Monthly Archives: April 2006

When Zdnet’s Ed Bott Gives a Bad Editorial, Who Pays?

Posted on April 29, 2006 by blakehandler

Ed Bott from Zdnet recently wrote an article berating Microsoft Blogger Stephen Anacker for "Bad Advice" because a friend of Ed’s had a problem with the BETA version of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 7  Ed disingenuously states "Now, I really don’t … Continue reading →

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Microsoft’s Windows Live Shopping is Now Live!

Posted on April 28, 2006 by blakehandler

Microsoft’s Windows Live Shopping – Microsoft has launched the beta of their Web 2.0 shopping experience, featuring one of the world’s largest product catalogs, user-created content and an easier-to-use interface built on 100% AJAX technology. It uses a unified shopping engine … Continue reading →

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Updated Free Microsoft Office Add-in Sounds

Posted on April 27, 2006 by blakehandler

Updated!  Office 2003/XP/2000 Office Add-in Sounds — You can install these sounds to have fun audio cues play as you work with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word. For example, you will hear sounds when you: Work with toolbars, … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Releases ActiveSync 4.2 Beta Preview

Posted on April 27, 2006 by blakehandler

Microsoft Releases ActiveSync 4.2 Beta Preview to give customers early access to their technology. ActiveSync 4.2 Beta Preview supports PC sync via USB cable, Bluetooth, or infrared connection. (Support: Provide Feedback) ==> Download Here <==   Microsoft’s Jason Langridge blogged about … Continue reading →

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Microsoft’s New Spin-Off Company Packs a Wallop

Posted on April 26, 2006 by blakehandler

JUST ANNOUNCED! WALLOP — Microsoft aims to deliver the next generation of social computing, featuring a new user interface designed by Frog Design. "Wallop’s vision is to turn social computer on its hear and significantly change how we look at this sector"

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Microsoft’s Scripting Language “Monad” Rechristened Windows PowerShell

Posted on April 25, 2006 by blakehandler

Microsoft’s Scripting Language "Monad" has been rechristened  "Windows PowerShell"  Release Candidate 1 is now available for free download!    Windows PowerShell is a new task-based command line shell and intuitive scripting language for system administration that provides comprehensive control and automation for … Continue reading →

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New Microsoft Internet Explorer Add-On’s Webpage

Posted on April 25, 2006 by blakehandler

Microsoft today announced an updated webpage dedicated to Internet Explorer Add-Ons. NEW Webpage! Browser Add-Ons can help personalize the way you use the Internet. The add-ons available here have been carefully screened by Microsoft and rated by users to help you … Continue reading →

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Updated Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2 – Try It!

Posted on April 25, 2006 by blakehandler

Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) Beta 2 has been designed to make everyday tasks easier, provide dynamic security protection and improve the development platform and manageability. End user improvements include a streamlined interface, tabbed browsing, printing advances, improved search functionality, instant … Continue reading →

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Two Free Microsoft Teacher’s Starter Kits Manage Classrooms

Posted on April 23, 2006 by blakehandler

FREE! SQL Server 2005 Express Edition Teacher Starter Kit for Visual Basic or C#. These Teacher Starter Kits are functional applications for teachers or other professional instructors to use for managing one or more classes.   Built using SQL Server 2005 Express Edition … Continue reading →

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Free Microsoft Partner Visual Studio Products & Tools DVD

Posted on April 23, 2006 by blakehandler

Free! Microsoft Partner Visual Studio Products & Tools DVD — Get the most out of Visual Studio with the best of breed third party tools, languages, and components.  Order this free DVD and receive over 50 tools, components and languages from … Continue reading →

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