The Ultimate Visual Studio Tips and Tricks Blog
by Zain Naboulsi
Microsoft, Zend and others announce Simple API for Cloud Application Services
From...
Author: zainnab Date: 10/06/2009
Microsoft's New Certifications: What They Are, Why They Matter
From https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/2009.08.geekofalltrades.aspx : One important step...
Author: zainnab Date: 09/29/2009
Dryad and DryadLINQ for Data Intensive Research
From https://research.microsoft.com/en-us/collaboration/tools/dryad.aspx : Dryad is a...
Author: zainnab Date: 09/22/2009
Windows 7 for Students - $29.99
For a limited time, eligible college students can get the sweetest deal on Windows 7 - for only...
Author: zainnab Date: 09/21/2009
Microsoft Helps Address H1N1 Challenges for Schools
In response to the impending H1N1 issues faced by schools, we have created a web site to help...
Author: zainnab Date: 09/19/2009
EPS / Code Opportunity
The folks at EPS / Code passed this along to me and wanted to let folks know about about it. From...
Author: zainnab Date: 09/07/2009
New York - Architecture Titans Meeting
On October 12-14, 2009 in New York IASA will hold the biggest IT Architect Regional Conference...
Author: zainnab Date: 09/01/2009
LIDNUG: Free Online Virtual Chat with Scott Guthrie Today!!!
From Scott's blog:===A few months ago I did a free online chat hosted by LIDNUG (Linked .NET Users...
Author: zainnab Date: 08/25/2009
Immersive Spaces And The Future: How Virtual Worlds Will Change Our Lives -- Needs Your Vote
South by Southwest in Austin asked for submissions a while back and here is mine: Questions...
Author: zainnab Date: 08/17/2009
24 Hours of Nonstop SQL Server Training
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR SQL SERVER24 Hours of Nonstop SQL Server TrainingStock up on the...
Author: zainnab Date: 08/17/2009
Sketchflow in Blend 3
In this episode we talk about Windows 7, PDC 2009, SQL Azure, MSDN Roadshow...
Author: zainnab Date: 08/13/2009
Visual Studio Tips & Tricks: The Video Versions
Scott Cate is taking Sara Ford's legendary Tips & Tricks: ...
Author: zainnab Date: 08/11/2009
Brian Harry Talks about TFS 2010 Admin, Operations & Setup Improvements
Brian Harry is "the man" for Team Foundation Server so when he talks, you really...
Author: zainnab Date: 08/10/2009
PHP versus ASP.NET – Windows versus Linux – Who’s the fastest ?
<=== Joe Stagner :) So, I recently had the pleasure of attending a local PHP Meetup here. I...
Author: zainnab Date: 08/10/2009
Got Hummingbird?
So, last week I ran into an old friend, Beth W, who sent me this recipe for a drink served in...
Author: zainnab Date: 08/07/2009
Random Coolness: Chevy Chase in Modern Problems
Author: zainnab Date: 08/04/2009
Announcing: Release to Manufacturing of Windows 7
In case you missed it, here is the official word:===It's almost here! We're very happy to tell you...
Author: zainnab Date: 07/28/2009
Great Windows Mobile Information
Looking to get hardcore into Windows Mobile app development? Then check out these resources:...
Author: zainnab Date: 07/21/2009
Done With Imeem
So, Imeem has finally made me want to leave them and I'm looking for a decent site where I can...
Author: zainnab Date: 07/20/2009
Code Windows 7 Coolness and Win Some Cash, Yeah Baby!!!
Seriously cool contest we have going on for coding Windows 7 (something near and dear to my...
Author: zainnab Date: 07/17/2009
When Reporters Attack: Windows 7 In the News
Normally, I don't get into the debates over product vs. product or respond to the "I hate Microsoft"...
Author: zainnab Date: 07/17/2009
Random Coolness: 30-Second Bunnies Theatre -- Superman
This shizzle rocks!
Author: zainnab Date: 07/16/2009
Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 Training Kit
If you haven't downloaded it already, what's your problem? Just kidding :) Seriously get your hands...
Author: zainnab Date: 07/15/2009
Houston-Area D2 SIG Meeting for Silverlight & WPF Designers and Developers
Where: Microsoft-Houston Offices (2000 West Sam Houston Parkway) When: August 4 (first Tuesday of...
Author: zainnab Date: 07/14/2009
Regular Expressions Webcasts are Live Once Again!!
So, it looked like #1 and 2 of my 10-part webcast series went AWOL. Thanks to Emily G in Redmond for...
Author: zainnab Date: 07/14/2009
SQL Saturday in Baton Rouge
What: An all day FREE training event with SQL Server and .Net sessions spread out over three tracks...
Author: zainnab Date: 07/14/2009
Houston SharePoint User Group Meeting on Wednesday July 15th @ 6pm
The Houston SharePoint User Group is pleased to present a two track presentationPlease make sure you...
Author: zainnab Date: 07/13/2009
Random Coolness: Patricia Burchat -- The search for dark energy and dark matter
One of the best treatments of the subject I have seen on dark matter.
Author: zainnab Date: 07/12/2009
Microsoft Silverlight 3 and Expression Studio are out today!!!!
Check out the goodness at: https://www.seethelight.com/
Author: zainnab Date: 07/10/2009
Thrive is Live!!
We understand that today’s economy is challenging for developers. You’re...
Author: zainnab Date: 07/08/2009
LIDNUG: Advanced Developer Features in Visual Studio 2010 July 21st @ 10:30am Pacific
From Brian Madsen at the LinkedIn .NET User Group (LIDNUG):===Experience a tour of what’s...
Author: zainnab Date: 07/07/2009
Community Soup... Virtual Worlds!
Check me out on my friends' (Dmitry and Peter) seriously cool show! From the site:===In this episode...
Author: zainnab Date: 07/07/2009
Seriously Cool VS2010 Extension: RegEx Editor
Everyone who knows me knows that I’m totally in love with regular expressions. They rock!...
Author: zainnab Date: 07/06/2009
An "Autopsy" on SOA
Denny Boynton wrote a great article a while back on SOA and its demise. ===On Monday, January 5,...
Author: zainnab Date: 07/05/2009
Call for Speakers for Houston TechFest 2009, Sept. 26, 2009
From Mike:=====The 2009 Houston TechFest will be on Saturday Sept. 26. They are looking for speakers...
Author: zainnab Date: 06/30/2009
SharePoint Saturday - Dallas - July 25th!!!
Join SharePoint architects, developers, and other professionals that work with Microsoft Office...
Author: zainnab Date: 06/28/2009
RemoteWipe Configuration Service Provider
For the more security-oriented people out there here is some interesting information on how to...
Author: zainnab Date: 06/28/2009
MSDN Webcast: Getting a Development Job in the Current Economy -- Open Question Forum Today @ 1pm Pacific!!!
This is final webcast in our series on getting a development job. Be sure to bring your questions...
Author: zainnab Date: 06/25/2009
GoogleTV Beta Hoax
Thanks to Asit for sending this one to me. This is hilarious!
Author: zainnab Date: 06/25/2009
MSDN Webcast: Getting a Development Job in the Current Economy -- Interview Tips Today @ 1pm Pacific
Okay, so you made it through the job interview. Congratulations! Now what? You still need to get...
Author: zainnab Date: 06/23/2009
MSDN Webcast: Getting a Development Job in the Current Economy -- Resume Building TODAY @ 1:00PM Pacific Time
Want to hear it straight from a recruiter? we continue our series on getting a development job, and...
Author: zainnab Date: 06/22/2009
Dynamic conditions: How to achieve multiple "OR" conditions with LINQ?
This question came up from Teresa B. a while back:===I am trying to split a string to come up with...
Author: zainnab Date: 06/21/2009
Free C# and VB Coding Standards Reference Documents
A while back my good friend Clint Edmonson made some of his documents available to folks. Here is...
Author: zainnab Date: 06/14/2009
Random Coolness: Snicker's Snacklish
You have to try this one, very cool campaign for Snickers. https://www.snacklish.com/
Author: zainnab Date: 06/13/2009
Register For Dallas TechFest, Win a Mac Mini!!!! Friday, June 19, 2009
YOU haven't registered for the TechFest? Seriously? Why not!?! Do it! Do it now or people will laugh...
Author: zainnab Date: 06/10/2009
Get Your Azure Moving!!! .NET Dojo Azure Sessions with J Sawyer on June 19th in Houston and June 26th in Austin!
Windows Azure is the cloud services operating system that serves as the development, service...
Author: zainnab Date: 06/10/2009
Bing Maps SDK? Oh Yeah!
Neighbor, how long has it been since you had a big, think steaming bowl of Bing Maps goodness? Well,...
Author: zainnab Date: 06/07/2009