Monthly Archives: January 2008

Google Fixes Gmail IMAP Problem on Windows Mobile

Posted on January 31, 2008 by blakehandler

Gmail & Windows Mobile 6 – To configure IMAP for your Windows Mobile 6 device, just follow these steps: Enable IMAP in your Gmail account settings. Open the Start menu and select Programs > Messaging > New E-mail Account. Enter … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Blogger Releases “MPViewer” – Management Pack Viewer for System Center 2007

Posted on January 31, 2008 by blakehandler

  Like most Microsoft bloggers, Boris Yanushpolsky began his project by innocently answering a question like: "What’s in my (System Center) management pack?" Boris first answered the question using a script to dump the contents of a management pack that … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary of Windows Vista & Office 2007 with Over 350 FREE Software Downloads!

Posted on January 30, 2008 by blakehandler

  Amazing to think that "today" is Microsoft’s 1 year anniversary of the release of Windows Vista & Office 2007.  The Road to Know Where’s collections of free Microsoft software has grown considerably since that time — so if you have … Continue reading →

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Chirpscreen: “Social Networking” Windows Screensaver

Posted on January 30, 2008 by blakehandler

  When two of my favorite Microsoft bloggers (Sarah in Tampa and Jason in UK) both recommend Chirpscreen, you know it worth a closer look! Chirpscreen is an interactive screensaver that automatically updates with content from your friends’ social networks … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Releases Updated Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) for Windows Vista & Windows Server 2008

Posted on January 28, 2008 by blakehandler

  Microsoft’s Solution Accelerators Team is expanding the Windows Vista Hardware Assessment 2.1 tool and renaming it Microsoft Assessment and Planning 3.0 (aka MAP).   MAP is an automated agent-less network-wide inventory and assessment tool that can quickly determine if … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Releases More Office 2007 Training Demos

Posted on January 27, 2008 by blakehandler

  OFFICE 2007 DEMOS Office 2007 System Demos: Enable blocked macros – Watch this demo to learn how you can enable macros in 2007 Office release programs and make informed security decisions that can help you keep your computer safer while … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Releases 9 Management Packs for System Center Operations Manager 2007

Posted on January 27, 2008 by blakehandler

  Configuration Packs are designed to be used for managing the configuration of Microsoft’s various Windows Servers. These configuration packs were developed based on recommendations from the Microsoft Product Groups regarding the configuration of these server roles. It is recommended … Continue reading →

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Microsoft’s Channel 10 Recommends Three Free Programs for Tweaking Windows Vista

Posted on January 25, 2008 by blakehandler

  Actually, Microsoft recommended 5 programs — but only 3 were free (^_^) Vispa allows you to easily tweak your Windows Vista for better privacy and security, even system performance. Do a few clicks rather than finding the write registry keys … Continue reading →

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Microsoft’s Partner “ShapeSource” Has Lots of (Other) Free Office Visio 2007 Software for Download

Posted on January 25, 2008 by blakehandler

  Recently, Microsoft released the Visio Toolbox Site — with lots of free software hosted on ShapeSource website. After spending a few minutes on their website I noticed a slew of other Office Vista 2007 software packages for free download! … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Releases Three More Excel 2007 Training Demos

Posted on January 24, 2008 by blakehandler

  Excel 2007 Demos: Analyze Product Sales with a PivotTable Report – Watch this demo to learn how you can present your product sales data in a PivotTable report. Freeze or unfreeze rows and columns – Learn how to navigate a complex … Continue reading →

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