Microsoft has released the Update 1 for Visual studio 2012 RTM. The key features available with this update include: SharePoint development: additional ALM capabilities in SharePoint – such as Load Testing and Coded UI testing support – improving quality, scalability and agility. Agile team support: easier agile planning with Web Access and new Kanban support,… Continue reading
Category: Windows 8
Download Today – Windows Internet Explorer10 Pre-release for Windows 7/Server 2008R2
Microsoft has just released the pre-release version of Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7. Previously IE10 was bundled with Windows 8 and Server 2012. Now that Microsoft has announced the release of IE10 for Windows 7, developers and enthusiasts can experience the capabilities of IE10 – including more support for HTML5, CSS3 and improved security… Continue reading
Just Released – Windows Azure Training Kit – November 2012 Update
The November 2012 update of the Windows Azure Training Kit includes: Updated labs to use Windows Azure SDK (October 2012) Updated labs to use Visual Studio 2012 and Windows 8 New Hands-on lab: Windows 8 Mobile Services (HTMLJS) Updated Presentations .NET 4.5 Support in Web Sites and Cloud Services DOWNLOAD: Windows Azure Training Kit –… Continue reading
WP8 Developer Series–Getting to know Common API’s for Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8
[ Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 logos are trademarks of Microsoft ] Windows Phone 8 is the second generation of the Windows Phone mobile operating system by Microsoft, officially announced the release to manufacture on 29th OCT 2012. Previous Windows Phone versions were all based on old CE kernel and with Windows Phone… Continue reading
WP8 Developer Series–Installing Windows Phone 8.0 SDK and Getting Started
Microsoft has released the final SDK for Windows Phone 8.0 for developers. In this article we are going to walk through the steps and requirements to install Windows Phone 8.0 SDK on your PC. To find out what’s new in the SDK visit What’s new in the Windows Phone SDK 8.0. 1. Requirements Windows Phone… Continue reading
Updates Released for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012–before general availability – KB2756872
Before the general release of Windows 8 – Microsoft has released a few important updates for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 RTM. Remember if you have running RTM version of Windows 8/2012 your system will be eligible to receive this update. These updates (*.msu) provide a collection of performance and reliability improvements that are… Continue reading
Kinect for Windows SDK v1.6–Released
Microsoft has released v1.6 of the Kinect for Windows SDK with support for Windows 8 application support, Visual Studio 2012 development support. You can develop Windows Store applications that would utilize the Kinect Sensor through the USB interface, the new SDK provides enough support necessary for application development using Visual Studio 2012 in a Windows… Continue reading
Windows 8 Camp in a Box–a set of Hands-on-labs, presentations, samples
Windows 8 Camp in a Box is a set of hands-on-labs, presentations, samples and resources from the Windows 8 camps. The Windows 8 camps are free training events for developers ramping up on Windows Store app development. To sign-up or join for a Windows camp(in your region), please visit http://devcamps.ms/windows. We have two packages available… Continue reading
Bring Start Menu back to your Windows 8 PC with Start8
Stardock Corporation(makers of ObjectDock and WindowBlinds) has released a free tool – Start8 – that will bring Start Menu back to your Windows 8 PC. This tool will give you a native looking Start Menu to your Windows 8 OS, with more familiar programs listing. It would be useful to all Windows enthusiasts who are… Continue reading
Facebook C# SDK v6.0.22 RTW with Windows 8 and .NET 4.5 is released
Facebook v6.0.22 RTW with official support for Windows 8 and .NET 4.5 released. The Facebook C# SDK helps .Net developers build web, desktop, phone and metro style applications that integrate with Facebook. In order to use this SDK with your C# solutions you have the following options. Download Facebook C# SDKÂ from NUGETÂ Â (NuGet is… Continue reading