M3 Sweatt's blog
Thoughts on time, technology, products and services at Microsoft
Now available: Microsoft Office OneNote for Apple's iPhone, iPad and iOS
Free for a limited time I love Microsoft Office OneNote on my Windows Phone 7. I f I still used...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 01/18/2011
Curious how to back up your PC? There are a few free options via Windows Live
Listening to you're a local radio show today en route between building on our shuttle this morning...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 01/18/2011
A favourite application: Microsoft XML Notepad 2007
Added 040813: A quick note to respond to Judy's query: I successfully use XML Notepad 2007 on...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 01/05/2011
Announcement: Microsoft Security Advisory 2490606: Vulnerability in Graphics Rendering Engine Could Allow Remote Code Execution
This just published on TechNet's Microsoft Security Advisories and notred on the MSRC Blog: details...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 01/04/2011
Announcement: security bulletin MS10-087 update for Microsoft Office
The Microsoft Malware Protection Center has a post noting security bulletin MS10-087, which...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 01/04/2011
Announcement: Microsoft Windows December 2010 Updates to Daylight Saving Time and Time Zones
Check out Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2443685, "December 2010 cumulative time zone update for...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 12/16/2010
Your questions: "Where do I go for help with my Windows Phone?" Here's a link
Wondering where to turn to contact Microsoft Customer Support? See my post on where to turn to...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 12/14/2010
Dude, where's my Windows Phone? Found it, with Windows Live
My favourite feature in Windows Phone is actually more than one feature: the features to help you...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 12/11/2010
Link: How to change your name on Facebook (well, we'll see)
Has facebook made you change your name to something other than your name? Recently, an automated...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 12/09/2010
Wondering where to turn to contact Microsoft Customer Support?
Wondering where to turn to contact Microsoft Customer Support? I've been asked this a couple of...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 12/09/2010
Just a thought on WikiLeaks, author Dan Brown and 256-bit encryption keys
Interesting how the WikiLeaks news . This from The Washington Post article, from Anthony Faiola...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 12/07/2010
How to access your bookmarks on Windows Phone 7
As I noted in my post with tips on moving from an iPhone to a new Windows Phone 7, I also touched on...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 11/26/2010
How to sync files like notes and tasks on your Windows Phone 7
As I noted in my post with tips on moving from an iPhone to a new Windows Phone 7, I also touched on...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 11/24/2010
Looking for Windows Phone 7 apps? Try Bing Visual Search Gallery
As I noted in a post yesterday in a few tips on what to know about moving to a new Windows Phone 7,...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 11/21/2010
Moving from an iPhone to a new Windows Phone 7? Here are some tips
Get a new Windows Mobile phone but not sure what to do first? First of all, be sure to follow the...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 11/19/2010
Is that really an email from the EFPTS? Don't get caught buy a phishing attempt
So, you may be asking yourself: why is the EFTPS contacting me? And who the heck is EFTPS? It's...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 11/08/2010
Of interest: Daylight Saving Time Issues with Alarms on Apple iPhones
As I noted earlier today, It's Time To Fall Back An Hour in the US and Canada as Daylight Saving...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 11/05/2010
Problem with an app uninstall leads to a Microsoft Support's FixIt
Today I received an email from my old friend, Steve, who said that he was having an issue after he...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 11/04/2010
Remember: October 31 is Halloween, and the Office 2010 beta expires, too
As noted on the Office.com official blog, the Office 2010 beta expires Sunday, Oct 31, which means...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 10/29/2010
Up for auction: Halo's Master Chief costume for the Microsoft Giving Campaign 2010
The Giving Campaign Auction is in full swing, and I've posted an item in time for Halloween: a kid's...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 10/18/2010
The Little BIG Things: 163 ways to pursue excellence by Tom Peters
I count myself among the many Tom Peters fans out in the business world, and just started his new...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 08/04/2010
What's on your TV: cable, satellite or OTA + the Web?
Someone asked today on a local mailing list for suggestion on local television options: Dish,...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 08/01/2010
Do you have strong passwords on your devices? Here's what to consider
A friend noted today that their online email account was compromised over the weekend. I...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 07/26/2010
When it comes to Tweeting, be thoughtful
As noted in my posts Surviving TechReady 11 in Seattle and from MGX Atlanta 2010... 'Nuff said:...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 07/22/2010
Andy Grove: On Innovation, Manufacturing
This week I discussed with associates at work how Andy Grove is right: if lose manufacturing...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 07/16/2010
Public Beta Now Available for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1
In case you missed Brandon's post yesterday, the public beta is now available for Windows 7 and...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 07/13/2010
Updated tips on buying a new PC
With a nod to my previous post with tips on buying a new PC, I thought that it's time to update the...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 06/04/2010
Announcement: Microsoft Windows May 2010 Updates to Daylight Saving Time and Time Zones
Check out Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 981793, "May 2010 cumulative time zone update for...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 06/01/2010
A few examples of how Microsoft product groups integrate the voice of customers into the development cycle
A couple of years ago, Steve Ballmer talked about in his email to customers how Microsoft can do a...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 04/16/2010
Support and Information Resources for Microsoft's .NET Framework
After getting through the initial set of current Microsoft products, we come to the true beginning...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 03/22/2010
You learn something new each day. Today I found out about Learning Essentials for Microsoft Office
It's not intended to be a five year mission, but given the long list of products in our ballywick...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 03/18/2010
Support options for FAST Enterprise Search
Next on my list customer and partner challenge or issue per day is FAST, which Microsoft acquired in...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 03/16/2010
Thinking about ditching cable TV? Steps to a more integrated entertainment experience with Windows and Xbox 360
Last Thanksgiving, I talked with my friend, prolific blogger/ Twitterer Beth Blecherman (aka...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 03/15/2010
Going to Mix10 in Las Vegas? Check out my hints on surviving tradeshows and finding restaurants in Las Vegas
Going to Mix10 in Las Vegas, from March 15 - 17? Check out my helpful hints on surviving tradeshows...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 03/14/2010
It's Time To Spring Forward An Hour in the US and Canada: Daylight Saving Time Arrives Sunday
OMG… what time is it? what time is it? I have a webcast to do… Beth? Paul? Rich? Where's the post on...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 03/13/2010
12 Apps & Services for Surviving Conference Season for iPhones… and Windows Phones
Just in time for SXSW and Mix10, courtesy of Amybeth Hale at Mashable is her list of 12 iPhone Apps...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 03/12/2010
Support for Fable: The Lost Chapters for the PC is not a lost chapter
As I continue my five year mission (no, not really) on covering our current products (my product...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 03/11/2010
Support options for Engyro Product Connector for Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 and System Center Operations Manager 2007
Next on my list customer and partner challenge or issue per day, today, it's about Engyro Product...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 03/10/2010
Your questions: With SAP and Microsoft partnering, where do I go for Duet support?
Continuing my effort to cover at least one customer and partner challenge or issue per day, today,...
Author: M3 Sweatt Date: 03/09/2010