Local news from Microsoft in Boston

Office 365 Helps Nonprofits Do More Good

As nonprofits across the globe work to meet the needs of those they serve, it becomes increasingly...

Author: msboston1 Date: 09/16/2013

Choose Your Favorite Photo in the Bing Hometown Homepage Contest!

You’ve probably seen it – a beautiful picture on Bing’s homepage as you start your...

Author: msboston1 Date: 09/12/2013

Great New Website Details Microsoft by the Numbers

Pop Quiz: Three questions. 30-seconds. Go! How many students have participated in the Microsoft...

Author: msboston1 Date: 08/30/2013

Make 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...

Author: msboston1 Date: 08/19/2013

Boston MTC Hosts Year Up Students

This week, the Microsoft Technology Center (MTC) in Kendall Square hosted 100 students from local...

Author: msboston1 Date: 06/19/2013

The Hidden Dangers of Pirated Software

We should all know there are many dangers that come with pirated software. In a recent blog post,...

Author: msboston1 Date: 06/11/2013

Get ready to celebrate, Natick!

In honor of the new Microsoft Store opening at the Natick Mall on Saturday, June 8, Microsoft will...

Author: msboston1 Date: 06/06/2013

Microsoft Imagine Cup – Student Innovation in Boston

Once again, Microsoft's flagship student technology competition, Imagine Cup, is bringing together...

Author: msboston1 Date: 05/10/2013

Microsoft Boston Hosts CyberSummit and Announces Upcoming Summer Camps

Recently, Microsoft Boston sponsored the Annual Boys and Girls Club CyberSummit. This year’s...

Author: msboston1 Date: 05/01/2013

2013 Microsoft Imagine Cup U.S. Finalists Announced

The world’s coolest student technology competition just announced who is making it to the next...

Author: msboston1 Date: 04/29/2013

Can’t make it to the ballpark to see the Red Sox? Download the MLB.TV app on Windows 8

Grilled hot dogs, the smell of fresh roasted peanuts, and that glorious crack of a Louisville...

Author: msboston1 Date: 04/16/2013

Freeing your files means freeing yourself

We’ve all thought it – “I could be so much more productive if I were (insert cool...

Author: msboston1 Date: 03/29/2013

Boston Hosts Signature DigiGirlz Event in Honor of Women’s History Month

Earlier this month, Microsoft’s DigiGirlz Boston chapter hosted its annual signature event for...

Author: msboston1 Date: 03/28/2013

Boston Startup Makes Physical Therapy More Fun with Kinect

Let’s be honest, few people enjoy physical therapy. And without the prodding of a therapist at...

Author: msboston1 Date: 03/25/2013

Software 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...

Author: msboston1 Date: 03/15/2013

Win a Trip to the NCAA Finals by Demoing MSN for Windows 8

Live for NCAA basketball? Who doesn't! MSN for Windows 8, with its totally re-imaged interface, is...

Author: msboston1 Date: 03/08/2013

Turn Big Data Into Big Insights

This is the ‘golden era’ of insight. The world holds twice as many bytes of data as...

Author: msboston1 Date: 02/22/2013

Surface Windows 8 Pro: see more, share more and do more

Have you checked out the Surface Pro yet? Now’s a great time to do so, with reporters and tech...

Author: msboston1 Date: 02/19/2013

Microsoft Brings Together Non-Profit Leaders to Address Boston’s Youth Opportunity Divide

Recently, Microsoft hosted the YouthSpark and EduTech Family Summit at UMass Boston. The Summit...

Author: msboston1 Date: 02/08/2013

Celebrate Data Privacy Day by Taking Control!

Do you ever wonder how companies use the personal information you share online? Do you feel like you...

Author: msboston1 Date: 01/29/2013

Microsoft Hosts First YouthSpark Connections Event in Boston

Today in Boston, Microsoft kicks off the first in a series of exclusive events called YouthSpark...

Author: msboston1 Date: 01/26/2013

HelpBridge: Helping You Connect, Donate and Volunteer During a Disaster

When disaster strikes, what’s your first move? Many of us are focused on reaching out to those...

Author: msboston1 Date: 01/16/2013

Announcing Microsoft EduTech Family Summit in Boston

This week Microsoft introduced EduTech Family Summits. The EduTech Family Summits provide ways for...

Author: msboston1 Date: 01/15/2013

Microsoft OEMs Reveal Sleek Windows 8 Devices

Whether you’re looking for a PC that provides fast-paced office productivity, an all-in-one...

Author: msboston1 Date: 01/07/2013

Microsoft Ranked #1 in Best Corporate Social Responsibility Programs, Continues Dedication to Citizens and Communities

Who doesn’t like to get an award? Microsoft was recently named number one in Corporate Social...

Author: msboston1 Date: 01/02/2013

Top 2012 Bing Searches: Gangnam Style, Kim Kardashian and babies galore!

In only a few days, the clock will strike midnight and we’ll welcome a new year. As we embark...

Author: msboston1 Date: 12/27/2012

Track Santa’s journey with NORAD and Microsoft

For more than 50 years, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has helped children track...

Author: msboston1 Date: 12/19/2012

Bing it On to win a ‘Microsoft Box of Awesome'

Bing it On already challenged the nation to select its preferred web search results but now the...

Author: msboston1 Date: 12/07/2012

2013 Microsoft Imagine Cup: All Dreams Welcome

Since 2002, Microsoft’s Imagine Cup has served as the springboard for innovative ideas in...

Author: msboston1 Date: 11/28/2012

Move Over Black Friday and Cyber Monday! Microsoft Celebrates “Giving Tuesday"

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are all about buying. “Giving Tuesday” is all about...

Author: msboston1 Date: 11/27/2012

Create apps for good: Microsoft launches contest to create apps that impact the world

Do you have an idea that will help children learn how to read? Are you passionate about keeping our...

Author: msboston1 Date: 11/16/2012

A Phone Built Around You

An interesting phenomenon became apparent to Microsoft engineers and designers several years ago:...

Author: msboston1 Date: 11/01/2012

Boston Welcomes Windows 8 to Microsoft Family

Last Friday, more than 1,500 Bostonians flocked to Kendall Square to celebrate the launch of Windows...

Author: msboston1 Date: 11/01/2012

Welcome Windows 8!

Today, Windows 8 is available globally, with more than 1,000 Windows 8 certified PCs and tablets now...

Author: msboston1 Date: 10/26/2012

Microsoft Employees Give Where They Live

At Microsoft, we believe in the power of our people, partners and technology to help accelerate...

Author: msboston1 Date: 10/19/2012

You have the power to be a good digital citizen

If you work in the business arena, you likely depend largely upon your IT department to handle...

Author: msboston1 Date: 10/05/2012

Boston Windows 8 Meetup Kicks off October 9

Windows 8 general availability is less than three weeks away! Next Tuesday, October 9th, Boston...

Author: msboston1 Date: 10/02/2012

Start October at the Microsoft Store with Bagels, Coffee and Games!

The Microsoft Store in The Shops at Prudential Center will be hosting several exciting events this...

Author: msboston1 Date: 10/01/2012

Microsoft Boston is Expanding with the Grand Opening of the Microsoft New England Campus

Today, we are happy to announce the expansion of Microsoft’s New England campus in Cambridge,...

Author: msboston1 Date: 09/27/2012

Igniting “sparks” of opportunity for youth

From day one, a child’s potential is a gift waiting to be realized. Consider the magic of fire...

Author: msboston1 Date: 09/20/2012

Take the Challenge and Bing it On!

Bing is challenging the nation to “Bing it On” by selecting which web search results...

Author: msboston1 Date: 09/14/2012

Microsoft Event Coming Soon to a Cloud Near You

Attention developers and IT executives and professionals, Microsoft’s “Cloud OS...

Author: msboston1 Date: 09/07/2012

7 Comes Before 8 for Good Reason

We’re not talking about counting – we’re talking about Windows. Buzz around the...

Author: msboston1 Date: 08/28/2012

Microsoft Store Grand Opening at Prudential Center, ft. Lenny Kravitz and Celtics’ Paul Pierce

In honor of the new Microsoft Store opening in The Shops at Prudential Center on Thursday, August 23...

Author: msboston1 Date: 08/16/2012

Thoroughly modern email with Outlook.com

Innovation has a funny way of stoking our desire for even more innovation, no matter how thrilled we...

Author: msboston1 Date: 08/10/2012

Windows 8 Brings New Sleek Accessories

Thirty is the new 20! As Microsoft Hardware celebrates its 30-year anniversary, it is also...

Author: msboston1 Date: 08/02/2012

Cool is in Session

School may not be in session yet, but it’s never too soon for students and their parents to...

Author: msboston1 Date: 07/27/2012

Nearly 16,000 Microsoft Partners and Executives Attend the Worldwide Partner Conference in Toronto

Nearly 16,000 Microsoft partners and executives took Canada by storm last week for the...

Author: msboston1 Date: 07/18/2012

Happy One Year Anniversary to Microsoft Office 365!

Happy anniversary, Office 365! Just 12 months ago, Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer introduced...

Author: msboston1 Date: 07/05/2012

The Most Important Tool in Your Business

What is the most important tool that you use for your business? A new survey of executives in small...

Author: msboston1 Date: 06/27/2012

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