Monthly Archives: December 2011

Facebook Releases Messenger for Windows 7

Posted on December 31, 2011 by blakehandler

Facebook has released their Messenger for Windows 7 – a new, trial application that lets you use Facebook without being on http://www.facebook.com. While you surf the web or use other applications on your computer, you can: Chat and message with … Continue reading →

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Microsoft CodePlex Releases a Windows 7 Metro Application "Instant Beautiful Browsing"

Posted on December 15, 2011 by blakehandler

Instant Beautiful Browsing “is a work-space that includes applications like notepad, multi-view browser, links to other applications, using the incredibly beautiful metro interface.”

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Microsoft Releases Lambda-Omega Equations Simulator Tool

Posted on December 13, 2011 by blakehandler

Microsoft’s Research Labs has released their “Lambda-Omega Equations Simulator Tool” tool to assist readers of in understanding the numerical dynamics illustrated in the paper “Explaining spatiotemporal dynamics in lambda-omega reaction-diffusion equations using absolute stability spectra of wavetrains” and to encourage readers … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Releases Excel Web App on SkyDrive

Posted on December 13, 2011 by blakehandler

Microsoft Excel Web App on SkyDrive allows developers to quickly create rich and interactive data mashups. Step 1: Sign up  Before you can embed your Excel workbook on a host web page, you will need to upload it a folder … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Brings Windows Phone Xbox Companion to iPhones

Posted on December 8, 2011 by blakehandler

My Xbox LIVE – “Take your Xbox LIVE experience wherever you go with the My Xbox LIVE app. Track and compare your achievements, connect with your Xbox LIVE friends, and change up your 3D Avatar. Review all your recent great games … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Releases Windows Defender Offline Beta (Boots from CD, DVD or USB)

Posted on December 7, 2011 by blakehandler

What is Windows Defender Offline Beta?  “Sometimes, malicious and other potentially unwanted software, including rootkits, try to install themselves on your PC. This can happen when you connect to the Internet or install some programs from a CD, DVD, or … Continue reading →

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Get Your Custom Xbox Avatar T-Shirt Here!

Posted on December 7, 2011 by blakehandler

From Microsoft & Cafepress: “Bring your Xbox LIVE Avatar to life & share it with people in the “real” world. When you’re sporting your own fun Avatar on gear, who knows who you’ll bump into (and be recognized by — … Continue reading →

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Loving My New “Samsung Focus S” Windows Phone

Posted on December 3, 2011 by blakehandler

I’ll have plenty to say about this wonderful phone soon – but right now I feel like I’m driving a luxury rental car, and every time I use the blinkers … the windshield wipers go on! 🙂

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Microsoft is Looking for "Pilots" to Test New FLIGHT Sim Program!

Posted on December 2, 2011 by blakehandler

Microsoft is looking for people to beta test their new FLIGHT simulation program, scheduled to kick-off in January 2012. Sign-up Here –> Microsoft FLIGHT Beta

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