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  1. Using Microsoft Band App without Microsoft Band

    You should already be aware that Microsoft recently used an update to change Microsoft Health app to Microsoft Band app. Many are confused why the company did this, considering its been rumored that Microsoft is exiting the fitness wearable hardware market and will no longer produce its...
  2. Microsoft Band 2 versus Garmin Vivoactive HR

    You'd think the leader in GPS devices would make a better fitness device, but that may not be the case. read more Continue reading...
  3. Microsoft Band Explore Tile and Pokemon Go Make for an Interesting Pairing

    Use your Microsoft Band to record the health benefits of Pokémon hunting. read more Continue reading...
  4. AMGEN Tour of California and Microsoft Band Follow-up

    In mid-May, I reported on a partnership between Microsoft and AMGEN as part of an 8-day, 8-stage 782-mile race in the Amgen Tour of California. For the race, a team of 10 would utilize the Microsoft Band 2 to keep track of stats and use those stat to improve daily. So, how did it go? read...
  5. Microsoft Band Heart Rate Zones in Practice

    Here's some observations for the new Heart Rate Zone feature included in this month's Microsoft Band update. read more Continue reading...
  6. Use Your Microsoft Band to Unlock Your PC

    An upcoming update to Windows 10 will allow Microsoft Band owners to login to their PCs using only the wearable. read more Continue reading...
  7. Microsoft Band introduces hiking experience with the new Explore Tile

    In the coming days, just in time for summer, new updates are beginning to roll out for Microsoft Band and Health users. These updates include a new hiking experience with the new Explore Tile and an update to the Microsoft Health app, making it available in the Windows Store for Windows 10 PCs...
  8. Melissa Arnot trains with Microsoft Band for Fifty Peaks Challenge

    Professional mountain guide, high-altitude climber and member of the Eddie Bauer guide and athlete team, Melissa Arnot holds the American women’s world record with 5 successful summits of Mt. Everest. A professional mountain guide since 2004, she has guided on 3 continents, summited Mt. Rainier...
  9. What is the Microsoft Health Calorie Adjustment for MyFitnessPal?

    Here I help explain what the Microsoft Health Calorie Adjustment is for Microsoft Band owners. read more Continue reading...
  10. Microsoft Band 2: Monitoring Current Segment Pace Instead of Overall Average Pace

    Microsoft Band 2 defaults to monitoring overall average pace on the main activity screen for Runs. If you're in training, or are just wanting to improve, change this. read more Continue reading...
  11. Wallpaper Studio 10 Offers Microsoft Band 2 Screen Support

    A universal app for Windows 10 now supports the Band 2 screen size for customizations. read more Continue reading...
  12. Using Microsoft Band to Create Circuit Training Workouts

    The Build a Workout feature delivered with Microsoft Band v2 is as powerful and creative as you are. read more Continue reading...
  13. Lose It!, Microsoft Band, and Microsoft Health partner to help you live healthier

    Starting today, Lose It! members can connect the Link Removed with their favorite digital weight loss program. Link Removed Reaching your health and nutritional goals just got easier. Microsoft announced that Lose It! is now its nutrition and weight management partner for the Microsoft Band...
  14. Band v2 Enhancements: Smart Alarm

    The new Smart Alarm function of Microsoft Band v2 attempts to monitor and react to your wakefulness. read more Continue reading...
  15. How to - Microsoft Band v2 - Personalize Band

    Microsoft new Band can be customized to choose your own color scheme and wallpaper for the devices screen and tiles. read more Continue reading...
  16. Getting an Extra Charging Cable for the Microsoft Band 2

    The charging cable between Band v1 and Band v2 is different, but Microsoft offers extra cables as an add-on. read more Continue reading...
  17. Join Us: Microsoft Stores to Celebrate and Experience Surface Book and Surface Pro 4

    On Monday, October 26, head to your local Microsoft store to experience the launch of the Surface Book and Surface Pro 4. Link Removed Earlier this month, Microsoft ushered in a new era of Windows 10 devices and we’re seeing incredible enthusiasm for the Surface Book, Microsoft Surface Pro 4...
  18. Have a heart...rate Band UWP sample

    Continuing with our Hardware Event Theme, it's Windows 10 Band Day! Link Removed, whom we usually highlight for his cool Kinect projects, a couple months ago wrote up this nice Windows 10 UWP Microsoft Band example... Link Removed Although very simple I thought this was worth blogging as I...
  19. Create Your Own Workouts Using the Improved Microsoft Health Dashboard and Microsoft Band

    A Microsoft Health dashboard update brings a much requested feature, allowing you to build your own custom workout database. read more Continue reading...
  20. Microsoft Band on sale at Best Buy for just $99.99

    If you have been thinking about checking out Microsoft Band then now is the perfect time with this deal from Best Buy. read more Continue reading...