“Mango” Release on Windows Phone Redefines the Smartphone Experience
Yesterday, Microsoft provided the first official look at the next release of Windows Phone, code named “Mango.” With the new release, Microsoft takes a major step toward redefining how people...
View ArticleVerizon Wireless Releases Windows Phone HTC Trophy
“Can you hear me now? … Good!”And now we can all hear one another loud and clear on the newest Verizon Wireless Windows Phone device! Verizon Wireless recently released the HTC Trophy in all of its...
View ArticleQ&A: Local Microsoft Partner, Perficient discusses upcoming Worldwide Partner...
Each year, Microsoft partners around the world convene at the Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC)to learn about Microsoft’s technology roadmap, network and share best practices with peers and experience...
View ArticleWindows Phone 7.5 Update is Putting People First
Remember the old saying, “the world doesn’t revolve around you.” Well, in the case of the Windows Phone 7.5 update release – it does. The latest features and experiences are designed to build on the...
View ArticleCES Keynote: Microsoft’s Momentum Moves into 2012
The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), otherwise known as the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow, has officially kicked off in Las Vegas! Last night, CEO Steve Ballmer took to...
View ArticleAl Roker Offers Tips on How to be Productive from Anywhere
Conquering productivity can be a challenge, especially in instances of inclement weather keeping you from driving or tending to a sick child home from school. Each year, extreme weather alone brings...
View ArticleMicrosoft Takes Us ‘Back to the Future’
Imagine a three-day road trip with the family, but without the kids getting impatient and irritable. Sounds too good to be true? Well, it’s possible with the new customized technology of the Ford...
View ArticleJob Search on the Go with the New LinkedIn App for Windows Phone
LinkedIn just made it a whole lot easier for users to get on-the-go access to your professional network by announcing today their newest mobile application for Windows Phones! Windows Phone users now...
View ArticleCarrying Your Business in One Hand
Today’s business owners must be working out and lifting weights a lot more than executives of the last generation did. How else do you explain the fact that, in just one hand, they can hold a computer,...
View ArticleAction-packed Week at the Microsoft Westfield Century City Store with Family...
The Microsoft Westfield Century Citystore has planned a fun-filled week towards the end of this month. As kids are heading back to school, enjoy the last few weekends with them with a game night...
View ArticleA Phone Built Around You
An interesting phenomenon became apparent to Microsoft engineers and designers several years ago: consumers spent too much time learning their phones, when phones really ought to be learning consumers....
View ArticleTrack Santa’s journey with NORAD and Microsoft
For more than 50 years, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has helped children track Ol’ Saint Nicholas as he makes his journey to homes with his trusty reindeer and gifts in tow. This...
View ArticleSoftware price looks too good to be true? It probably is
“I hate finding good deals,” – said No One Ever. Even if the bargain-priced shirt has loose stitch, or the recently-reduced loaf of bread is near the end of its prime, you’re saving money, and who...
View ArticleMicrosoft YouthSpark Paving the Way Ahead
American companies face a unique challenge today. While unemployment is still at a high, many open jobs are unfilled because employers cannot find workers with the skills they need. Many of these...
View ArticleFreeing your files means freeing yourself
We’ve all thought it – “I could be so much more productive if I were (insert cool place i.e., local coffee shop, mall, park bench, my living room in fuzzy slippers) instead of handcuffed to my desk or...
View ArticleCan’t make it to the ballpark to see the Dodgers and Angels? Download the...
Grilled hot dogs, the smell of fresh roasted peanuts, and that glorious crack of a Louisville slugger hitting the ball out of the park- baseball season is upon us! Between work and busy schedules, it’s...
View Article2013 Microsoft Imagine Cup U.S. Finalists Announced
The world’s coolest student technology competition just announced who is making it to the next round! Microsoft just unveiled the 10 teams who will compete in the 11th annual Imagine Cup U.S. Finals...
View ArticleThe Hidden Dangers of Pirated Software
We should all know there are many dangers that come with pirated software. In a recent blog post, Microsoft Vice President of U.S. OEM, Peter Han, takes a look at the dangers of pirated software,...
View ArticleMake Your Next Trip a Breeze with OneNote
As the sun sets on summer, families across the country are trying to squeeze in one last rendezvous before the season officially comes to a close. For many, that means one last backyard bash, one last...
View ArticleGreat New Website Details Microsoft by the Numbers
Pop Quiz: Three questions. 30-seconds. Go! How many students have participated in the Microsoft Imagine Cup competition? How many photos have been stored on SkyDrive to date? How many pizza slices are...
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