2006 Review: IT: Biggest Tech stories

Major happenings from year 2006 in the field of Information Technology

2006 Review: Microsoft: Really lot to say

Truly Microsoft has released lots of stuff this year. And if they are not winning, at least they are giving tough time to their competitors!

More here,
http://www.microsoft-watch.com/content/while_2006_is_ending_on.html?kc=MWRSS02129TX1K0000535

2006 Review: Gaming: Looks like Microsoft won the battle

Some interesting figures regarding main gaming consoles of 2006

2006 Review: IT industry: Communication skills is a key

Some interesting facts of the current year in the field of IT industry.

Behind Code Name

Everything you wanna know about Microsoft Code Name and products related to them...

A game dvd or a console?

Have a look, Blue Dragon game for Xbox 360 packaging. Btw people of japan has gone mad over this game, already more than 70k copies has been sold.

At last Team Foundation Server & Visual Studio 2005 SP1 released!

Was busy little bit, and missed out a much needed updated, yeah Visual Studio 2005 & Team Foundation Server, anyway Enjoy!

One more partner

Few days ago I read some forecast that after Vista launch, Microsoft's Partners will make more money than Microsoft. I think it’s not only true for Vista but it’s a same story on other MS products as well. Have a look at Test Manager Add-In it exploits Visual Studio Software Developer deficiency and started generating money, $90 for single user...

Flash Killer?

All right folks, now Microsoft is competing with Flash as well. This is interesting Linux, Java, FireFox, PS, Ipod, Flash etc and the list is increasing... keep watching

At last i got one!

After long research and hard hunt of lowest price, I've finally purchased Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W70. Of course it looks awesome, I'll explore it further bare with me :)

A picture worths million of words

Have a look, its true

Another TFS Permission tool

Can manage all three permissions from single dialog...

Manage WorkItem Tracking from MS Word

something different.. it doesnt use ActiveXControl, only works on standard MS Word controls..

Way too much resources required by Vista

Have a look and its something not theoretical, I've checked it by myself.. so be careful dont upgrade to vista if you need to run other heavy software as well.. because 70% of your resources will be taken by windows vista alone.... But why?

300! I'll say SinCity was nothing

300 a new movie based on Frank Miller comic novel, SinCity is still one of my favourite but when i saw 300 trailer in cinema, man i cant explain you.. go n watch the trailer at full size... visual, sound acting everything looks awesome.. cant wait.. 4 months to go..

Brian Harry's commitment

Last month i discussed with Brian Harry, regarding future of TFS and he promised me that he'll be publishing complete TFS Road map and here we go... Bharry Rocks!

Mohammad Yousuf achieves landmark

Mohammad Yousuf has broken 30 years old world record of highest runs scored in calender year, he has also created world record of highest number of centuries (9) in a calender year. Conversion to Islam has changes his life from every angle, he has mentioned this so many times since his conversion to Muslim. What a man..

Google's online documents and spreadsheets

I'm using www.backpackit.com for my online notes, links and scribbles, its okee but pretty basic ... just today i saw Google's docs and spreadsheets service something really professional where not only you can edit multiple documents but you can share and get them publish... isn't it great..

Real Vista experience

Well today i explored some unique features of windows vista and after that its getting some respect out of me ;)

Bit Locker
It gives extra protection to your PC by protecting your information even if ur PC got stolen, it does it by keeping encryption key on some external device like usb, active directory etc.. which is required to boot your PC but this feature also requires some especial hardware support

Tags (Meta data)
A good feature just like blog tagging.. but the bad thing is it doesn't support all file types like TXT files are not supported

Encrypting Files (EFS)
Provides encryption/decryption on your normal files

Speech Recognition
voice dictation and commands support

Windows Backup and Restore
Looks like an excellent backup and restore operation which can take file backups and whole windows/partition backup..a much needed feature

Sleep
A new way of temporary blocking your PC something in the middle of standby and hibernate.. it takes only 4-5 sec to sleep and resume

Previous Versions
No need to worry if you delete your files accidentally or intentionally.. windows keeps previous versions and you can easily restore your deleted files..

I'll play few more days on vista.. but will install it again after January next year..

Now i know why Microsoft takes such long in shipping products

One vista feature story how it got implemented... just imagine rest of the features ;)