
News from the Northwest
By Teresa Hennig
NOTICES and Events:
The Basics of Writing and Testing VBA Code
Part 1 and Part 2 (Updated March 2010)
Learn about code modules, write and call proce-
dures, use variables and even learn the benets of
documenting your code. http://msdn.microsoft.com/
en-us/library/dd897495.aspx
Windows SteadyState for WinXP and Vista -
(Oct 2010)
Helps you efciently protect computers from un-
wanted changes and restore computers to established
settings. A free tool from Microsoft, available for down-
load until December 31, 2010. www.microsoft.com/
downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=d077a52d-
93e9-4b02-bd95-9d770ccdb431
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 Beta (Sept
2010)
See how Explorer 9 can bring your desktop and
web experiences closer together in a safer, more
consistent and productive environment. (Ed. Note:
IE9 only runs with Vista and Windows 7) http://www.
microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/internetexplorer/
AquaSnap 1.3 - Arrange Windows on Your
Desktop (Sept 2010)
Nurgo Software offers a free tool that allows you
to snap and anchor windows to the edge or corner
of your desktop. It is compatible with all versions of
Windows and can replace Aero Snap and Aero Shake
in Windows 7. Read more and get the download at
www.nurgo-software.com/products/aquasnap
Webinar on Demand - Running SharePoint
or SQL Server in a virtual environment (Sept
2010)
Many of us may be planning to or are already using
virtual environments for development and supporting
client applications. This free web seminar will provide
valuable guidance that will make the tasks easier and
more effective.
http://www.windowsitpro.com/resource/virtualize-
sharepoint-and-sql-server-now-maximize-efcien-
cy-and-availability-with-hyper-v-r2-and-netapp.
aspx?code=epdedNetAppQ211WS01_SQL
Five Free Online Services to Store, Sync and
Share Files - (Itec Article) (Aug 2010)
Howard Wen, of ComputerWorld, reviews ve
free services that allow you to store, sync and share
les.
http://goitec.com/article.html?a=5-free-online-
services-that-store,-sync-and-share-your-les
Got a Slow PC --- Five Tips to Improve Perfor-
mance (Aug 2010)
If you aren’t ready to replace your PC, you may nd
other effective measures to recover some lost perfor-
mance. Tech Republic has a wealth of tips, reviews,
articles and blogs. To review this article visit:
http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/five-
tips/?p=207&tag=nl.e101
Windows IT Pro offers Free Fundamentals CDs
(Aug 2010)
Register with Windows IT Pro and you can request
your CD’s ... shipped to you or download for free.
Choose from: SQL Server, SharePoint, Exchange &
Outlook, and Virtualization. Details at
http://forms.windowsitpro.com/forms/fundamen-
tals-cds-by-mail?/code=EUWAFundC&elq=ba5eef8
b81fc4ca3b0ddf1b85d56f93d
Microsoft’s Visual Studio and Silverlight
Launch Conference Sessions on Demand (Aug
2010)
DevPro Connections is offering a free online con-
ference that includes 8 of the launch sessions. Learn
about the new features, see great demos and listen
to the experts.
www.vconferenceonline.com/shows/spring10/dev
proconnections/?cid=2ndOnDemand
Windows 7 Test Drive -- and chance to win
Toshiba T115 Notebook (July 2010)
Virtual labs let you experience the features of
Windows 7 directly through your browser. Videos
with step-by-step instructions become a guide and
learning tool. Return weekly for additional chances
to win a laptop! www.microsoft.com/click/windowst-
estdrive/itpro
Microsoft Ofce 2010 Test Drive and Trials
(June 2010)
Learn about the new features and benets in Mi-
crosoft Ofce 2010; watch demos, review some de-
ployment strategies, take a test drive, download trial
versions of Ofce, SharePoint, Visio and SharePoint.
http://www.microsoft.com/click/businessproductivity/
it_professional/
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 (MDT 2010)
- (June 2010)
A console, tools and guidance to efciently deploy
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. Down-
loads, training, videos and other resources to help
you successfully automate deployments and create
HyperV environments. http://technet.microsoft.com/
en-us/solutionaccelerators/dd407791.aspx
Windows 7 Web Seminars on Demand -- Win-
dows 7 (July 2010)
Get tips from the experts, best practices and dis-
cussions about common questions.
Upgrading to Windows 7: Why and How? www.
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