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    Replacing a PC - what storage options are there?

    Synctoy is a great backup program its been around forever. It lets you backup your stuff and only backup changes so it takes less time and less wear on the external drive.
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    Music apps for local storage

    Just tryed it. Good recommendation.
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    Music apps for local storage

    Also just tried core music player. Very nice.
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    Vote for Live tiles on Desktop in W10

    The thing I think frustrated the average user and was a huge mistake I windows 8 and 8.1 is the interface was great for touch oriented devices but not for your standard non-touch devices. It should have autoconfigured depending on if it was a touch screen or your typical mouse and keyboard...
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    Gaming on the Hololens

    Would love it for GPS navi. Like jaguars it could show a virtual car in front of you showing where to turn, not solid of course but transparent as to not block view.
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    I setup the family plan and the Microsoft account, is there anything else I need to do so my son can download games onto his phone?

    Re: i setup the family plan and the microsoft accout . She doesn't email, I set it up for her Nokia 520, no SIM. Basically using it as a small tablet for her.
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    I setup the family plan and the Microsoft account, is there anything else I need to do so my son can download games onto his phone?

    No I created one for my 9 year old you just have to approve it from the parents account. Also by the time she gets older I figured her name would be taken and I was able to make the email her name.
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    Windows Media Center to make a return on Windows 10 ? Any updates ?

    Keep in mind it might only have the name. In windows 10 there will be two music players. One for streaming and one for local music. This should allow them to take care of many of the gripes people have had with Xbox music (for those using local collections).
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    Why can't I download apps or install apps after I updated to 8.1?

    Re: Why cant I download apps or install apps after I updated to 8.1 If you don't reinput your WiFi info by default I believe it wont download through SIM data.
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    Music apps for local storage

    I didn't mention that I've tried dozens of players as Xbox never worked well for playing local music for me. These are the two best I've found.
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    Win10 for Phones Tech Preview... What device will you use

    If windows 10 can run on 512mb devices the 1020 would be fine, and as a technical preview I would do it on your non-daily phone in case some updates are buggy.
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    I setup the family plan and the Microsoft account, is there anything else I need to do so my son can download games onto his phone?

    Re: i setup the family plan and the microsoft accout . Does he have his own outlook account (that will allow his phone to backup and be seperate from yours setup wise). Did you setup a payment option under his outlook? Once this is done it should work.
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    Music apps for local storage

    Zbox is by far my favorite for local storage. Onemusic is nice too, but zbox is free and better.
  14. J

    New Surface 2 no battery detected right out of the box

    Did it work for you. Mine wouldn't power up out of box even after 30 minutes of charging but after charging overnight it works perfect and has ever since.
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    Win10 for Phones Tech Preview... What device will you use

    From the looks of it, it will be an alpha release unless you choose the slower update cycle. Whereas the current preview app was at times beta releases and at others finished updates. So yes there will be potential for more bugs. But I you want a safer route choose the slower update schedule...
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    Why is there no quiet hours in my quick actions?

    Re: Why is there no quiet hours in my quick actions I have it in mine. You have to put it there. It will read quit hours once location is turned on. I have location and quiet hours in my quick actions side by side for ease. Once you hut location 1-2 seconds later the tile will read quiet hours...
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    Should I buy a Lumia 2520 now?

    I would get it. With windows 10 the tablet/phone os will be limited to smaller screens. So if you want a full size tablet with instant on and the benefits of the no desktop os then you want the Nokia tablet or surface 2. By the way Microsoft has surface 2 refurbs on their eBay account.
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    I'm confused: What is Microsoft releasing in February 2015?

    The os for phones and small tablets will be the same in windows 10. That is why it is designated that way.
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    New Surface 2 no battery detected right out of the box

    Mine had same issue upon delivery. Person from Microsoft store was no help. Luckily my friend knows electronics and knew the issue. Apparently the surface 2 ships with the battery completely dead (something to do with battery health calibration). He told me to leave it plugged in overnight and...
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    Is it possible to get a headphone boost?

    Re: Is it possible to get a headphone boost Ear buds typically use less power than over the ear headphones. And the more efficient the less power needed to drive the devices. The beats are probably just not that efficient. If it is an issue and you like the phone youre only option would be to...