October, 2012

Today, Windows 8 is available globally, with more than 1,000 Windows 8 certified PCs and tablets now on the market. Windows 8 represents a reimagining of Windows. It provides a personalized experience with a beautiful new user interface that puts you at the center. You get a great experience for entertainment AND creating content all on the same device, either with touch or with a mouse and keyboard. No compromise. Windows 8 comes to life through a range of exciting new apps available through the grand opening of the Windows Store and new hardware from our OEM partners. When we reimagined...

At Microsoft, we believe in the power of our people, partners and technology to help accelerate change and make the world a better place. October marks the 30 th Microsoft Employee Giving Campaign and yesterday we were delighted to announce that since campaign began, employees in the U.S. have raised $1 billion in cash for more than 31,000 nonprofits and community organizations around the world. The milestone was celebrated with employees and guests at our Redmond campus during a special town hall event which included CEO Steve Ballmer, Microsoft Chairman and Founder Bill Gates and Executive...

If you work in the business arena, you likely depend largely upon your IT department to handle computer security issues. If you’re a home PC user, you probably rely upon some form of security software to keep you protected from online risks. But did you know that you can actively combat cyber security threats, regardless of your technology proficiency? In recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), an annual reminder of our shared responsibility in keeping the Internet safe, Microsoft wants you to know that as long as you use the Internet, you have the power to make...

Windows 8 general availability is less than three weeks away! Next Tuesday, October 9 th , Boston Windows 8 App Developers and IT Group will kick off the software season at the new Microsoft offices at 1 Cambridge Center, Cambridge MA. This is a great event for app developers, IT professionals, or anyone interested in learning more about Windows 8. At the event you’ll hear from Chris Bowen, Principal Developer Evangelist for Microsoft, who works with the developer communities in the New England and upstate New York areas. You’ll also hear from the organizer of the group, Steve...

The Microsoft Store in The Shops at Prudential Center will be hosting several exciting events this month to brighten your morning, noon and night. Morning – Start fall off right and join Microsoft for bagels and breakfast while learning how to effectively use Outlook, OneNote and Skype for your business. Afternoon – Stop by during the day to join the Homeschool Tech talks for children currently participating in a home school program and learn how students can become familiar with current technology. Or bring your little one in for fun games and story time. Evening – Throughout...