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January 2, 2014

Bing home page takes you into another world – and no, it’s not Hogwarts

Ride the red train on the Jan. 2 Bing home page and you’ll end up in another world – just not the one you might think from a first glance.

January 2, 2014

Major Nelson’s favorite games of 2013, and yes, there are zombies involved

Major Nelson and two of his Xbox pals, Laura (“lollip0p”) and Eric (“E”) share their favorite games of 2013 in a podcast on Major Nelson’s blog, and the list includes “Dead Rising 3” for Xbox One and “Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon.”

January 2, 2014

Weekly Windows Phone Store sale includes ‘Toilet People,’ ‘Doodle God’ and ‘Jack Hale’

Starting Jan. 2, the weekly Red Stripe Deals in the Windows Phone Store – which saves you at least 50 percent on certain apps, indie games and Xbox titles – is doubling its selection to six choices.

January 2, 2014

Staff App Pick: Mad Libs

The Windows 8 Mad Libs app is a fun new twist on the classic game. You can incorporate your own photos or choose from a selection of pictures to illustrate your story. Kids can also share their funny Mad Libs stories with their Facebook friends.

January 2, 2014

January’s free Games with Gold: ‘Sleeping Dogs,’ ‘Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light’

“Sleeping Dogs,” is normally $19.99, but it available for free for Xbox Live Gold members from Jan. 1 to Jan. 15. The game takes you to Hong Kong, where you play an undercover cop trying to take down one of the most powerful and dangerous criminal organizations in the world.

January 1, 2014

Start off 2014 on the right foot with the New Year’s Checklist collection

The Windows Phone Store makes starting 2014 on the right foot easy with its New Year’s Checklist collection. If you’re into resolutions, this is going to get your heart pumping (literally). Get fit, become more financially prudent, or organize your life with apps hand-picked to improve your life.

January 1, 2014

Get ready for 2014 with these Windows Store apps

The Get Ready for 2014 Collection in the Windows Store is the first stop toward becoming the new and improved you, with apps that can help you get fit, organize your finances and continue your education.

January 1, 2014

App of the Week: Seize control of ancient Rome in ‘Total Conquest’ for Windows & Windows Phone

To win in this game of Rome, you’ll need to defend your city with towers, traps, walls, gates and garrisoned units and fight epic battles by hiring and training an army. You can also hone your skills in the arts of war by taking on a challenging solo campaign.

December 31, 2013

OneNote for Android update adds easy saving options

The recent OneNote for Android update is all about getting more things done in less time. Check out the newest features to help you capture anything to OneNote and access your notes faster.

December 31, 2013

Jumpstart your new Windows device with these free apps

As we head into 2014, maybe you’re doing so with a new Windows device, and to help you get a jump on making the most of it while you’re enjoying precious downtime, the Windows Experience Blog has listed “free apps to get you going with shopping, gaming, reading, movie watching and news getting.”