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Map a Drive to SkyDrive
Update: No need to do this, just download the SkyDrive Desktop app and you’re golden! Microsoft’s SkyDrive is awesome for creating and storing documents that can be edited in the browser, phone as well as on your desktop. One thing I find very useful when working with SkyDrive documents from my Windows 7 desktop is […]
Azure WCF Web Role Won’t Start
February 6, 2011
When creating Windows Azure Cloud Services (WCF), you may run into this error: Windows Azure Tools for Microsoft Visual Studio Role instances are taking longer than expected to start. Do you want to continue waiting? The detailed error in the Event Viewer shows: Application: WaIISHost.exe Framework Version: v4.0.30319 Description: The process was terminated due to […]
Save $29.98 – New 12 Month Zune Pass for the price of 10!
October 26, 2010
That’s 2 months Ab-So-Lute-Ly Free! Many of you are probably getting your music from Apple’s iTunes. If you’re looking over the garden wall and wondering what else is out there, I strongly recommend trying Microsoft’s Zune Pass subscription. For me, the coolest part of the Zune Pass subscription is the unlimited access to millions […]
Free ebook from Microsoft Press–Moving to VS 2010
October 25, 2010
Are you a software developer and are still on the fence on whether to move to Microsoft Visual Studio 2010? Or you’re looking for some help to make the leap? Wait no more! Check out Microsoft Press’s free ebook on doing just that at, Free ebook: Moving to Microsoft Visual Studio 2010. Whether you’re currently […]
Outlook 2010 and Hotmail synch error (0×80004005) and 4401
October 18, 2010
If you’re getting this error while synching with Hotmail using Outlook 2010, Task ” reported error (0×80004005) : ‘There is an error synchronizing your mail account. Please verify your account is configured correctly by first accessing your mail on the web. Error: 4401. This is probably due to a bad address in one of the […]
Got Protection?
October 6, 2010
I suppose y’all already have protection. No, no, not THAT kind of protection. I’m talking about antimalware and virus protection for your Windows-based PC. And if you’re one of THOSE who don’t FEEL right using protection, it’s time! If not for yourself, do it for the love of your PC. What’s more, it’s easy and […]
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February 21, 2012
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