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October 17, 2013
Windows 8.1 delivers one cohesive experience for everything in your life

“From SkyDrive to Bing to Internet Explorer to Skype and more, devices running Windows and Windows Phone make it easy to arrange it all around you – be all work, all play, or both at the same time,” writes Terry Myerson, Microsoft executive vice president, Operating Systems, over on a Blogging Windows guest post.

October 17, 2013
Here’s how to bring that great Office mail app idea to life

There’s nothing worse than having a great idea for an app, only to be hit with logistical roadblocks. Well, the folks on the Apps for Office and SharePoint blog have shared some tips to help you remove those barriers and create mail apps that go the extra mile.

October 16, 2013
Let your music flow with Beatphonic for Windows Phone 8

Beatphonic is a new app that lets you create cool beats and craft simple songs right on your Windows Phone. Using your phone’s hand gesture and touch capabilities, you can set a beat and experiment with different instruments, playing styles, tempo and chord patterns.

October 16, 2013
Get a glimpse of what’s possible with Windows 8.1 3D printing

With this week’s launch of Windows 8.1 and its built-in 3D printing feature, it’s going to be easier than ever to turn an idea into a physical object. Realizing that lots of folks are chomping at the bit to get started with the new capability, Gavin Gear on the Extreme Windows Blog published a post on Wednesday about how he used SolidWorks 2014 CAD software to design a part for 3D printing on a project he just completed.

October 16, 2013
It’s a snap! Machinima to launch exclusive experience on Xbox One on Nov. 22

One of Xbox One’s cool new capabilities is the ability for gamers to do two things at once, on the same screen. The feature is called “Snap,” and as announced in a blog post on Wednesday, Machinima will take full advantage of it. With the new Xbox, you can say “Xbox, Snap Machinima” while playing a game and Machinima will launch on the right side of your TV screen, enabling some really powerful things.