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It seems like wherever I go lately, people are taking about Microsoft Surface. As I travelled last week around the country, I saw a Microsoft Holiday store in Chicago, had a good friend ask me about it over dinner, saw it on display in a Conde Naste photographic exhibition at Art Basel and noticed people...

This week we are thrilled to be joined by Toshiba to discuss the latest in their PC line-up for Windows 8. We will talk about their premium touchscreen PC, the Satellite P845t with its traditional clamshell design, great music capabilities and sleek textured aluminum body. Plus, it has 3 USB 3.0 ports...

For this week’s Tech Tuesday Live Twitter Chat, we are very excited to be joined by HP to discuss the latest in their Windows 8 line-up. Not only that, we will be extending the chat by one additional hour to answer frequently asked questions as you upgrade to Windows 8 Pro on an HP device. In particular...

This week I’m pleased to announce that we are partnering with the Microsoft Citizenship team to talk to you about something near and dear to my heart – youth empowerment. I have spent time on and off teaching in public schools, educating on mountain slopes and talking to kids about science and technology...

If you read the blog often, you’ve likely noticed that I’ve got a lot of family and they are a long ways away and you’d think I might feel disconnected. As the second youngest of six siblings, I’ve been able to experience “family” to the fullest with brothers, sisters, cousins, enough to fill a house...

Here’s a very personal secret about me. I’m going to write it here but you have to promise not to tell my family. Phew, this is tough to let out of the bag… I like stocking stuffers more than I like presents. Okay, I’ve said it - judge me as you will. It’s just that there are few things more exciting...

I’m sure that you are all now well aware of the release of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview , the preview to the next version of Windows. As you’ll notice, this is not a final product and instead represents a work in progress that allows users to experience the new operating system while helping us to...

When it comes to fashion accessories, celebrities have celeb stylists like Rachael Zoe and everyday people like me have a dog-eared copy of Lucky Magazine and a few favorite Tumblr accounts. However, when it comes to technology accessories, I have Windows hardware expert Dan Laycock – all a fashion and...

To be frank, I’m a little bit scared of BlogHer (the female-centric blogging conference of the year): the hype, the people, and the sheer amount of energy. It’s a good thing then that Windows is grabbing a place by the pool. We’ll be lounging in cabanas (read: meeting with lots of bloggers) and going...

This week we are thrilled to be joined by Toshiba to discuss their sleek Windows 7 PCs. In particular, Toshiba is joining us this week to discuss the Toshiba Satellite S800 Series. This all laptop is all about the audio video capabilities and hi-definition experience packed into a beautiful package....

What does a girl want? Fashionable goods. What does a girl need? Ultimate accessories. In recognition of that and an epic Christina Aguilera song (get it?), we are focusing today’s #win7tech chat on Fashion Week, Fashionable PCs, and the hottest fashion and tech accessories for Spring. Erin Flynn, the...

I have to admit that I’m interested in shopping and have spent a lot of my life in malls, department stores, boutiques and my computer looking for the best deals, the hottest shoes (hello, hello 5” stilettos) and gifts for my huge family (all 8 of us…). So, I was super excited when the opportunity came...

Freedom is described as the state of being at liberty and free from constraints. For me freedom is the ability to leave my desk, to travel for days on end and to do so with the lightest bags, the least restrictions and always an attempt at elegance. It’s for this reason that the newest ASUS ultra-portable...

If I know one thing about the people who tune into our weekly Tech Tuesday Live Twitter Chats, it’s that they love All-in-One PCs. It doesn’t take me by surprise because I also love All-in-Ones. I mean what’s not to love in having everything you want in one place? For those of you who agree, you’ll be...

HP recently commissioned a survey to find out more about how people were using technology online. In particular, they were focused on children ages 6-17. The results were surprising and interesting enough that we wanted to reach out and discuss how parents can be smarter and safer when it comes to the...

Today our good friends on the Microsoft Hardware Team are joining us for today’s Tech Tuesday Live Twitter Chat to talk about ergonomic computing and the tools and accessories you need to protect yourself from the effects of too much time spent typing emails, tweeting and the like. The Microsoft Hardware...

My niece is headed to college this year and I’m going to teach her one thing before she leaves - how to stay in touch while she is away. I did my undergraduate degree 15 hours away from my family and in Canada, so I remember how much of a struggle it can be to be away from home, taking on a new challenge...

On Sunday, Seattle hit 70 degrees and it finally feels appropriate to talk about Spring Style, so join us this Tuesday as we discuss the hottest PCs on the market, the coolest Microsoft Hardware accessories and answer your questions on what’s hot for spring. As a preview, here are some fun spring trend...

Before coming to Microsoft, I used to run my own small business and understand that it can be a complicated experience. Business owners, especially those who are of the small to medium size, have a huge challenge to stay relevant, stay technologically effective and stay ahead of the curve. One of the...

With my busy job at Microsoft, it’s hard for me to stay in touch with friends and family year round. I lived in Maine ten years ago, then Canada, then Colorado, DC and finally NYC before moving to Seattle. That means a lot of friends in a lot of different places. So, when I do connect I want it to mean...

Can you believe that holiday travel is already right around the corner? Given that, we have partnered with Bing to bring you helpful resources for planning your holiday travel. This is a chat I’m thrilled about. Not only do I have to schlep to my parents’ house in Maine from Seattle, I’m going to be...

We like to talk about a lot of different things during our Tech Tuesday Live Twitter Chats and this week we are packaging together some really cool content. It all started with a conversation with the Microsoft Citizenship Team (@msftcitizenship) about their cool initiative called STEMtember. For those...

I love a good deal. I’m queen of discount shopping, double coupons and re-using everything in my home. So, one shouldn’t be surprised that I’m psyched to have Best Buy join us for this week’s Tech Tuesday Live Twitter Chat. The specialty tech retailer has had a great deal running this month where you...

Tomorrow, I’ll be joining Tech Tuesday’s Live Twitter Chat from 30,000 feet as I fly to St. Thomas for an upcoming press trip. On this trip, I’ll be bringing one of the most beautiful laptops I’ve ever seen – an as of yet unreleased midnight blue and crystal PC from Samsung...