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Steven enjoys all things technical, politics, fun and family. Basically life in general.
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Tools of the Trade: March 2010
As a software engineer there are a number of tools that I use on a daily basis to both increase productivity and make my job easier. Each month I will discuss products that I either currently use, have used in the past, and what I am hearing is the next best product.
Products may include but [...]
Is The Apple iPhone Dead Or Just Dying
Is the Apple iPhone losing its market place and is Apple beginning to feel the pressure from other vendors? According to data that I have read as recent as January 2010 Apple has 0.12% of the market share whereas HTC has 0.24%. I find these numbers extremely interesting for a number of reasons. First, nobody [...]
Visual Studio 2010: The Next Generation Of The IDE From Microsoft
Visual Studio 2010 is bringing both greater quality and robust tools to the .NET software developer like nothing ever done before. As a .NET developer I have been using Microsoft’s Visual Studio IDE since version 6.0 and I have continued with this IDE since the introduction of Visual Studio .NET roughly nine years ago. Microsoft [...]
Windows Phone 7 Series Announcement
Microsoft announced at the Mobile World Congress 2010 press conference The Windows Phone 7 Series and I must admit that it looks very trendy. I do not see myself rushing out to purchase this mobile device anytime soon however if Microsoft would like to provide one free of charge, I would gladly accept and report [...]
Apple iPad Purchase Poll Results
The results of the poll are in! I asked, Are you considering purchasing the Apple iPad? and 86% stated No while only 14% stated Yes. I never understood those Apple fanatics and I really do not care for this product whatsoever and it seems those of you who participated in this poll do not either.
One [...]
Tools of the Trade: February 2010
As a software engineer there are a number of tools that I use on a daily basis to both increase productivity and make my job easier. Each month I will discuss products that I either currently use, have used in the past, and what I am hearing is the next best product.
Products may include but [...]
How To Achieve Website Optimization
Why should you care about optimization when it comes to your website? Should it really be a surprise to learn that your visitors are impatient and wants what they want immediately? I think not. We have become a society of faster is better therefore you should take every approach possible to get your data rendered [...]
Software Architecture Questions and Answers
Software architecture serves as the blueprint for both the system and the project developing it, defining the work assignments that must be carried out by design and implementation parties. The architecture is the primary carrier of system qualities, such as performance, scalability, and security, none of which can be achieved without [...]
Rooted MyTouch 3G Running Super D v1.2
If you are operating a rooted MyTouch 3G then you do not want to miss this ROM. If you have not rooted your MyTouch then what are you waiting for? See my previous post titled How To Root A MyTouch 3G.
As you may have gathered I have tried a number of ROMS since I originally [...]
Win A Microsoft Surface Table
I recall when Microsoft Surface was first unveiled and I must admit I would love to have one of these sitting in my home? If you feel the same way then now is your chance to win one!
The Microsoft Surface is a 30-inch tabletop multi-touch display that uses a camera-based vision system to interact with [...]
United States Government Transparency, Collaboration, and Effectiveness
I think it is important to hold our elected leaders to their promises and Barack Obama is no different. Back in early 2009 the Obama administration much like the continue blaming the Bush administration today promised an unprecedented concept of openness when it comes to the Government and its actions. While I believe in concept [...]
How To Root A MyTouch 3G
Today I decided to root the MyTouch 3G and thanks to theunlockr.com the process was quick and painless, reference How To: Root a Donut Phone (Android 1.6). I have made a local PDF copy however you should always check theunlockr for news and updates.
I must admit that I really wanted to run a Hero ROM [...]
Twitter Tips, Tricks, and Tweets
I must admit that I was a late adopter of Twitter and now I find myself hooked and find a great number of everyday uses. If you have not purchased Twitter Tips, Tricks, and Tweets then you really should consider making this purchase in order to get much more use out of Twitter. Twitter is a [...]
Conference Call Services
A conference calling service is a of telephone service used for communication between two or more people. Basically there are two main types of conference:
one person talks and the other people on the call listen only
all people on the call can be heard
Depending on the purpose of using conference calling the service can be configured [...]
PowerShell 2.0 Under Windows 7
It is important to note that Windows 7 is the first operating system which shipped with PowerShell as part of the operating system. Visit the Windows PowerShell Blog for a listing of versions and downloads as well as a wealth of other information.
To access PowerShell all one must do is open the Run dialog or [...]
Amazon Black Friday Deals
To be honest I have never been the type of individual who desires to head out the day after Thanksgiving and fight the crowds and traffic. If you’re looking for some great deals from Amazon without leaving the comfort of your home then you are in the right place.
Logitech Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote: We [...]
Why Electronic Book Readers Can Make Life Easier For Students
Originally published at ArticleFactory
Books are the most commonly known sources of information. Ever since the electronic book reader has been introduced, it has already been seen as a threat to what we once had before – written literature. However, its introduction to the market has also brought about various advantages not only to ordinary individuals [...]
Professional Developer Conference (PDC) 2009
Unfortunately I was not able to attend PDC2009 but I am keeping track with friends that I know who were as well I am keeping tabs on the speakers such as Scott Hanselman and Scott Davis, via Twitter.
Here are a number of topics that I find interesting and possibly you will also:
Reactive Extions for .NET [...]
LearnVisualStudio.NET Three Day Thirty Percent Off Sale
Beginning October 28th, Learn Visual Studio .NET is launching a big “3 Day” 30% off sale for all subscriptions. If you’re not familiar with this site then you are missing out on a great resource! If you’re looking for tutorials on VB.NET, C#, ASP.NET, and more then you will find this resource a must have. [...]
Microsoft SharePoint Conference 2009
As I indicated in my tweet a few days back my career is making a change for the better. I will be attending SPC 2009 in Las Vegas next week and I would like to be able to meet up with others who I have spoken with over the years within the .NET community. Should [...]
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