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October 28, 2013

Feed those demanding Web surfers with new performance scanning tools on modern.IE

On Monday, Microsoft released improvements to the modern.IE code scanner that will help developers improve website performance, benefiting both their users and their business. The modern.IE code scanner detects common coding practices that could cause compatibility problems or prevent users from getting the best possible experience on a Web page.

October 28, 2013

Two key dates Microsoft partners won’t want to miss this week

If you or your company sells Microsoft products or services as part of your business, you’ll want to know about two dates this week that were covered in Friday’s Microsoft U.S. Partner Team blog post.

October 28, 2013

September results shared for Microsoft malware protection, performance

Hundreds of millions of customers share real-world data about Microsoft’s protection performance and capabilities with the company, so that information can ultimately be shared with everyone. The latest report, for September, is now out.

October 28, 2013

Yammer kicks off the Working Social Tour in San Francisco

Yammer kicked off the Working Social Tour in San Francisco on Oct. 15 – hundreds of Yammer users and industry experts contributed their experiences and discussed ways to transform their workplace into a collaborative social environment.

October 28, 2013

New Microsoft Innovation & Policy Center New England opens in Massachusetts

“The vision for the Center embraces Microsoft’s interdisciplinary approach to research. We want to bring together the region’s key stakeholders from the technology, broader business, academic and government communities to respond to important issues that are byproducts or unintended consequences of technological advancements,” writes Annmarie Levins, associate general counsel, Microsoft Technology & Civic Engagement Group.

October 28, 2013

Race through the forests of Belgium in the latest ‘Forza Motorsport 5’ direct feed gameplay video

The new footage takes you deep into Belgium’s beautiful and scenic Ardennes Forest and shows what a Ferrari F12berlinetta can do on one of the most legendary race courses in the world – Spa-Francorchamps.

October 28, 2013

Surface Pro proves a rugged companion to mountain climber on India expedition

Mountain climber Jake Norton is more than that. He’s also a guide, filmmaker, speaker and clean-water advocate who is on the road much of his time. So is his Surface Pro, which he said “rose to the challenge” during his latest trip to India for the “Ganga: Source to Sea Expedition.”

October 28, 2013

OneNote celebrates 10 years with three videos that show how it makes life more organized

As the Office News blog reports, “In that time, OneNote has grown and added features for managing everything from recipe collections, to class notes, to projects and events — across phones and tablets, as well as the PC.”

October 28, 2013

Simple game gets complex fast in ‘The Machine’

In this free Windows Phone game, your goal is to steer a little ink droplet through the vast blueprints of a complex machine. It’s more challenging than you think, maneuvering that little droplet to attach to some surfaces and leap to others, while also trying to evade numerous traps.

October 28, 2013

Get to the point faster with the Surface Pen

The Surface Pen, which comes with the Surface, is an incredibly powerful tool in its own right. Artists like Habib Zargarpour use programs like Fresh Paint to create new works, while Adobe Photoshop is the most-used program with the pen – and sibling Adobe Flash is another app oft-used with the creative set.