Windows 8

Debugging SkyDrive for Windows 8

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Steve Fullmer

As instructors, we move from classroom to studio to office to home to classroom. Classroom images, presentations, notes, virtual hard drives and tools move with us. I love my solid-state jump drive, though connecting and disconnecting to retrieve files in … Continue Reading

Windows 8.1 – What You Need to Know

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Mike Danseglio

Microsoft has announced the approach it will take to salvage Windows 8. Previously known by the code name “Blue,” Windows 8.1 will be free for current Windows 8 users. Windows 8.1 will not be a simple service pack. It will … Continue Reading

Troubleshooting Wireless in Windows 8

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Steve Fullmer

We offer high bandwidth wireless throughout the building, and students appear to enjoy the access. Students are beginning to bring their Windows 8 laptops and tablets to training. I find myself being asked to diagnose wireless connectivity issues with Windows 8 more … Continue Reading

Video: How to use Windows 8 Fast Boot

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Steve Fullmer

How to use Windows 8 Fast Boot This video is part of a full training course called Windows 8 Installation and Management The entire Video Training Library is available for only $25 per month. Instructor: Steve Fullmer Video Style: Screencast … Continue Reading

Which Version of Windows 8 is for you?

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Steve Fullmer

Two weeks of custom Windows 8 courses delivered and a few more to go. With a tip of my hat to the students in these custom classes the number of Windows 8 questions continue to grow. More fodder for Windows … Continue Reading

How to Create a Picture Password in Windows 8

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Rick Trader

  In this video, Interface Instructor Rick Trader shows how to create a picture password in Windows 8. Rick Trader Windows Server Instructor – Interface Technical Training Phoenix, AZ  

How to enable and Use Windows 8 Client Hyper-V

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Steve Fullmer

Mircosoft introduced XP Mode using Microsoft Virtual PC with Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate versions. Windows XP mode provided an excellent migration option for companies and users migrating to Windows 7 while maintaining preferred Windows XP applications. Virtual PC … Continue Reading

How to enhance your Windows 8 Experience – Managing Your Navigation

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Steve Fullmer

You are about to start your new year with Windows 8. Some new rules have been set for you. Time for a few resolutions. Perhaps “I commit to learning how to effectively navigate Windows 8!” Did some information gathering to help you more … Continue Reading

How to enhance your Windows 8 Experience – Preparing to Manage Your System

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Steve Fullmer

I am working on Windows 8 courseware to prepare for 2013 delivery. Discovering lots of little tidbits. Technet continues to offer technical explanations, though is truly light in terms of guidance. A host of bloggers are yielding great insight and … Continue Reading

How to use PowerShell to check for SLAT (Second Level Address Translation) for Windows 8 Hyper-V

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Jason Helmick

I don’t know if you know this but if your going to try and use Hyper-V on Windows 8 your processor must support SLAT (Second Level Address Translation). Many of the Intel i7 processors do, but not all of them. … Continue Reading

The Microsoft Troubleshooting Methodology – Simple and Flexible

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Mike Danseglio

Like many IT professionals, I did my time in technical support. In call centers, in data centers, in corporate IT, and as a consultant, I spent lots of time chasing down and resolving computer problems. I got my start working … Continue Reading

Hotfix for running Windows 8 and Server 2012 in a 2008 R2 SP1 Hyper-V Environment

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Rick Trader

Are you having problems running Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012 in a Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Hyper-V Environment? Recently after installing an evaluation version of Windows Server 2012 as a virtual machine hosted … Continue Reading

Tips for Using Local Group Policy in your Windows Pre Deployment Image Win 7 & Win 8

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Steve Fullmer

Windows automated installation tools afford the opportunity to customize the Windows 7 (and Windows 8) image files prior to deployment.   Building and capturing a reference computer image affords the opportunity to deploy an image that not only meets customer needs, … Continue Reading

Windows 8 – You should evaluate this again

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Jason Helmick

And why my coworkers think I’ve gone plumb crazy I believe Microsoft makes the best servers and enterprise servers in the world. This is a bold statement coming from me. I’m not drinking the Kool-Aid or wearing blinders. In fact, … Continue Reading

Windows 8 Release Preview – Back to the Drawing Board

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Steve Fullmer

Just installed Windows 8 Release Preview to see if game play is any better or easier. Yes. And NO. It is clear that the infrastructure is taking shape. The Release Preview provides more depth and stability than the Developer and … Continue Reading

Windows 7 versus Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Steve Fullmer

In a previous blog Windows 8 Consumer Preview, I discussed the significant challenge learning curve navigating through Windows 8.  One response asked for a table of shortcut keys or mouse movements.  Windows 7 provides some very useful keystrokes.  Powerful tools … Continue Reading

Enter the Danger Zone – Computer Security Expert Mike Danseglio at Interface Technical Training

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Interface Technical Training

Interface Technical Training, is pleased to welcome Mike Danseglio as Technical Director and Instructor, Systems & Security. Danseglio performed computer security hardening for NATO, wrote many Microsoft product security guides and managed Microsoft’s Xbox LIVE Operations. Danseglio trains IT professionals … Continue Reading

Windows 8 Consumer Preview

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Steve Fullmer

Different for the sake of different? Really. Okay, so you want to climb out of your rut and try something new, colorful, flashy. Let’s hope that new tattoo isn’t permanent? Please tell me that a friend did it with sharpies … Continue Reading

Best Practice – Folder Structure for Building Windows Images and Maintaining Drivers in Win7 Server2008 & Server 8

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Steve Fullmer

With the advent of customizable Microsoft .wim files, students often ask if there is a best file structure for gathering and maintaining drivers and images. The textbook answer is ‘develop a structure that supports your environment’, effectively another way to … Continue Reading

Video: Cloud Intelligence Conference – May 8, 2012

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Interface Technical Training

Interface Technical Training is presenting an opportunity for Arizona businesses and organizations to learn how to put their computing in “the cloud.” The Phoenix Cloud Intelligence Conference May 8, 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. As one of a small group … Continue Reading