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Calculating the Rank of your blog posts or pages

Explains how to calculate and rank blog posts or pages using data like comments, social shares, and Google PageRank to identify popular or underperforming content.

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Running Android 2.2 (Frodo) on your HD2

Guide to installing and running Android 2.2 (Froyo) on the HTC HD2, including setup steps, troubleshooting tips, and advice for optimising performance and battery life.

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Commit to Visual Studio ALM on Area51

Details the progress of the Visual Studio ALM StackExchange proposal on Area51, outlining voting, commitment stages, and how users can help launch the community.

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The search for a single point of truth

Explores methods and tools for syncing contacts across multiple services, aiming to maintain a single, up-to-date source without duplicates or data loss.

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Flashing your Windows Phone 6 for Dummies

Step-by-step guide to safely flashing custom ROMs on Windows Phone 6 devices, including key terms, risks, tools, and links to resources for the HTC HD2.

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Kaiden and the Arachnoid Cyst

A personal account of Kaiden’s early development, delayed walking, and medical journey following the discovery of an arachnoid cyst, with updates and related blog posts.

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Integrate SharePoint 2010 with Team Foundation Server 2010

Step-by-step guide to integrating SharePoint 2010 with Team Foundation Server 2010, including installation, configuration, permissions, and managed paths setup.

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LinkedIn Woopsie with the Outlook 2010 Social Media Connector

Describes an account suspension caused by LinkedIn’s Outlook 2010 connector triggering automated activity, and how LinkedIn support quickly resolved the issue.

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Upgrading Visual Studio 2010

Step-by-step guide to uninstalling Visual Studio 2010 RC and installing the RTM version, including tips for a full install and troubleshooting common issues.

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Scottish Visual Studio 2010 Launch event with Jason Zander

Microsoft’s Edinburgh event features Jason Zander presenting Visual Studio 2010 updates, including Windows, Web, Cloud, and ALM tools for developers and testers.

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Scott Guthrie in Glasgow

Scott Guthrie presented new features in Visual Studio 2010, Silverlight 4, ASP.NET MVC 2, and Windows Phone 7 during his Glasgow tour, with live demos and insights.

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Microsoft, please help me diagnose TFS Administration permission issues!

Troubleshooting TFS 2010 admin permission errors caused by not running TfsConfig as administrator, despite correct group memberships and server permissions.

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Why I miss Orange and why Vodafone suck!

A personal account comparing poor Vodafone customer service with positive experiences at Orange, highlighting issues with account access, billing, and contract limitations.

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Solution - IIS SMTP Service 5.5.2 rejected: need fully qualified hostname

Explains how to resolve IIS SMTP error 5.5.2 by configuring a fully qualified domain name, ensuring outgoing emails are accepted by recipient mail servers.

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Create a VHD from the Windows 7 Image disk

Step-by-step guide to converting a Windows 7 .wim image to a VHD, including extraction, merging, deployment with imageX, and configuring boot options for quick setup.

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Create a VHD from the Windows Server 2008 R2 Image disk

Step-by-step guide to create a Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) from a Windows Server 2008 R2 image using Windows AIK and WIM2VHD, including common pitfalls and tips.

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Internet connection speed, WOW

A personal account of UK cable internet speed improvements, comparing dial-up, ADSL, and Virgin Media, with real-world download rates and upgrade experiences.

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Outlook 2010 Beta 2 and Add-Ins: Dynamics CRM, Team Companion, LinkedIn and Plaxo

Covers compatibility and usability of Dynamics CRM, Team Companion, LinkedIn, and Plaxo add-ins in Outlook 2010 Beta 2, including 32-bit and 64-bit support issues.

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Installing Visual Studio 2008 Team Foundation Server SP1

Step-by-step guide to installing Visual Studio 2008 Team Foundation Server SP1, including backup, testing, troubleshooting, and rollback procedures for safe deployment.

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Dyslexia Awareness Week

Highlights the unique strengths dyslexic individuals bring to programming, such as 3D visualisation, creative problem-solving, and intuitive understanding of complex concepts.

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Configuring Visual Studio 2010 Team Foundation Server on Vista in 12 minutes

Step-by-step guide to configuring Visual Studio 2010 Team Foundation Server on Windows Vista, including setup options, compatibility notes, and tips for a quick install.

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Installing Visual Studio 2010 Team Foundation Server on Windows Vista in 3 minutes

Step-by-step guide to quickly installing Visual Studio 2010 Team Foundation Server on Windows Vista, including setup options and requirements for a basic installation.

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Interview with Scottish Developers

A personal interview featured in the Scottish Developers newsletter, discussing experiences and insights from a developer’s perspective within the Scottish tech community.

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Visual Studio 2010 Beta 2 is available Now!

Visual Studio 2010 Beta 2 introduces new editions, simplified licensing, and enhanced ALM, testing, and lab management features. Now available for download on MSDN.

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Wpf Scale Transform Behaviour

Explains how to use a WPF behaviour with attached properties to globally scale multiple UI controls at runtime, supporting MVVM and slider-based scale adjustment.

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Second blogger from my office

A colleague has started blogging, sharing a useful SQL Server function to add working days to a date—helpful for support analysts and database professionals.

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Silverlight 3

Overview of Silverlight 3 features, improvements, and its use for .NET and WPF developers, with insights from a detailed programmer’s reference book.

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The long wait is over

Windows 7 is now available to developers and beta testers, offering improved stability, speed, and features over Vista, with general release coming in September 2009.

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Finding features: Calendar preview

See your upcoming events at a glance with Outlook 2010’s Calendar preview, making it easy to check your schedule and availability quickly.

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Office 2010 gotcha 2: Visual Studio 2008 Locks

Explains how installing Office 2010 can cause Visual Studio 2008 to freeze when editing ASPX files, and provides a fix by repairing the Web Authoring Component.

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Finding features: Conversations

Explains how email conversation view groups related messages into threads, making it easier to follow discussions and manage multiple replies in email clients.

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Installing Office 2010 gotcha 1

Explains issues when upgrading from Office 2007 32-bit to Office 2010 64-bit, including uninstall requirements, Outlook settings loss, and automation challenges.

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Office 2010 First run

A first look at Office 2010’s setup, Outlook features, user feedback prompts, activation process, and improved email conversation tools compared to previous versions.

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Office 2010 Install

Step-by-step guide to installing Office 2010 on Windows Vista 64-bit, including full installation tips, system responsiveness issues, and troubleshooting advice.

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Twitter with style

Review of Twikini, a Twitter app for Windows Mobile 6.5, highlighting its features, usability, and a minor issue with tweet confirmation on certain phone keyboards.

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Project Natal available soon

Project Natal, a motion-sensing device for Xbox, is rumoured to launch before Christmas at around £121, with pre-orders expected to open soon.

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Connecting VS2008 to any TFS2010 Project Collection

Learn how to connect Visual Studio 2008 SP1 to any TFS 2010 project collection using the correct URL format, including compatibility notes for VS2005 and TFS 2010.

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Stuck with Vista?

Overview of Windows Vista Service Pack 2 release, its availability, installation process, and potential improvements for users experiencing performance issues.

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Upgrading to TFS 2010 Beta 1 and SQL Collation

Explains issues upgrading from TFS 2008 to TFS 2010 Beta 1 due to SQL Server collation conflicts, error messages, and the need to align collation settings.

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Microsoft MyPhone service available to the public

Sync your mobile phone data—contacts, calendar, tasks, photos, and more—with the web using Microsoft MyPhone, enabling easy backup and online access.

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You May Be a Tech Whiz, but Are You Certifiable?

Test your IT knowledge with a Microsoft quiz designed to challenge tech skills and see if you can earn a spot on the leaderboard. Try it and compare your results.

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Solution to connecting to TFS using HTTPS over the Internet from behind ISA

Explains how to resolve TFS connection issues over HTTPS from behind an ISA server by updating Visual Studio registry settings for proxy configuration.

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Unable to connect to TFS using HTTPS over the Internet from behind ISA

Explains issues connecting to TFS via HTTPS from behind an ISA proxy, including proxy authentication errors and ServicePointManager limitations, with suggested workarounds.

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Uninstalling Visual Studio 2010 Beta 1

Step-by-step account of uninstalling Visual Studio 2010 Beta 1 and .NET 4.0, including common issues, manual cleanup, and troubleshooting on Windows Vista.

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Why is the VS2010 iso so small?

The VS2010 ISO is small because it excludes MSDN documentation, which is not yet available offline; users can access documentation online instead.

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Connecting VS2010 to TFS 2008

Learn how to connect Visual Studio 2010 to Team Foundation Server 2008, view legacy project collections, and access projects without installing Team Explorer separately.

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Installing .NET 4.0 Beta 1 on Windows Vista 64x

Step-by-step guide to installing .NET 4.0 Beta 1 on Windows Vista 64-bit, including installation time, key new features, and links to further resources.

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Installing Visual Studio 2010 Team Suit Beta 1

Step-by-step guide to installing Visual Studio 2010 Team Suite Beta 1, highlighting setup options, customisation, improved installer, and estimated installation time.

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Multi-Targeting in Visual Studio 2010

Explains how Visual Studio 2010 allows developers to target multiple .NET Framework versions, enabling work on legacy and new projects within a single environment.

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Visual Studio 2010 Supports UML

Visual Studio 2010 introduces support for UML, enabling developers to create and manage Unified Modeling Language diagrams directly within the IDE.

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The Hinshelwood Family Portrait

A family shares their positive experience with a professional photo shoot, highlighting the photographer’s skill, patience with children, and quality of the resulting portraits.

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Windows 7 RC

The Windows 7 Release Candidate is available for developers and beta testers, with public access starting 5 May. Find download links, release details, and user impressions.

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Get Analysis Services last processed date

Provides code to retrieve the last processed date of cubes on an Analysis Services server, highlighting performance considerations and error handling in .NET environments.

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I hope you did not pay for Microsoft Office Sharepoint Designer 2007

Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer 2007 is now available as a free download, making it easier for users to access and use without purchase or business approval.

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Sharepoint 2007 and Silverlight

Guide to integrating Silverlight with SharePoint 2007, covering custom field types, branding, web parts, data interaction, deployment, and debugging basics.

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McDDD

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

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We’re sorry, but you won’t be able to download Internet Explorer 8 for Windows 7 Beta at this time

Internet Explorer 8 is not available for Windows 7 Beta users, but can be downloaded for Windows XP and Vista. Compatibility and extensibility are key features.

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Windows Azure Training Kit

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

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Head First Design Patterns

Overview of a book that explains design patterns using visual aids and interactive methods, making complex concepts accessible for all learners, including those with dyslexia.

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Microsoft Document Explorer 2008 on Window 7

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

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New laptop and Windows 7

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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The delivery Mk II

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

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Fun with Virgin+

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

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Internet Explorer 8 Release Candidate 1 (RC1)

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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Feedburner, no Google…

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

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Installing Team Explorer 2008 on Windows 7

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

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Am I a stoner hippy?

Explores how dyslexia and multidimensional thinking influence creativity, learning styles, and perceptions, challenging stereotypes about free thinkers and “hippy” labels.

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Installing Visual Studio 2008 Team Suite on Windows 7

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 virtual environment.

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Installing Windows 7

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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Windows 7 Beta is Live!

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

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Learning more about Visual Studio 2008

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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Managing the “VSTS Developers” LinkedIn group.

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

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Microsoft Answer for the end-user

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

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Merry Christmas

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

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Removing a dead Solution Deployment from MOSS 2007

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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Live Framework

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

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SkyDrive: 25 GB of free online storage

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

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TFS Event Handler v1.3 released

TFS Event Handler v1.3 automates work item notifications in Team Foundation Server 2008, now supporting group alerts and custom event handler extensions. .NET 3.5 SP1 required.

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TFS Event Handler v1.1 released

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

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Visual Studio Team System 2008 Database Edition GDR Installation

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

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Least opportune time.

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

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Windows Live ID and OpenID

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 services like Plaxo.

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100,000 Visits

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

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Team Suite on the cheap

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 collaboration.

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The great Xbox update

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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DDD Scotland v2.0: 2nd of May 2009

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

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Composite WPF and Merged Dictionaries

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

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TFS Data Manager

Manage and clone TFS projects across servers, enhance disaster recovery, and access advanced features for improved application lifecycle management (ALM).

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Visual Studio Team System 2008 Team Foundation Server Power Tools

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

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TFS Sticky Buddy v2.0

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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Interview with my favourite author

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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Mozy Backup providing extra space this month

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 friends.

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Unlikely bloggers…

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

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Infragistics WPF

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

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Visual Studio Team System 2008 Database Edition GDR RC (release candidate)

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

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Wakoopa

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

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Branch Compare…A Life saver

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

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Hosted TFS, and cheap….from Phase2

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

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How-To: Allow other users to interact with workflow on your MySite

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 Contributors group.

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How-To: Display your Outlook calendar on you’re My Site

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

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TFS Usage Statistics

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

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Development and Database combined

Microsoft has merged Visual Studio Team Edition for Developers and Database Developers, giving users of either version access to both tools in 2005 and 2008 editions.

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Team System MVP

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

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Windows Live Wave 3

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

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My first ALM and second VSTS presentaton!

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

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A problem with Diarist 2!

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

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Presenting Aplication Lifecycle Management: Precursor

An introduction to Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), sharing first-time presentation experiences, preparation tips, and insights on related tools like Visual Studio Team System.

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Working from a Mobile again!

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

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Team Build Error

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

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Found GDR Bug: At least I think it is.

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

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Visual Studio 2008 and the GDR CTP16

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

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TFS Sticky Buddy Update

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.

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Compatibility view in IE8

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

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Cool new feature in IE8

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

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Installing Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2

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

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LINQ to XSD

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

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WPF Threading

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

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What to do when you dont have a working computer!

Tips for staying productive without a computer, including using mobile devices for web browsing, writing, and software tasks when your main PC is unavailable.

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If you had a choice!

A poll asking .NET developers which Windows operating system they prefer for running Visual Studio 2008, including XP, Vista, and Server 2008 options.

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Problems with Team Explorer after installed Visual Studio 2008 SP1 RTM

Describes a Team Explorer error after installing Visual Studio 2008 SP1 RTM, troubleshooting steps taken, and issues with accessing version control features.

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Updating to Visual Studio 2008 SP1

Guidance on upgrading from Visual Studio 2008 SP1 Beta to SP1, including required tools, steps, and downloads for both Visual Studio and .NET Framework 3.5.

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.NET Service Manager

A tool for managing and integrating local and remote services in .NET applications, enabling easy creation of client-side APIs for web services and components.

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Hosted Sticky Buddy

Access a hosted version of TFS Sticky Buddy, requiring .NET 3.5 and Team Explorer 2008, with fast performance and ClickOnce deployment for easy installation.

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RDdotNET

A portal for hosting and sharing .NET tools and ClickOnce applications, including TFS Sticky Buddy and TFS Event Handler, with links to related resources and a blog.

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Messenger United

A web app enabling integration between Microsoft Messenger, LinkedIn, and Facebook, supporting third-party sync and part of Microsoft’s Connected Systems initiative.

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Explains how to resolve AddressAccessDeniedException when running tests in Team Build by granting the Build Agent service account permission to create IIS listeners.

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OutSync with proxy servers

Explains how to configure .NET applications, like OutSync, to work with proxy servers by editing the config file for proxy authentication and connectivity.

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TFS Event Handler Update

Bug fixes and improvements have been made to the TFS Event Handler, resolving recent issues and enhancing reliability for .NET, ALM, and WIT workflows.

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SharePoint Solutions Rant

Discusses the need for a streamlined, end-to-end way to build and deploy SharePoint solutions in Visual Studio, including remote development and simplified workflows.

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Change of plan

Explains the decision to develop a system independent of SharePoint for easier testing, with plans to integrate into MOSS and assess SharePoint feature complexity.

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Developing for SharePoint on your local computer

Guide to setting up Visual Studio 2008 and required tools for developing and testing SharePoint solutions locally without a full SharePoint server installation.

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Linked in Codeplex developers group

Join LinkedIn groups for Codeplex developers and coordinators. Membership requires a Codeplex account and project involvement. Profile verification is needed to join.

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Linked in VSTS Group

A LinkedIn group for developers customising or extending Visual Studio Team System (VSTS), covering .NET, ALM, TFS, version control, testing, and related topics.

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Post Event: MSDN Roadshow (Glasgow)

Insights from the MSDN Roadshow in Glasgow, covering ADO.NET Entity Framework, Data Services, Silverlight 2, and Team Suite, plus event resources and highlights.

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Developer day Scotland!

Event for software developers in Glasgow featuring talks, networking, and a post-event dinner. Held at Glasgow Caledonian University on 10 May 2008.

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Another day another Codeplex Project

Explores extending SharePoint Designer with custom workflow activities from CodePlex, highlighting solutions for user profile lookups beyond default site info.

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Assembly Version does not change in Visual Basic Workflow projects

Explains a Visual Basic compiler bug where assembly version numbers do not update after rebuilding, affecting Workflow and other projects, and offers manual workaround steps.

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Vote for your feature

Vote for upcoming TFS Sticky Buddy features, view current suggestions, and submit your own ideas to help shape future updates for this .NET WPF tool.

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Kerberos problems

Addresses Kerberos double hop authentication issues in workplace networks, with links to resources on Kerberos basics and troubleshooting delegation problems.

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TFS Sticky Buddy v1.0

Graphical tool for viewing, navigating, and managing TFS Work Items with customisable templates. Built in VB.NET and WPF; requires .NET 3.5 and Team Foundation Server.

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End of another Sticky week...

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TFS Stick Buddy v0.4.0 CTP2 released

TFS Stick Buddy v0.4.0 CTP2 lets you customise and display TFS work items by query, with colour-coded states and support for Visual Studio and TFS Web Access.

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TFS Sticky Buddy v0.3.1 CTP1

Preview release of a WPF-based dashboard for Team Foundation Server, showing Areas and Iterations as diagrams; early version with limited features and bug reporting.

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Developer joins TFS Sticky Buddy project

A new developer, Eric Willeke, has joined the TFS Sticky Buddy project team, bringing experience as a tester to help improve and advance the project’s development.

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What the 0x80072020?

Explains the 0x80072020 error in .NET 3.5 PrincipalContext when using ASP.NET impersonation with Active Directory, its cause, and security concerns with workaround.

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Loss of My.User.Name is not that bad...

Explains how to access and manage user and security information in .NET applications using System.DirectoryServices.AccountManagement instead of My.User.Name.

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Waffling on SharePoint...

Discusses the challenges of creating non-technical SharePoint documentation for business users, highlighting the platform’s flexibility and the importance of clear communication.

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TFS Sticky Buddy POC (WinForms) release

Proof of concept Windows Forms dashboard for Team Foundation Server, including source code. Requires .NET 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008 Team Explorer. For demo use only.

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TFS Sticky Buddy POC (WPF) release

Proof of concept release of a WPF-based Team Foundation Server dashboard app, including source code. Requires .NET 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008 Team Explorer.

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TFS Sticky Buddy Codeplex project

Open source tool for visualising Team Foundation Server project status, showing work items, assignments, and progress in real time on large displays for team visibility.

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