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October 3, 2013

Why the Mail app for Windows 8.1 delivers the best email experience on any tablet

Building for touch brings a wide range of improvements to the Mail app in Windows 8.1. For instance there are easier ways to select one or more messages, and to drag-and-drop messages into folders. Also, the app bar now has a visible preview, which makes it easier to access with either mouse or touch.

October 1, 2013

Flex (or build) your creative muscles with Windows 8.1 and the Cre8tive workshop series

Each two-hour class provides hands-on instruction with Microsoft technologies such as Fresh Paint, Microsoft Photo Gallery and Microsoft Movie Maker. Register for a class – or all four.

September 30, 2013

Customer wins and expanded partner program show Surface means business

Monday’s announcement that Delta is equipping 11,000 pilots with Surface 2 is getting a lot of attention. But it’s only the tip of the iceberg in terms of businesses adopting Surface. Find out about companies in fields from banking to sales to education turning to Microsoft’s Surface devices.

September 30, 2013

Meet the new Surface family up close. Find an event near you

This time it’s personal. With the Sept. 24 announcement of Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 and all their cool accessories, we gave you videos, images and a webcast. Now the Surface team is hitting the road to show you the new devices up close and in person.

September 30, 2013

Delta to equip more than 11,000 pilots with Surface 2 devices

In a guest post on Monday over on The Official Microsoft Blog, Mike Wysocki, director of Delta Flight Operations Technical and Operational Support, announced that more than 11,000 Delta pilots will be equipped with Surface 2 devices running Windows RT 8.1.

September 17, 2013

Windows 8.1 Enterprise RTM now available to Volume License customers

Beginning Tuesday, TechNet and MSDN subscribers now have access to Windows 8.1 Enterprise RTM (release to manufacturing build). This also includes access for Volume License customers with an active Software Assurance (SA) agreement, as you receive a TechNet subscription as part of SA.

September 11, 2013

Asus’ transforming T100 tablet promises 11 hours of Windows 8 for just $349

September 11, 2013

Dell shows 8-inch Venue tablet sporting Windows 8.1

September 10, 2013

Take a look at the new Skype pre-release on Windows 8.1

With Skype built-in, you’ll never miss a message. Not only will you be able to view your missed calls and instant messages, but you can answer calls directly from your lock screen.

September 9, 2013

Windows 8.1 HTTP API brings good news to JavaScript app developers

For JavaScript app developers who connect to a Web service, there’s a new HTTP API in Windows 8.1 that lets you connect to Web services easier and with a lot more flexibility, according to a post on the Windows App Builder Blog.