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June 7, 2013

“Flat design” is getting a lot of attention right now. Steve Clayton takes a look at how there is much more depth to Microsoft’s design approach. Get the full story.

June 6, 2013

Many Windows users are familiar with the Task Manager, but did you know that this tool got a major overhaul in Windows 8 and includes a ton of great new features that help you take control of your PC and optimize your PC’s performance?

June 6, 2013

We provide customer data only when we receive a legally binding order or subpoena to do so, and never on a voluntary basis. In addition we only ever comply with orders for requests about specific accounts or identifiers. If the government has a broader voluntary national security program to gather customer data we don’t participate in it.

June 6, 2013

At first glance you might not notice much different about the new Xbox One controller. It’s instantly familiar to anyone who has used the tried-and-true Xbox 360 controller, but the differences are many, and sure to make gamers happy.

June 6, 2013

The Twitter app for Windows Phone was just updated in the Store with way more than 140 characters’ worth of useful upgrades.

June 6, 2013

Whether businesses are looking to dramatically scale or dynamically innovate, cloud computing is the future.

June 6, 2013

Every week, the Windows Phone Store team offers a mix of great apps, indie games and Xbox titles at a discount of 50 percent or more.

June 5, 2013

Developed by Undead Labs and published by Microsoft Studios, the game puts you in an immersive, open world that’s been infested by the undead. Your decisions in game directly impact whether you and your band of survivors live to see another day.

June 5, 2013

The popular Bing Translator app, already a must-have for Windows Phone, is now available in a new Windows 8 version redesigned “from the ground up” for Windows devices.

June 5, 2013

There are lots of great reasons to move your small business (SMB) to the cloud, but there’s one that may not be top of mind: Moving to the cloud might save your company money the next time tax time comes around.