b5media.com

Advertise with us

Enjoying this blog? Check out the rest of the Technology Channel Subscribe to this Feed

Microsoft Weblog

Archive for the ‘Microsoft Resources’ Category

January 9th, 2008

College Students Can Get Office 2007 Ultimate for $59.95!!!

It’s been over a decade since I’ve been in college but if I remember correctly, money was usually a hard thing to come by when I was there.
I didn’t have a computer when I was in college, my-oh-my how my life would have been different, but if I did, this would have been a […]

By Jason Bean -- 4 comments

December 29th, 2007

Visual Studio 2008 and .NET Framework 3.5 Training Kit

After surfing around the Microsoft website this evening I found a link to download a training kit for Visual Studio 2008 and .NET 3.5. I’ve downloaded Visual Web Developer 2008 and have been meaning to get some time invested in teaching myself more about the differences between it and Visual Web Developer Express 2005.
I’m not […]

By Jason Bean -- 1 comment

December 4th, 2007

Windows Live Writer Plug-ins Goldmine

Why in the world it’s taken me this long to search for, download and install some additional plug-ins for LiveWriter; I have no clue.
As you can see from the images above, I downloaded quite a few files that I’ve now installed and can use with Windows Live Writer.
I’m sure you’ll be seeing the results […]

By Jason Bean -- 1 comment

November 26th, 2007

Get TechSmith’s SnagIt Software for FREE!

I’ve been enjoying SnagIt from TechSmith now for well over a year. It can’t be beat for usefulness if you’re regularly trying to grab an image of your computer screen to share with someone.
It’s become an invaluable asset to me as I continue developing applications and websites for people. I’ve found no better way to grab […]

By Jason Bean -- 2 comments

November 1st, 2007

Outlook Views Pinned to Your Desktop

I just came across this post on the Office Tweaks blog. The little application takes your Outlook information: Calendar, Inbox, Notes, Tasks, Contacts and puts them on your desktop so they’re always available.
The application comes from Michael Scrivo and I think he’s done an excellent job with this little application. One annoyance I already […]

By Jason Bean -- 1 comment

October 31st, 2007

Microsoft’s HealthVault - What Are the Implications?

Have you seen the Microsoft HealthVault website? Here’s the quick and short of it:
When it’s your job to protect your family’s health, you need every advantage. Imagine if you had a way to collect, store, and share the health information critical to your family’s well-being.
HealthVault is the new and FREE way to […]

By Jason Bean -- 1 comment

October 30th, 2007

How To Set Your Default Address Book in Outlook 2007

Scott Thompson nailed the answer to the question I posted awhile back regarding how to set the default Address Book that’s displayed and searched in Outlook 2007. The only problem now is that it was so simple to fix my problem I feel like an idiot for not having found that setting without any help.
Scott, […]

By Jason Bean -- 5 comments

October 25th, 2007

Microsoft Release Telephone System "Response Point" to Manufacturing

Microsoft is beefing up their players for the VoIP and small business phone systems with their release of Response Point to manufacturing.
Response Point is an integral piece of Microsoft’s comprehensive voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) strategy, which addresses communications and messaging needs for businesses of all sizes through the power and flexibility of software. Response […]

By Jason Bean -- 0 comments

October 24th, 2007

Mediachance MultiMon Does Exactly What I Wanted

Deezil responded to my post about wanting more control over the windows when using multiple monitors. He directed me to a free, little application called MultiMon that does exactly! what I wanted and a little more.

As you can see from my screen shot above, there’s a new button in my window management group that’s […]

By Jason Bean -- 6 comments

October 19th, 2007

Not Using Vista Yet? Speed Up Your XP Machine

I received notification of this article in my Outlook e-mail RSS subscription this morning so I’m sure others received it as well.
Nothing too surprising on the tasks they suggest you run through on a monthly basis, pretty much the standards:

Remove programs you don’t use anymore
Install and run anti-spyware software 
Delete temp and other unused files […]

By Jason Bean -- 0 comments