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Ken Spencer

XBOX One

2013-05-22 21:26:06 by Ken Spencer

Looks like MS has done it again. The XBOX One is coming out soon. Info here:

http://news.msn.com/science-technology/microsoft-unveils-xbox-one?ocid=ansnews11

I love the XBOX 360. It still has some of the best graphics around. The new one claims to beat...

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Build 2013 - WOW

2013-04-02 21:27:56 by Ken Spencer

Its interesting to read the news and see all the negative stuff about Microsoft. Most of the writes don’t know what the real world is all about just like the reporters on the news.

For a read on how important Windows and other Microsoft technologies...

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SSIS – Data Profiling

2013-03-27 20:30:22 by Ken Spencer

SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) is a powerful technology for most things data related. This includes moving data in and out of SQL Server and many other things like copying files or in my case today profiling data.

The following table shows a...

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Windows Phone 8 - Pandora

2013-03-21 15:01:29 by Ken Spencer

Today the new Pandora app for the phone came out. Apps are coming out fast and furious.

Check this out on TrendSpotter

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More on Htc 8x replacement

2013-03-21 14:59:34 by Ken Spencer

Man, i love the Windows Phone 8.
Got my new phone from Verizon.

fired it up, logged in. Then went to mail and put in email / password.

Bank. Outlook.com is hooked up and my contacts are there.

Plugged in the phone to the usb and fired up media...

Ken Spencer

Windows Phone 8 – Verizon Support

2013-03-18 19:44:02 by Ken Spencer

Some good news.

 

I have the htc 8x and love this phone. There's only been one issue with it so far.

Fairly frequently i get a message that says the SIM card is invalid.  I called the other week and Verizon suggested some changes in settings. Got...

Ken Spencer

More on 3D

2013-03-10 16:24:47 by Ken Spencer

Check out this: http://blog.appliedis.com/2012/11/09/my-trip-to-nova-labs-makerspace-in-reston-an-uplifting-experience/

This is from my friend Vishwas. Its pretty cool and nails whats going on these days. Pretty wild.

Ken Spencer

3d Printing and now scanning - wow

2013-03-09 20:38:34 by Ken Spencer

The future is certainly getting interesting now. Looks like soon we can scan physical items and turn right around and print them.

I think this technology is really cool. I wonder how this will affect the future.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2416414,00.asp

Ken Spencer

Windows a Metro with a twist

2013-03-07 00:05:38 by Ken Spencer

Check out this new app from StarDock. Modernmix lets you configure metro apps to run in windows just like normal desktop apps on Windows 8. This is a really suite feature as it lets you run apps in a window where you can copy and paste and more.

One...

Ken Spencer

Service Broker

2013-03-01 22:41:23 by Ken Spencer

SQL Server Service Broker is a cool technology for creating asynchronous applications and many other users. Its pretty slick in that it can be used with TSQL, .Net or a combination of the two. 

Its always interesting troubleshooting applications though....

Ken Spencer

Android apps on Windows 8

2013-02-12 18:55:32 by Ken Spencer

Nice.

Check this out:

http://mashable.com/2013/02/12/bluestacks-windows-8/

Now you can run Android apps on Windows 8. Pretty slick.

Windows 8 is really taking off. Lines out the door at lots of stores. 

Ken Spencer

Surface Pro is coming

2013-01-11 14:59:37 by Ken Spencer

Check out this article: http://pogue.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/10/microsofts-surface-pro-tablet-changes-the-game/?emc=eta1

Another earth shattering tablet from Microsoft and this one runs our normal windows software. 2013 is really getting interesting....

Ken Spencer

Rugged tablet

2013-01-09 16:10:55 by Ken Spencer

And more news on tablets. Heres one from Panasonic that runs Windows 8 Pro and android.  Looks like it should be pretty zippy and well connected. Now you can build apps for a rugged device and have them run on your desktop too. Oh, and i forgot, win phone...

Ken Spencer

More touch and such from CES and More

2013-01-09 01:38:50 by Ken Spencer

Check out these new screens from Viewsonic:

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2414034,00.asp

And more from Samsung with their new screens too

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/samsung-touch-screen-lcd,20132.html

And the new Ultrabook from Toshiba:

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