Category Archives: Links to Know Where

Microsoft Releases Bing Desktop Beta

Posted on April 4, 2012 by blakehandler

While not as cool as “Bing Automatic”, Microsoft’s Bing Desktop delivers the beauty of the Bing homepage to your Windows desktop each day. Plus, get easy access to the Bing search box right from your desktop. Turn your searching into … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Releases Calendar Checking Tool for Outlook

Posted on February 3, 2012 by blakehandler

Calendar Checking Tool for Outlook is a command-line program that checks Outlook Calendars for problems. To use this tool, the Outlook calendar must reside on a Microsoft Exchange Server. The tool does not work with IMAP, with POP3, or with … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Research Releases Excel 2010 Cloud Data Analytics Add-on

Posted on January 19, 2012 by blakehandler

Excel Cloud Data Analytics is a Microsoft Excel add-in that enables users to execute a variety of data-centric tasks on Windows Azure through a custom Ribbon in Excel. This add-in can be used to connect to data stored in the Windows … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Updates Kinect SDK for Windows 7 & Windows 8

Posted on January 6, 2012 by blakehandler

Kinect for Windows SDK v1.0 Beta 2 includes APIs, sample code, and drivers. Developers can create rich experiences by using Kinect sensor technology on computers running Windows 7 or Windows 8 Developer Preview. Additional Resources: Kinect for Windows Coding4Fun’s Kinect Projects … Continue reading →

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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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