Tag: Life 2.0

What’s New for Active Directory in Server 2012 R2?

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmActive Directory.  You know it.  You love it.  You’ve loved it since it made its introduction back in Windows 2000 Server.  Over 90 percent of the world’s business IT relies on Active Directory for local user and machine management, authentication, policy application, and directory services.  And with every new version of a Windows Server product, … Continue reading What’s New for Active Directory in Server 2012 R2?

(Episode 17) Windows 8 Tips: Security and Privacy

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmIn part 5 of our Windows 8 Tips and Tricks series, Principal Technical Account Manager Lex Thomas  and I briefly introduce you to some of the new security-centric improvements in Windows 8.https://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagining-Windows-An-In-Depth-Look-at-Windows-8-for-the-Enterprise/Episode-17-Windows-8-Tips-Security-and-Privacy/player?w=512&h=288There’s never been a better time to build for Windows!  Join the App Builder Program and learn about the Windows ecosystem opportunity, design and … Continue reading (Episode 17) Windows 8 Tips: Security and Privacy

Just For Fun: I’m Loving the New Lumia Windows Phone Ad

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Last night while watching TV I was thrilled to finally see another good ad for the best phone I’ve ever owned – my Lumia 920.  As my wife will attest, I literally did ROFLMAO. Sure… I’m a Microsoft Employee.  But seriously, it’s a great phone.(Mine’s the red one.)Also – if you do find yourself moving to … Continue reading Just For Fun: I’m Loving the New Lumia Windows Phone Ad

So do I have to throw out all of my logo’d shirts now?

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmToday Microsoft is unveiling a new global brand.  The old is history.  Sure, you’ll see it around for quite awhile (like on my formerly-official presenter shirts), but going forward, this is the new face of Microsoft: “Seriously?  You’re changing the logo after all these years?” Yessiree.  And I agree that it’s time for the change.  … Continue reading So do I have to throw out all of my logo’d shirts now?

BIG News: Microsoft Office 2010 + SharePoint 2010 RTM!

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(RTM = Released to Manufacturing) It’s a big day for Microsoft, and for the world of people who work with information and documents on their computers.  Or on a SharePoint page using a browser.  Or on their phone.  Today marks the “ship” day for Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010.  It’s done.  It’s ready.  Kick it … Continue reading BIG News: Microsoft Office 2010 + SharePoint 2010 RTM!

INTRODUCING: Microsoft Desktop Player – Find Technical Content and Useful Microsoft Resources Easily

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The Microsoft Desktop Player is now live and in Beta.  “What does it do?”Using either your browser (It’s a Silverlight application) or an installed desktop application, you can easily and contextually find webcast recordings, podcast recordings, whitepapers, etc.  So, let’s say you’re interested in SharePoint 2010..“But I’m not.”Let’s just say you are, okay?  You do … Continue reading INTRODUCING: Microsoft Desktop Player – Find Technical Content and Useful Microsoft Resources Easily