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November 18, 2013

Surface’s power, portability convinced tech blogger to make it his constant companion

Tech blogger Lane Freeze was used to dragging around a “huge laptop that definitely had power, but it was just too big.” The laptop essentially became a desktop to him: it wound up staying home, on the top of his desk. Not good for someone constantly on the go, who needs portability and power. He got them both in the Surface.

November 18, 2013

Watch Bill Gates envision the future of computing in this video from 1995

The classic video is worth a look in its own right, but as Microsoft’s Jon C. Arnold notes, “There’s a lot in common between Bill’s speech” and what attendees are likely to hear at next week’s OpenText conference. Watch the video, then read Arnold’s post to learn more about what’s in store for next week.

November 18, 2013

Developers: Unity 4.3 makes it even easier to publish apps on Windows platforms

There are now more than 1,000 Unity apps. And Unity, which makes it easy to go cross-platform with its tools, is continuing to provide improved support for Windows platforms with the latest version, Unity 4.3.

November 18, 2013

Use Snap View and pin favorites in recently updated Hulu Plus app for Windows 8.1

Whether Hulu Plus fulfills your TV and movie fix or just supplements your other entertainment sources, it’s now better than ever with a Windows 8.1 update that includes Snap View (split screen) support, searches using the Charms bar, and the ability to pin favorites to your Start screen for instant access.

November 18, 2013

Wave your geek flag on Twitter for a chance to win a Surface Pro 2

If you’ve personalized, configured and integrated your Surface tablet into the way you work, now is your chance to share that great experience for a chance to win a new Surface Pro 2.

November 18, 2013

Businesses go mobile with Microsoft at New York event

On Monday, Susan Hauser, corporate vice president of our Enterprise Partner Group, will kick off a media event at the W Union Square Hotel in New York. Hauser will talk about business mobility and how Microsoft’s view of mobile strategies for businesses differs from competitors Apple and Google.

November 18, 2013

Start making stuff with Microsoft’s 3D Builder app on Windows 8.1

The latest in DIY technology made for the masses, 3D printing, is now a whole lot easier with the availability of Microsoft’s 3D Builder app for Windows 8.1 in the Windows Store.

November 18, 2013

Watch the Xbox One launch festivities live and see zombies, gameplay and Macklemore

If you can’t make it to one of the dozens of Xbox One launch events Friday, you can catch the “Xbox One Countdown to Launch” show beginning at 8 p.m. PT on Thursday, Nov. 21.

November 18, 2013

Game titles, media achievements announced for Xbox One Machinima app

Exclusive videos for “Dead Rising 3,” “Battlefield 4,” “Ryse: Son of Rome” and “Call of Duty: Ghosts” are among the 30 custom Machinima Wingman videos that will be available with the Machinima app for Xbox One on Friday when the console launches.

November 18, 2013

Microsoft’s Allyson Knox testifies before Congress on the state of computer science education

On Nov. 15, Microsoft Education Policy and Programs Director Allyson Knox testified before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade regarding the importance of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in the U.S.