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August 28, 2014

Sci-fi fans can now channel ‘Doctor Who’ in ‘Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition’

“Minecraft” players will be able to use characters from the “Doctor Who” series in new skin packs that will launch in September. Six Doctors are included in each skin pack, starting with the 11th Doctor and five other Doctors, their companions, their biggest adversaries and the Doctors’ archenemy, the Daleks.

August 28, 2014

Microsoft chief privacy officer: ‘We believe your email belongs to you, not us’

No matter where your email is stored, “We believe your email belongs to you, not us, and that it should receive the same privacy protection as paper letters sent by mail,” writes Microsoft Chief Privacy Officer Brendon Lynch in a blog post.

August 28, 2014

Red Stripe Deals include ‘TY the Tasmanian Tiger’ and free ‘Firefly Runner’

Every week, you can save at least 50 percent off Windows Phone and Windows apps and games with the Red Stripe Deals. The most recent batch includes adventures in the Australian Outback, rescues by a firefly and a white noise generator that may help you catch more zzzz’s.

August 28, 2014

Unlimited number of users in a Visual Studio Online account can now be assigned a stakeholder license at no charge

Licensing changes to Visual Studio Online and Team Foundation Server now make it easier for more people to participate in the development process.

August 28, 2014

Run the Gauntlet in ‘Madden NFL 15’ and then take on boss battles

“Madden NFL 15,” now out for Xbox One and Xbox 360, isn’t just about beating your friend at football. Now, with the Gauntlet, “you’ve gotta prove that you possess the on-the-fly skills to face awesomely insane challenges,” writes Xbox Wire.

August 28, 2014

Find out how Bing detects and filters Web spam

One of the key dimensions of the Bing Index Quality is Web spam detection and filtering, and a post on the Bing Blogs gives an overview of the approach to this complex problem.

August 28, 2014

‘Skylanders Trap Team’s’ monster-catching mechanic lets you turn villains into allies

Who wouldn’t want to have a beastly, roaring piñata named “Painyata,” who barfs candy at his foes, on their side in a battle? In “Skylanders Trap Team,” coming Oct. 5 for Xbox One and Xbox 360, you’ll be able to take this villain and others, trap them and turn them into allies.

August 28, 2014

If you dream about code that brings new ideas to life, come to Microsoft

Two of the software development engineers who helped integrate OneNote into Surface Pro 3 say the experience – involving collaboration between teams, an obsession with the customer experience and driving innovation – was a great example of how working at Microsoft can be so gratifying for software developers.

August 28, 2014

Bing home page lesson plans can help students practice critical thinking skills, Web research

Find out how free lesson plans based on images from Bing’s home page encourage students to explore subjects in creative and thought-provoking ways. And if you’re a teacher, find out how to access these daily lesson plans.

August 27, 2014

Don’t miss this week’s blog series on how to create, protect and manage your passwords

Over on the Microsoft Security Tips & Talk blog this week, you can find guidance on how to create, protect and manage your passwords. A blog post on Wednesday addresses the issue of your children’s passwords.