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I’ve had my beautiful HP Envy Rove Intel All-in-One PC for about two months now. I’ve been loving every minute of it. During those two months, I’ve been incredibly busy at work. Aside from my usual online work as editor-in-chief of OurFamilyWorld and MyKidsGuide, not to mention running this site, I also worked outside the home as the manager of the Santa photo set at my local mall. So basically, I didn’t have a single moment left over for relaxing and just having fun.
Since Christmas was this past week, I decided to take off all of Christmas Eve night (after the Santa set closed) and the entire day on Christmas. I even took off half the day on the 26th! I spent most of that time relaxing and reading. However, I did carve out a little fun time on my spiffy AIO computer! I recently downloaded a few new apps from the Windows 8 app store that I wanted to check out. Take a look at how I spent my holiday vacation with my Intel AIO.
Chatting with my brother on Skype
The most important thing I did on my Intel AIO this Christmas was chat with my brother on Skype. Why was that the absolute highlight of my vacation? Well, because my brother and his wife delivered my niece, Abigail, on Christmas morning! She’s freaking beautiful! I really want to show you a picture, but I’m not sure if my brother is okay with that yet. With my huge 20″ screen, my mom and I were able to get an up-close peek at Abigail, right down to her sweet little button nose. I never could have done that on my old computer. That thing didn’t even have a built-in webcam or microphone!
Creating Christmas Collages
Pardon the alliteration there, but one of my favorite Windows 8 apps is Phototastic, which allows me to easily create gorgeous collages. I usually use it for blogging purposes, but I decided to make some fun collages just for myself! Maybe I’ll use them to make photo books later on.
Browsing for new Windows 8 Themes
I change themes on my computer more often than most people change their socks, so I spent some time downloading tons of new themes for upcoming months. It was time to let go of the Christmas themes (that always makes me sad). However, since it’s winter, I grabbed a gorgeous Frozen Formations theme from the Windows Theme page. With my vibrant screen, I love downloading high-def images! Logging on to my computer is always a visual delight. By the way, I grabbed that screenshot with SnipIt, my favorite screen shot app.
These are just a few of the fun ways that I spent my holiday vacation with my Intel AIO. I find a new surprise around every corner each time I have a chance to really explore my HP Envy Rove. I don’t think I’ve ever been happier with a computer! It allows me to do so much, from work to play to shopping and everything else. I’ve only had this baby for two months, but already I would be completely lost without it.
We love Intel and all their products!
Awesome collage! I love the theme you chose – breathtaking photo!!
Thank you! I already changed it, lol! Now I have books as my background. I’m a theme changing addict!
Definitely going to check out phototastic! Love the new background too!
if I had an intel all in one I would spend a lot of time making collages and Skyping people! How fun!
That’s pretty much what I do, lol! Spend a lot of time messing with photos. It’s my new favorite past time!
I love doing my own collage! Love putting personalize 😀
I think Intel has some great products!! I love the collage you made. I would probably be doing something similar LOL.
My sister and I used to skype a lot… but it got hard to stay in one spot and not move around. Now we just chat on the phone to make it easier. But I do miss skyping.
My brother kept telling me and my mom to stand still! One of us kept moving out of the frame. I’m not a still person.
My brother uses Intel and always has positive things to say about it. Seems like you do too! I definitely need to use skype. My nephew always wants to skype with me.
I haven’t really explored Skpe’s features yet but I’d love to this year!
Beautiful photos! I have a Dell and love it but doubt I could do as much with it as you do with your Intel!
Congrats on the new addition to the family! I bet your niece is too cute for words! How cool that Intel was there to help you share in the joy of the day!
Thank you! She IS quite the utter cuteness. She takes after her aunt. LOL!
Congratulations on your new niece! Hope you, and you family, have a fantastic 2014!
I need to try out the Phototastic. I have Windows 8 in my computer and didn’t even know it had an app like that. Thank you!
Thank you, and Happy New Year! I spent a lot of time exploring the app store. There are tons of cool photo apps in it.
Pretty much exactly how I’d spend time on my Intel AIO. Very cool that you have one, and I’m putting one on my list. 🙂
love the collage you made i wish I was more tech sauvy but i’m not
Honestly, the collage took very little tech knowledge. The program is pretty intuitive. I just selected the layout and the pictures, then moved them around a bit. Pick a background, and done. Super easy!
Sounds like fun! Intel is a trustworthy brand! I absolutely love their products 🙂 happy New year to you 🙂
Thank you, Happy New Year to you too!
Intel is always a good brand – love their products and been using it for so many years now – happy new year!
Happy New Year!!
What an awesome sounding computer so cool that you got to see your niece! Congratulations to your brother and his wife 🙂 x
Thank you!! It really made our Christmas so much more special!
It looks like you had a great Christmas. I have often wondered about the all in one’s, I am not sure if it would work for me as I move my desk a lot – right now it is in my bed, later it will be on the couch, lol. I use my laptop and not sure if a tablet/keyboard type setup would work. I need to check it out.
I think you would need to have a place where you have a surface for a keyboard, unless you can get used to typing with a touch keyboard. I can’t. I need the keyboard. It is really portable though. I moved from my counter-top desk to my kitchen table because it’s lower and less strain on my back.
Love the Christmas pictures! I haven’t tried windows 8 yet.
I like intel, they are great, & Sype is a great app I use it all the time when I talk too my friends in the U.K., Im glad you are enjoying your new intel
Believe it or not, I have never Skyped with anyone. I know it is a great way to communicate with those far away and have been considering opening an account to be able to speak to my relatives overseas.
I’ve only Skyped like three times, and only twice with video. It’s great for talking to people far away. I’m trying to use it more often.
My computer is clearly not as cool as yours, but I do have Windows 8 so I’ll nab that Phototastic app. Thanks for sharing that!
Grab PhotoFunia while you’re at it. I just did another post with my favorite Windows 8 apps for photos. Trust me, you’ll be amused for hours with PhotoFunia. Oh, and Fotor, I really like it for editing!
That wallpaper/theme is friggin’ awesome! Cute xmas photos, too!
Haven’t updated to windows 8 yet and as for skype, no one chats with me #foreveralone!
I’m not really a big chatting person, so I only use Skype occasionally. As for Windows 8, I was afraid to upgrade until the new computer came with it. Now I love it though.
Making me long for a new computer! Soon hopefully.
Congratulations to your brother on his new addition! New year, new baby. What a way to start a year. You sound very busy but it is always great to have a good computer that allows you to do things efficiently and have some fun.
Thank you for the congrats, it was certainly an exciting Christmas!
I haven’t heard of this product before however I want to know more about it now and I am so jealous of all that you did. It looks easy so I know I should be able to figure it out LOL!!!! I have to try it now and I bookmarked this page so I can spend time getting myself familiar with it. thank you so much for sharing this amazing product.
The Phototastic collage maker is super easy. It’s just click, click, click pretty much! Thank you for your comment!
Very nice frame for your collage 🙂 Nice Win 8 background screensaver.
Busy Lady!! This sounds like a really great computer! Having a computer like this would make me want to do so many other things than blog like I should be doing right now! I’m glad you enjoy it!
It does, lol! I have to set aside “play time” with it so I don’t feel deprived. Then again, since I got it for review, I figure everything I do with it is technically “work” because I can write about it later! Love loopholes in life.
Enjoy your Intel computer. As for Skype, I don’t think our family can survive with it. We weekend we are on it with my mom and brothers who are in India.
I change my computer background often too. lol. I love that background too!
I just got my first Windows 8 laptop so I am happy to learn about the screenshot app! I have a lot to learn.
That app rocks. I cannot praise it enough! It’s made taking screen shots so much easier for me.
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Wow, it sounds like you had an amazing holiday vacation with your Intel All-In-One! I love how versatile these devices are, whether you’re working, gaming, or just catching up on your favorite shows. Your experience highlights the convenience and power of the #IntelAIO. Thanks for sharing – it’s inspiring me to make the most of my setup this summer!
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