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If you currently have Windows Phone 8.1 installed on your device as part of the Windows Phone Preview for Developers , you can now try out the Remote Desktop Preview app which is now available in the Windows Phone Store to download . The Remote Desktop...

This blog was authored by Microsoft MVP, Joost van Schaik Windows Phone has been a passion for me since even before it was released, and I have been developing for it ever since. Passion can take you very far - in my case, I even became a Windows Phone...

We’re deep into our //build 2014 highlights, and this week we bring together some of the deepest technical sessions—those on graphics and media—with those at the opposite end of the spectrum, namely those related to design and running...

Last month Michael Niehaus and I ran a Windows 8.1 deployment Jump Start with deployment gurus and MVP’s Johan Arwidmark and Mikael Nyström. The Jump Start received great feedback with viewers Particularly appreciating the demos. The Jump Start is now...

You’ve heard announcements at //build/ around the launch of Windows Phone 8.1 and the converged development platform ; now get the details and support from community experts to bring your universal Windows apps to life. We’d like to invite you to join...

The EA Mobile Spring Sale is on right now through April 24 th . Get gigantic savings on big hits like FIFA 14, Plants vs. Zombies, The Sims 3, and more. Read on for details, or see all the great deals in the EA Mobile Spring Sale Collection in the Windows...

This post was written by Josh Rennert, Program Manager, Windows Ecosystem & Frameworks team There were two big announcements involving Windows Library for JavaScript (“WinJS”) this year at //build 2014. One revealed MS Open Technology’s work to make...

We've got 6 great new Red Stripe Deals for you on everything from the popular glƏƏk! app to games like Shark Dash, Roman Empire, Success Story, the Treasures of Montezuma 3, and Chuggington Puzzle Stations. From today until next Thursday, enjoy a...

It’s hard not to be a fan of Disney, especially their great games for kids of all ages. This week, there are two new games to play on your Windows devices – just in time to add to your Spring Break fun. Let’s take a look… Where’s My Water? XYY (new) ...

Microsoft recently announced that developers would soon be able to respond to user reviews of their apps and games. This new feature allows app developers to address common questions, troubleshoot issues, understand user requests for new app capabilities...