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Agentic Agility

Join developers in Glasgow on 2nd May for Developer Day Scotland 2, featuring talks from returning and new speakers on software development and …

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Read more about McDDD
Agentic Agility

Comprehensive training resources for Windows Azure, including hands-on labs, demo scripts, and presentations on cloud services, .NET, SQL, and Live …

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Read more about Windows Azure Training Kit
Agentic Agility

Overview of a book that explains design patterns using visual aids and interactive methods, making complex concepts accessible for all learners, …

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Read more about Head First Design Patterns
Agentic Agility

Learn how to resolve Microsoft Document Explorer 2008 installation issues on Windows 7 by manually running the installer from the Visual Studio 2008 …

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Read more about Microsoft Document Explorer 2008 on Window 7
Miscellaneous

A personal story about the birth of a son, Kaiden, featuring a rapid delivery, family experiences in hospital, and early moments with his older …

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Miscellaneous

A family upgrades to a Dell laptop running Windows 7, highlighting improved performance over Vista, user preferences, and buying options in the UK.

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Read more about New laptop and Windows 7
Agentic Agility

A practical guide to resolving display issues with Virgin+ boxes when switching from HDMI to SCART, including step-by-step reset instructions for …

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Read more about Fun with Virgin+
Agentic Agility

Microsoft has released Internet Explorer 8 Release Candidate 1, featuring performance improvements and bug fixes ahead of the browser’s final version.

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Read more about Internet Explorer 8 Release Candidate 1 (RC1)
Software Development

Learn how to use a .NET HTTP handler to dynamically adjust CSS file paths, ensuring images and resources load correctly across different web …

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Read more about Reformat your CSS on the fly
Agentic Agility

Feedburner users are being migrated to Google servers, requiring feed URL updates to avoid slower load times. The process is simple, with improved …

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Read more about Feedburner, no Google…
Windows

Step-by-step guide to installing Team Explorer 2008 on Windows 7, troubleshooting proxy and firewall issues, and connecting to CodePlex and TFS Sticky …

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Read more about Installing Team Explorer 2008 on Windows 7
Agentic Agility

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

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Read more about Am I a stoner hippy?
Windows

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

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Read more about Installing Windows 7
Windows

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 …

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Read more about Installing Visual Studio 2008 Team Suite on Windows 7
Windows

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

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Read more about Windows 7 Beta is Live!
Agentic Agility

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

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Read more about Learning more about Visual Studio 2008
Windows

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

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Read more about Microsoft Answer for the end-user
Agentic Agility

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

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Read more about Managing the “VSTS Developers” LinkedIn group
Engineering Excellence

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

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Read more about Does test-driven development speed up development?
Troubleshooting

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

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Read more about Removing a dead Solution Deployment from MOSS 2007
Miscellaneous

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

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Read more about Merry Christmas
Agentic Agility

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

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Read more about SkyDrive: 25 GB of free online storage
Agentic Agility

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

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Read more about Live Framework
Agentic Agility

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

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Read more about TFS Event Handler v1.3 released
Agentic Agility

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

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Read more about TFS Event Handler v1.1 released
Install and Configuration

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

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Read more about Visual Studio Team System 2008 Database Edition GDR Installation
Agentic Agility

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

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Read more about Least opportune time
Agentic Agility

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 …

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Read more about Windows Live ID and OpenID
Software Development

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

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Read more about Advice on using XamRibbon with Composite WPF
Agentic Agility

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

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Read more about The great Xbox update
Agentic Agility

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 …

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Read more about Team Suite on the cheap
Agentic Agility

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

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Read more about 100,000 Visits
Agentic Agility

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

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Read more about DDD Scotland v2.0: 2nd of May 2009
Software Development

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

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Read more about Composite WPF and Merged Dictionaries
Agentic Agility

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

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Read more about Visual Studio Team System 2008 Team Foundation Server Power Tools
Agentic Agility

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

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Read more about TFS Data Manager
Agentic Agility

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

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Read more about TFS Sticky Buddy 2.0 development started…
Agentic Agility

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

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Read more about TFS Sticky Buddy v2.0
Agentic Agility

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

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Read more about Interview with my favourite author
Agentic Agility

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 …

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Read more about Mozy Backup providing extra space this month
Agentic Agility

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

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Read more about Unlikely bloggers…
Agentic Agility

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

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Read more about Infragistics WPF
Agentic Agility

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

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Read more about Wakoopa
Agentic Agility

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

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Read more about Branch Compare…A Life saver
Agentic Agility

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

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Read more about MSBuild and Business Intelligence Packages, Ahhhhhh!
Agentic Agility

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

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Read more about Hosted TFS, and cheap….from Phase2
Agentic Agility

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

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Read more about TFS Usage Statistics
Install and Configuration

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

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Read more about How-To: Display your Outlook calendar on you’re My Site
Install and Configuration

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 …

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Read more about How-To: Allow other users to interact with workflow on your MySite
Software Development

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

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Read more about Branch madness!
Software Development

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

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Read more about Sync extension for Lists/Collections or whatever
Agentic Agility

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

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Read more about Team System MVP
Agentic Agility

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

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Read more about Development and Database combined
Windows

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 …

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Read more about Creating a WPF Work Item Control
Agentic Agility

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

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Read more about Windows Live Wave 3
Agentic Agility

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

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Read more about My first ALM and second VSTS presentaton!

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