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Explains how to resolve Team Foundation Server project creation errors caused by SharePoint managed path conflicts, with steps to identify and fix …

Personal profile with links to Martin Hinshelwood’s resume, LinkedIn, and background, clarifying identity and focusing on technology over football in …

Overview of Visual Studio 2008 features, including multi-.NET Framework targeting, project upgrade notes, source control tips, and new debugging and …

Learn how to build a custom proxy class in .NET 3.0 for duplex communication, enabling maintainable code and easy updates when service interfaces …

Preparing for a new job by studying BizTalk Server, SharePoint Services, and .NET certifications, with recommended books and resources for exam …

A developer transitions from Merrill Lynch to Aggreko, seeking stability and opportunities to work with new technologies like SharePoint, TFS, and …

Explains how to resolve Team Foundation Server TF30177 errors by updating server URLs to use the FQDN, addressing proxy and DNS issues during project …

Covers upgrading to TFS 2008, smooth installation, creating projects with Visual Studio 2005, and exploring SharePoint integration with custom web …

Review of SkyDrive Beta’s ease of use for online file storage and sharing, with suggestions for improved online editing and SharePoint-style …

Dyslexia is a hereditary, neurological condition linked to brain structure and function, affecting reading ability but often associated with unique …

Provides an upgraded managed service factory for .NET, with installer support for GAC deployment, enabling integration into various applications. …

Explains how Team Foundation Server installation fails with error 28936 due to IIS URLScan filter blocking web services, and how removing it resolves …

A user shares improved speed and reliability after installing Windows Vista pre-SP1 updates on an older laptop, highlighting smoother performance and …

Practical steps for improving as a developer, including ongoing learning, project work, community involvement, blogging, and embracing neurodiversity …

Compares VB.NET and C#, highlighting VB.NET’s advantages in readability, accessibility, case insensitivity, and real-time code checking, especially …

Comparison of Visual Basic and C#, highlighting arguments and evidence supporting Visual Basic’s advantages within the .NET development environment.

Explains challenges of hosting Team Foundation Server, including project isolation issues, upcoming improvements, and the availability of commercial …

Microsoft widely adopted Team Foundation Server internally, with 21 instances supporting 734 projects and 5,600 users, driving rapid product …

Covers installing Office Mobile 2007 on Windows Mobile 6, highlighting new features like RSS feeds in Outlook Mobile and OneNote Mobile with desktop …

Step-by-step guide to using MSN Cartoon Beta, a Microsoft tool for creating custom cartoon avatars from photos, including installation, editing, and …

A .NET developer shares their experience of being approached by Microsoft for a potential job, highlighting the challenges of US work visa …

Explains the responsibilities of managing production applications, including vendor relations, issue resolution, audits, and system access, typically …

Highlights the challenges of deploying complex enterprise applications with incomplete, unclear documentation, emphasising the need for accurate …

Guide to adding custom cities to the HTC Touch or Black Shadow Weather app by editing registry or XML files, enabling local weather display on Windows …

Team System Web Access, the successor to TeamPlain, is now available, offering improved stability and features for TFS users, but with some known link …

Comparison of Southparkify and Simpsonize avatar creators, highlighting differences and personal preferences for creating cartoon-style self-portraits …

Microsoft Soapbox is an online video sharing platform similar to YouTube, using Flash for playback instead of Silverlight, and accessible through …

Transform your photo into a character styled like The Simpsons using an online tool that creates cartoon versions of real-life images.

Explains the absence of Team Explorer in Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2 installation and the need to download it separately for Team Foundation Server …

Step-by-step guide to resolving .NET Framework 3.5 Beta 2 installation issues on Windows Vista by uninstalling specific hotfixes and retrying the …

Guide to resolving installation issues with Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2 on Windows XP, including removing Office 2007 beta and hardware requirements for …

Explores challenges of managing multiple social and business networks, proposing a unified, secure system for centralised contact management and …

Explains the benefits of software factories, how they improve software development, and highlights resources that make the concept easier to …

Dyslexia affects reading and spelling, often causing letter confusion, but can enhance oral skills and visual thinking. Many develop unique ways to …

Share your ideas for new SharePoint features, including better Team Foundation Server integration for both technical and non-technical users, and …

Outlines steps to document and improve deployment for a complex business app, focusing on automation, rollback, vendor updates, and multi-environment …

Explores how neurodiversity, particularly dyslexia, influences software development skills, offering insights and resources for developers and …

Explores how dyslexia can enhance multi-dimensional thinking, creativity, and problem-solving, highlighting benefits for careers in engineering, …

Discusses challenges and solutions for accessing and practising with Team Foundation Server (TFS) outside work, including limitations of hosted …

A personal account of challenges promoting TFS over Jira and Subversion, highlighting adoption barriers, team dynamics, and efforts to bridge tools …

Request for user feedback on the TFS Event Handler tool, focusing on installation, configuration, functionality, and interest in future versions for …

A developer reflects on career changes, balancing family and work, and considers moving into contracting for flexibility and better pay, especially in …

Discover your "e-score" and see how you rank online with a quick test that measures your digital expertise and compares your results to others.

Blog categories and article categories have been streamlined, with clearer descriptions and Wikipedia links. Suggestions include post counts, friendly …

Explores how software factories, web services, and specialised development teams can speed up software delivery, improve adaptability, and meet …

Returning to work after two weeks of paternity leave and welcoming a newborn daughter; reflections on family and resuming professional life.

A personal account of a daughter's birth, detailing the unexpected and rapid labour, hospital experience, and gratitude for the support received …

Guide to updating HTC Hermes phones with Windows Mobile 6 Black Shadow (4.0) ROM, including installation steps, benefits, and tips to avoid common …

Explains how to configure Team Foundation Server to create SharePoint 3.0 project portals as sub-sites, including manual and automated setup steps and …

Explains how to build a managed service factory to access and manage local or remote services across multiple servers, supporting flexible service …

Prototype application and source code for a TFS Event Handler are now available, enabling configuration and extension for Team Foundation Server …

Explains how to configure the TFS Event Handler Prototype, covering service setup, team server options, event subscriptions, handlers, and URL …

Learn how to create custom event handlers for Team Foundation Server by inheriting from AEventHandler, implementing IsValid and Run methods, and …

The first Community Technology Preview of the TFS Event Handler is delayed, with updates on framework enhancements, current progress, and pending …

Automating SharePoint 3.0 sub-site creation for TFS projects is not supported; manual site setup is required unless you customise the SharePoint site …

Explains a programmer personality type focused on fast results, low-level coding, teamwork, and liberal use of whitespace and comments for code …

Online identity verification service enabling users to prove their identity for safer interactions, with support for CardSpace, ChatShield, and …

Explains troubleshooting steps and error messages when creating Team Foundation Server sub-sites in SharePoint 3.0, including site URL conflicts and …

Amazement at Microsoft Surface, a new interactive touchscreen device, highlighting its innovative features and potential impact on entertainment …

Overview of the HTC Touch smartphone, its features, and its role as an early iPhone competitor, including manufacturer details and compatibility with …