JVC GC-PX100 Video Camera Full Review
I was lucky enough to get my hands on one of the first of JVC's next generation of prosumer video camera, the snappily-titled GC-PX100, and I've paired it with a variety of devices and accessories to try it out to its full potential (well, as much as my own camera skills can achieve anyway). This camera is the current top of the line when it comes to prosumer cameras and weighing in at only 625g with battery and viewfinder, and...
JVC GC-PX100 Video Camera Hands-on Review
The JVC GC-PX100 was one of the hidden gems of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas when it was unveiled in January 2013. This prosumer camera blurs the lines between consumer and small form-factor professional cameras with a versatile...
Add a Programs Folder to the Windows 8 Desktop
If you're missing the Start Menu in Windows 8 and don't want to start your desktop programs from the Taskbar or Start screen, well you can add a folder to your desktop that contains quick links to all of your...
WIN a copy of Windows 8 Pro
To celebrate the launch of the official "The Long Climb: Help, How-To and Troubleshooting" app for Windows 8 I'm giving away a copy of Windows 8 Pro for one lucky winner! The new app aggregates all Mike Halsey's videos and articles into an easily accessible and understandable format. You can find out everything from the basics of using the new Start screen in Windows 8 to troubleshooting and repairing startup issues and lots more. To enter, write a review for the app...
Nokia Lumia 920 Windows Phone Review
Nokia’s Windows Phone 8 handsets launched with the flagship Lumia 920, and it’s an impressive flagship indeed featuring an 8.7MP camera with Carl Zeiss lens, LTE, wireless charging, NFC, 32GB of storage and a 4.5 inch 1280 by 768 resolution touch screen that can even be used with gloves. It’s not a small handset either at 130.3 by 70.8 by 10.7mm and weighing in at 185 grams this is one of the heaviest handsets available, though certainly not one of the...
Microsoft Surface RT Review
I've had opportunities to play with Microsoft's new Surface RT tablet at various events but the other week the company kindly loaned me a Surface RT unit to play with at home. This is Microsoft's first dedicated tablet, designed and...
HTC 8S Windows Phone Review
When the time came to upgrade my HTC Mozart Windows Phone it was a tough choice. The new Nokia Lumia 920 was clearly excellent and the HTC 8X was obviously excellent as well. For my own needs though these handsets...
70-687 Configuring Windows 8 Exam Ref
Prepare for Exam 70-687—and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of Windows 8 setup and support. Designed for experienced IT Professionals ready to advance their status—Exam Ref focuses on the critical-thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the MCSA level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: Install and upgrade to Windows 8 Configure hardware and applications Configure network connectivity Configure access to resources Configure remote access and mobility Monitor and maintain Windows clients Configure backup and recovery...
Searching in Windows 8
How do you really get the best out of Search in Windows 8? How can you easily troll through the huge volumes of files, documents, apps and settings on your computer to find what you're REALLY looking for, quickly and simply? In this video, Windows expert and author Mike Halsey shows you how to use and get the very best out of search on your Windows 8 or Windows RT...
Recovering Website Usernames and Passwords in Windows 8
Have you ever lost the username and/or password for a website that you're certain you've previously asked Windows 8 to remember? If you can't remember your security questions or perhaps haven't set any it can be extremely difficult to recover...
Moving Your Files Away from Windows
In this video, Windows expert and author Mike Halsey explains why you should move your files and documents away from your copy of Windows, and shows you just how easy it is to do in Windows 8, Windows 7 or...
A Beginners Guide to Partitions
Have you ever been baffled by partitions on your computer, perhaps even just wondering what they are? Partitions are a great way of making a single computer hard disk look like two or more separate drives. You can then use these to separate different types of content, for example keeping Windows and your apps on one partition while you keep your files and documents safe on another. In this video, Windows expert and author Mike Halsey explains what partitions...
