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March 5, 2014
ZooTracer: Tracking animals and other objects made easy through video

A collaboration between the Computational Ecology and Environmental Sciences (CEES) group at Microsoft Research Cambridge introduced ZooTracer at the end of February as a downloadable, easy to use desktop tool that could dramatically expand the amount and kind of data gathered from the natural world.

March 5, 2014
Tips on starting a Skype call using keyboard shortcuts

When you’re switching between instant messaging and calling friends, starting a call in Skype for Windows Desktop is easier if you can use keyboard shortcuts. In a post on Skype’s Tips & Tricks blog, Matthew de Beer reveals pressing Ctrl+R to start an audio call or Ctrl+Shift+R to start a video call. Learn more about using hotkeys in Skype for Windows desktop.

March 5, 2014
Xbox One’s March system update begins rolling out Wednesday

On Wednesday, Xbox Chief Product Officer Marc Whitten announced that the second, and more significant, system update for Xbox One is now rolling out. The update brings improved matchmaking, party chat and friends features that will make gaming on Xbox One an experience like no other.

March 5, 2014
Students and authors read aloud together via Skype

Skype is joining LitWorld, an international nonprofit organization advocating for literacy, to celebrate World Read Aloud Day Wednesday. Skype in the classroom has gathered a global community of guest authors who will connect with students and teachers through video calls to share their love of reading.

March 5, 2014
US Partner team helps customers say bye to Windows XP

To help your customers transition from the end of Microsoft support for Windows XP, Office 2003 and Exchange Server 2003 come April 8, the U.S. Partner team encourages you to check out the Get Modern with Windows 8.1 and Office campaign. It provides resources that will help you explain the benefits of modernizing your customers’ businesses by moving them to current versions of Windows, Office and Exchange.