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Outlook Web Access 2010 - Me Likey!

Posted over 4 years ago

by Sjonia Harper
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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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Created My First Custom Ringtone for Windows Phone 7.5 - You Can Too!

Posted over 2 years ago

by Sjonia Harper
- 3 Comments
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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The Cost of Microsoft Certification Exams is Going Up July 1, 2011

Posted over 2 years ago

by Sjonia Harper
- 1 Comments
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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Become a Microsoft Student Partner!

Posted over 2 years ago

by Sjonia Harper
- 4 Comments
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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Office 365 is Officially on Microsoft's Price List Today for Enterprise Agreement Customers

Posted over 2 years ago

by Sjonia Harper
- 0 Comments
Today is June 1, 2011 which means Enterprise Agreement customers can start ordering Office 365 - the next release of our hosted solutions for SharePoint, Exchange, Lync, and Office. The official launch date hasn't been announced yet, but it's coming very...
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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

by Sjonia Harper
- 4 Comments
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...
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Mactopia

Posted over 3 years ago

by Sjonia Harper
- 1 Comments
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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It's the End of Microsoft's Fiscal Year for Our Retail Stores Too

Posted over 2 years ago

by Sjonia Harper
- 0 Comments
You may or may not have known this, but Microsoft's Fiscal Year runs July 1 - June 30. Most of our business customers have known this for years and all of our account managers are busy trying to close out as many deals as possible. I just learned that...
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Free Xbox 360 with the Purchase of a Qualifying PC for Students Only

Posted over 2 years ago

by Sjonia Harper
- 0 Comments
Please vist www.windows.com/freexbox or the Students tab on the Windows Facebook Fan page for more info. Also check: Microsoft Store on Facebook Online Best Buy Dell HP Amazon
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And Now for a Moment of Silence.....

Posted over 2 years ago

by Sjonia Harper
- 4 Comments
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...
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Microsoft Minority Partner Network Social at Worldwide Partner Conference July 12

Posted over 2 years ago

by Sjonia Harper
- 0 Comments
Sponsored by Microsoft's US Diversity and Inclusion Team, the 1st ever Microsoft Minority Partner Network Social will take place July 12, 2011 at Lucky Strike Luxe Lounge in Los Angeles, CA (800 W. Olympic Blvd) at 6:00 PM. This event is open to all Microsoft...
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Free Security Tools from Microsoft

Posted over 4 years ago

by Sjonia Harper
- 1 Comments
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...
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I Love Music with a Message!

Posted over 2 years ago

by Sjonia Harper
- 0 Comments
Happy New Year! I need to get back to blogging regularly. In the meantime please watch this video and think about what you can do to be a better person and show more love to your fellow man in 2011.
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In Case You Missed the Microsoft Virtualization for VMware Professionals Course.....

Posted over 2 years ago

by Sjonia Harper
- 0 Comments
You can find all the content at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/ff832960.aspx?category=Jump%20Start and later this month at Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA) .
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The Collision of Hip Hop and Microsoft.....

Posted over 4 years ago

by Sjonia Harper
- 1 Comments
.....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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Microsoft Professional Accountants' Network

Posted over 4 years ago

by Sjonia Harper
- 0 Comments
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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Microsoft Resources for Startups and Small Businesses

Posted over 4 years ago

by Sjonia Harper
- 1 Comments
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...
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10 Year Anniversary

Posted over 1 year ago

by Sjonia Harper
- 8 Comments
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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Day 1 with Windows 7

Posted over 4 years ago

by Sjonia Harper
- 1 Comments
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...
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Have You Ever Met Bill Gates?

Posted over 3 years ago

by Sjonia Harper
- 2 Comments
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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This Guy Needs to Run Our Windows Phone 7 Marketing Department

Posted over 2 years ago

by Sjonia Harper
- 0 Comments
Brandon Foy has created two Windows Phone 7 commercials and both are better than what we came up with for the "Really" compaign. Check out both below. This one will become an actual TV ad if if reaches 200,000 views: This is the original ad...
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Are You Running Windows 7 RC Yet?

Posted over 4 years ago

by Sjonia Harper
- 1 Comments
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...
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I Want One of These

Posted over 4 years ago

by Sjonia Harper
- 0 Comments
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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What I Know For Sure

Posted over 2 years ago

by Sjonia Harper
- 3 Comments
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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Women in Business Networking Event at the Microsoft Store in Oak Brook, IL - February 22, 2011 from 8 to 10 AM

Posted over 2 years ago

by Sjonia Harper
- 0 Comments
Attention all professional women in the Chicagoland area! The Oakbrook Center Microsoft Store will host its first quarterly breakfast social for women in business, providing attendees with exceptional networking opportunities and a chance to interact...