Microsoft creates website to help you connect, play, learn, and work from home

Microsoft At Home
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What you need to know

  • Microsoft launched a website to help people learn, work, and communicate from home.
  • The site has tips and tools that people can use to be more productive from home.
  • Microsoft launched several improvements to its services alongside some new tools that make being productive from home easier.

The home & family resources site is split into three sections, connect & play, learn, and work. Each section lists tools you can use to be more productive from home and links you to any relevant services.

The connect & play section discusses Skype, coloring books, a link to the games section of the Microsoft Store, and many other resources. It also discusses keeping peoples safe online and managing screen time for your family.

The learn section links to several tools to help families learn, including free learning experiences for kids ages 3-12, tools to improve handwriting, and other tools for online learning.

The work section discusses Microsoft Teams, how to share files through OneDrive, using your browser to be productive, and Office 365 for Business.

Microsoft has a wide range of tools and services geared towards working from anywhere, including your home. Finding them all is a bit easier now for individuals, parents, and employees looking to get things done from their home. You can check out the website now.

Sean Endicott
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Sean Endicott is a news writer and apps editor for Windows Central with 11+ years of experience. A Nottingham Trent journalism graduate, Sean has covered the industry’s arc from the Lumia era to the launch of Windows 11 and generative AI. Having started at Thrifter, he uses his expertise in price tracking to help readers find genuine hardware value.

Beyond tech news, Sean is a UK sports media pioneer. In 2017, he became one of the first to stream via smartphone and is an expert in AP Capture systems. A tech-forward coach, he was named 2024 BAFA Youth Coach of the Year. He is focused on using technology—from AI to Clipchamp—to gain a practical edge.