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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.

August 27, 2014

How Microsoft uses enterprise risk visualization to manage global risk

In today’s society, we expect data to be “readily available and easily accessible on ubiquitous devices to fulfill our needs,” writes Brian Tuskan. When Microsoft Global Security created a future vision for three Global Security Operations Centers (GSOCs) in 2005, that need became “paramount,” and Global Security partnered with IDV Solutions and implemented its Visual Command Center product, which is built on Microsoft SharePoint.

August 27, 2014

Surface Pro 3 now available in 25 more markets worldwide

Surface Pro 3, the tablet that can replace your laptop, is now available in 25 additional markets around the world, bringing the total to 28 markets, including the United States, Canada and Japan.

August 27, 2014

Blog series will help you start preparing for Windows Server 2003 end-of-support migration

The end of support for the Windows Server 2003 family of products is July 14, 2015. After that date, all patches and security updates will cease, and any businesses continuing to run Windows Server 2003 will face compliance issues and increased vulnerabilities.

August 27, 2014

Standalone Kinect sensor for Xbox One available starting Oct. 7

The Kinect sensor, for $149.99, will also come with “Dance Central Spotlight,” the latest in the series from developer Harmonix, which will be available as a digital download and features 10 hot tracks.

August 27, 2014

When you’re in danger, the panic button bracelet can help

Microsoft engineers led by Thambu Zaemenock Kamalabai created SafeWear, a panic button bracelet for emergency situations when a phone isn’t available. Attached to a bracelet, the panic button will send a 30-second voice clip to a pre-identified emergency contact. A GPS system will keep track of the person wearing the device.

August 27, 2014

Bicycle startup is wheels up, thanks to Skype video calling

Two entrepreneurs who set out to redesign the bicycle, making it even simpler, got their startup rolling thanks to the help and advice they got by using Skype group video calling.