#012 Quick Find data in current document

Yet another search tip. This is a helpful feature that helps you remember and reuse searches that you have already done. This info persists across sessions, so when you open Studio next time, you’ll be able to see a history from the last session’s … [Continue reading]

Windows Phone 8: Auto Reply Text to Caller

Two Windows Phones Side by Side

As of today, this is my new favorite feature. I'm on a call, or in the middle of something, and can't take an incoming call. There is the ignore button that sends someone to voice mail, but then I have to check voice mail. This feature let's you … [Continue reading]

#011 Visual Studio Full Screen Options

Space management in Visual Studio is important. Especially if you have Studio running on a projector, small monitory, or are using the split screen options extensively. Visual Studio has a couple of running modes, and each of these modes has it’s … [Continue reading]

Windows Phone 8: Taking a Screen Shot

Just get a high score you want to save (for bragging rights)? Or you want to save that 4 Square Check in? Here is my favorite? Screen shot the bar code on your boarding pass in the email app. Then when you get to the event or airport, the barcode … [Continue reading]

Windows Phone 8: Built in Screen Magnifier

Windows Phone 8: Screen Magnifier

If you have low vision, or find your self squinting to see really tiny, Windows Phone 8 has a really nice feature named "Screen Magnifier". This could help if you're in a dark area (like on a plane, or cab at night), so it's a nice feature to learn … [Continue reading]