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July 3, 2014

Save on ‘Bejeweled LIVE,’ ‘Tennis in the Face’ and more with Red Stripe Deals

When it comes to discounts, you can count on the weekly Red Stripe Deals to give you at least 50 percent off six games and apps for Windows Phone, PCs and tablets. The newest batch includes one of the most popular puzzle games in the world, a spin on tennis and an app that tracks your car’s fuel and other costs.

July 2, 2014

Gameloft’s new games for Windows Phone, PCs and tablets range from ‘Blitz Brigade’ to ‘My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic’

Award-winning game developer Gameloft’s latest entries in the Windows and Windows Phone Stores cover a wide range of interests, from wartime first-person shooters to “My Little Pony.”

July 2, 2014

Developers: Write a SQLite wrapper component for universal Windows apps

New to Windows Phone 8.1 is the ability to create and run apps written in JavaScript, just as you can on Windows 8.1. But there are some differences in the specific APIs available to apps on Windows Phone 8.1.

July 1, 2014

Throw down the gauntlet and joust with ‘Rival Knights’ – now on Windows Phone, PCs and tablets

Unlock or upgrade to accessorize with the right equipment to do battle: more than 120 mounts, lances, armor and helmets. With 3D graphics, dynamic camera angles and lifelike graphics, it’ll be easier than ever to sharpen war skills with precision timing and aim.

June 30, 2014

Windows apps help keep teachers manage modern classroom

Teachers looking for ways to transform the classroom into a personalized and productive learning environment can turn to the Windows Store for apps that can help them do that. The Microsoft in Education blog goes over five such helpful tools.

June 29, 2014

Texas school district will give students and teachers Dell Venue 11 Pro tablets with Windows 8.1, Office 365

Pasadena Independent School District in Texas is joining the growing number of districts around the country that are choosing Microsoft technology to help transform the student learning experience in the classroom.

June 27, 2014

How is your PC system doing when it’s snoozing? Find out using new Sleep Study tool

Sleep Study, a new tool on Windows 8.x systems with InstantGo, can help you identify sources of battery drain that occurred while the PC was in sleep mode, writes Kevin A Chin in a blog post.

June 26, 2014

Red Stripe Deals sale includes ‘Rayman Jungle Run,’ ‘Caillou House of Puzzles’ and ‘Chimpact’

When it comes to bargains, you can count on the weekly Red Stripe Deals to deliver big savings – at least 50 percent – off six games and apps for Windows Phone, PCs and tablets. The newest mix includes a platforming hero, a beloved childhood character and a personal finance app.

June 25, 2014

Take images to the next level with PicsArt – Photo Studio app, now in the Windows Store

The PicsArt – Photo Studio app – now available for Windows PCs and tablets – helps turn photos into masterpieces using an array of tools including: effects, filters, cropping, masks, brushes and clip art.

June 24, 2014

Order cheesy goodness using the Pizza Hut app on Windows PCs and tablets

The app soothes hangry (hungry + angry) pangs by helping you find the closest Pizza Hut, browse the menu (which now includes Tuscani pasta and WingStreet wings) and order, with just a few taps. You can find great deals, too, with daily specials. Also, with Guest Checkout, you can order without signing in.