Windows 8 Apps - Stories

April 22, 2014

Eight must-have Windows 8 apps for small businesses

April 2, 2014

Microsoft showcases latest updates to Windows, opportunities for developers

Unveils converged developer platform, new software advances with Windows Phone 8.1, and Windows 8.1 Update and new licensing; Nokia announces new Lumia phones.

March 6, 2014

Tame taxes with the help of Bing Finance and other Windows and Windows Phone apps

For many, the month before taxes are due is a blur of foraging for receipts and records from banks, credit cards and elsewhere. Find out how you can be a lot more organized and efficient with help from Windows and Windows Phone apps.

February 25, 2014

Indie game developer surpasses 3.5 million downloads on Windows devices in less than a year

James Valls knows what’s key in creating game app success: “User experience is everything,” he says. Valls is a senior producer at Rebellion, an independent game developer with three games, games, “Dredd vs. Zombies,” “Zombie HQ” and “Guns 4 Hire,” that have exceeded 3.5 million downloads on Windows devices in less than a year.

February 22, 2014

Microsoft mobility solutions transform electronic medical record pains into productivity and patient care gains

Health partners like Epic and AirStrip embrace Microsoft technology to meet EMR accessibility, clinician productivity and care delivery challenges.

February 11, 2014

Win your valentine over with these great Windows apps

Valentine’s Day is Friday, and whether you’re already in love or still looking for it, our Valentine’s Day Collection of apps is ready to help. And they’re all free.

January 31, 2014

An Urbanspoon-ful of goodness awaits your next eating experience with Windows Store app

Discover restaurants nearby, or save them to your wishlist for later. Love a restaurant? Mark it as a favorite, and add photos and reviews. Vote on your favorites, get directions, make reservations and read up on the restaurant (including info from locals, bloggers and news outlets).

January 6, 2014

Use Coach’s Eye Windows app to watch game clips and improve your plays in football, other sports

Now available at the Windows Store for only $1.99 until Jan. 13, the Coach’s Eye app provides tools to look back on how you’re playing your favorite sport – and how to get better at it.

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 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.