Archive for the April, 2011
Apr
15
ProtoRPC, is a new tool from Google for creating simple Python services, which requires minimal set up and configuration to create new services.What can you use ProtoRPC web-services for? "Most web apps have the need to send and receive data between different components and/or apps. Typically, developers come up with ad-hoc ways of doing this
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Apr
6
Today, Microsoft has appointed Chris Capossela svp of the Consumer Channels and Central Marketing Group. The newly formed Consumer Channels Group brings together Microsoft's Retail, Mobile Operator and Distribution teams into one organization."Capossela will now report to Kevin Turner and work in close collaboration with Microsoft's OEM, retail, mobile operator and distribution partners to create new
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Apr
1
Charles Joy has posted a great video demonstration embedded below and instructions on how to use Opalis to automate the updating of Hyper-V Integration Services after you update to Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.From Charles post:Today's Video Topic: Have you recently upgraded your Windows Server 2008 R2 machine with Hyper-V to Service
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Apr
3
In the video below, Graham Calladine, Security Architect with Microsoft Services, answers the most common security concerns CxOs and other business decision-makers have regarding the security of their data in Windows Azure cloud platform.You’ll learn about:Security controls that Azure has in place to help protect the customer applications and dataOverview of the Azure components (web role,
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Apr
25
Microsoft has put its comparison-shopping site Ciao on the block. Microsoft bought Ciao's parent company Greenfield Online in 2008 as part of its acquisition binge to improve its search engine -- it also bought travel information site Farecast and contextual search service Powerset for more than $100 million apiece around the same time.Here at diTii, we
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Apr
5
Windows 8 will be adopting the trend full-on with a Swiss Army Knife full of new tricks. One of which is a new universal application deployment system called "AppX."Clearly inspired by XAPs for Silverlight, the critical aspect of AppX packages is an XML manifest file appropriately named the "AppXManifest.xml". In
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Apr
18
The Yellow Pages Association (YPA) today unveiled a new name "Local Search Association" -- alongside a new visual identity, reflecting the industry's transition from print publisher to a provider of local search services to small businesses and their consumers.The Association's new logo incorporates a clean and modern design with a
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Apr
11
TUAW reports that Adobe's video training resources now support iOS-friendly streaming to iPhones, iPods and iPads. Creative pros can now learn new tricks as they commute on train, go for a lunch break and so forth. Another tidbit comes from MacRumors which profiles Photoshop Remote, the first third-party iPad app built using the Photoshop Touch SDK.Developer
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Apr
27
If you want to block a specific AdSense ad from appearing on your site; If the ad is placement-targeted, you can now use the new AdSense interface to quickly search for and block that specific ad and future ad groups from a given advertiser."To search for ads in the ad review center, first navigate to
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Apr
19
This latest release of Forefront Online Protection for Exchange (FOPE) brings a wealth of features that help you protect and secure complex mail flow scenarios. Great news for Microsoft Office 365 Beta users, you now get FOPE as your standard email protection solution. If you're using a Microsoft Exchange Server, this release brings you the
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Apr
13
Priced at $168 per device, if you find CutYourSim, a permanent factory unlock for iPhone a bit costlier. You may find Rebel's Micro Sim a bit more affordable, which cost about $65 in the pro variant or $48 for the lite version."The Rebel Pro Micro unlock simcard package includes 1 Rebel Pro Micro sim card
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Apr
6
Microsoft and Toyota Motor forged a partnership to build a global cloud platform to support telematics in Toyota hybrids and plug-in vehicles, starting in 2012. As the car increasingly becomes the ultimate "mobile device" for consumers, telematics technologies can allow drivers to start their cars remotely, turn on their AC from a cell phone, check systems
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Apr
5
Microsoft Windows Phone Marketplace team is offering "Spring Cleaning" project to developers looking for opportunities to better merchandise and sell their XNA game in the Windows Phone 7 Marketplace.The team is offering a number of merchandising slots, with an opportunity to dramatically increase an app's sales. The best news for XNA game developers? Games are eligible
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Apr
27
Chris and Robert in this screencast explain the benefits of following the Microsoft SDL to building more secure, reliable, and standard-compliant software.
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Apr
5
Microsoft Operations Customer & Partner Experience (CPE) Research team would interview Microsoft Partners about how to improve the interfaces and portals used to do business with Microsoft."Those who are selected for this 1-hour interview will receive a $100 gift card as a thank you from Microsoft for your invaluable feedback. To volunteer, please complete this online
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