Windows Experience Blog

As some of you know, I use an Acer Aspire S7 and love it. It’s a great device that has travelled from event to event, city to city and work place to fun place and back again. It’s why I’m thrilled to be joined by Acer for this week’s tech chat as they...

Soccer fans tend to bring a lot of enthusiasm to the sport with the chants, team spirit and gusto. The global appeal of soccer, which in much of the world is called Football, gives us all a common sport to know and discuss. Today we’re excited to share...

Many years ago, I spent a week visiting my brother in Alaska. At the time, he was working on a fishing boat out of Homer, and I spent several days on the boat enjoying the sights of Kachemak Bay and the Kenai Peninsula. The impression that struck me immediately...

Adobe Photoshop Express for Windows is now available for download from the Windows Store . Photoshop Express for Windows 8 comes with a variety of features to quickly edit your photos on your Windows PC or tablet. You can do the basic photo enhancements...

As I mentioned in a previous post , I’m a writer for Windows by day, and a musician by night. Musicians don’t always have the best health habits. Late nights, hanging out in smoky clubs, and getting paid in drink tickets have taken their toll on my health...

Starting today, you can now place orders for the IdeaPad Yoga 11S Ultrabook from www.lenovo.com and pre-order from Best Buy . Various models of the Yoga 11S will be available in Best Buy stores starting on June 23. The estimated retail price for the Intel...

Today, HP is announcing the HP Split x2. The Split x2 is a two-in-one detachable PC that can be used as a high-performance laptop or a tablet. The Split x2 comes with a powerful third-generation Intel Core processor and a 13.3 diagonal HD touchscreen...

If you have spent a great deal of time building out playlists in iTunes, you probably don’t want to have to rebuild those playlists. With the Music app in Windows 8, you can import those playlists into your collection. If you are on a Windows 8 PC with...

I’ve already mentioned some of the news apps I like in a previous post , but there are actually a few more I'd like to tell you about. One of the most distinctive memories from my childhood is of my parents disappearing behind the daily newspaper (back...

Sony today is unveiling a brand new VAIO line – the VAIO Fit. Sony’s VAIO Fit is designed with students and business users in mind – great design and performance at an entry-level price point. The VAIO Fit will be available in 14-inch and 15-inch models...

It’s not a hidden secret that I love art. I go to the Seattle Art Museum at least once a month, check out the MOMA every time I can and even occasionally pretend that I can make art on the Fresh Paint App . In the end, though, there is a huge gap between...

Today, HP has announced new PCs that are designed for small and medium businesses (SMBs) with the goal to balance the need for high performance with mobility. HP ProBook 400 Series The HP ProBook 400 Series laptops are designed for the cost-conscious...

My mom, Laurie D, is the coolest. She can play a bunch of instruments better than I can. If you’ve got a melody, she can figure out five-part harmonies to sing with it. She can embroider roses, dogs, cats, angels, and probably anything else better than...

At a press event in New York City today, Acer has announced several new Windows 8 PCs. Aspire R7 The Aspire R7 is a new 15.6-inch notebook that is designed to take advantage of the new computing lifestyle, which increasingly combines touching and typing...

In this post, guest blogger Jason Scott shares his experiences with the Lenovo X1 Carbon Touch. Jason has a passion for Windows PC hardware and has worked on many projects at Microsoft including Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Phone 8, and Exchange. Lenovo...

How can you be the spark of change? Today we are excited to announce a contest YouthSpark Challenge for Change which is designed to support youth in changing the world around them. If you are between the ages of 18 and 25 and have a passion for a cause...

I’m fairly certain that my rather unrefined palate precludes me from referring to myself as a “foodie,” but even without the label, there’s no doubt that I love to eat (just ask my friends). Luckily I live in Seattle, a city full of fantastic restaurants...

I love books. I love them so much that there was a time in my life where I helped the school librarian every day instead of going to recess. That period of time lasted for almost two years. Even now, if given the choice between a book and doing a lot...

Toshiba announced last Thursday that they have launched KIRA - a new premium brand for consumers. The first device that is part of the new KIRA line up is the KIRAbook , an Ultrabook featuring ultra-high resolution PixelPure display and an AZ91 pressed...

Today we are announcing new Artist Editions of the Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500 featuring 6 unique designs by artists Dana McClure, Deanne Cheuk, Kustaa Saksi, Matt Lyon, Joy Deangdeelert Cho and Si Scott. These new mice are a great accessory for your Windows...

One of the things I love most about my job is that I get to see thousands of images submitted by artists and photographers from around the world, through the Open Call project . From sweeping landscapes and cityscapes to macro images that show the tiny...

Hi, my name is Kirsten, and I’m a writer at Microsoft. My work days are filled with writing, meetings, and getting coffee in the lunch room. But after hours, I swap out my mouse and keyboard for my bass, my guitar, and my other keyboard (or sometimes...

Yesterday, Dell announced that the XPS 18 portable All-in-One is now available for customers in the United States, Canada and select countries in Europe to order via Dell.com starting at $899 (U.S.). There are a few configurations for the XPS 18 you can...

Deezer is a global music subscription service that is available in more than 180 countries . And today, the Deezer app is available in the Windows Store . With the app, Windows 8 users can enjoy up to a year’s worth of unlimited ad-supported access to...

As many of you know, VIZIO entered the PC market in a big way last year. They have recently refreshed their line up with adding touchscreens that are highly responsive to their Thin + Light Touch collection and All-in-One Touch PCs. As such, we are thrilled...