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April 24, 2014

Slideshow: Bing in the Classroom event in Brooklyn

Jenna Bush Hager joined Bing at PS 205 The Clarion School in Brooklyn, N.Y., to discuss Microsoft’s efforts to help bring digital literacy into the classroom with a new initiative called Bing in the Classroom. This program provides ad-free, safer search for public and private schools in the U.S., along with free daily lesson plans aligned with common core standards based on the daily Bing Homepage.

April 23, 2014

With Skype, use automatic answering to answer calls or turn on video

The automatic answering feature can be used for any situation in which you need to view a fixed location remotely. Making sure Fido doesn’t destroy the sofa is one example, but you could also use it to check in on your kids’ rooms.

April 23, 2014

Use Microsoft Remote Desktop Preview to connect to a PC through Windows Phone

When you’re juggling devices across different platforms, it’s awfully convenient being able to free yourself of the tether of a physical desktop. Connecting to a remote PC is easier than ever with the new Microsoft Remote Desktop Preview for Windows Phone.

April 23, 2014

Recycle your computer – without putting your personal info at risk

In the spirit of Earth Day, which is really every day, the Security Tips & Talk blog offers some great advice on how to get rid of your old technology in an environmentally friendly way, while making sure you remove personal information from your computer or device.

April 23, 2014

Health care pros: Check out some of the Windows clinical-grade tablets to choose from

Whether you’re a family doctor or an EMT or traveling nurse in the field, there’s a wide range of Windows options for clinical-grade tablets that can tackle the job.

April 23, 2014

Catch up on Build 2014 with highlights on graphics, media, design and the business of apps

For those who weren’t able to make it to Build 2014, or if you want a refresher, the Building Apps for Windows blog has collected more than 30 videos of sessions on graphics, media, design and running apps businesses.

April 23, 2014

Microsoft researchers amongst 2014 Fellows of American Academy of Arts & Sciences

The American Academy of Arts & Sciences has elected Microsoft Research’s Jennifer Chayes and Leslie Lamport as Fellows.

April 23, 2014

App of the Week: Catch up to 2,500 regular-season ballgames with the MLB.TV app for Windows

Never miss an inning of America’s pastime. Grab your peanuts and Cracker Jacks, download the MLB.TV app from the Windows Store and check out all the new features to help you enjoy your favorite team.

April 23, 2014

Progressive Insurance uses SQL Server 2014 to grow its competitive edge

SQL Server 2014 now has in-memory Online Transaction Processing (OLTP), a technology that’s already being adopted by Progressive Insurance, a company that has long made customer service a competitive strength.

April 23, 2014

Find out how Microsoft fights advertising fraud

To counter incursions such as botnets, click fraud and other schemes, Microsoft Advertising has developed a variety of solutions that focus on prevention, detection and mitigation to identify and address suspicious activity.