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Thoughts on time, technology, products and services at Microsoft

Now available: Microsoft Office OneNote for Apple's iPhone, iPad and iOS

Free for a limited time I love Microsoft Office OneNote on my Windows Phone 7. I f I still used...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 01/18/2011

Curious how to back up your PC? There are a few free options via Windows Live

Listening to you're a local radio show today en route between building on our shuttle this morning...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 01/18/2011

A favourite application: Microsoft XML Notepad 2007

Added 040813: A quick note to respond to Judy's query: I successfully use XML Notepad 2007 on...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 01/05/2011

Announcement: Microsoft Security Advisory 2490606: Vulnerability in Graphics Rendering Engine Could Allow Remote Code Execution

This just published on TechNet's Microsoft Security Advisories and notred on the MSRC Blog: details...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 01/04/2011

Announcement: security bulletin MS10-087 update for Microsoft Office

The Microsoft Malware Protection Center has a post noting security bulletin MS10-087, which...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 01/04/2011

Announcement: Microsoft Windows December 2010 Updates to Daylight Saving Time and Time Zones

Check out Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2443685, "December 2010 cumulative time zone update for...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 12/16/2010

Wondering where to turn to contact Microsoft Customer Support? See my post on where to turn to...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 12/14/2010

Dude, where's my Windows Phone? Found it, with Windows Live

My favourite feature in Windows Phone is actually more than one feature: the features to help you...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 12/11/2010

Has facebook made you change your name to something other than your name? Recently, an automated...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 12/09/2010

Wondering where to turn to contact Microsoft Customer Support?

Wondering where to turn to contact Microsoft Customer Support? I've been asked this a couple of...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 12/09/2010

Just a thought on WikiLeaks, author Dan Brown and 256-bit encryption keys

Interesting how the WikiLeaks news . This from The Washington Post article, from Anthony Faiola...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 12/07/2010

How to access your bookmarks on Windows Phone 7

As I noted in my post with tips on moving from an iPhone to a new Windows Phone 7, I also touched on...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 11/26/2010

How to sync files like notes and tasks on your Windows Phone 7

As I noted in my post with tips on moving from an iPhone to a new Windows Phone 7, I also touched on...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 11/24/2010

As I noted in a post yesterday in a few tips on what to know about moving to a new Windows Phone 7,...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 11/21/2010

Moving from an iPhone to a new Windows Phone 7? Here are some tips

Get a new Windows Mobile phone but not sure what to do first? First of all, be sure to follow the...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 11/19/2010

Is that really an email from the EFPTS? Don't get caught buy a phishing attempt

So, you may be asking yourself: why is the EFTPS contacting me? And who the heck is EFTPS? It's...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 11/08/2010

Of interest: Daylight Saving Time Issues with Alarms on Apple iPhones

As I noted earlier today, It's Time To Fall Back An Hour in the US and Canada as Daylight Saving...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 11/05/2010

Problem with an app uninstall leads to a Microsoft Support's FixIt

Today I received an email from my old friend, Steve, who said that he was having an issue after he...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 11/04/2010

Remember: October 31 is Halloween, and the Office 2010 beta expires, too

As noted on the Office.com official blog, the Office 2010 beta expires Sunday, Oct 31, which means...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 10/29/2010

Up for auction: Halo's Master Chief costume for the Microsoft Giving Campaign 2010

The Giving Campaign Auction is in full swing, and I've posted an item in time for Halloween: a kid's...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 10/18/2010

The Little BIG Things: 163 ways to pursue excellence by Tom Peters

I count myself among the many Tom Peters fans out in the business world, and just started his new...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 08/04/2010

What's on your TV: cable, satellite or OTA + the Web?

Someone asked today on a local mailing list for suggestion on local television options: Dish,...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 08/01/2010

Do you have strong passwords on your devices? Here's what to consider

  A friend noted today that their online email account was compromised over the weekend. I...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 07/26/2010

When it comes to Tweeting, be thoughtful

As noted in my posts Surviving TechReady 11 in Seattle and from MGX Atlanta 2010... 'Nuff said:...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 07/22/2010

Andy Grove: On Innovation, Manufacturing

  This week I discussed with associates at work how Andy Grove is right: if lose manufacturing...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 07/16/2010

Public Beta Now Available for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1

In case you missed Brandon's post yesterday, the public beta is now available for Windows 7 and...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 07/13/2010

Updated tips on buying a new PC

With a nod to my previous post with tips on buying a new PC, I thought that it's time to update the...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 06/04/2010

Announcement: Microsoft Windows May 2010 Updates to Daylight Saving Time and Time Zones

Check out Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 981793, "May 2010 cumulative time zone update for...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 06/01/2010

A few examples of how Microsoft product groups integrate the voice of customers into the development cycle

A couple of years ago, Steve Ballmer talked about in his email to customers how Microsoft can do a...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 04/16/2010

Support and Information Resources for Microsoft's .NET Framework

After getting through the initial set of current Microsoft products, we come to the true beginning...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 03/22/2010

You learn something new each day. Today I found out about Learning Essentials for Microsoft Office

It's not intended to be a five year mission, but given the long list of products in our ballywick...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 03/18/2010

Next on my list customer and partner challenge or issue per day is FAST, which Microsoft acquired in...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 03/16/2010

Thinking about ditching cable TV? Steps to a more integrated entertainment experience with Windows and Xbox 360

Last Thanksgiving, I talked with my friend, prolific blogger/ Twitterer Beth Blecherman (aka...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 03/15/2010

Going to Mix10 in Las Vegas? Check out my hints on surviving tradeshows and finding restaurants in Las Vegas

Going to Mix10 in Las Vegas, from March 15 - 17? Check out my helpful hints on surviving tradeshows...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 03/14/2010

It's Time To Spring Forward An Hour in the US and Canada: Daylight Saving Time Arrives Sunday

OMG… what time is it? what time is it? I have a webcast to do… Beth? Paul? Rich? Where's the post on...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 03/13/2010

12 Apps & Services for Surviving Conference Season for iPhones… and Windows Phones

Just in time for SXSW and Mix10, courtesy of Amybeth Hale at Mashable is her list of 12 iPhone Apps...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 03/12/2010

Support for Fable: The Lost Chapters for the PC is not a lost chapter

As I continue my five year mission (no, not really) on covering our current products (my product...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 03/11/2010

Support options for Engyro Product Connector for Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 and System Center Operations Manager 2007

Next on my list customer and partner challenge or issue per day, today, it's about Engyro Product...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 03/10/2010

Your questions: With SAP and Microsoft partnering, where do I go for Duet support?

Continuing my effort to cover at least one customer and partner challenge or issue per day, today,...

Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 03/09/2010

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