I enjoy working with two monitors. As a programmer, I always need multiple applications open, and while Windows gives us a convenient Alt-Tab shortcut to switch between windows, sometimes it’s easier to just look between two different monitors. In this article from Microsoft at Home, the author walks you through the process to set up a second monitor on your system. Have a look at the full ar... [More]

From the MSDN Newsletter: Microsoft Web Camps are free, two-day events where you can learn about the latest components of the Microsoft Web Platform, work with hands-on labs, build solutions in teams and have direct interaction with Microsoft experts. Technologies covered include ASP.NET, Visual Studio, IIS, and more. View article...

From the MSDN Newsletter: When Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 is released, it will offer new tools that make customizing and extending your applications much easier. Join us as we talk with Steve Fox, a Senior Evangelism Manager with the Developer and Platform Evangelism team. We'll explore the tools, what's possible, and take your questions. View article...

This is a nice tool. I just downloaded it (Silverlight OOB). Works great on my machine… I guess that makes me a developer! Microsoft Desktop Player allows developers to access technical content (such as videos, webcasts, podcasts, and white papers) and links to resources (including developer evangelists, local training opportunities, and local user groups) in your area. View it on... [More]

It would take more than successful careers for Joe and Rose Glendinning of Lansing, Michigan to find joy outside their home state, reports The Detroit News.   The siblings longed to return home and run their own business, looking to create a less-stressful, more relaxed lifestyle closer to family and friends.   Joe Glendinning, a high-paid attorney in Chicago, mov... [More]

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business. Despite living in the age of e-mail, wireless networks, smartphones, and tablets, many small businesses are still beholden to paper. There are a variety of reasons for this. Often, it's the other businesses or gove... [More]

Another great article from Microsoft At Work. This one describes some very basic things that you can do to help your computer run faster, be more organized, and generally keep it on the right track. Tips include: Organize Your Folders Clean Up Your Hard Disk Use System Restore (although not on a regular basis…) Keep Windows and Office Up to Date Run an Antivirus AND AntiSpyware T... [More]

  From Microsoft at Home, another very useful article for simple ways you can improve the reliability of your wireless netowrk. And these tips for for home as well as office. The tips are: Position your wireless router (or wireless access point) in a central location Move the router off the floor and away from walls and metal objects (such as metal file cabinets) Replace your route... [More]

I laughed when I saw this. It’s true. Sad, but true.   View the original here. See more comics at xkcd.com Technorati Tags: xkcd,twitter,earthquake

Sketchflow is a wonderful tool from Microsoft for prototyping websites and web applications. It is built on top of Expression Blend, part of the Microsoft Expression Studio. From the article: …SketchFlow is part of Microsoft’s Expression Studio range of design tools. After a lackluster history with design tools, Microsoft seems to be finally getting their act together with Expression Studio... [More]