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Lost and Found

2009-10-22T18:45:05Z

Having recently received a price of over $300 to replace a lost car key, and past experience losing cell phones, cameras, other items that fall out of my pockets and cost a bunch to replace, I signed up today for a Lost and Found Label system. Looks like there a few companies in this business, but not a lot of web chatter on who’s best or who has the best return rate. So, picking the company with the best logo – I sent $5 bucks off to U-Found.Org for a set of key tags, pet tags(1), and 20 other labels...(read more)

SharePoint 2010 Learning Snacks now available

2009-10-22T00:09:12Z

The following SharePoint 2010 Learning Snacks are now available from Microsoft Learning: · Developing Solutions with Microsoft SharePoint 2010 · Experiencing the Microsoft SharePoint 2010 User Interface · Managing and Troubleshooting with Microsoft SharePoint 2010...(read more)

Learning Snacks with embed and URL links

2009-10-19T23:52:18Z

Microsoft SnackBox ( www.beta.snackbox.microsoft.com ) just released two new collaborative features: Embed links and shareable URLs. For Windows Live Writer blog software – just copy and past the Embed URL into the Source pane of the blog entry. Viola - Introducing Windows 7 by Snack Owner...(read more)

Microsoft Pri0 | IT jobs will grow faster than general employment, according to Microsoft study | Seattle Times Newspaper

2009-10-06T15:16:00Z

Hang in there guys and girls. Better times are coming. You may want to consider moving to Prague if you want them faster: IT employment should increase by 5.8 million jobs by the end of 2013, compared to the current base of 35.6 million. That growth would be three times the rate of general employment growth worldwide. The area with the fastest predicted growth is central and eastern Europe. Microsoft Pri0 | IT jobs will grow faster than general employment, according to Microsoft study | Seattle Times...(read more)

No tattoos please…

2009-10-05T23:03:02Z

I spent way too much time this weekend trying to remove the remnants of MyWebTattoo and FastBrowserSearch.com. MyWebTattoo is an application advertised on facebook, which a family member installed, agreeing at the same time to switch the default search provider to FastBrowserSearch.com, and to install SearchGaurd – which prevents you from ordinarily setting any of these changes back to the Windows defaults. This BHO (browser help object) was persistent, and would not give up it’s hold on my About:tabs...(read more)

Microsoft to offer cheap Windows 7 for students | Beyond Binary - CNET News

2009-09-22T03:08:04Z

Match this up with some free Windows 7 online learning , and you’ve got a deal! Microsoft to offer cheap Windows 7 for students | Beyond Binary - CNET News...(read more)

First Community Authored Learning Snack posted to SnackBox

2009-09-15T21:12:05Z

The first community authored snack – Using Alerts in Microsoft Office SharePoint has been posted to SnackBox. Alerts in Microsoft Office SharePoint...(read more)

Zune HD hands-on look, impressions, tears of joy | MP3 Insider - CNET Reviews

2009-08-06T02:08:21Z

I guess I need to now get a 4th generation, and my 4th, Zune. Anyone wanna buy a 4, 30, or 120 GB model? Zune HD hands-on look, impressions, tears of joy | MP3 Insider - CNET Reviews...(read more)

2019 video

2009-07-24T01:15:53Z

Here’s a montage of the Envisioning the Future video series from Office Labs: Watch Video More in this series here ....(read more)

As Small Notebooks, Netbooks Largely Dash Expectations

2009-07-13T20:40:25Z

Thinking of moving from notebook to netbook? Read this survey report article… As Small Notebooks, Netbooks Largely Dash Expectations I’ve had a notebook for about 4 months, so here are my not-so-positive thoughts on the experience: A netbook (at least mine ) is not a notebook/desktop replacement. A netbook is an internet device, not a productivity machine. Net means internet (or network I guess). Get with the program and commit to cloud computing (sky drive, google apps, etc.) Linux is not the right...(read more)

Introducing SnackBox Beta

2009-07-09T02:00:06Z

Introducing the SnackBox beta! Microsoft Learning introduces SnackBox, a new place to view and create Silverlight Learning Snacks! http://beta.snackbox.microsoft.com There’s a vast resource of knowledge out there – SME’s, MCT’s, MCP’s and others who are eager to share their expertise. The combination of the Learning Content Development System (LCDS), the Snack Converter, and now the SnackBox platform enables the community to build and publish Silverlight Learning Snacks. Learners, after...(read more)

Microsoft opens Hohm to energy monitoring

2009-07-07T21:28:28Z

I’m waiting for my local power utility (PSE) to start sending the data feed to HOHM so I can track my energy usage in real-time – but Microsoft Hohm gave me plenty of homework to do while I wait. Completing the Home Profile gets you thinking about the ways in which you use energy in your home, and the resulting list of Top Ways to Save range from the incredibly simple (lowering the temp on your hot water heater) to the extreme (replacing all of your windows). With live data from my utility company,...(read more)

Can I twitter and skip paying AT&T for text messages?

2009-07-07T05:38:12Z

I just got my mobile bill from AT&T, and somehow we (members of my family plan) managed to rack up over $100 in text messages this month. At $.20 per, it adds up fast. Can I skip the $30/month for unlimited texting with AT&T and just use a mobile twitter client and send direct messages? What’s the lag time like? Trying to answer my own questions tonight with Twikini . Having a little problem with the Windows Mobile app, as you can see below. I do like that it supports multiple twitter accounts;...(read more)

Bing Image Archive

2009-07-07T04:36:31Z

Love the background images on the Bing homepage? Here’s an archive of all of the Bing images since the site launch last month… Bing Image Archive...(read more)

Pre-Order Windows 7 for the next 10 days

2009-06-26T21:13:00Z

Windows 7: Be first. Save half. Pre-order Windows 7 today at Microsoft Store . You'll get it for at least half off and be one of the first to get it. Hurry, quantities are limited.* It's pretty simple Windows 7 is coming on October 22, 2009. Here's an easy way to get it fast and save a bundle: Pre-order a Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade for $49 or a Windows 7 Professional Upgrade for $99 at Microsoft Store . That's about half off the estimated retail prices. Want more info? Go to...(read more)