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February 2007 - Posts

Thursday, February 22, 2007 1:43 PM

It's not big but it is clever - use the Vista Security guide to secure your client platform

To save yourself time when considering options for making the most of Windows Vista's security features in your environment it's well worth downloading the Windows Vista Security Guide . Like everything else on TechNet (except the optional software subscription)
Posted by Steve Lamb | 1 Comments
Wednesday, February 21, 2007 2:13 PM

Last chance to register for the Architect Insight Conference - it's a great way to meet your peers and debate software architecture

Click here to register for this year's Microsoft Architect Insight event which is taking place in a couple of weeks time (5th & 6th March) at the Celtic Manor Resort in Wales. Unlike most Microsoft events there is a charge to attend of £795 though
Posted by Steve Lamb | 0 Comments
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Monday, February 19, 2007 10:22 AM

NxtGenUG Fest 07 is a developer focused user group event taking place in May and it will include a speaker from Microsoft Research

The NxtGen User Group are holding their "NxtGenUG Fest 07" event at Microsoft's facility in Reading on 23rd May. It looks like a good day as it will cover both current a future technologies including the next generation of the Visual Studio tool suite
Posted by Steve Lamb | 0 Comments
Monday, February 19, 2007 9:51 AM

Where can I find cool applications that use Windows Presentation Foundation? Look no further

The following list of Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) based applications should give you an idea of what can be achieved... Yahoo Messenger for Windows Vista - New IM client ( SCREENCAST ). New York Times Reader - Next-generation online reading
Posted by Steve Lamb | 1 Comments
Friday, February 09, 2007 6:56 PM

I'm unplugging from the Matrix for the next week

I'm going board riding for the next week. I'm going to unplug. No email. No blogging. No TV - though that's not a hardship in the USA for me. Minimal electronic use - I'm allowing myself to use my camera. Time to reflect. No distractions. Me time. Last
Posted by Steve Lamb | 0 Comments
Wednesday, February 07, 2007 6:54 AM

Roll up roll up - free wireless hotspot access at T-mobile coffee locations for all Vista users

Bizarrely I bumped into Jason @ a famous Seattle based coffee establishment earlier today between technical sessions @ the conference we're both participating in. He mentioned that T-Mobile hotspots are giving free wireless access to all Vista machines
Posted by Steve Lamb | 2 Comments
Wednesday, February 07, 2007 2:07 AM

What on Earth threat's this shoe mitigating? Yet more Security Theatre

I couldn't quite believe it when I saw the following on sale in downtown Seattle! How exactly do you convince the "security" staff at the airport that yes your shoe really isn't full of explosive and therefore you don't need to remove them? Hmmmmm I can
Posted by Steve Lamb | 6 Comments
Sunday, February 04, 2007 10:51 PM

I like this - Wikipedia Explorer - a nice WPF application

Thanks to James Senior for blogging about Wikipedia Explorer - you can download it for yourself here . It's a cool application as it provides the means to visually navigate Wikipedia using a very pretty Windows Presentation Foundation based interface.
Posted by Steve Lamb | 0 Comments
Sunday, February 04, 2007 7:19 PM

Would you like a free Suunto N3 SPOT watch? I have one which I'll give to the first person who's able to pick it up from me in Seattle

I have a single Suunto N3 SPOT watch which I'd like to give away - the only catch is that if you'd like it then you'll have to pick it up from me in downtown Seattle. The first person who's able to physically pick it up from me can have it. The reason
Posted by Steve Lamb | 3 Comments
Sunday, February 04, 2007 7:08 PM

Fancy a Beer (or Coffee)? If you're in Seattle this I'd like to invite you to join me for a GeekBeer

I'm working in Seattle this week and would like to meet any Geeks who'd like to talk tech. If you're interested then please drop me an email .
Posted by Steve Lamb | 0 Comments
Saturday, February 03, 2007 3:11 PM

A very convincing phishing scam: You Have Paid orders@dell.com $699.99 USD

I received the following phishing scam as depicted by the images below. The reason I found it convincing is that my emotive reaction was "I haven't bought a new laptop from Dell - this must be a fraudulent transaction" and towards the bottom of the email
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