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IntelliDebugger, a debug plugin for Microsoft Visual Studio makes ease of use a cornerstone of its functionality. By undertaking most of typical routine tasks every programmer deals with, it helps save a lot of time on debugging of both unmanaged C++ and managed C# code. With IntelliDebugger, a developer enjoys such nifty options as Variable […]

In a momentous move, Microsoft announces that they have purchased the intellectual property rights to the Epic Games series, Gears of War. With the acquisition, and with that, Vancouver based Black Tusk Studios sets into motion to take over development of the legendary Gears of War universe.  Epic founder and CEO Tim Sweeney Epic stated […]

Microsoft announced that their new Amazon price cuts are scheduled to go into effect on March 13th of this year and will reduce the cost of Microsoft’s block blob storage and disk page blob storage. This move is being made by Microsoft only after Amazon’s announcement that they are reducing their pricing even further on […]

Scheduling and Load Balancing are two very closely knitted concepts. Most use the term “Load Balancing” in the context of Network Load Balancing – for example, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Load_balancing_(computing). This wiki describes (network) load balancing in the context of a web server farm. But, what options are available today if what you need is a grid for […]

Microsoft has been participating in the development of the new ARM Server specs suggesting that a ARM versions of their current product line such as Windows Server and Hyper-V may be in the works. This will enable software developers to begin creating products for ARM knowing that those new products will run smoothly on servers […]

Microsoft described the scheduled update as being a minor one which will provide improvements to how e-mail profiles will be configured as well as improved support for the iOS 7 configuration settings. The Intune update will enable email administrators to lock down devices and reset passwords remotely matching those features currently built into iDevices. Click […]

Joining the ranks of Facebook and other industry leaders, Microsoft has made the decision to join the Open Compute Project which was originally launched back in 2011 and whos goals include, among other things, helping businesses save energy, money, and space. Microsoft has committed to contributing their server specifications which underlie the services such as […]

Microsoft OneDrive is not totally complete yet, however the Redmond based company expects it to be 100% very soon. All current SkyDrive customers will be able to access all of their files on OneDrive, and there will be no interruption to their service during the transition. For all intents and purposes, the move is simply […]

Steadfast today announced the expansion of its high-availability Microsoft services, including Microsoft SQL, Exchange, Sharepoint and Hyper-V. With the addition of these Microsoft services, businesses can now choose from a full suite of Microsoft solutions as Steadfast’s team of Microsoft certified engineers analyze, design, deploy and customize a full solution for you business with a […]

Bitcoin for RMS is a progressive extension that allows Microsoft RMS to receive and process Bitcoin payments for goods and services. Bitcoin, a peer-to-peer payment network and digital currency, has substantially lower payment processing fees than those of credit cards or money transfers with the opportunity of true flat rate pricing. Using cryptography to control […]

The offices in China issued an official statement today in regards to the new Microsoft facility reiterating the Microsoft’s announcement. The opening of the new facility indicates Microsoft’s willingness to continue investing in, and providing support to, the local open source communities in that region. The new office located in Shanghai is called “Microsoft Open […]

YouTube Machinima video makers can make some extra cash from Microsoft for simply developing and posting videos, at least 30 seconds in length and featuring the new Xbox One that highlight the video game console in a, let’s say… positive light, however, there can be no mention of the back room deal they made with […]