Microsoft At Home

Smoked by Windows Phone
At CES 2012, we bet visitors $100 that a Windows Phone is faster than other phones. See who got smoked.

A player’s guide to online virtual worlds
Massively multiplayer online games (MMOs) are fun for PC gamers of all ages. Read on for tips to enjoy fantasy, sci-fi, and kids' MMOs with the Windows operating system.

Keep in touch with friends and family
It’s a great time to connect the whole family with a new PC. Find the right PC for you.

Basic right-click tips
Keyboard shortcuts are great if you can remember them, but handy shortcut menus are just a right-click away. Read on to discover the virtues of right-clicking and to watch “How to shortcut your shortcuts with a click.”

Open up a world of possibilities
See what Office 2010 and a new Windows 7 PC can do for your family.

Improve your computer's performance
Our personal computers are like our cars—they need preventive maintenance to run efficiently and to avoid major breakdowns. Learn steps you can take to keep your PC running smoothly.

Make your TV jealous
It’s a great time to give your family a PC, movies, and TV all in one.

Tips for buying music online
Windows Media Player 11 is the ultimate digital music jukebox. Check out everything you need to know to instantly sample, shop for, download, catalog, and share millions of hit singles and albums.

Get a good-looking new PC
It’s a great time to get a new PC that goes great with your living room and your budget. Check out the latest offers.

Set up and customize your new computer
You did your research and purchased the perfect PC. Now take a moment to learn the basics of PC setup and personalization.

Keep in touch with friends and family
It’s a great time to connect the whole family with a new PC. Check out the latest offers.

Simple fixes for your digital photos
Learn how to touch up your pics with easy-to-use photo editing programs available in Microsoft Office 2010.

Ridiculous fun at reasonable prices
It’s a great time to give your family a PC, movies, and TV all in one. Check out the latest offers.

Create a family journal
Watch a short video on how Microsoft Word can help you easily create an attractive digital scrapbook—a creative solution that sure beats that old shoebox full of snapshots.

Get a good-looking PC
It’s a great time to get a new PC that goes great with your living room and your budget. Check out the latest offers.

Personalize your PC and phone
Tired of boring desktop themes and a blah ringtone? Customize your phone and PC with the fun ringtones, emoticons, and wallpapers available for the Windows operating system.

Keep in touch with friends and family
It’s a great time to connect the whole family with a new PC. Check out the latest offers and see how much you can save.

Create an online photo album
Windows Live Photo Gallery makes uploading, editing, and storing photos easy. Learn how you can upload photos, add your favorites to your Windows Live profile, and create custom online photo albums.

Ridiculous fun at reasonable prices
It’s a great time to give your family a PC, movies, and TV all in one. Check out the latest offers.

Get your PC game on
An intuitive interface and ever-expanding range of titles for all ages, genders, and skill levels make it easy for everyone to instantly jump in and play games. Here’s what you need to know to rediscover the pleasures of family game night.

Get a good-looking PC
It’s a great time to get a new PC that goes great with your living room and your budget. Check out the latest offers.

7 ways to organize your email
A cluttered and unorganized mailbox can make it difficult to find the email you need. Microsoft Outlook offers great tools that help you sort your email and organize your messages in meaningful, easy-to-control ways.

To archive or not to archive
Learn the different Microsoft Outlook methods for storing email on your own computer. Understand their benefits, so that you can make an educated decision about which method will work best for you.

Announcing Nokia and Windows Phone
Check out the first-ever Windows Phones from Nokia.

Get a good-looking PC
It’s a great time to get a new PC that goes great with your living room and your budget.

Top tips for organizing your digital photo collection
Having trouble finding that photo? Our tips can help you from accidentally mixing portraits of your pets in with your wedding photos.

Set up and use the Internet at home
This collection of links to articles, websites, and products can help you get started and will give you suggestions on how to be safe while surfing the web.

Ridiculous fun at reasonable prices
It’s a great time to give your family a PC, movies, and TV all in one.

Skype™ is now part of Microsoft
A future of new possibilities begins today.

Support on Microsoft.com
Looking for a place to get technical help and support from Microsoft? Take a look at this collection of our favorite support sites and information.

Meet Windows Phone 7.5
Windows Phone makes it easier to connect and share with the people who matter.

Try Microsoft Office 2010
Choose the version of Microsoft Office that best suits your needs, and try it free!

Internet Explorer 9
Download the new Windows Internet Explorer 9 to find out why it's the best browser for Windows.

Shop the Microsoft Student Store for all your back-to-school needs
Microsoft Store is a great, online place to go for all your technology supplies, and check out the great student offers.

Students: Get 50 percent off the regular Office for Mac 2011 price
Create outstanding homework. Collaborate with teammates. Work from virtually anywhere. Office for Mac lets you manage your world your way and offers the world's best Office for Windows compatibility.

Is your PC school-ready?
Buy Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010, and help your kids make the most of their assignments—and their time. Buy or download your copy today.

Upgrade your family to Windows 7 for the new school year
Buy the Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Family Pack, and upgrade up to three PCs.

Windows 7 Professional Upgrade for students
Students can download Windows 7 Professional Upgrade today for $29.99. (Conditions apply.)

Need help choosing a new PC for school?
Use the interactive Windows PC Scout to find exactly what you need.

Buy a PC, get an Xbox 360 (expires September 24, 2011)
Buy a PC for college, $699 or more, get an Xbox 360 4GB. See terms and conditions. (U.S. residents only)

9 tips to manage your files better
Whether you save your files on your computer's hard drive or at a shared network location, these tips can help you save the time and headache of searching for files.

Take control of your email Inbox
Read this article to learn four steps you can take to process your email more efficiently.

Put your PC on your phone
If your mobile phone has the capability to share some of the information, settings, and files on your PC, it can help you stay organized.

Introducing Microsoft Office 365
Microsoft Office 365 lets you access email, calendars, and contacts across PCs, the web, and mobile phones, all for just $6 per user per month.

Two monitors are better than one
Learn how to hook up a second monitor to your PC or laptop so that you can double your viewing space.

Create an online photo album
With just a few clicks, you can create custom online photo albums for special events, trips, or hobbies. Find out how.

Best online game downloads
Learn how to take advantage of today’s hottest computer game trends.

Be a Windows whiz
Take advantage of our expert advice: brush up on these super-useful Windows tricks.

Want to go wireless at home?
Follow these five steps to set up your very own, personal, secure, home wireless network.

Magnify your computer screen: 6 ways to make it easier to see
Many computer users struggle to see the information on their monitors. Discover ways to make your screen easier to see, including how to make the font bigger, magnify everything on your screen, increase icon size, and fine-tune screen resolution.

5 ways to make your keyboard easier to use
How to use a keyboard might seem academic, but there’s more to typing than just tapping the keys. Read our tips to maximize ease of use, comfort, and efficiency.

Do a clean sweep: How to delete unwanted files and programs
Ever wonder how to clean out your computer? Our instructions describe how to safely—and easily—uninstall old or unused programs and remove files from your Windows-based computer.

MMO games: A player’s guide to online virtual worlds
Free and paid massively multiplayer online (MMO) role-playing games and virtual worlds are hugely popular. Here’s how to enjoy fantasy, sci-fi, and kids MMOs with the Windows operating system.

Chat for free: Use instant messaging and your webcam to stay in touch
Never be out of touch with distant friends and relatives again! Windows Live Messenger makes chatting fun, free, and simple.

How to create an online photo album
Windows Live Photo Gallery makes uploading, editing, and storing and sharing photos easy. Read this article to find out how, with just a few clicks, you can create custom online photo albums for special events, trips, or hobbies.

How to back up files and recover data
Even computer novices know that file backups are important protection in case of hard drive crashes, but many people wonder exactly how to back up their files and recover their data. Learn how!

How to organize your computer to find information faster
It's a great time to make sure your computer is cleaned up and ready for your next big project or assignment. This article can help you get started.

How to increase browsing speed: 7 ways to work faster on slow connections
Ever wonder how to make your Internet connection faster or how to increase browsing speed? This article will show you how to increase your productivity—even when your connection is slow.

Personalize your PC and phone
Let your PC shine with personality. Learn how to select backgrounds, themes, and more for your computer and mobile phone.

It's here! Windows Internet Explorer 9
Download Internet Explorer 9 today and experience how fast and beautiful the Internet can be.

Speed up your PC: Automate your computer maintenance schedule
Learn how to create a computer maintenance schedule that's easy to set up and put in motion so you never have to think about it again.

Free music: Listen to the radio on your computer
Any computer with an Internet connection can easily be turned into a global radio receiver. All it takes is the right software and some tips on where to look so you can listen. Learn how to tune in online.

Play games online: Best free game downloads and top time wasters
Playing thousands of free games, online games, and digital downloads is easy with the Windows operating system. We've got links to free online games, the top 10 social games, and more!

Save time with computer shortcuts in Microsoft Office programs
Many people find shortcut keys easier to use than a mouse. We've got tips for shortcuts in Office, Excel, and Internet Explorer.

Slow PC? Help improve computer performance with simple maintenance
With a little effort, a few free Windows-based utilities, and the information in this article, you can take steps to improve your computer's performance and speed.

More RAM please: Add memory to your computer
If it suddenly seems that your computer can't keep up and the drive light is flickering like crazy, it's probably time to install more memory. But before you unplug the cables, lug the machine to the car, drive to the computer store, wait to have RAM installed, and pay for the service—read how to install it yourself.

Learn how to clean your computer
This easy, do-it-yourself solution will help you keep your computer and accessories looking shiny and new. It can even help them run smoothly and last longer.

10 tips to help improve your wireless network
If you want to boost the signal for your wireless network (WLAN), these tips can help extend your wireless range and improve your wireless network speed and performance.

5 great time waster games
Looking to kill a few minutes? Check out our expert's game suggestions. You might find one you love.

Take steps to keep your family in sync in the new year!
Learn how to use Windows Live Calendar to keep your family turning up to every event on time.

Tips for printing digital photos at home
Make a New Year's resolution you can keep—to print and frame more photos at home! Our tips can help keep the cost low by making the most of your at-home printer.

8 tips for better holiday photos
Turn routine holiday photos into unique works of art with just a few simple techniques.

Brighten the holidays with a new Windows Phone
For a limited time, when you buy one Windows Phone 7, you can get another one free with 2-for-1 offers from AT&T and T-Mobile!* (*Two-year wireless service agreement on voice and minimum $15/month data plan required per phone)

6 smart ways to keep in touch online
We now have more ways to stay connected online than we ever imagined when email first entered our lives. Learn how to use instant messenger, video chat, and websites, and personal blogs to keep the lines of communication wide open.

Find the perfect gift
A considerate tech gift can be not only thoughtful and delightful, but also surprisingly inexpensive. We've supplied some great tech gift ideas, along with the steps to make them work with minimal fuss.

Holiday deals on games
Find great deals on PC games, Xbox, and Kinect just in time for the gift-giving season. And, for a limited time, get free ground shipping on your order.

Delete programs you no longer need
Get tips on how to safely—and easily—remove old or unused programs and files from your Windows-based computer.

Windows Phone 7 is now available!
Find your new Windows Phone and see how it can help you get to everything you love easier and faster.

Kinect is here!
Get off the couch and into the game by using your body as the controller with Kinect for Xbox 360.

Learn to love the right-click
Memorizing keyboard shortcuts is unnecessary once you’ve mastered the art of the right-click. Our article "Basic right-click tips" will help get you familiar with the handy menu of shortcuts that pop up when you use your mouse to right-click in many Microsoft programs.

Set up and use the Internet at home
This collection of links to articles, websites, and products can help you get the Internet up and running at home.

Support on Microsoft.com
Looking for a place to get technical help and support from Microsoft? Take a look at this collection of our favorite support sites and information.

Top tips for organizing your digital photo collection
Trouble locating the photo you're looking for? Our tips will help you keep portraits of your pets from accidentally being mixed in with your wedding photos.