August, 2011

September is synonymous with back-to-school, as students return to the classroom, reconnect with friends and teachers and share tales of summer fun. For some, however, back-to-school often means a return to cyberbullying. The Cyberbullying Research Center in the U.S. defines cyberbullying as “willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones and other electronic devices.” Examples include sending hurtful or threatening messages, posting embarrassing pictures or information about another person, and maliciously impersonating someone online. Global media...

Our conversation with Anthony Kinney, Microsoft’s mobility specialist in Boston, continues as he discusses his favorite features on the Windows Phone and the upcoming Mango update. 3. What’s one application or feature you can’t live without? Without question, it’s the dedicated camera button. So, imagine you’re sitting at a coffee bar and none other than Charlie Sheen walks in. You scramble for your non-Windows Phone, enter your passcode, swipe through your endless sea of app icons until you find the camera app, and by that time good ol’ Charlie is gone...

On Friday, August 5, more than 20 local Microsoft Boston employees volunteered at Fenway Park to help sell 50/50 raffle tickets in support of the Red Sox Foundation . The Red Sox Foundation is the official team charity of the Boston Red Sox, focusing on serving the health, education, recreation and social service needs of children and families in need across New England. Even though the Red Sox lost by one run, our employees were part of a winning night. Our Microsoft volunteers raised $4,100 in five innings at the game, contributing to the more than $15,000 total raised that evening - the second...

With all the buzz around the Windows Phone, we wanted to drill down to the nitty-gritty and find out what really sets the Windows Phone apart from other smartphones. That’s why we asked Anthony Kinney, Microsoft’s mobility specialist in Boston, for his take on the phone and what it enables him to do. If you’re curious about what the Windows Phone has to offer, check out the next two posts from him. 1. Why should you buy a Windows Phone? What sets it apart from other smartphones? Windows Phone is a mobile operating system that more easily integrates into our customers’...

Today’s business decision makers have a lot of choice when it comes to tech tools and software to enable their businesses. Most business owners want to buy software at the best price. And there are many online resources that promise authentic solutions at rock bottom prices. But beware. Software pirates have learned to target business leaders by offering low prices and super deals, so what seems like a great buy could lead to the accidental purchase of pirated or counterfeit software . So what’s the danger of counterfeit software? International Data Corporation (IDC) found that businesses...

Content reposted from Microsoft’s Office blog The annual back-to-school routine is right around the corner and this year a projected 55.5 million K-12 students and 19.7 million college students will head for the classroom (according to the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics ). 980,000 children in grades K-12 and nearly a half million college students are heading to school in Massachusetts alone - that’s a lot of book bags, computers and jeans! Whether you’re a parent preparing your child for high school, or a college student suiting up for that first day on campus...