Monthly Archives: June 2009

Microsoft Research Releases 64 Bit Version of TCP Analyzer for NetMon Network Monitoring Tool

Posted on June 23, 2009 by blakehandler

  TCP Analyzer (x64) analyzes network traces of TCP connections.  Given a Microsoft Network Monitor trace, the analyzer provides various performance statistics and visualizations for the captured TCP connection. Included are plots of the time-sequence graph, round-trip time measurements, and … Continue reading →

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Windows 7 Features on a Vista or XP System

Posted on June 23, 2009 by blakehandler

  I’ve had a few people send me a link to Rick Broida’s PC World article on "Windows 7 Features on a Vista or XP System" — they asked what I thought of PC-World’s article compared to my own two … Continue reading →

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Microsoft’s CodePlex Releases “AutoHistory” Version Control Manager for Word 2007

Posted on June 20, 2009 by blakehandler

  AutoHistory for Word 2007 provides a local history for documents.  AutoHistory automaically creates backups every time you save a Word document allowing you to view and restore each version you’ve ever saved. –> Download AutoHistory for Word 2007   … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Research Releases TCP Analyzer for NetMon Network Monitoring Tool

Posted on June 19, 2009 by blakehandler

  TCP Analyzer (x86) analyzes network traces of TCP connections.  Given a Microsoft Network Monitor trace, the analyzer provides various performance statistics and visualizations for the captured TCP connection. Included are plots of the time-sequence graph, round-trip time measurements, and … Continue reading →

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On the Internet You Can’t “Take it Back”

Posted on June 17, 2009 by blakehandler

  MSDN Blogger, Tatiana Racheva, thinks you can have a "do over" on the Internet — but once you post something on the Internet . . . it’s public. If you wish to recant what you said online, you simply … Continue reading →

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MSDN Blogger Recommends “TwitToday” Free Twitter Add-in for Windows Mobile Devices

Posted on June 16, 2009 by blakehandler

  When one of my favorite MSDN Bloggers, Steve Clayton, is recommending "TwitToday" a free Twitter add-in for Microsoft’s Windows Mobile Devices . . . you try it! Thanks (again) Steve! (^_^) –> Download TwitToday  (v1.5)   Click Here for … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 4.0 Beta Updated for Windows 7 & Windows Server 2008 R2

Posted on June 16, 2009 by blakehandler

  The Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit is an integrated platform with tools and guidance that make it easier for you to assess your current IT infrastructure and determine the right Microsoft technologies for your IT needs. It offers … Continue reading →

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Microsoft’s Research Releases NetFPGA Quad-Port Gigabit NIC Driver for Windows Server 2003

Posted on June 16, 2009 by blakehandler

  The NetFPGA card is a programmable, four-port Gigabit Ethernet card developed by Stanford. This Windows Server 2003 driver from Microsoportsft Research, supports both x86 & x64 builds (Checked & Free Build Environments). NetFPGA Network Interface Card (NIC) Features:   Connects … Continue reading →

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Microsoft’s CodePlex Releases First Outlook Add-on Software for Office 2010

Posted on June 14, 2009 by blakehandler

  I previously used CodePlex’s "Attachment Reminder" Add-in for Outlook 2007 – this prompted outgoing emails with "missing" attached files.   Then, last month Microsoft’s Office Labs released a more "official" version called the "Forgotten Attachment Detector"   Now CodePlex’s … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Releases Windows 7 USMT Deployment Resources

Posted on June 12, 2009 by blakehandler

  Windows 7 Desktop Deployment Overview – Provides an overview of the new deployment features in Windows 7.   What’s New in the Windows User State Migration Tool – The Windows User State Migration Tool (USMT) 4.0 is part of the Windows … Continue reading →

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