Note
Access to this page requires authorization. You can try signing in or changing directories.
Access to this page requires authorization. You can try changing directories.
Bits and Bytes that Matter to Developers
Free Tool to Check if your Computer Supports SLAT
Update: You can download and check your device with another tool at...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 10/30/2012
Windows Phone 8 SDK is Available Now
The Windows Phone Software Development Kit (SDK) 8.0 provides you with the tools that you need to...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 10/30/2012
.NET 4.5 now supported with Windows Azure Web Sites
ScottGu announced in his recent post that .NET 4.5 now supported with Windows Azure Web...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 10/29/2012
Windows Phone 8 Launch Today
Watch the webcast of the Windows Phone 8 launch event from San Francisco, starting at 10 a.m. PT...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 10/29/2012
Microsoft Build 2012 Conference Schedule Published
Build 2012 will be held this week at Microsoft’s Redmond campus from Oct 30-Nov 2. See detail at...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 10/29/2012
Windows Azure Store Preview
Today, we're making third-party application and data services available directly from the Windows...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 10/29/2012
Windows 8 Is Available at Online and Retail Stores Today Oct. 26
Microsoft hosted a big kickoff party in New York City the night before its U.S. launch of the new...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 10/26/2012
Three Simple Tips for Windows 8 Users
I have had the benefit of working with Windows 8 since its early releases and the RTM version in...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 10/24/2012
Learning Windows Azure through Hands On Labs Online (HOLO)
Sign up for our Hands-on Lab Online (HOLO) event today. 1. Hands-on Lab Online: Introduction to...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 10/24/2012
Windows 8 Launch at New York Live Webcast Oct. 25, 11:25am EDT
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 10/24/2012
Hands On Labs Online HOLO for Windows 8 and Windows Azure Developers
MSDN Virtual Labs enable you to quickly evaluate and test Microsoft's newest products and...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 10/23/2012
Apptivate.ms International App Dev Competition
Apptivate.ms is an international app building competition where developers can submit their app and...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 10/23/2012
Microsoft's DevRadio Developer Show on Channel 9
Microsoft's DevRadio is for developers created by developers. Community leaders, industry leaders,...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 10/23/2012
WOWZAPP 2012 – Worldwide Hackathon for Windows November 9-11, 2012
Be part of the app revolution. Join thousands of developers around the world as we build apps...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 10/17/2012
Windows Azure Training Kit October 2012 Release
The October 2012 update of the Windows Azure Training Kit includes 47 hands-on labs, 24 demos and 38...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 10/17/2012
Webcast: Top Tips to Get your App through Windows Store Certification
Join us Thursday, October 18 at 4pm PST for a special webcast, presented by Kevin Ashley that will...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 10/17/2012
Creating iPhone iPad Apps Using Windows Azure Mobile Services
iOS developers can now use Windows Azure Mobile Services in their iPhone and iPad apps. Better yet,...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 10/17/2012
Microsoft Surface Available for Pre-Order
https://www.microsoft.com/Surface/en-US Surface with Windows RT starting from $499. Surface with...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 10/17/2012
SLC Camp New York City Oct 20-21 2012
SLC camps are informal conferences where developers can come together to contribute, discuss, share...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 10/11/2012
Windows Azure Management Portal Enhancements
In a recent post ScottGu provides a detailed count of a number of improvements to Windows Azure...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 10/08/2012
State & Local Government Summit – October 16 & 17, 2012
Our 5th Annual State & Local Government Summit is coming up and it’s a great opportunity for all...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 10/06/2012
Sign Up for Free Windows Azure Developer Camp Near You (Sept – Nov 2012)
Available in select cities, the Windows Azure Developer Camp will get you hands on with the latest...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 10/02/2012
Project Austin – An Easy to Use Digital Note-taking App for Windows 8
I had an opportunity this weekend to download, compile and test a great note-taking app for Windows...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 09/23/2012
Shared Learning Collaborative (SLC) Camp Boston, September 29-30, 2012
What is SLC Camp Boston? The Shared Learning Collaborative (SLC) Camp Boston is a hands-on event...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 09/21/2012
.NET Rocks! Visual Studio 2012 Launch Road Trip
On 9/29 .NET Rocks and That Conference are throwing a special 1 day only free event. Attendees have...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 09/20/2012
Sign up and Become a Windows Store Developer
Windows Store now open to all developers in 120 markets. Read the Windows Store blog post for more...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 09/18/2012
Creating Windows 8 Applications using Windows Azure Mobile Services
In this video Scott Guthrie shows how using Windows Azure Mobile Services one can add a cloud...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 09/17/2012
Windows Phone 8 SDK Preview Program Open to Developers
To apply, please visit the Microsoft Connect site and complete a short application. Be sure to have...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 09/13/2012
Learn What’s New in Visual Studio 2012 and .NET 4.5
Learn what’s new in Visual Studio 2012 and the .NET Framework 4.5 from the Visual Studio...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 09/13/2012
Free Developer Tools: Choose the Right Visual Studio 2012 Express Edition
Microsoft has released several editions of Visual Studio 2012 Express. Depending on your needs, you...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 09/13/2012
MoDev Tablet 2012 in DC Sept 13-15, 2012
The 3-day event consists of workshops on Thursday 9/13, MoDev Tablet conference on Friday 9/14 and...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 09/12/2012
Windows Azure Mobile Services Preview Release Available
Windows Azure Mobile Services (currently preview release) allow you to connect your Windows 8 apps...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 09/10/2012
Windows 8 App: Bay County Tax Collector Makes It Easy to Find Property Tax Records
You can download and install this free Windows 8 app from the Windows Store. It is listed under the...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 08/21/2012
Windows Azure Training Kit - August 2012 Available for Download
Windows Azure Training Kit - August 2012 is available for download now. The update of the Windows...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 08/21/2012
Windows 8 Sample and Reference Apps August 2012 Update
I will update the list periodically to include as many Windows 8 apps as I see that are helpful for...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 08/20/2012
Microsoft Build 2012 Conference Open For Registration
Microsoft Build 2012 conference will be held on the Microsoft Redmond Campus, October 30 – November...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 08/08/2012
Working with Windows 8 Notifications and Leveraging Windows Azure Storage
My colleague Jim O’Neil has written a series of blog posts with excellent explanations and code...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 08/06/2012
Windows 8 Developer Resources: Programming Windows 8 Apps (eBook)
You can download the book below. Eric Ligman lists a large collection of free Microsoft eBooks for...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 08/03/2012
Windows Azure DevCamps 2012
Windows Azure Developer Camps are free, fun, no-fluff events for developers, by developers. You...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 08/03/2012
Windows Phone DevCamps 2012
Windows Phone Developer Camps are free, fun, no-fluff events for developers, by developers. You...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 08/03/2012
Windows 8 DevCamps 2012
Windows 8 Camps are free, fun, no-fluff events for developers, by developers and chances are there...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 08/03/2012
Windows Store is now open for paid apps, company accounts
See detail at the Windows Store for Developers post. Note: you’ll need an RTM build of Windows 8. On...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 08/02/2012
Windows 8 Released - August 1, 2012
Windows 8 has been released to PC OEM and manufacturing partners, and it will be available to end...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 08/01/2012
Switching Between Outlook.com and Hotmail.com
A preview of Microsoft’s Outlook.com personal email online service is available now. Read this blog...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 07/31/2012
Integrating Windows Azure with Office 365
Check out Scott Guthrie’s blog post, “Windows Azure and Office 365” to learn how to integrate...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 07/30/2012
Launch Your Windows App in 30 Days
If you’ve got an idea and wanted to get started with creating your app quickly, check out...
Author: Benjamin Xue Date: 07/28/2012