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Windows 7 includes new features that you can use in your applications to add functionality and improve system integration.  The APIs are written in native code, but are accessible to .NET developers via the Windows 7 .NET Interop Sample Libraries. … Continue reading →

This is too easy to pass up.  I’ve started hunting down Accelerators for sites I frequently use that are query string friendly.  And if there is no existing Accelerator, I open my original Friendfeed Accelerator, change a few values and … Continue reading →

This is an interesting new web application form Microsoft for a few reasons.  First, the reason for its existence: The Local Impact Map presents over 500 stories about the positive impact of local programs supported by Microsoft around the world. … Continue reading →

The second full week of May I will be visiting the San Francisco Bay area to attend pixelSessions as well as shoot a few video interviews for The Continuum Show. From the pixelSessions site: On Tuesday May 12th, our premier … Continue reading →

Thank you for thinking of me and adding me to a thread, messaging me, reading my blog, twittering me or even trying to email me directly. I have gone on a much needed holiday and will be slow to respond. … Continue reading →

The Silverlight Advertising Creation Kit discusses several aspects of creating ads using Silverlight 2.  Step-by-step instructions are provided throughout so no previous knowledge of Visual Studio, Blend or Silverlight is required.  Sample projects are also included for each of the … Continue reading →

A lot has happened since MIX09 last week, and while I’m still catching up with all of the goodness (news, sessions, blog posts, etc.) I thought I would share a few of my favorite pictures from the event. Consider this … Continue reading →

Live Services Explained (8:58) Mr. James Senior was kind enough to drop by the studio and explain the story behind Live Services, Live Framework and how to take advantage of what’s available today. One of the interesting facts highlighted in … Continue reading →

Wow, I just noticed today that the Xbox Friends Watch Gamercard has found its way on the Channel 9 profile page!  Thanks EvNet Dev team Running on Channel 9 was one of the main reasons I started on the custom … Continue reading →

First Edition When Silverlight 1.0 came out the focus was on media, graphics and animation.  The media capabilities of Silverlight have continued to advance and large scale projects have continued to impress.  Well-known Silverlight media projects include the Olympics, Democratic … Continue reading →