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Explores how dyslexia and multidimensional thinking influence creativity, learning styles, and perceptions, challenging stereotypes about free …

Step-by-step guide to installing Windows 7 in a virtual environment, covering setup options, first boot, and initial configuration with screenshots.

Step-by-step guide to installing Visual Studio 2008 Team Suite on Windows 7, including setup issues, component selection, and tips for running in a …

Windows 7 Beta is now available for download, offering early access to the next version of Windows with improved stability and limited licences for …

Discover a free Microsoft learning programme to improve your Visual Studio 2008 skills, suitable for both new and experienced software developers.

A user-friendly Microsoft Answers forum for Windows Vista, offering clear, non-technical help on updates, hardware, networking, security, performance, …

Announces new managers for the VSTS Developers LinkedIn group to improve member support, information sharing, and response times for ALM and TFS …

Explores whether test-driven development (TDD) accelerates software delivery by reducing complexity, rework, and design flaws, and improving …

Learn how to manually remove a failed or stuck solution deployment job in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 using Central Administration tools.

Seasonal greetings with links to create and send ElfYourself eCards, plus troubleshooting tips for viewing animated holiday cards online.

Get 25GB of free online storage with SkyDrive, integrated with Windows Live services for easy file sharing, photo management, and contact …

Explores using Azure Services Platform to enable cloud-based configuration, real-time chat, and collaboration features in WPF applications, similar to …

TFS Event Handler v1.3 automates work item notifications in Team Foundation Server 2008, now supporting group alerts and custom event handler …

Explains how to retrieve a user or group identity from Team Foundation Server using only a display name, including handling Active Directory lookups …

Automates notifications for Team Foundation Server 2008 work item changes, removing the need for manual alerts. Includes a framework for custom event …

Step-by-step guide to installing Visual Studio Team System 2008 Database Edition GDR, including prerequisites, uninstalling old versions, and new …

The new Database Edition GDR for Visual Studio Team System 2008 adds model-based SQL schema design, extensibility, provider support, and standalone …

A developer faces a CodePlex TFS server outage while releasing TFS Sticky Buddy v2.0, highlighting the impact of downtime on software deployment and …

Explains how to set up and link a Windows Live ID with OpenID for testing, enabling single sign-on and unified authentication across supported web …

Provides guidance and code examples for integrating Infragistics XamRibbon with Composite WPF, including custom region adapters for dynamic tab and …

Overview of the new Xbox Live update, including changes to the update process, introduction of Avatars, and user experiences with the latest features.

Save 30% when upgrading from Visual Studio Team System 2008 component editions to Team Suite, offering a full set of development tools for better team …

Celebrates reaching over 100,000 website visits, sharing traffic stats, browser usage, and visitor countries, highlighting site growth and audience …

Developer Day Scotland returns on 2 May 2009, bringing together software developers for talks, networking, and community events in Scotland’s tech …

Explains how to manage dynamic resource dictionaries and themes in WPF with Composite WPF, addressing common errors and providing code solutions for …

Overview of the latest Power Tools release for Visual Studio Team System 2008 Team Foundation Server, highlighting new features and improvements for …

Manage and clone TFS projects across servers, enhance disaster recovery, and access advanced features for improved application lifecycle management …

Development of TFS Sticky Buddy 2.0 has begun, focusing on modular WPF architecture and new navigation features. Early CTP version and updates are …

Sticky Buddy v2.0 introduces a redesigned interface, modular structure, and expanded diagram features for improved usability in TFS-related workflows.

A personal reflection on an interview with author David Webber, discussing his works and passion for the military science fiction genre.

Mozy is doubling its referral bonus to 512MB of extra backup space until 30 November 2008, making it easier to expand your online storage by inviting …

Highlights the value of people from non-traditional backgrounds, like helpdesk professionals, sharing their knowledge and experiences through …

The release candidate for Visual Studio Team System 2008 Database Edition GDR offers upgrade support to RTM, with setup files, documentation, and user …

Overview of using Infragistics WPF controls, focusing on dynamic menu generation with data binding and templates, and challenges with documentation …

Tracks and analyses your software usage, providing detailed statistics on application activity and allowing users to join teams or view individual app …

Explains how a built-in tool simplifies comparing two code branches, helping users resolve branching and merging issues more efficiently in version …

Discusses challenges in automating builds, testing, and deployment for SQL Server BI solutions, focusing on SSIS and SSAS packages and gaps in MSBuild …

Overview of Phase2’s hosted Team Foundation Server (TFS) service, including features, pricing, backup, scalability, integration, and support details.

Provides key statistics on Team Foundation Server usage, including user activity, work items, version control, builds, and recent command counts for …

Step-by-step guide to adding and configuring the Outlook calendar web part on your SharePoint My Site homepage using Outlook Web Access server …

Learn how to give colleagues access to workflow tasks on your MySite by setting permissions on task lists in SharePoint, including adding users to the …

Describes a complex source control issue in TFS involving branch mismanagement, its impact on merging, and step-by-step actions taken to restore …

Explains how to synchronise two .NET collections by applying differences, with thread safety using locks, ensuring target lists match source lists …

Recognition as a Microsoft Team System MVP, highlighting the award’s significance, annual renewal, and acknowledgment of peers in the Application …

Microsoft has merged Visual Studio Team Edition for Developers and Database Developers, giving users of either version access to both tools in 2005 …

Learn how to build a custom WPF work item control for Visual Studio Team System, enabling WPF UI integration in work item forms using a generic …

Download and try the latest Windows Live Wave 3 beta applications, including Messenger and Writer, with options for web or full local installation in …

Reflections on delivering ALM and VSTS presentations, focusing on knowledge sharing, presentation style, and insights into pre-sales technology …

Discusses the need for a mobile app to manage and edit Team Foundation Server (TFS) work items offline, enabling productivity while travelling without …

An introduction to Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), sharing first-time presentation experiences, preparation tips, and insights on related …

User lost a blog post in Diarist 2 after accidentally using the blog selection dropdown, suggesting its removal to prevent data loss and improve …

Explains troubleshooting a confusing MS Build error in a mixed Visual Studio 2005/2008 environment, resolved by updating GDR and Business Intelligence …

Discusses issues with Visual Studio 2008 GDR CTP16 handling complex stored procedure dependencies during database import, and challenges faced when …

Describes a bug in GDR and Data Dude where SQL views using derived tables cause unresolved reference errors, impacting database project development …

The latest update fixes login issues when no domain is entered and improves handling of large work item lists in TFS Sticky Buddy version 1.6.

Explains how to use LINQ to XSD in C# to generate classes from XSD files, including setup steps, project configuration, and integration with MSBuild.

Provides download links, installation guidance, and updates for Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 on various Windows versions, plus resources for IT …

Internet Explorer 8 introduces enhanced address bar features, making it easier and faster to find and revisit websites for improved browsing …

Explains how IE8’s Compatibility View lets users easily switch to IE7 mode for better website display, with the feature appearing only on certain …

Learn how to handle multi-threading with ObservableCollection in WPF, including solutions for cross-thread collection binding and practical tips for …