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• A few announcements for those in the UK

  - by Latest Microsoft Blogs

  [In addition to blogging, I am also now using Twitter for quick updates and to share links. Follow me at: twitter.com/scottgu ] This a quick post to announce a few upcoming events for those in the UK. I’ll be presenting in Glasgow, Scotland on March 25th Read More......(read more)

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• A few announcements for those in the UK

  - by ScottGu

  This a quick post to announce a few upcoming events for those in the UK. I’ll be presenting in Glasgow, Scotland on March 25th I’m doing a free 5 hour presentation in Glasgow on March 25th. I’ll be covering VS 2010, ASP.NET 4, ASP.NET Web Forms 4, ASP.NET MVC 2, Silverlight and potentially show off a few new things that haven’t been announced yet. You can learn more about the event and register for free here.  There are only a few spots left – so register quickly.  When the event fills up there will be a wait-list – please add yourself to this as we’ll be encouraging people who won’t be able to attend to let us know ahead of time so that we can add more people to the event. I’ll be presenting in Birmingham, England on March 26th I’m doing a free 5 hour presentation in Birmingham (UK) on March 26th. I’ll be covering VS 2010, ASP.NET 4, ASP.NET Web Forms 4, ASP.NET MVC 2, Silverlight and also potentially show off a few new things that haven’t been announced yet. You can learn more about the event and register for free here. The event unfortunately filled up immediately (even before I had a chance to blog it) – but there is a waitlist.  If you’d like to attend please add yourself to it as hopefully a number of people will be able to attend off of it. UK Party at MIX If you are going to MIX and are from the UK send mail to [email protected] (or tweet him @plip) for an invite to a party being organized for UK MIX attendees next Sunday (March 14th).  Knowing the people involved I’m sure the party will be fun. <g> Hope this helps, Scott

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• Bar Table Modded Into Standing Desk

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  This polished looking standing desk combines a stand alone bar-height counter with extra storage, cable management, and monitor riser. The end result looks like a $$$$ standing desk at a fraction of the price. Courtesy of IKEA hacker Marc Marton, the build combines the Billsta Bar Table, the Ekby Alex Shelf, and Besta legs to raise the shelf up off the desk and create a keyboard storage area. For more information about the build hit up the link below. Billsta Bar Table into Standing Work Station [IKEAHacker] 8 Deadly Commands You Should Never Run on Linux 14 Special Google Searches That Show Instant Answers How To Create a Customized Windows 7 Installation Disc With Integrated Updates

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• Get to Know the ‘Real’ Pyro [Humorous Team Fortress 2 Video]

  - by Asian Angel

  People sometimes wonder just what is going through Pyro’s head when he is spreading mayhem and destruction. If you are one of them, then here is your chance to see things from Pyro’s ‘unique’ point-of-view! Meet the Pyro [via Dorkly] How to Use an Xbox 360 Controller On Your Windows PC Download the Official How-To Geek Trivia App for Windows 8 How to Banish Duplicate Photos with VisiPic

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• What's new in Xamarin and iOS7 - webinar

  - by Wallym

  I recently did an online webinar regarding the new iOS7 and Xamarin.  In it, I covered the basics of what is new in iOS7 along with what is new in Xamarin's developer platform.  Please take some time and view this webinar.  The items that were covered include:What's new in iOS7.The XCode Design Surface.An example showing new iOS7 View Animations.What's new with Xamarin and async, await, and HttpClient.A demo of Razor Templating.The Xamarin.iOS Plugin for Visual Studio.  ** The video only works in Windows.  I don't control the content, so I have to go with what I am given. :-( **

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• Add 33 Unique Biomes to Minecraft with the Biomes O’ Plenty Mod Pack

  - by Asian Angel

  Are you tired of looking at the same old biomes in Minecraft? Then add some fresh scenery with the Biomes O’ Plenty mod pack and enjoy a whole new Minecraft world! Biomes included in the mod pack: Birch Forest, Bog, Cherry Blossom Grove, Crag, Deadlands, Dense Forest, Field, Frost Forest, Garden, Glacier, Highland, Mangrove, Marsh, Meadow, Mesa, Mountain, Mystic Grove, Oasis, Ominous Woods, Orchard, Prairie, Quagmire, Rainforest, Savanna, Scrubland, Seasonal Forest, Shrubland, Spruce Forest, Tropics, Tundra, Wasteland, Wetlands, and Woodlands. You can download the mod pack, view the setup instructions, see images of each biome type, and more by visiting the link below. [1.3.2] [MODLOADERMP] Biomes O’ Plenty – Adds 33 Unique Biomes! (SSP/SMP) [via BoingBoing] 8 Deadly Commands You Should Never Run on Linux 14 Special Google Searches That Show Instant Answers How To Create a Customized Windows 7 Installation Disc With Integrated Updates

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• So Your Laptop’s Fan Has Stopped Working Then? [Humorous Image]

  - by Asian Angel

  There is such a thing as dust build-up and then there are the odd cases of dust-ball evolution… What is the worst case of dust build-up that you have dealt with? Make sure to share your stories with your fellow readers in the comments! Help, my laptop’s fan is not working! [via Reddit Tech Support Gore] Secure Yourself by Using Two-Step Verification on These 16 Web Services How to Fix a Stuck Pixel on an LCD Monitor How to Factory Reset Your Android Phone or Tablet When It Won’t Boot

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• Special 48-Hour Offer: Free ASP.NET MVC 3 Video Training

  - by ScottGu

  The Virtual ASP.NET MVC Conference (MVCConf) happened earlier today.  Several thousand developers attended the event online, and had the opportunity to watch 27 great talks presented by the community. All of the live presentations were recorded, and videos of them will be posted shortly so that everyone can watch them (for free).  I’ll do a blog post with links to them once they are available. Special Pluralsight Training Available for Next 48 Hours In my MVCConf keynote this morning, I also mentioned a special offer that Pluralsight (a great .NET training partner) is offering – which is the opportunity to watch their excellent ASP.NET MVC 3 Fundamentals course free of charge for the next 48 hours.  This training is 3 hours and 17 minutes long and covers the new features introduced with ASP.NET MVC 3 including: Razor, Unobtrusive JavaScript, Richer Validation, ViewBag, Output Caching, Global Action Filters, NuGet, Dependency Injection, and much more. Scott Allen is the presenter, and the format, video player, and cadence of the course is really great.  It provides an excellent way to quickly come up to speed with all of the new features introduced with the new ASP.NET MVC 3 release. Click here to watch the Pluralsight training - available free of charge for the next 48 hours (until Thursday at 9pm PST). Other Beginning ASP.NET MVC Tutorials We will be publishing a bunch of new ASP.NET MVC 3 content, training and samples on the http://asp.net/mvc web-site in the weeks ahead.  We’ll include content that is tailored to developers brand-new to ASP.NET MVC, as well as content for advanced ASP.NET MVC developers looking to get the most out of it. Below are two tutorials available today that provide nice introductory step-by-step ASP.NET MVC 3 tutorials: Build your First ASP.NET MVC 3 Application ASP.NET MVC Music Store Tutorial I recommend reviewing both of the above tutorials if you are looking to get started with ASP.NET MVC 3 and want to learn the core concepts and features behind it. Hope this helps, Scott

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• Cracking Websites with Cross Site Scripting

  - by Akemi Iwaya

  You may have heard the term ‘cross site scripting’ before, but what exactly is ‘it’ and why is it dangerous for a website? YouTube channel Computerphile presents a nice primer on the ‘how and why’ of cross site scripting and the dangers it presents in their latest video. Cracking Websites with Cross Site Scripting – Computerphile [YouTube]     

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• NuGet 1.1 Released

  - by ScottGu

  This past weekend the ASP.NET team released NuGet 1.1.  Phil Haack recently blogged a bunch of details on the enhancements it brings, as well as how to update to it if you already have NuGet 1.0 installed.  It is definitely a nice update (my favorite improvement is that it no longer blocks the UI when downloading packages). Read Phil’s blog post about the NuGet 1.1 update and how it install it here.  NuGet is Not just for Web Projects NuGet is not just for ASP.NET projects – it supports any .NET project type.  Pete Brown recently did a nice blog post where he talked about using NuGet for WPF and Silverlight Development as well.  You can read Pete’s blog post about NuGet for WPF and Silverlight here. How to Install NuGet if you Don't Already have it Installed If you don’t already have NuGet installed, you can download and install it (as well as browse the 700+ OSS packages now available with it) from the http://NuGet.org website. Hope this helps, Scott P.S. I am also now using Twitter for quick updates and to share links. Follow me at: twitter.com/scottgu

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• Bring the Lantern Corp to Your Desktop with the Green Lantern Theme for Windows 7

  - by Asian Angel

  Calling all Green Lantern fans! Here is your chance to bring the excitement of the new movie straight to your desktop in a ready to go theme. The theme comes with 31 Hi-Res wallpapers, custom icons, and sounds from the movie for an awesome Lantern Corp desktop experience. View Additional Screenshots of the Theme [VikiTech] Download the Theme [VikiTech] Want additional Green Lantern icons and more for your desktop? Then browse on over to our Desktop Fun: Green Lantern Customization Set post. How To Encrypt Your Cloud-Based Drive with BoxcryptorHTG Explains: Photography with Film-Based CamerasHow to Clean Your Dirty Smartphone (Without Breaking Something)

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• Viewing the Future Through the ‘Eyes of the Past’ [Humorous Image]

  - by Asian Angel

  Really makes you feel nostalgic, eh? You can access the full-size version to get a better view of the upper right corner here. O_O This is a close approximation of the original title of the post. [via Reddit - Tech Support Gore] How To Get a Better Wireless Signal and Reduce Wireless Network Interference How To Troubleshoot Internet Connection Problems 7 Ways To Free Up Hard Disk Space On Windows

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• DNASTREAM’s RapidLaunch Oracle Accelerate solution for RightNow

  - by Richard Lefebvre

  The Oracle RightNow Accelerate solution from DNASTREAM allows each Customer to enjoy quicker deployment and earlier time to benefits from this SAAS Customer Experience solution. At the start of the project, a full suite of E-Learning simulations & materials is provided by DNASTREAM to match the customer’s processes. This RapidLaunch content library for RightNow can be leveraged by our customers early in their project implementations bringing significant cost efficiencies, time reduction and improved user adoption to their project roll outs. Solution Profile: This Oracle Accelerate solution is based on Oracle RightNow CX that includes Content management, Contact management, Incident management, Customer Portal, Closed incident Survey, Standard reports. As an additional option there is available the Oracle RightNow CX Chat implementation. For more information about RightNow and the DNASTREAM Accelerate solution, visit the Oracle Accelerate microsite or contact www.dnastream.com

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• Homebrew LEGO CD Duplicator Copies CDs On The Cheap

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  If you’d like to bulk copy CDs/DVDs without the sticker shock of a $500+ commercial duplicator, this DIY LEGO duplicator is a homebrew solution. Paul Rea wanted to rip and copy CDs and DVDs without shelling out for a commercial duplicator and without the hassle of being bound to that commercial duplicator’s propriety software. His homebrew solution–a combination of LEGO, a rotating base, an Arduino controller, and little ingenuity–handles his ripping and copying needs with ease. Watch the video above to see it in action then hit up the link below for the build log and Arduino code. CD Duplicator [PaulRea.net via Make] HTG Explains: Understanding Routers, Switches, and Network Hardware How to Use Offline Files in Windows to Cache Your Networked Files Offline How to See What Web Sites Your Computer is Secretly Connecting To

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• Play ‘Dune II – The Building of a Dynasty’ Online for Free [Classic Game]

  - by Asian Angel

  Are you a fan of retro sci-fi classic Dune and old-school gaming? Then get the best of both in one package with this free online version of ‘Dune II – The Building of a Dynasty’! When you arrive at the site you will need to choose your house. Once you have made your selection the next part of the game will take a moment or two to load up. From there you will see a short introduction to your chosen house (screenshot above)… Once you have gotten through the introduction to your house, then you can move on to some awesome retro gaming fun! Our Geek Trivia App for Windows 8 is Now Available Everywhere How To Boot Your Android Phone or Tablet Into Safe Mode HTG Explains: Does Your Android Phone Need an Antivirus?

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• Inside The Kindle Paperwhite’s Display [Video]

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  By far the most praised feature of the new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite ebook reader is the new display; this video takes you behind the scenes with the design team and highlights what exactly makes the evenly lit display work so well. Accounting for the promotional nature of the video, it’s still fascinating to take a look at how they crafted the front plate of the display to yield such an even front-lit effect. You can read more about the Kindle Paperwhite here. [via ExtremeTech] HTG Explains: How Antivirus Software Works HTG Explains: Why Deleted Files Can Be Recovered and How You Can Prevent It HTG Explains: What Are the Sys Rq, Scroll Lock, and Pause/Break Keys on My Keyboard?

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• The World of ‘Game of Thrones’ in Minecraft [Image Gallery]

  - by Asian Angel

  Are you a serious ‘Game of Thrones’ fan? Then prepare for a visual feast with this gallery of images showing a recreation of the world of Westeros in Minecraft. Here is another visual teaser from this awesome gallery… WesterosCraft Gallery (Imgur) [via Neatorama] How to Play Classic Arcade Games On Your PC How to Use an Xbox 360 Controller On Your Windows PC Download the Official How-To Geek Trivia App for Windows 8

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• WCF RIA Services feedback

  - by pluginbaby

    If you use or plan to use WCF RIA Services, here is your chance to shape the future of this product, vote or propose features for vNext in this page: http://dotnet.uservoice.com/forums/57026-wcf-ria-services You can find help and ask questions on the current release of RIA Services on the official forum: http://forums.silverlight.net/forums/53.aspx

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• Do We Indeed Have a Future? George Takei on Star Wars.

  - by Bil Simser

  George Takei (rhymes with Okay), probably best known for playing Hikaru Sulu on the original Star Trek, has always had deep concerns for the present and the future. Whether on Earth or among the stars, he has the welfare of humanity very much at heart. I was digging through my old copies of Famous Monsters of Filmland, a great publication on monster and films that I grew up with, and came across this. This was his reaction to STAR WARS from issue 139 of Famous Monsters of Filmland and was written June 6, 1977. It is reprinted here without permission but I hope since the message is still valid to this day and has never been reprinted anywhere, nobody will mind me sharing it. STAR WARS is the most pre-posterously diverting galactic escape and at the same time the most hideously credible portent of the future yet.While I thrilled to the exploits that reminded me of the heroics of Errol Flynn as Robin Hood, Burt Lancaster as the Crimson Pirate and Buster Crabbe as Flash Gordon, I was at the same time aghast at the phantasmagoric violence technology can place at our disposal. STAR WARS raised in my mind the question - do we indeed have a future?It seems to me what George Lucas has done is to masterfully guide us on a journey through space and time and bring us back face to face with today's reality. STAR WARS is more than science fiction, I think it is science fictitious reality.Just yesterday, June 7, 1977, I read that the United States will embark on the production of a neutron bomb - a bomb that will kill people on a gigantic scale but will not destroy buildings. A few days before that, I read that the Pentagon is fearful that the Soviets may have developed a warhead that could neutralize ours that have a capacity for that irrational concept overkill to the nth power. Already, it seems we have the technology to realize the awesome special effects simulations that we saw in the film.The political scene of STAR WARS is that of government by force and power, of revolutions based on some unfathomable grievance, survival through a combination of cunning and luck and success by the harnessing of technology -  a picture not very much at variance from the political headlines that we read today.And most of all, look at the people; both the heroes in the film and the reaction of the audience. First, the heroes; Luke Skywalker is a pretty but easily led youth. Without any real philosophy to guide him, he easily falls under the influence of a mystical old man believed previously to be an eccentric hermit. Recognize a 1960's hippie or a 1970's moonie? Han Solo has a philosophy coupled with courage and skill. His philosophy is money. His proficiency comes for a price - the highest. Solo is a thoroughly avaricious mercenary. And the Princess, a decisive, strong, self-confident and chilly woman. The audience cheered when she wielded a gun. In all three, I missed qualities that could be called humane - love, kindness, yes, I missed sensuality. I also missed a sense of ideals and faith. In this regard the machines seemed more human. They demonstrated real affection for each other and an occasional poutiness. They exhibited a sense of fidelity and constancy. The machines were humanized and the humans conversely seemed mechanical.As a member of the audience, I was swept up by the sheer romantic escapsim of it all. The deering-dos, the rope swing escape across the pit, the ray gun battles and especially the swash buckle with the ray swords. Great fun!But I just hope that we weren't too intoxicated by the escapism to be able to focus on the recognizable. I hope the beauty of the effects didn't narcotize our sensitivity to violence. I hope the people see through the fantastically well done futuristic mirrors to the disquieting reflection of our own society. I hope they enjoy STAR WARS without being "purely entertained".

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• FrankenUPS Hack Turns a Server UPS into a Whole House UPS

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  This well documented build guide showcases the process of turning a rack-mounted UPS battery device intended for a server bank, into a super-charged whole-house UPS system with a massive 14 hours of backup juice. It’s a very ambitious build and, due to the work required in the main circuit breaker of your home, we highly recommend only those experienced with electrical work undertake the project. That said, it’s a really clever bit of recycling that yielded an impressive half-day worth of backup power. Hit up the link below for the detailed build log. FrankenUPS [via Hack A Day] The Best Free Portable Apps for Your Flash Drive Toolkit How to Own Your Own Website (Even If You Can’t Build One) Pt 3 How to Sync Your Media Across Your Entire House with XBMC

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• XKCD’s Take On Password Difficult

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  The more difficult to crack password doesn’t have to be the most difficult to remember; XKCD humorously illustrates the power of entropy. On a more serious note, if you’re looking to increase your password strength and variety, make sure to check out our roundup of password best practices. [via XKCD] HTG Explains: What Is RSS and How Can I Benefit From Using It? HTG Explains: Why You Only Have to Wipe a Disk Once to Erase It HTG Explains: Learn How Websites Are Tracking You Online

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• The Evolution of Link’s Swords [Wallpaper]

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  If you’re a fan of all things Legend of Zelda, this high-resolution wallpaper showcases all the swords from every Legend of Zelda game. In addition to the wallpaper that gathers all the swords together in one place, you can also check out the description on the wallpaper’s Deviant Art page to grab high-resolution images of each individual sword. Hit up the link below to grab both the wallpaper and the individual renderings. The Evolution of Link’s Swords [Deviant Art] 7 Ways To Free Up Hard Disk Space On Windows HTG Explains: How System Restore Works in Windows HTG Explains: How Antivirus Software Works

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• Increase Security by Enabling Two-Factor Authentication on Your Google Account

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  You can easily increase the security of your Google account by enabling two-factor authentication; flip it on today for a free security boost. It’s not a new feature but it’s a feature worth giving a second look. Watch the above video for a quick overview of Google’s two-factor authentication system. Essentially your mobile phone becomes the second authentication tool–you use your password + a code sent to your phone to log into your account. It’s a great way to easily increase the security of your Google account, it’s free, and you can set it so that you only have to validate your home computer once every 30 days. Google Two-Step Verification [via Google+] HTG Explains: When Do You Need to Update Your Drivers? How to Make the Kindle Fire Silk Browser *Actually* Fast! Amazon’s New Kindle Fire Tablet: the How-To Geek Review

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• What If Nintendo Made Children’s Books?

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  What if the great minds at Nintendo had directed their energy towards children’s literature? These humorous cover mock-ups show us what the titles may have looked like. Hit up the link below for more books from the Nintendo universe; if you have a clever idea for a game-based children’s book that should exist, sound off in the comments. Videogame Children’s Books [via Neatorama] How to Stress Test the Hard Drives in Your PC or Server How To Customize Your Android Lock Screen with WidgetLocker The Best Free Portable Apps for Your Flash Drive Toolkit

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• Download the Visions of Romania Theme for Windows 7 and 8

  - by Asian Angel

  Are you looking for a theme that has a mix of landscape and metro-based scenery? Then you may want to have a look at the Visions of Romania Theme for Windows 7 and 8. The theme comes with nine images featuring the work of photographer Albert Adrian Vrabiuta. Note: The direct download links for the Windows 7 and 8 zip files are located in the same paragraph near the bottom of the article. Uncovering Artists Through Windows Themes – Albert Adrian Vrabiuta [7 Tutorials] How To Create a Customized Windows 7 Installation Disc With Integrated Updates How to Get Pro Features in Windows Home Versions with Third Party Tools HTG Explains: Is ReadyBoost Worth Using?

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