News Tech•Ed 2010 is coming Get ready for the go-to event for gaining IT knowledge and networking with peers. Register by February 28th and save $200 http://www.microsoft.com/events/techednorthamerica/?CR_CC=100276539&mtag=MSCOM Windows 7 Application…(read more)
[Solution Accelerators] Build your business with free tools from Microsoft
You spoke, we listened. Thanks for your feedback on the Solution Accelerators newsletter. For the next few months, we'll be experimenting with the structure and content of this publication to better incorporate your comments. Stay tuned, and continue…(read more)
[Rant] Wot no eSata cable?
So I’ve invested in a Seagate FreeAgent XTreme eSata external drive primarily for the performance benefits I hope to get over regular USB/ Firewire which needless to say I’ve had to pay extra for. The drive has just arrived and I’ve eagerly opened it…(read more)
[Misc] If you need to visit the American Embassy in London but…
… need to take your mobile or other electronic devices or ANYTHING with a battery in (yes including car keys that contain a battery for remote central locking whether the battery is built into the key or on a central fob), then you will NOT be admitted…(read more)
[MS KBs] New KB Articles At Microsoft 25 Nov 2009 – Weekly Summary
.NET Framework 2.0 200715 In a multithreaded access to a Type's custom attributes via Type.GetCustomAttributes() (or PropertyInfo.GetCustomAttributes()), sometimes an attribute object returned does not have the constructor run Internet Explorer 6…(read more)
[News] Microsoft co-founder has cancer
I was in two minds whether to post this or not as this is a very personal matter but I decided to help spread the word as the more people that know about this the more of us can pray for his recovery. Growing up with the PC I have nothing but respect…(read more)
[Misc] Twitter Notify Plug-in for Live Writer
I use Microsoft’s Live Writer for writing and publishing all of my blog posts. It’s not perfect but it’s the best tool I’ve found so far. Whilst looking through the Plug-in directory today I stumbled across the Twitter Notify plug-in which as the site…(read more)
[Misc] The Equaliser passes away…
I was very saddened to learn that Edward Woodward has passed away. I remember him best for The Equaliser, one of my favourite shows of the 80s. I’ve never seen Callan or The Wicker Man maybe it’s time I did. My thoughts and prayers are with his family…(read more)
[Misc] What’s Your Indispensible Vista Gadget(s)?
Now I’ve been assimilated into the Vista Collective (or should that be the “All Windows Vista” Collection 😉 I was just wondering what Vista gadgets people are using or are they just a gimmick? I’ve got the System Center gadget loaded but if there are…(read more)
[MS KBs] New KB Articles At Microsoft 21 Oct 2009 – Weekly Summary
.NET Framework 2.0 957488 MS09-062: Vulnerabilities in GDI+ could allow remote code execution 974378 MS09-061: Vulnerability in the .NET common language runtime could allow Remote Code Execution 974468 MS09-061: Description of the security update for…(read more)