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December 12, 2013

Xbox One makes it even more streamlined to use Skype

Xbox One brings a “huge leap forward with the Skype experience in your living room,” writes Matthew de Beer on Skype’s Tips & Tricks Blog, and he shares some suggestions on how to take advantage of that.

December 12, 2013

Service Providers light up the Cloud OS

December 11, 2013

New York City Department of Education and Microsoft team up to open Innovation Zone Academy

When the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) opens the virtual doors of its Innovation Zone (iZone) Academy next year, it’s going to do so with Microsoft as its main sponsor for the initiative, which will draw from programs and services such as the Microsoft IT Academy and Office 365 Education.

December 11, 2013

Microsoft releases ‘Carbon Fee Playbook’ to help companies reduce emissions

Microsoft has taken a leading role to reduce its carbon footprint and create awareness about how companies can reduce carbon emissions. Now, a newly released “Carbon Fee Playbook” can help other businesses and organizations do their own planning to take similar steps.

December 11, 2013

Are you there, phone? It’s me, tablet

Now available on Windows and Windows Phone, Phriz.be gives you a quick and easy way to share photos and documents between devices.

December 11, 2013

Xbox One system update is underway; here’s what to expect

A required Xbox One system update started late Tuesday, and users should know that the update will be done a little bit differently than the system updates they’re used to seeing on Xbox 360. See Major Nelson’s blog for details.

December 11, 2013

Getting Office 365 on practically every kind of device is easy for small businesses

The latest Garage Series video continues setting up Office 365 for your small business, explaining the differences between Office 365 Small Business and Office 365 Small Business Premium, and how to get Office experiences running on Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices.

December 11, 2013

Xbox One sells more than 2 million units in the first 18 days; Sold out at most major retailers

Since its launch 18 days ago, Xbox One is proving to be the must-have gift this holiday season, with more than 2 million consoles sold through to consumers worldwide, averaging over 111,111 units sold per day – a record-setting pace for Xbox.

December 11, 2013

Add some holiday sparkle with these Surface deals and accessories

The holidays are the perfect time to get your own Surface, or add to it with great accessories. Check out this slideshow for more details.

December 11, 2013

‘Angry Birds Go!’ races onto Windows Phone 8 – in 3D

On Wednesday, “Angry Birds” fans got a special treat in the Windows Phone Store – the debut of “Angry Birds Go!” In this version, you fling birds and pigs downhill into a crazy race full of twists and turns – in 3D, a first for the franchise.