This is a group dedicated to making the most of Windows 8 and Windows Phone devices. We focus on the consumer-side user experience and leave the deep technical talk to others. We are end-users -- not developers. We share knowledge about tips, techniques, apps and (sometimes) work-a-rounds that make our use of these devices more productive and exciting!

Windows RT and Windows 8 have arrived and the market for Apps is heating up fast. This is the group for those software engineers and designers who are serious about creating apps. Every meeting will have a technical presentation on some aspect of Windows 8 programming, followed by open discussion and socializing. Creating quality Apps for Windows RT is challenging, filled with new technologies and standards of design which must be learned along the way. Hard journeys are safer, faster and more e …

Develop, design and publish Windows 8 and Windows Phone apps with the help of Microsoft and our Community of Developers and Designers. Listings will include events, contests and news of interest to software developers.