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• Anyone out there: MVP Contest Check Up

  Hey all you MVP rockstars are you out there?  Are you working hard on putting together your screencasts to win some cool prizes?  Remember the contest we started: Do you want to win* a Lenovo T61P ThinkPad or Xbox 360 Pro with 60 GB?  ... Posted Nov 17 2008, 09:14 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: IE, Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Fun and Family, Virtual Server, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts, IE 8

• Do you want to win* a Lenovo T61P ThinkPad or Xbox 360 Pro with 60 GB?

  Are you a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) ? Do you want to win * some great prizes just in time for the holidays? How does a 8GB or 120GB Zune sound or an Xbox 360 Pro? What you want something bigger, okay how about a: Lenovo T61P!!!! Okay... Posted Oct 10 2008, 08:00 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: IE, Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Fun and Family, Virtual Server, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts, IE 8

• Second Part of Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld Commercials is live

  I really enjoyed the second part of the commercial, let me know what you think, click on the picture: New Family Video Part 2 of Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld Share this post: Read More... Posted Sep 12 2008, 08:13 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, Fun and Family, Screen Casts

• Screencast: Introduction to ImageX

  In July I did a quick screencast that showed how to slipstream IE8 into Windows Vista.  If you did not see it take a look here: Screencast: Slipstream Internet Explorer (IE) 8 into Windows Vista . One thing I did not show was some the basics on how... Posted Sep 04 2008, 07:05 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, Screen Casts

• Screencast: Chris Henley shows how to build Custom Win PE Images

  Happy Friday everyone, my buddy Chris Henley put together a great little screencast on how to build custom Win PE images.  If you have never done this, but are interested I highly recommend this screencast .  Chris shows you in about 18 minutes... Posted Aug 29 2008, 09:34 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 Screencast: More Secure and Private Browsing

  In this screencast I talk about how IE 8 is more secure, how IE 8 provides many teachable moments in helping protect everyone while they browse.  Overall IE 8 has increased security, privacy and control of your data and information through its improved... Posted Aug 27 2008, 02:00 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, IE, Windows Vista, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts, IE 8

• Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 Screencast: More Reliable and Interoperable Browsing

  Okay this is the last screencast in this quick 3 part series I hoped you enjoyed all 3 screencasts and let me know what you think. For the last but not least part I wanted to talk briefly about the new improvements in reliability and compatibly inside... Posted Aug 27 2008, 02:00 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, IE, Windows Vista, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts, IE 8

• 'Last lecture' professor dies of cancer - Randy Pausch

  I was sad to find out today that Randy Pausch had passed forward into a better life. I was deeply moved by his speech and the way he lived. You can read the full article here: 'Last lecture' professor dies of cancer For those of you that have... Posted Jul 25 2008, 02:52 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Exchange, Active Directory, Search, Virtual PC, IE, Windows Vista, System Center, ISA Server, Group Policy, SQL 2005, WebCast Question Logs, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Exchange 2007, Live Events, Interviews, 2007 Office system, Fun and Family, XBOX 360, Book of the Month, System Center Data Protection Manager, Podcasts, Virtual Server, ForeFront, Small Business Server 2003, Data Protection Manager, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Desktop Search, Windows Server 2008, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI), Screen Casts, Health and Fitness, IE 8

• Are you a TechNet Subscriber? Use TMSAM09 and I can save you 15%

  Happy Friday Boys and Girls!  Due to the success the program from last year, it is back again this year and I can save you 15%!!!!! Just Use TMSAM09 when ordering your new subscription.  I also have a big announcement based on your feedback... Posted Jul 18 2008, 02:08 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Exchange, Active Directory, Search, Virtual PC, IE, Windows Vista, System Center, ISA Server, Group Policy, SQL 2005, WebCast Question Logs, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Live Events, Interviews, 2007 Office system, Fun and Family, System Center Data Protection Manager, Podcasts, Virtual Server, ForeFront, Small Business Server 2003, Data Protection Manager, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Desktop Search, Windows Server 2008, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI), Screen Casts, IE 8

• Screencast: Slipstream Internet Explorer (IE) 8 into Windows Vista

  Lately, I have been doing a lot fun work with the IE 8 team.  Look for a TechNet radio interview shortly I did with Jane Maliouta who is a IE Deployment Program Manager.  In talking with Jane she told that she had written a post on how to slipstream... Posted Jul 03 2008, 11:56 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: IE, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts, IE 8

• Lenovo ThinkStation S10 Impressions

  Getting to evaluate a FANTASTIC high end workstation like the Lenovo ThinkStation S10 is a one of the great things about working with great teammates.  Even though Keith Combs , will not share his 8GB of memory with me he did send me a very simple... Posted Jun 16 2008, 08:22 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Virtual PC, Windows Vista, Fun and Family, Virtual Server, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• 2008 U.S. Imagine Cup Competition Videos

  As I mentioned in a previous post: 2008 U.S. Imagine Cup Finals National Winners Announced!   Which is an exciting competition, well here are some videos that my buddy Chris took at the Imagine Cup US finals in LA.   In the first video... Posted May 05 2008, 11:24 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Live Events, Fun and Family, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• ScreenCast: Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 part 2: Activities and Webslices!

  Welcome to part 2 of my screen cast on IE 8 beta 1.  In this screencast I take a look at two new awesome features, Activities and Webslices.  Take a look at the screencast here, remember to double click to go full screen: Windows Media Player... Posted Apr 29 2008, 07:05 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• ScreenCast: Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 part 1: Interop Goodies

  I am excited to deliver this quick screencast on  Internet Explorer 8 beta 1. In this screencast, I show some of the great enhancements that IE 8 will do to help solve some common problems around CSS development as well as some new features leveraging... Posted Apr 28 2008, 07:05 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• The Last Interview and Huge Personal Announcement!

  Well folks, it almost brings a tear to my face.  Here is the last Matt and Keith video interview for a while.  We are both getting ready to move into our summer schedules, Keith will be at TechEd and MMS.  My huge announcement below will... Posted Apr 22 2008, 06:05 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Live Events, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• Interviews from Las Vegas during the Windows Server 2008 Launch Event

  Keith Combs and I just got back from Las Vegas, Nevada where we attended the Windows Server 2008 launch event. We took along our video cameras for the ride and captured some customer and partner conversations. During our time in Las Vegas I met with Evan... Posted Apr 11 2008, 05:46 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Live Events, Podcasts, Small Business Server 2003, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• Learn about Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption

  Want to learn about BitLocker and want to have fun?  Then check out my good friend Chris Henley's post and video on BitLocker.  He did a fantastic job and let him know what you think!  Follow the link to watch the video! Blue : BitLocker... Posted Apr 02 2008, 11:57 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• Highway to Powershell!

  If you love Rock & Roll and Powershell check this out! Share this post: Read More... Posted Mar 11 2008, 11:33 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Exchange 2007, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• Simply Amazing, Randy Pausch reprising his "Last Lecture"

  If you have never scene this talk, I highly recommend it, it is about 10 minutes long and worth every second.  I guarantee it will touch you.  It is an shorter version of a full lecture that he gave, and you can click on his name to learn more... Posted Feb 20 2008, 08:55 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Exchange, Active Directory, Search, Virtual PC, Windows Vista, System Center, ISA Server, Group Policy, SQL 2005, WebCast Question Logs, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Exchange 2007, Live Events, 2007 Office system, Fun and Family, XBOX 360, Book of the Month, System Center Data Protection Manager, Podcasts, Virtual Server, ForeFront, Small Business Server 2003, Data Protection Manager, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Desktop Search, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts, Health and Fitness

• Finally someone gets it about the PC vs. Mac commercials

  I started writing this post to help drive awareness over some of my mild frustration with the Mac vs. PC commercials.  While during the process of writing this post about Time Machine and Shadow Copy, a friend of mine, thanks Dave, sent me this great... Posted Jan 25 2008, 07:05 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, System Center, Fun and Family, System Center Data Protection Manager, Data Protection Manager, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• Got nothing to do between now and the Superbowl?

  Well I have an idea for you.  My buddy Kai Axford did a great 8 part webcast series on Security.  As Kai puts it these are not your mom's webcasts.  These webcast are great!  Kai is a Senior Security Strategist with the Microsoft Trustworthy... Posted Jan 24 2008, 01:05 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, ISA Server, WebCast Question Logs, TechNet Events, ForeFront, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• How Does Windows Really Stack Up Against the Competition?

  I just learned about a new site that allows you to see how Windows Server compares to other platforms, mainly Linux.  The site below has several head-to head videos, as well as interviews with customers and industry experts.  So you get to be... Posted Jan 11 2008, 12:31 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Virtual PC, Windows Vista, WebCast Question Logs, Live Events, Virtual Server, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• CES 2008: Bill Gates CES Keynote and he "Slashes" Xbox 360 Guitar Hero III (kinda)

  Want to watch BillG on stage almost playing Guitar Hero III?  Well click on the the picture to check out the 2008 Keynote. The Guitar Hero III demo is at the end, however I recommend not fast forwarding (unless that is all your interested in ... Posted Jan 07 2008, 08:20 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Virtual PC, Windows Vista, Exchange 2007, Live Events, 2007 Office system, Fun and Family, XBOX 360, Book of the Month, Virtual Server, Windows Desktop Search, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• Looking for a last minute gift idea for the geek in your life?

  Well then look no further than a TechNet Subscription and I can save you $100! Remember we are still having our contest on the TechNet team and I am holding my own, but could use your help. :-) Click here to get your TechNet Subscription: Purchase a TechNet... Posted Dec 18 2007, 09:05 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Exchange, Active Directory, Search, Virtual PC, Windows Vista, System Center, ISA Server, Group Policy, SQL 2005, WebCast Question Logs, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Exchange 2007, Live Events, 2007 Office system, Fun and Family, XBOX 360, Book of the Month, System Center Data Protection Manager, Podcasts, Virtual Server, ForeFront, Small Business Server 2003, Data Protection Manager, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Desktop Search, Windows Server 2008, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI), Screen Casts

• Windows Vista Product Guide screencast - Search Part 3

  Welcome to the last part in the mini 3 part series. This is also happens to be my last Windows Vista Product Guide screencast! Unless you want more, and all you have to do is ask, and I will see what I can do, either drop a comment here or send me an... Posted Nov 25 2007, 10:55 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Search, Windows Vista, Fun and Family, Screen Casts