• “Mind equals blown”

    ~Kyle, WA

    Earlier this year, we asked Microsoft Rewards members to share their favorite Microsoft story.

    Over 125,000 members shared their stories, and here are some of the best. Your stories helped inspire us to build bigger and better experiences for our fans. Thanks a lot!

  • "I am an avid 'Binger.' I am a nurse on a busy unit, and there are many times a question will come up that we need to do a little research. Bing is the only search I use. It always has what I need, and it is almost always the first thing listed. It's almost as if Bing had a medical degree!"

    Heather, IN

    "Every morning, I start my day with Bing. It gives me the piece of mind to see what is going on in the world. Surfing the web with Bing has become part of my daily routine – just like brushing my teeth. I wouldn't dare face the world without doing either."

    Nancy, MD

    "I love how each day the Bing homepage changes its images, from a spooky haunted house to the most secluded areas of our universe. I have searched high and low for everything from astronomy to the latest research on health issues. As a student in computer science and a personal blogger I love that I can find relevant information for almost everything. Even Cortana has even helped me with jokes, news, traffic, and my all-time favorite, weather! Bing has helped me and possibly millions of others do day-to-day searching."

    Matthew, TX

    "'Breathtaking' is the right word. Whoever chooses the Bing home pages has an eye for nature's beauty and I for one deeply appreciate it. It is a pleasure to wake up to such wondrous sights and I want to thank the team for caring to do the job so well."

    Peter, NY

    "I just love waking up every morning and sipping on a fresh brewed cup of coffee. Turning on my computer and opening Microsoft Edge and logging into Bing. All the top news stories of the day ready for me to read."

    Steven, CA

    "I love the Bing homepage images!! The photography is stunning, and I take the daily homepage quizzes to learn something new each day. I have downloaded many of the daily homepage images to be desktop wallpaper. The images also make for great 'teachable moments.' I am an elementary school special education teacher, and these photographs provide many opportunities for my students to be exposed to new nouns and concepts."

    Lisa, CA

    "I love the pictures on the opening screen that are so breathtaking! They inspire me to want to travel more and discover new places. Another great feature is earning points that accumulate to earn gift cards while you're learning about things along the way."

    Susan, MI

    "The Bing home page inspires me to seek out the pics and travel to those locations. I have had more than several amazing adventures thanks to the ideas generated by the Bing home page. I have also been to more than several and instantly makes me smile and puts me in a great mood. Bing home page is my good morning world."

    Alan, PA

    "I get on the computer every morning while I have my coffee and Bing is my first stop. I look forward to the picture every morning, and learning where it is and a bit about it. Then I am off to earn my points for the day. Always so much info to check out on the bar going across the bottom of my screen."

    Kristine, OR

    "Grabbing morning coffee doesn't nearly start my day off on the right track, as seeing Bing's homepage images does. Bing gives me an escape, even if it's for a minute, it makes my whole day to see those images."

    Shamsa, NJ

    "I start my days off at the office by logging onto Bing and looking to see what today's picture will be. These are often beautiful landscapes or really cool tech or perspective images. This is a great way to get me going in the right direction each day."

    Matt, TX

    "The homepage images have fueled trip planning for my family. The images bring wonder to my wife, my children, and ultimately me. Each has captured the interest of at least one of us and has made sharing them a daily occurrence around the dinner table."

    Jay, NY

    "I begin each day relaxing with a cup of coffee and Bing! What a wonderful way to start the day. I look forward to seeing what new and beautiful scene Bing has chosen for the day and exploring the beauty of our world. Bing just sets a wonderful tone for the rest of my day!"

    Bob, CO

    "As an artist myself, I am truly grateful for Bing's awe-inspiring and breathtaking homepages! As the first thing I see when I turn to the internet, I face my task with determination and confidence, thanks to the media presented on my Bing homepage!"

    Kayleigh, PA

    "I start my day with yoga and then dive into Bing for a snapshot of what is happening in our world. The opening photo page every morning is always a fun surprise – seems an endless bank of material. Definitely a part of my morning routine! Love you guys!"

    Cheryl, WA

    "I am a teacher, and every day I use Bing to look up random facts for my kids. They love it! And it keeps learning fun. We also look up pictures of things for history and science, so they can see for themselves what we're learning about. It's amazing!"

    Caitlyn, IN