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Google’s newly added functionality has been integrated with Drive and does require the latest version of Chrome, or Chrome OS however with the upgrade, users will once again have the option to enable offline editing in Google Docs using the new Gear icon in Drive. The new functionality provides Docs users to edit their Google […]

The Microsoft Xbox 360 gaming console’s Kinect was originally intended strictly for the Xbox however within days of its original release, hackers had already figured out a way to interface the Kinect with their PC, thus setting off a revolution. Researchers and legit-programmers are now testing and using the Kinect for everything from hazardous industrial […]

In an effort to cut down on software piracy from rogue subscribers who sell or pass on their product keys to other people, Microsoft has made it illegal for MSDN and TechNet subscribers to continue, not only downloading, but simply using the software they downloaded under their subscription once that subscription has expired. Microsoft has […]

Microsoft admitted yesterday that their largest acquisition to date in the Internet sector was basically worthless and with that, killed any bottom line profit they have earned for the last quarter. They number… $6.2 billion US in losses. Every penny of it a write-off however the online ad agency they purchased just five years ago, […]

Microsoft has announced the new cost for upgrading your Windows machine to the latest and greatest release. Microsoft will graciously allow all users or are currently legally licensed to run any version of Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 to upgrade their systems to the new Windows 8 Professional for a mere $39.99 US […]

Microsoft’s software typically purchased by businesses and used for communication and collaboration, is not be offer to schools for free through cloud computing. With the idea that most schools are already familiar with Microsoft’s enterprise products such as  Outlook email, instant messaging, calendars, and its suite of office productivity  tools such as Word, Power Point, […]

In this article I will take you through the creation of ASP.NET Ajax Custom Client Controls. ASP.NET allows you to create your own AJAX client controls which can be any one of the following. 1. Background client functionality (No UI impact. An ideal example would be a ASP.NET AJAX timer control) 2. Custom Client Controls […]

Dependency Property Generator: When it comes to MVVM, everybody – or almost everybody – agrees on its benefits. The clear separation of the different parts of the code is definitely a good practice. Only that it forces you to write a lot of tedious boilerplate code. Forget the happy days when a sheer double-click would […]

Microsoft announced the release of the first preview of a LightSwitch HTML Client for Visual Studio 2012. This announcement was just made at Tech Ed Europe 2012 keynote delivered by Microsoft corporate vice president in charge of Visual Studio, Jason Zander. The new LightSwitch is a template-driven development environment designed to develop business apps. The […]

Microsoft new Cloud based Office productivity suite, includes the same products as their flagship PC based Office Suite, Office 365 for Education includes Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Lync, and SharePoint. The service is being offered to students, teachers and educational faculty free of charge. Read the full release here.

Critics of Microsoft are saying that Microsoft will never make a dent in the mobile market, that Microsoft will crush under its own weight and Microsoft’s new strategy is doomed for failure! And on the other hand, proponents of the software behemoth are saying things like “remarkable”, “an incredible breakthrough”, and even, “brilliant”! While the […]

Looking for improved visibility, or a totally customizable site? LOCUS-T’s new WordPress CMS has what you’re looking for in their new WordPress CMS. Looking to provide their customers with the best design services possible, LOCUS-T just launched their very own Worpress CMS which will do just that, provide websites that are fully and independently manageable, […]