I was just messing around with Node.js Tools for Visual Studio and Azure and ran into a few gotchas while getting everything setup. Hopefully this helps you get going. 1. Install the Node.js Tools for
I’m still on Photoshop CS5 but haven’t had a DVD drive for many years, so I needed to find the online download version of it. I searched for a while and finally found the “Download and Installation He
The best developers optimize every aspect of their lives. Optimization is built into their DNA. We are always looking for ways to not repeat ourselves and strive to make everything we do faster. Ever
I have a ton of interests and not enough time to give them all enough attention to be an expert at anything. All of my interests have one thing in common - they all take lots of time and energy to pe
<tldr>I need Microsoft stack and JavaScript dev contractors for a 3 month contract. Must be able to start immediately. Send me your resume and I’ll be in touch: /contact</tldr> I started a
Solution to “Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item” c:\program files\common files\microsoft shared\ink\tabtip.exe w
UPDATE 3/5/2014. I reported this issue to the Azure team shortly after I posted this blog. The issue has now been resolved. Go Azure! If you click on the “try it now” button on the Preview Services pa
I recently switched from a ASUS ZenBook Touch to a Lenovo X1 Carbon. All was well until a few days ago when I let the battery completely drain while watching a movie. Since then the X1 Carbon was slug
Many years ago, I resolved to get a handle on managing the plethora of email that is part of the Microsoft culture. Email is a very important communication mechanism – it’s just a messaging system -
Yes, I work for Microsoft, but I always like to tell people about great customer service…this time from Apple. I bought an Apple Airport Extreme 5th Gen Router back in May 2012. I get very fast (100m
I need motivation to keep physically active. If unchecked I would sit, eat and code all day. Even a little motivation does wonders for my psyche. I use a bunch of apps to keep me motivated with yoga,
I run the Creative Entry Points dev team within Microsoft Advertising. We build the UI and APIs that allows partners to get Ad Assets (images, videos, text) into the Ads system. I’m rethinking things.
I just committed a big change to the AngularJS CRUD Grid – Lookup Tables! CODE: https://github.com/jongio/AngularJS-WebApi-EF Here’s what’s included: Lookup tables: You can now specify that a column
I just added filtering to the AngularJS CRUD Grid. AngularJS makes filtering VERY easy. All I had to do was add a text box with ng-model and then use the “filter” filter in your ng-repeat CODE: https:
I just added support for dynamic columns. Before you were limited to Id and Name, now you can specific the columns as a Json object in the directive. <div crud-grid table='person' columns='[
Easy one, just run SQL Server Management Studio as Administrator.
I just upgraded my Asus UX31A to Win8.1 RTM and broke my Targus Docking Station (ACP71USZ). The USB ports work, but the monitors do not. I get the USB device not recognized toast. And Unknown USB Dev
I just added sorting and upgraded to AngularJS 1.2.0 and Bootstrap 3. CODE: https://github.com/jongio/AngularJS-WebApi-EF I’ll eventually put the into directives, just ran out of time today. 1. Added
I’ve been looking at my options for purchasing an Aeron Chair by Herman Miller I could buy new for $879 or get used on Craigslist for $400-500. I confirmed with HermanMiller that the 12 Year Warranty
XBOX CLOUD DOESN’T SUPPORT MUSIC NOT IN XBOX MARKETPLACE I can’t upload music I purchased from Amazon, iTunes, etc to the Xbox cloud that isn’t in the Xbox marketplace. Allen Stone’s album “Last To Sp