Installing Windows

Every couple years, it seems I have a need to install a fresh Windows operating system.  In the past, it’s been about refreshing.  The new Windows recovery option helps with that a bit.  However, recently I’ve purchased a new HP computer and it came...

Talking between computers

WPF is pretty awesome and I have a decent chunk of experience going with it.  However, I never really had a need to investigate the WCF side – Microsoft’s answer to communicating between machines. So, I am looking for a complete comprehensive tutorial that...

Surface resolution

I’ve been working with a Windows Surface Pro 3 for the past year now.  Speed is great for my work, I’m able to play some of the latest games, and it is super-light.  However, its biggest detractor is this flimsy keyboard that makes it difficult to work...

Flip your upside-down screen

My mother-in-law just called about an issue where her computer screen was displayed completely upside-down.  It was not just the desktop image, but also the icons (and everything).  She felt like it happened when she was logging out. Turns out that Windows XP has a...