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  • The Sharper Blog

    10 Year Anniversary

    Posted over 1 year ago
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    Well y'all my 10 year anniversary with Microsoft was February 25, 2012. I can't believe I've been working here for 10 years. Before coming to Microsoft the longest I'd worked at any company was three years. I remember when my second anniversary passed...
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    I Got Mango Today - Here's What I Like and What I Don't (As Much)

    Posted over 2 years ago
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    OK I am so excited that I got the 'Mango' (Windows Phone 7.5) release on my phone today. I am absolutely loving it! I believe that Microsoft finally has a phone that not only can compete but can take market share from iPhone and Android. I really should...
  • The Sharper Blog

    And Now for a Moment of Silence.....

    Posted over 2 years ago
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    Tonight my worst fear was confirmed - http://www.zune.net/en-US/support/zuneplayers/supportzuneplayers.htm . OK so not my absolute worst fear but, still disappointing news. There's been a lot of speculation in the press that this was going to be the direction...
  • The Sharper Blog

    Become a Microsoft Student Partner!

    Posted over 2 years ago
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    If you know any students that would be interested, please pass this info along - https://www.microsoftstudentpartners.com We’d like to share with you a great opportunity to become a US Microsoft Student Partner . Each year Microsoft...
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    Created My First Custom Ringtone for Windows Phone 7.5 - You Can Too!

    Posted over 2 years ago
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    I really should be working, but I needed to figure this out. I don't think I'll ever pay for a ringtone again. What I used: Microsoft Expression Encoder 4 w/SP1 - http://www.microsoft.com/expression/service-packs/Encoder.aspx - This is a free...
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    What I Know For Sure

    Posted over 2 years ago
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    This is not another FAQ , but I do want to let you in on a few things: I have no idea when the next version of Windows will ship. Other than two press releases from January 2011 - http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/Features/2011/jan11/01-05SinofskySOC...
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    Have You Ever Met Bill Gates?

    Posted over 3 years ago
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    That's just one example of some of the questions I'm asked at least once a week. I've decided to put together my own FAQ in the hopes that I'll never have to answer these questions again: Q: Have you ever met Bill Gates? A: No I have not. Microsoft...
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    I Hate the New TechNet Blogs Format

    Posted over 3 years ago
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    It's going to take me a while to get used to this, but I will because I always do. But let me just say the only thing I like vanilla is ice cream.
  • The Sharper Blog

    Finally Got a Windows 7 Phone

    Posted over 2 years ago
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    So Sprint took their sweet time coming out with a Windows 7 Phone - the HTC Arrive. It was finally released March 17th. I was out of the country at the time so I had to wait until the 24th when I got back. Let me say I love this phone! In fact, I'm typing...
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    The Cost of Microsoft Certification Exams is Going Up July 1, 2011

    Posted over 2 years ago
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    If you've been putting off getting certified, the pending price increase may motivate you to hurry up and take some exams. As of July 1, 2011 prices for Microsoft exams will increase by $25 from $125 to $150. To learn more about the change please visit...
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    Mactopia

    Posted over 3 years ago
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    Yes Microsoft does develop software for Mac computers. The relationship between Microsoft and Apple is "Complicated" (Facebook pun intended) and despite the commercials you see on TV I don't believe we'll ever really break up. If you are a Mac user check...
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    Microsoft Resources for Startups and Small Businesses

    Posted over 4 years ago
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    The state of the economy and the large number of layoffs over the last two years have a lot of people thinking about starting their own business - so does a really bad day at work, but I'll try to stay on topic here..... If you are thinking about starting...
  • The Sharper Blog

    Day 1 with Windows 7

    Posted over 4 years ago
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    Well ya'll I finally did it, I loaded Windows 7. I have five (well seven total but only five are useful) laptops and three are now running Windows 7. The specs are as follows: Toshiba Tecra M9 4 GB RAM, 64-bit 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor...
  • The Sharper Blog

    Are You Running Windows 7 RC Yet?

    Posted over 4 years ago
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    I'm not but I will be soon. Most of Microsoft already is. It's our culture at Microsoft to be our first and best customer (we are also our most demanding customer). Windows 7 is feature complete and the feedback I've heard from customers, partners and...
  • The Sharper Blog

    The Collision of Hip Hop and Microsoft.....

    Posted over 4 years ago
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    .....produces Softwear www.microsoft.com/windows/softwearbymicrosoft If that ain't cool, I don't know what is. I'm going to have to break down and the get 'The Albuquerque' and take it all the way back to the beginning. I may also pick up...
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    Free Security Tools from Microsoft

    Posted over 4 years ago
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    Let's face it, we're all tightening our belts. I just got my propety tax bill for 2008 and it doubled from last year even though the value of my property has declined. How in the hell is that supposed to happen? Now I'm going over my budget with a fine...
  • The Sharper Blog

    IT Pros can Thrive

    Posted over 4 years ago
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    Didn't even know this website existed until this morning. Check out Thrive for information on career management, developing technical competencies and aligning business goals & objectives with IT. Also take a look at TechNet Edge when you get the...
  • The Sharper Blog

    Microsoft Professional Accountants' Network

    Posted over 4 years ago
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    At least once a week I run across something unexpected on our website. If you are a professional accountant or know someone who works in a small firm and looking for a way to differentiate from the competition, take a look at Microsoft Professional Accountants...
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    The #1 Reason to Buy Windows Home Premium or Ultimate Edition for Your Home PC

    Posted over 4 years ago
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    Windows Media Center !!!!! I do a lot of personal travel so I am loving the fact that I can synch my recorded content to my Zune and take it with me. I'll never miss my favorite reality TV shows again. Even better I can turn my laptop in to a TV with...
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    I Want One of These

    Posted over 4 years ago
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    My biggest complaint about Microsoft is the fact that we don't spend enough time talking about the really cool and innovative products we develop. Not that Windows and Office aren't innovative. Hell we changed the world with just those two products alone...
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    Outlook Web Access 2010 - Me Likey!

    Posted over 4 years ago
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    So I'm prevented from discussing Office 2010 features until we ship our first public beta but I can talk about Outlook Web Access 2010 now because OWA is developed by the Exchange Server team and that beta is public. You can see the list of features at...
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    Look Out World, Sjonia Harper is Blogging!

    Posted over 4 years ago
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    Bookmark this site and check back often. This is where I'll be sharing with you my thoughts and interesting and hopefully useful information about Microsoft products and services as well as the company in general. Follow me on this ride.....
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    Office 2010 Technical Preview is Coming

    Posted over 4 years ago
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    You can stay up to date on Office 2010 by following the official blog at http://blogs.technet.com/office2010 . There will be a public beta for Office 2010 and we are making the Technical Preview available as well. Access to the Technical Preview is invitation...
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    What I'm Reading Now.....

    Posted over 4 years ago
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    Push by Sapphire. This book is a page turner and I feel like I can't doing anything else until I finish reading it. I spend so much time talking about technology, writing about technology, studying for exams and trying to sell software that I often need...
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    It's Been a Long Time.....

    Posted over 4 years ago
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    I've been away for a while, but for good reason. Microsoft's fiscal year ends in June every year (this year we got a few extra days, but I digress) so I've spent the last month tying up loose ends and helping to close business. So what did I really accomplish...
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