Microsoft Surface RT Videos (Reviews, Tips, Apps)

[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

Microsoft Surface RT Review # 39: Quick Look Screenmarks - (Windows 8) - YouTube

 

[johninsj]

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

Ok. Yes, it touches the screen, so if there is gunk on it, that touches the screen... or if the screen is coated with a layer of fingerprints, it will press into those. You're surprised by this? I've seen the same thing on just about every laptop I've ever owned, too.

 

[vgjfelix]

Ok. Yes, it touches the screen, so if there is gunk on it, that touches the screen... or if the screen is coated with a layer of fingerprints, it will press into those. You're surprised by this? I've seen the same thing on just about every laptop I've ever owned, too.

I've never had screens get marked with the keys on laptops but surprised? Not really. I wasn't expecting it but when I started to see it it make sense. I made the video as an observation more than anything else.

 

[vgjfelix]

Here are some of the very basics of using a mouse on a Surface RT.

Microsoft Surface RT Tips - Basics: #11 Mouse Basics Microsoft Windows 8 - YouTube

 

[johninsj]

I've never had screens get marked with the keys on laptops but surprised? Not really. I wasn't expecting it but when I started to see it it make sense. I made the video as an observation more than anything else.

Then you are very lucky, or have oil-free fingers HP laptops do this - heck my 15" MBP did it. If your iPad is gunky enough, you'll see the lines from the smart cover on it's smear field too...

 

[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.

Microsoft Surface RT Review # 40: Quick Look Tile Folders - (Windows 8) - YouTube

 

[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?

Microsoft Surface RT Review # 44: Snes Emulator - (Windows 8) - YouTube

 

[vgjfelix]

In this video I compare the design of the Surface RT to the design of the iPad

Microsoft Surface RT Review # 41: Surface RT v iPad - Physical Design (Windows 8) - YouTube

 

[11B1P]

Can we create folders to combine our favorite websites in when we're in IE? I have been adding my websites from the desktop and wow, I really have to scroll through alot to get to the end.

What about a way to rename the favorite website tiles?

 

[vgjfelix]

In this video I compare the Surface RT to the iPad (3rd generation) in terms of playing a game.

Microsoft Surface RT Review # 42: Surface RT v iPad - App/Game Comparison (Windows 8) - YouTube

 

[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

Microsoft Surface RT Review # 43: Surface RT v iPad - App/Game Comparison (Windows 8) - YouTube

 

[vgjfelix]

A very basic video on the concept of pins in this video:

Microsoft Surface RT Tips - Basics: #12 The Basics of Pins Microsoft Windows 8 - YouTube

 

[vgjfelix]

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

 

[fantasy prints]

I got my hp wireless printer to work but my canon pixma mp500 not to work so far.

 

[sportex]

Got my Epson p50 to ok, plugged the printer usb into the Rt and drivers were loaded automatically

 

[vgjfelix]

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

Microsoft Surface RT Tips - Basics: #13 Startscreen and Desktop Settings Microsoft Windows 8 - YouTube

 

[vgjfelix]

In this video I show you how to name tiles that you have grouped together.

Microsoft Surface RT Tips - Basics: #14 Naming Your Tile Groups Microsoft Windows 8 - YouTube

 

[calfee20]

Thanks for the right click in lower left corner tip.

 

[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.

Microsoft Surface RT Review # 46: Scroll Glitch When Charging (Windows 8) - YouTube

 

[vgjfelix]

In this video I show you how to configure the little icons and notifications on your lock screen.

Microsoft Surface RT Tips - Basics: #15 Mini Lock-Screen Notifications Microsoft Windows 8 - YouTube