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February 11, 2014
How to plan your perfect day of romance with a little help from Windows 8.1

Trying to plan the perfect Valentine’s Day experience? Windows 8.1 can help, with a variety of projects and apps at the ready for romance. If you’re not sure which approach you want to choose, read the post by Amanda Epley on the Windows Experience Blog, which helps you decide depending on your relationship situation.

February 11, 2014
Travel site uses Skype to bring the world to others

“Skype is how we run our global team of correspondents from initial interviews through final work checks,” says Gogobot’s managing editor, Julia Pond. “Skype allows me to work with hundreds of writers and correspondents from my base in London and to collaborate daily with our main offices in Menlo Park, California.”

February 11, 2014
Xbox One multiplayer and party updates coming in March

An improved multiplayer and party experience will be included in the March update for Xbox One, reports Marc Whitten, chief product officer, in a blog post to Xbox One users. “We’ve prided ourselves on having the best multiplayer service for Xbox 360 and we’ve listened to your feedback about the features you want to see on Xbox One and Xbox Live.”

February 11, 2014
YouthSpark Challenge for Change contest kicks off today

The Citizenship Blog reports that young people ages 18-25 are encouraged to submit an idea designed to spark change for good in their community or around the world for a chance to win amazing prizes. Entries will be accepted through March 5.

February 11, 2014
As loud as you like: Xbox One Stereo Headset and adapter coming in early March

Want the volume way, way up when you’re on Xbox One, but you live in cramped quarters or are being respectful of your family’s sleep? The Xbox One Stereo Headset, due out worldwide in early March, will solve those issues. Also coming at the same time: a Stereo Headset Adapter for players who already have a set of stereo gaming headphones they like.