other devices. Will this go further on the Surface RT. Dosbox anyone?

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
In this video I compare the design of the Surface RT to the design of the iPad

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[Microsoft Surface] Zytryx:
Whoops wrong thread
[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
In this video I compare the Surface RT to the iPad (3rd generation) in terms of playing a game.

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
In this video I compare the Surface RT to a Nexus 7 in terms of playing a game.

The game in question is Jetpack Joyride :)

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[Microsoft Surface] sontin:
Great Videos!

I have a question about HDMI output:

Can you change the Hz of the resolution? For example going from 60Hz to 50, 30, 25, 24 and 23?
[Microsoft Surface] Zytryx:
My review and overview of the Surface

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
A very basic video on the concept of pins in this video:

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
Two videos in this one.

In this video I try to use a printer with unfortunate and (I think) unlucky outcomes for the Surface RT:

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In this video I show you the difference between the settings from the charmbar using the Startscreen and the desktop screen.

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
In this video I show you how to name tiles that you have grouped together.

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[Microsoft Surface] ronin:
Was able to change the resolution on the TV HDMI input pannel.

I had the same frustration and actually went back to the TV instruction manual. It was under the HDMI settings for my TV. There are options to change the resolution to accept the native HDMI feed. I am not sure if that is a feature in all TV sets, but it is worth a try. It worked for me.

BTW: I love your Windows RT series. It should be recommended view for anyone selling these devices!
[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
Check out video 34, I finally solve it in that video. It turns our HMDI slot 2 on my telly doesn't have the resolution I needed. It's still not perfect though.

Thanks for the kind comments too :)
[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
In this video I show you how the Surface RT demonstrates some unusual behaviour when you're charging the device. May I add that a similar glitch seemed to affect the Asus Transformer Prime.

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[Microsoft Surface] wardh:
You can change brightness on power or battery.

Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Power Options\Edit Plan Settings
[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
In this video I show you how to configure the little icons and notifications on your lock screen.

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
Two tablets, one USB cable... this could get messy ;)

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
In this video I show you how to perform a right click windows action when you don't have a mouse. Long press with your finger.

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
In this video I give the Surface RT a little bit of a push and load up 10-15 applications all at the same time. I also investigate how the tablet manages all these applications in terms of displaying them to the user.

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
In this video I get stuck trying to apply the flash whitelist method to a website. Help, I don't know what to do! :(

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
In this video I show you how to do some simple navigation basics in the desktop environment.

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
In this video I very briefly revisit a couple of gripes about applications from previous videos to say that things are improving. The first generation apps are starting to find their feet, but there is still a long way to go before parity with other tablet operating systems.

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
Here's another video where I vent (and rant) my frustrations over the lack of font size support on Windows RT apps. Three technology apps (you would think these would go hell for leather to make sure their apps were accessible) fail to produce a font size that matches the Surface RT screen size.

And I give some more love to the News Republic app team ;)

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
In this video I, er, get fed up with the Surface over what is probably trivial thing.

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
No ranting today. Just a basic video about multi-tasking.

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[Microsoft Surface] befreshshaveivorysalesoap:
Thank you for making this thread. I was wondering when somebody with going to post a comprehensive review of the surface . These will help me out tremendously because I am in the market for new computer. I just wonder, if there is any office, point of sales, and school oriented programs on the surface Rt ?
[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
In this video I look at the grey area of when you're not quite sure whether something will work on the Surface RT or not and the difficult, clouded position the tablet puts itself in in the tablet market.

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
In this video I do something admittedly a little bit boring. I write my script for the video on the Surface RT to test out how quickly I can type. Enjoy... if you can

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
In this video I test how quickly emails are received by the native mail application on the Surface RT, and compare it to android devices.

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
In this video I chuck everything I can find at the Microsoft Surface RT's USB port. The results... are pretty good :)

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
In this video I show you that it's possible to zoom in and out of 'some' apps although it's not obvious to you if you don't know you can do it.

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
In this video I show you how you can increase the speed of your browser (a little bit) and protect your tablet from harmful websites at the same time using tracking protection lists.

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[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
Welcome to Volume 5 on my Nexus 7 'Basics' series. You'll find ten different hints, tips and tutorials in here about getting the best out of your device, the tips included in this video are:

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@0:05 Prevent Auto Update

@1:04 Visually Organise Folders

@2:12 What's My Wallpaper?

@2:41 Save Power, Sacrifice Wifi

@3:44 How to Turn On/Off Auto Sync

@5:16 Bluetooth Basics

@7:30 Get a File Browser Application

@8:18 Where are my Downloads?

@9:59 Copy and Paste Basics

@11:47 Setting up a User Account
[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
Hey all. Been away for a few weeks because I've been putting together this

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This is my full and honest review of the Microsoft Surface RT. The first and showcase Windows RT tablet computer that sees Microsoft propel itself into this new and rapidly emerging market.

My views and opinions come from three months of using the device. Of course no matter how long a video review is it can't cover everything so apologies if you think I've missed anything.

Like it or hate it, agree or disagree, share your thoughts in the comments.

I have decided at this point that I've completed my Surface RT journey so I am going to sell it. I will continue to do more videos until it is sold but I can't imagine that will take took long.

Thanks for watching and supporting my videos.

vgjfelix
[Microsoft Surface] vgjfelix:
Here is volume two of my Surface RT Basics tips series. 10 tips in around 10 minutes.

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@0:05 Mouse Basics

@1:50 Pin Basics

@3:13 Setting for Startscreen and Desktop

@4:21 Naming Tile Groups

@5:20 Lock Screen Notifications

@6:13 Touch Screen Right Click

@7:05 Simple Desktop Navigation

@8:12 Mult-Tasking Basics

@9:52 Swiping in and out

@11:20 Speed up and Protect Your Browsing
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyrirhcp:
So I used to have a HD7 which I bought the week Windows Phone 7 came out and I looooved it. Unfortunately I made the move to Android but I am now ready to get back to WP. Having missed out a bit on the evolution of the OS and hardware I wanted to know about the devices you have.

Basically I need help to choose which device I should be buying.

So.. all I really want is three lines:

1 which device

2 what you love about it

3 what you wish could be better

Go on, flaunt your wares!

Thanks!