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December 31, 2013

Here’s how to check for the best Skype bandwidth, connections

Ah, bandwidth. We’ve gotta have it for just about anything we do today that involves the Internet. And if you’re using Skype, there are ways to check to make sure you’re getting the most bandwidth you can to ensure a smooth call.

December 30, 2013

Help ‘Agent P’ chase Dr. Doofenshmirtz, now in the Windows Phone Store

Fans of Disney’s animated show “Phineas and Ferb” might appreciate “Agent P,” a free spin-off game featuring characters from the show, such as Agent P DoofenDASH (aka Perry the Platypus) and the eccentric Dr. Doofenshmirtz.

December 30, 2013

Windows Store and Windows Phone Store 12 Deals of Red Stripe collection sale ends Jan. 1

If you’re still looking for good deals before the end of the year, check out the 12 Deals of Red Stripe collections in the Windows Store and Windows Phone Store. These apps, indie games and Xbox titles are on sale for at least 50 percent off their original prices – but only until Jan. 1.

December 30, 2013

The NFL on Xbox One and Surface: Your own personal gridiron

Xbox One is a a true game-changer for football fans, who can now “snap” official NFL highlights, stats, news and scores – along with fantasy football – next to live TV broadcasts of NFL games. And Surface – the official tablet of the NFL – responds with lightning speed as fans blitz through apps like Xbox SmartGlass, NFL Mobile and NFL Game Rewind.

December 30, 2013

Microsoft: Enterprise social, big data among top IT trends for 2014

December 29, 2013

Celebrating bravery in 2013

See the video spotlighting a group of women this year who spoke out, broke barriers, overcame tragedy and changed the world, showing what the human spirit can achieve when set free.

December 27, 2013

Extra! Extra! Get all the news that’s fit to print with a 30-day free trial to The New York Times on Windows & Windows Phone devices

Usually, you need a content subscription if you want to read more than three articles a day, but starting Friday, you can enjoy all-access to The Gray Lady at no charge for 30 days.

December 27, 2013

Microsoft’s ‘Solitaire Collection,’ ‘Mahjong’ and ‘MineSweeper’ now at Windows Phone Store

With these Xbox classics, you can earn achievements, compete with your friends, submit your scores to leaderboards and track your personal gameplay statistics. And this is even more awesomesauce: you can play, pause and resume these games across Windows Phones and Windows 8 PCs and tablets. So wherever you go, you can continue your brain twisting.

December 27, 2013

7 ways tech can help you ring in the New Year

Just as technology has made just about every other aspect of life a little easier, there are some great tech products that will help you count down to 2014 with panache with those you love – no matter where they are.

December 27, 2013

Bring on the tech to ring in the New Year