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October 22, 2013

Skype for Windows 8.1 is a multitasker’s nirvana

If you often watch TV while keeping one eye on your phone for incoming emails, or while playing a game on your tablet, you’ll like Skype for Windows 8.1, available now.

October 22, 2013

Could the Internet of Things help trigger a new period of economic growth?

Think back on some of the technological advances that had tremendous impact on the economy: electricity, flight, automobiles, telephones and the PC. Today, mobile phones are well along their way to joining that list, and coming hot on their heels is the Internet of Things.

October 22, 2013

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2013 now available

The Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2013, which includes the installer, release notes and updated documentation, is available now on the Microsoft Download Center.

October 22, 2013

The new SQL Server backup to Windows Azure is secure, durable and cost-effective

Microsoft recently announced several new ways to back up and recover SQL Server databases with Windows Azure. These features, now available in SQL Server 2014 CTP2 and as a standalone tool for prior versions, provide an easy path to cloud backup and disaster recovery for on-premises SQL Server databases.

October 22, 2013

Windows 8.1 Pro security and features geared to small- and medium-sized businesses

Small- and medium-sized businesses often don’t have the budget or the luxury of a full-time IT staff. Windows 8.1 Pro is designed to give such companies more peace of mind when it comes to security and device management in an era of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) in the workplace.

October 22, 2013

New Bing speech recognition control now available, as are updates to Bing OCR and Translator controls

Monday’s release of the new Bing Speech Recognition Control for Windows 8 and 8.1, and updates to the Bing Optical Character Recognition Control for Windows 8.1 and Bing Translator Control for Windows 8.1, continues delivering the improved features of the new Bing platform.

October 22, 2013

Triple whammy coming soon to Windows Phone: Instagram, Vine and Xbox Video

The big announcements at Nokia World in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday included the unveiling of several top new apps and games – including a triple whammy of much-anticipated titles coming soon to the Windows Phone Store: the official Instagram, Vine and Xbox Video apps.

October 22, 2013

Business pros share why they like their Surface

On Tuesday, the Surface Blog shared why lawyers, chief technical officers (CTOs) and other professionals are excited about Surface as the first device that can truly replace their laptop, iPad and even their desktop.

October 22, 2013

Nokia takes the wraps off of the Lumia 2520 Windows tablet at Nokia World

The Lumia 2520 will come in a wide array of colors, including red and white in a glossy finish, and cyan and black in a matte finish. Its 10.1-inch, 1080p display features Corning Gorilla Glass 2 with almost 180 degree viewing angles.

October 22, 2013

Windows Phone 8 apps and games galore announced at Nokia World

The news that an official Instagram app for Windows Phone 8 will be available “in the coming weeks” may dominate the headlines coming out of Nokia World in Abu Dhabi, but the fact is, a whole bevy of great apps and games for Windows Phone 8 were announced. Some of the ones that stick out include Xbox Video, “FIFA 14,” “Temple Run 2” and new games from Ubisoft.