I recently published a new screencast on Channel 9 entitled “Introduction to Multitouch Development in Silverlight” at http://channel9.msdn.com/posts/Introduction-to-Multitouch-Development-in-Silverlight .  It’s a quick (5-minute) introduction to...

The great David Giard asked me to be a guest on his webcast Technology and Friends .  I spoke on Internet Explorer pinned sites.  This episode is available online , and it was also shown on Ann Arbor’s Channel 17 TV!  The episode was really...

I like to close a blog post series with a list of resources for further exploration. In that spirit, here’s some great info on site pinning and Internet Explorer.  Internet Explorer Sites These websites showcase everything that the latest version...

In the last 4 blog posts, I’ve demonstrated using JavaScript to create various experiences in your pinned site ( dynamic Jump List categories , overlay icons , thumbnail toolbar buttons , and flashing taskbar buttons ).  You may have been wondering...

You have probably seen flashing taskbar buttons before.  Perhaps you have an instant messaging program which flashes the taskbar button when a new message comes in?  Flashing taskbar buttons are used to signal users that their attention or interaction...

When you hover the mouse over a Taskbar button of a running application or website, a “thumbnail” pops up.  This is a little image of the running window.  With pinned sites, you can create thumbnail toolbar buttons, which are small buttons that...

Do you have the next million dollar idea that you just can’t find the time to finish? Do you already have an app for Android and iPhone that you want to expand into new markets? It’s time to turn your napkin sketches and leverage your hard work into real...