Keith Combs' Blahg
Ramblings from another nerd on the grid
Here’s the keyboard I use
Looking for a decent keyboard? I replaced the keyboard on my home office desktop a few months ago...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 05/10/2011
SKYPE!!!
REDMOND, Wash., and LUXEMBOURG – May 10, 2011 – Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: “MSFT”) and Skype Global...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 05/10/2011
May the 4th Be With You
Author: Keith Combs Date: 05/04/2011
Talk TechNet - MultiPoint Server with Andy and Kevin - 5/4 at 9am PST
Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 provides both teachers and students the latest and familiar Windows...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 05/03/2011
Free Office 365 Jump Start 5/24-5/26 - Register now!
Just one week after TechEd, Microsoft Learning is hosting an exclusive three-day Jump Start class...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 05/02/2011
Porsche 911 GT3 RS4 breaks cover
Some day I’ll have one. See https://www.porsche.com/microsite/911gt3rs4/usa.aspx.
Author: Keith Combs Date: 05/02/2011
Talk TechNet airs 4/27 at 9am PST - Topic for the day - Virtualization
This morning we’ll be taking questions live from you. Join us at 9am PST as we host an episode...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 04/26/2011
Dell Precision M4600 and M6600 Mobile Workstations coming May 10
ROUND ROCK, Texas, April 26, 2011 — Dell today announced the next generation Dell Precision M4600...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 04/26/2011
Microsoft readies new store in my birthplace of Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas is getting a Microsoft Store at the world famous Galleria. Can I get a yeeee...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 04/26/2011
How about a 4x2 matrix on your desk?
Anyone have one of these Humanscale Paramount monitor arms? This must throw off a little heat when...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 04/26/2011
ASUS Transformer goes on sale in the USA
NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2 1.0GHz dual-core CPU for excellent multitasking & 1080p video playback Android...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 04/26/2011
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Breaks Cover
It hasn’t been announced yet publicly, but Engadget seems to have confirmed the rumored ThinkPad X1...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 04/24/2011
SKYNET is coming
Author: Keith Combs Date: 04/22/2011
Earth Day - when gas hits $6 per gallon, what will you be driving?
I switched to a small fuel efficient car several years ago. The new CIVICs are pretty nice looking....
Author: Keith Combs Date: 04/22/2011
Want a portrait for your dog?
It’s weird how you discover stuff. I was watching twitter while doing a restore for my wife’s laptop...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 04/22/2011
Office for Mac SP1–now available for download
Go get it @...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 04/21/2011
Want to learn IPv6? Here’s a test lab and guide to download
Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) is designed to solve many of the problems of the current version...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 04/21/2011
Office 2010 AdminTemplate files (ADM, ADMX/ADML) and Office Customization Tool
This download includes Group Policy Administrative Template files and Office Customization Tool...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 04/21/2011
End of Windows XP Support - desktop gadget download
Looking to get off Windows XP? Use this handy gadget to count down the number of days until Windows...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 04/20/2011
It’s Superbowl time again - place yer bets
I’m not sure I’d want to be in this fight for the finish. See...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 04/20/2011
https://worldsbiggestpacman.com/ - check it out
The blog post and backgrounder on this. Amazing stats.
Author: Keith Combs Date: 04/19/2011
Photosynth now available for the iPhone and iPad
Video: Microsoft Photosynth App – April 2011 This was developed by the Bing team and is a...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 04/18/2011
The Windows Phone Spring Update is coming to the ATT Samsung Focus
One of the most popular Windows Phone 7 devices in the USA is the Samsung Focus. It’s really...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 04/15/2011
Springboard Tour comes to Dallas 5/11 - register now!
Slate Devices and the Windows Enterprise Slates are among the hottest consumer and enterprise...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 04/14/2011
Intel Series 320 600GB SSD now selling!
Intel® Solid-State Drives (Intel® SSDs) just got better. The next generation Intel SSD 320 Series...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 04/14/2011
Want to see this on TV? Watch the YouTube version and help make it happen
Author: Keith Combs Date: 04/13/2011
HP outs the EliteBook 8560w
NEW chiseled design From a precision-stamped chassis to the radial-brushed display cover, every...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 04/13/2011
Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 SP1 - now available for download
Microsoft® Hyper-V™ Server 2008 R2 SP1 is a standalone product that provides a reliable and...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 04/12/2011
Windows 7 RSAT released for SP1 - download now available
Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 with SP1 enables IT administrators to manage roles...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 04/08/2011
Viva La Springboard - The Springboard Tour Dates and Cities Announced!!!
May 2 – Toronto | May 4 – Detroit | May 6 – Chicago | May 9 – Indianapolis | May 11 – Dallas | May...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 04/07/2011
TechNet Professional Subscription Promotion Now Available
We have a new promotion for TechNet Professional Subscriptions from now until June 30, 2011 purchase...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 04/06/2011
Microsoft iSCSI Target is now a free download !!!
The Microsoft iSCSI Software Target 3.3 provides storage (disks) over a TCP/IP network. It turns a...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 04/04/2011
Robots Evolve
Author: Keith Combs Date: 04/04/2011
Check out these numbers on Windows Phone 7
Brandon Watson did a nice little post on the Windows Phone blog while I was traveling and in...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 03/31/2011
Vvroooommmm - The Camaro ZL1 breaks cover
Fuel efficiency @ https://www.chevrolet.com/camaro-zl1/.
Author: Keith Combs Date: 03/30/2011
What powered the Microsoft Management Summit 2011? Find out!
Full details @...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 03/29/2011
Windows Thin PC Customer Technology Preview (CTP) - now available for download
We are happy to announce that the Windows Thin PC public CTP is now available! Although the final...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 03/29/2011
Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Hotspot now available
Introducing the Verizon Wireless Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH–LC11.
Author: Keith Combs Date: 03/28/2011
System Center Configuration Manager 2012 Beta 2 - download available
Consumerization is a growing challenge for IT organizations. System Center Configuration Manager...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 03/28/2011
Slate or sushi anyone?
More details on the event at...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 03/28/2011
Exoskeletons come to market
This is fascinating and scary at the same time.
Author: Keith Combs Date: 03/24/2011
System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 Beta - now available for download
System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 delivers industry leading fabric managment, virtual...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 03/22/2011
Samsung NP900X3A thoughts and video
As much as I’d like to own a Samsung Series 9 notebook computer, it just doesn’t make sense for me...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 03/22/2011
Windows Phone 7 March Update - details emerge
Someone just update the updated the history area of microsoft.com so you can see some of the details...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 03/22/2011
Internet Explorer 9 Administration Kit (IEAK) - now available for download
The Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK) 9 simplifies the creation, deployment and management...
Author: Keith Combs Date: 03/18/2011