Monthly Archives: May 2009

Hulu Labs Releases Desktop Application for Watching Videos “Outside” the Browser

Posted on May 31, 2009 by blakehandler

  Hulu Desktop is a lean-back viewing experience for your personal computer.   Overview – Hulu Desktop features a sleek new look that’s optimized for use with standard Windows Media Center remote controls or Apple remote controls, allowing you to navigate Hulu’s … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: First Look at Microsoft’s New BING Search Engine

Posted on May 31, 2009 by blakehandler

  Microsoft is about to release the third incarnation of their online search platform.  Originally called MSN Search, then Live Search . . . it’s now being rebranded as "Bing"   Bing’s technology attempts to be more than "just search" and deliver something Microsoft … Continue reading →

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Microsoft’s New “Bing” Search Engine Set for June 3 Worldwide Release

Posted on May 28, 2009 by blakehandler

  Microsoft is introducing Bing, a new search experience and consumer brand, outlining a new approach to helping customers use search to make better decisions. This “Decision Engine” approach focuses initially on four key user tasks and related areas: making … Continue reading →

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eBay Releases New Silverlight Sidebar for Internet Explorer 8

Posted on May 28, 2009 by blakehandler

  eBay has launched a beta Internet Explorer 8 sidebar — the first Internet Explorer sidebar that utilizes Silverlight! (Thanks dpeuswr!) –> Download eBay Sidebar for Internet Explorer 8 Click Here for All Free Internet Explorer 8 Software & Resources

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Microsoft’s Expression Blend & Design Team Recommends “Rooler” Free Screen Measurement Tool

Posted on May 27, 2009 by blakehandler

  Rooler is a small application that allows you to make measurements of everything visible on your screen.   Rooler helps solve a common problem you have when designing UIs. That common problem is figuring out how large something is … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Announces New Zune HD

Posted on May 27, 2009 by blakehandler

  Zune HD is the next iteration of the Zune device family and brings a new level of listening and viewing experiences to the portable media player category.   Zune HD comes with a built-in HD Radio receiver so users … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Releases “Speech Recognition Profile Backup & Restore Tool” for Windows 7

Posted on May 27, 2009 by blakehandler

  The Windows Speech Recognition Profile Tool allows Windows Vista & Windows 7 speech users to backup and restore their speech profiles. (Thanks Rob!) –> Download "Windows Speech Recognition Profile Tool" Submit Feedback: listen@microsoft.com   Click Here for All Free … Continue reading →

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Microsoft’s Office Labs Releases “Forgotten Attachment Detector” Add-in for Outlook 2007

Posted on May 26, 2009 by blakehandler

  I previously used CodePlex’s Attachment Reminder Add-in for Outlook 2007 which prompts for outgoing emails with "missing" attached files.   But now we have a more "official" version called the "Forgotten Attachment Detector" from Microsoft’s Office Labs. The "Forgotten Attachment … Continue reading →

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Microsoft’s CodePlex Releases “Windows Live Writer” for Windows Mobile Devices

Posted on May 24, 2009 by blakehandler

  Windows Live Writer for Windows Mobile is a beta version of Windows Live Writer for Windows Mobile 6 devices, from Microsoft’s Codeplex. –> Download Windows Live Writer for Windows Mobile Click Here for All Free Windows Mobile Device Software … Continue reading →

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Microsoft’s CodePlex Releases “MapLook” Outlook 2007 Add-In for Google Maps & Microsoft Virtual Earth

Posted on May 23, 2009 by blakehandler

  MapLook Outlook 2007 Add-in shows the addresses of contacts in Google Maps or Microsoft Virtual Earth. Click Here for All Free Microsoft Office 2007 Software

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