Windows Server, IIS, security and cloud — an archive, 2009–2016.https://tomontech.com/en-ushttps://tomontech.com/2016/09/11/hardening-iis-servers-some-nifty-tools/https://tomontech.com/2016/09/11/hardening-iis-servers-some-nifty-tools/I was recently in need of the ability to harden an IIS server to remove things like the IIS and ASP.NET identifiers as well as enforce HTTPS, when I cameMon, 12 Sep 2016 04:48:49 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2016/04/10/microsoft-has-published-a-windows-roadmap/https://tomontech.com/2016/04/10/microsoft-has-published-a-windows-roadmap/Microsoft has published a new roadmap website for business and enterprise customers detailing features coming to Windows 10.Sun, 10 Apr 2016 20:32:28 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2015/10/16/how-to-obtain-windows-install-media/https://tomontech.com/2015/10/16/how-to-obtain-windows-install-media/Lost that DVD? That USB key? Misplaced your ISO? Microsoft has you covered! Below are the official links to download media directly from the source.Sat, 17 Oct 2015 06:55:18 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2015/09/13/looking-for-a-windows-live-writer-replacement/https://tomontech.com/2015/09/13/looking-for-a-windows-live-writer-replacement/Anyone remember Windows Live Writer? It was pretty much the best blogging client available for many years...if you were a Windows user.Mon, 14 Sep 2015 04:57:01 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2015/01/01/thank-you-microsoft-for-year-5/https://tomontech.com/2015/01/01/thank-you-microsoft-for-year-5/I tend to look forward to January 1st each year, as this is my MVP Award renewal date. Woke up this morning and received the following message.Fri, 02 Jan 2015 03:40:33 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2014/10/02/install-windows-10-tech-preview-using-parallels-desktop/https://tomontech.com/2014/10/02/install-windows-10-tech-preview-using-parallels-desktop/Microsoft has released the Windows 10 Technical Preview and Preview for Enterprise this week.Fri, 03 Oct 2014 05:29:10 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2014/09/02/its-time-to-transform-the-datacenter/https://tomontech.com/2014/09/02/its-time-to-transform-the-datacenter/With just over 314 days until July 14th, 2015, it is time to transform the datacenter.Wed, 03 Sep 2014 05:46:51 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2014/09/01/mvp-summit-tips-and-tricks/https://tomontech.com/2014/09/01/mvp-summit-tips-and-tricks/If you are a first-time Microsoft Most Valuable Professional or this is your first time attending the MVP Global Summit in Seattle, then this post is forTue, 02 Sep 2014 02:13:45 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2014/08/12/office-365-azure-integration-update-for-windows-server-2012-r2/https://tomontech.com/2014/08/12/office-365-azure-integration-update-for-windows-server-2012-r2/If you're a Windows Server 2012 R2 user and you use the Essentials Experience role (same features as the standalone SKU) in a multi domain controller (DC)Wed, 13 Aug 2014 04:48:48 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2014/02/02/tip-install-windows-server-2012-essentials-connector-without-domain-join/https://tomontech.com/2014/02/02/tip-install-windows-server-2012-essentials-connector-without-domain-join/There may be times where you want to install the Windows Server 2012 Essentials Connector without joining a domain.Mon, 03 Feb 2014 00:53:05 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2014/01/01/honored-for-4th-year-in-a-row-as-a-microsoft-most-valuable-professional/https://tomontech.com/2014/01/01/honored-for-4th-year-in-a-row-as-a-microsoft-most-valuable-professional/I am very pleased to announce that Microsoft has chosen me to be a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for the 4th year in a row.Wed, 01 Jan 2014 21:01:11 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2013/10/22/microsoft-releases-media-streaming-pack-for-windows-server-2012-r2/https://tomontech.com/2013/10/22/microsoft-releases-media-streaming-pack-for-windows-server-2012-r2/As some of you may have noticed, Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials no longer includes media streaming functionality out of the box.Wed, 23 Oct 2013 04:00:03 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2013/10/20/install-windows-server-update-services-on-windows-server-2012-r2-essentials/https://tomontech.com/2013/10/20/install-windows-server-update-services-on-windows-server-2012-r2-essentials/It’s here! As part of the general availability of Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials, I’m releasing a new how-to guide.Sun, 20 Oct 2013 20:18:38 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2013/10/20/configuring-group-policy-for-windows-server-update-services-on-windows-server-2012-r2-essentials/https://tomontech.com/2013/10/20/configuring-group-policy-for-windows-server-update-services-on-windows-server-2012-r2-essentials/This post is intended to be a supplement for the Installing WSUS on Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials guide.Sun, 20 Oct 2013 19:30:58 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2013/10/13/windows-server-2012-r2-essentials-experience-release-notes/https://tomontech.com/2013/10/13/windows-server-2012-r2-essentials-experience-release-notes/Might be old news for some, however, in advance of General Availability this week for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2, I wanted to highlight aSun, 13 Oct 2013 19:14:31 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2013/10/06/quick-tip-windows-server-2012-internal-database-connection-string/https://tomontech.com/2013/10/06/quick-tip-windows-server-2012-internal-database-connection-string/Today's quick tip is for Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2. If you're attempting to use SQL Server Management Studio to manage the Windows Internal DatabaseMon, 07 Oct 2013 02:18:22 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2013/09/10/windows-server-2012-r2-is-now-available-to-msdn-technet-subscribers/https://tomontech.com/2013/09/10/windows-server-2012-r2-is-now-available-to-msdn-technet-subscribers/Today, Microsoft has released the RTM Windows Server 2012 R2 bits to MSDN and TechNet subscribers.Tue, 10 Sep 2013 07:59:54 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2013/09/09/windows-8-1-now-available-to-msdn-and-technet-subscribers/https://tomontech.com/2013/09/09/windows-8-1-now-available-to-msdn-and-technet-subscribers/Today, in a change of heart, Microsoft has released the RTM Windows 8.1 bits to MSDN and TechNet subscribers.Mon, 09 Sep 2013 19:48:00 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2013/07/04/2windows-server-2012-r2-essentials-whats-new/https://tomontech.com/2013/07/04/2windows-server-2012-r2-essentials-whats-new/In this R2 wave of Windows Server products, Microsoft is taking the time to update its "first server" version, Windows Server 2012 Essentials.Fri, 05 Jul 2013 06:33:05 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2013/07/04/windows-server-and-system-center-designed-with-you-in-mind/https://tomontech.com/2013/07/04/windows-server-and-system-center-designed-with-you-in-mind/If you've been keeping up with Microsoft related news, you've probably heard that Microsoft announced new features in Windows Azure, announced WindowsThu, 04 Jul 2013 20:55:37 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2013/06/24/windows-server-2012-r2-essentials-preview/https://tomontech.com/2013/06/24/windows-server-2012-r2-essentials-preview/Microsoft has released the public preview of Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials. Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials is Microsoft's "first server" solution.Tue, 25 Jun 2013 05:36:22 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2013/06/24/windows-server-2012-r2-preview-now-available/https://tomontech.com/2013/06/24/windows-server-2012-r2-preview-now-available/Tonight Microsoft has made available the public preview release of Windows Server 2012 R2.Tue, 25 Jun 2013 04:43:05 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2013/01/01/another-year-as-a-microsoft-mvp/https://tomontech.com/2013/01/01/another-year-as-a-microsoft-mvp/Happy New Year everyone! I am pleased to announce that Microsoft has chosen me as a 2013 Most Valuable Professional.Wed, 02 Jan 2013 05:19:40 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2012/07/22/skydrive-pro-preview/https://tomontech.com/2012/07/22/skydrive-pro-preview/People have been wondering what SkyDrive Pro is. SkyDrive Pro is the latest rebranding of SharePoint Workspace.Sun, 22 Jul 2012 21:35:45 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2012/07/21/tip-windows-8-mail-app-and-outlook-2013/https://tomontech.com/2012/07/21/tip-windows-8-mail-app-and-outlook-2013/I thought I’d share something that I ran into after I installed the Office 2013 Customer Preview on a Windows 8 system.Sat, 21 Jul 2012 18:35:43 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2012/07/19/new-bios-update-for-samsung-series-7-slate/https://tomontech.com/2012/07/19/new-bios-update-for-samsung-series-7-slate/Looks like Samsung has released a new BIOS update for the Samsung Series 7 Slate. New version is 10FW. Download from SamsungFri, 20 Jul 2012 06:40:46 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2012/07/17/office-2013-welcome-videos/https://tomontech.com/2012/07/17/office-2013-welcome-videos/Tue, 17 Jul 2012 07:08:06 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2012/07/16/welcome-to-office-2013/https://tomontech.com/2012/07/16/welcome-to-office-2013/At a press event in San Francisco today Microsoft announced the Customer Preview of Office 2013.Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:44:52 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2012/07/11/microsoft-releases-windows-server-2012-essentials-public-beta/https://tomontech.com/2012/07/11/microsoft-releases-windows-server-2012-essentials-public-beta/Today Microsoft has released the public beta of Windows Server 2012 Essentials.Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:40:23 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2012/07/11/welcome-to-windows-server-2012-essentials/https://tomontech.com/2012/07/11/welcome-to-windows-server-2012-essentials/Last week, Microsoft announced this new edition of Windows Server 2012 called Windows Server 2012 Essentials.Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:39:00 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2012/07/07/windows-home-server-2007-2012/https://tomontech.com/2012/07/07/windows-home-server-2007-2012/As I’m sure most of you heard, Windows Home Server is no more.Sun, 08 Jul 2012 05:31:58 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2012/05/31/windows-8-windows-server-2012-resources/https://tomontech.com/2012/05/31/windows-8-windows-server-2012-resources/Today, Microsoft have released the Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 release candidate (or Release Preview) builds to the public for testing and feedback.Fri, 01 Jun 2012 05:38:48 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2012/05/31/windows-server-2012-release-candidate-now-available/https://tomontech.com/2012/05/31/windows-server-2012-release-candidate-now-available/Today, Microsoft have made available the Release Candidate build of Windows Server 2012.Thu, 31 May 2012 19:00:27 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2012/05/28/intel-releases-updated-hd-graphics-driver-for-windows-8/https://tomontech.com/2012/05/28/intel-releases-updated-hd-graphics-driver-for-windows-8/In case you missed this as I did, Intel have released an updated beta HD Graphics Driver for use with Windows 8.Mon, 28 May 2012 23:28:04 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2012/04/13/fix-for-computer-monitoring-error-in-whs-2011-sbse-2011-and-storage-server-2008-r2-essentials/https://tomontech.com/2012/04/13/fix-for-computer-monitoring-error-in-whs-2011-sbse-2011-and-storage-server-2008-r2-essentials/If you use Windows Home Server 2011, Small Business Server 2011 Essentials, or Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials, and you’ve seen alerts that say there isSat, 14 Apr 2012 03:07:09 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2012/03/30/samsung-releases-drivers-for-windows-8-on-series-7-slate/https://tomontech.com/2012/03/30/samsung-releases-drivers-for-windows-8-on-series-7-slate/Today, Samsung have released drivers and guidance for installing Windows 8 Consumer Preview on their Series 7 Slate.Fri, 30 Mar 2012 07:13:36 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2012/03/18/pro-tip-cisco-anyconnect-vpn-client-and-windows-8-consumer-preview/https://tomontech.com/2012/03/18/pro-tip-cisco-anyconnect-vpn-client-and-windows-8-consumer-preview/If you’re like me and you use the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client to access corporate resources, you may have noticed that it doesn’t want to work out of theMon, 19 Mar 2012 06:31:40 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2012/03/14/known-issue-with-windows-8-consumer-preview-and-windows-home-server-2011/https://tomontech.com/2012/03/14/known-issue-with-windows-8-consumer-preview-and-windows-home-server-2011/There is a known issue between Windows 8 Consumer Preview and Windows Home Server 2011.Thu, 15 Mar 2012 05:58:30 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2012/03/13/windows-8developer-resources/https://tomontech.com/2012/03/13/windows-8developer-resources/Thought I’d pass this list along for anyone wanting to get started with Windows 8 and Metro style.Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:53:29 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2012/03/06/test-lab-guides-for-windows-server-8-beta/https://tomontech.com/2012/03/06/test-lab-guides-for-windows-server-8-beta/Microsoft have released a series of guides to build Test Labs to check out various new features in Windows Server "8." I've included a list below to someTue, 06 Mar 2012 20:57:50 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2012/03/01/tip-windows-server-8-beta-prevent-server-manager-from-starting-at-logon/https://tomontech.com/2012/03/01/tip-windows-server-8-beta-prevent-server-manager-from-starting-at-logon/If you’ve installed Windows 8 and the Remote Server Administration Tools, you’ve probably noticed that Server Manager loads each time you logon.Fri, 02 Mar 2012 03:58:47 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2012/03/01/windows-server-8-beta-released/https://tomontech.com/2012/03/01/windows-server-8-beta-released/This morning, Microsoft announced the release of the Windows Server “8” beta.Fri, 02 Mar 2012 01:20:21 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2012/02/29/download-the-windows-8-consumer-preview/https://tomontech.com/2012/02/29/download-the-windows-8-consumer-preview/In the interest of speed, here are the download links for Windows 8 Consumer Preview and Windows Server "8" Beta.Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:45:16 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2012/02/29/microsoft-releases-windows-8-consumer-preview/https://tomontech.com/2012/02/29/microsoft-releases-windows-8-consumer-preview/Today at an event in Barcelona, Spain at Mobile World Congress, Microsoft have announced the availability of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview.Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2012/01/28/awesome-contest-announcmentkinect-for-schools/https://tomontech.com/2012/01/28/awesome-contest-announcmentkinect-for-schools/Teachers, this one is for you. Microsoft has announced the Kinect for Schools contest.Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:52:02 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2012/01/01/most-valuable-professional-for-2012/https://tomontech.com/2012/01/01/most-valuable-professional-for-2012/This morning I woke up to some New Year’s cheer. Microsoft has named me a Most Valuable Professional in the Windows Home Server category for 2012.Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:48:47 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/10/26/updates-for-sharepoint-foundation-2010/https://tomontech.com/2011/10/26/updates-for-sharepoint-foundation-2010/If you are running SharePoint Foundation 2010 on Windows Home Server, this post is for you.Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:51:36 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/10/25/update-to-installing-sharepoint-foundation-2010-on-windows-home-server/https://tomontech.com/2011/10/25/update-to-installing-sharepoint-foundation-2010-on-windows-home-server/Tonight, I have released an update to the how-to guide, Installing SharePoint Foundation 2010 on Windows Home Server. The guide can be found here.Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:47:31 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/10/24/heres-an-apportunity-to-go-mango/https://tomontech.com/2011/10/24/heres-an-apportunity-to-go-mango/Microsoft has a really cool new promotion running that I thought I’d let everyone know about.Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:03:59 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/10/24/fix-for-servers-with-exchange-2007-2010-and-internet-explorer-9-installed/https://tomontech.com/2011/10/24/fix-for-servers-with-exchange-2007-2010-and-internet-explorer-9-installed/If you are a Small Business Server 2008 or 2011 user, you have Internet Explorer 9 installed on your server, and you try to close the Exchange ManagementMon, 24 Oct 2011 07:09:41 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/10/23/a-server-for-the-home-or-small-business/https://tomontech.com/2011/10/23/a-server-for-the-home-or-small-business/After having used such servers as the HP MediaSmart Server, the HP Proliant MicroServer, and various Dell servers, I decided to set out to see if I couldSun, 23 Oct 2011 18:02:01 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/07/10/imagine-cup-2011-featured-on-cnn-america-morning/https://tomontech.com/2011/07/10/imagine-cup-2011-featured-on-cnn-america-morning/The Imagine Cup was featured Friday morning on CNN’s America Morning.Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:30:00 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/07/10/team-note-taker-featured-in-bbc-interview/https://tomontech.com/2011/07/10/team-note-taker-featured-in-bbc-interview/Team Note-Taker from Arizona State University was featured in an interview with the BBC and were introduced by Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft.Sun, 10 Jul 2011 21:30:00 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/07/10/team-note-taker-presents-at-imagine-cup-2011/https://tomontech.com/2011/07/10/team-note-taker-presents-at-imagine-cup-2011/Today, Team Note-Taker from Arizona State University, presented to the judges in the first round of the 2011 Imagine Cup.Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:00:38 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/07/08/imagine-cup-2011day-1opening-ceremony/https://tomontech.com/2011/07/08/imagine-cup-2011day-1opening-ceremony/Tonight in New York City, Steve Ballmer along with Jon Perera, General Manager of Microsoft Education, Arthur VanderVeen, CEO of the Office of InnovationSat, 09 Jul 2011 03:33:00 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/07/06/taking-a-bite-out-of-the-big-apple/https://tomontech.com/2011/07/06/taking-a-bite-out-of-the-big-apple/I’ve arrived in New York City for the 2011 Microsoft Imagine Cup.Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:46:50 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/06/29/microsoft-office-365-first-impressions/https://tomontech.com/2011/06/29/microsoft-office-365-first-impressions/Yesterday in New York City, Steve Ballmer announced the general availability of Microsoft Office 365.Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:59:54 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/06/27/imagine-cup-2011team-argitech-spain/https://tomontech.com/2011/06/27/imagine-cup-2011team-argitech-spain/As we near the start of the 2011 Imagine Cup World Finals next week, it’s time to introduce the final team in this series.Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:00:00 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/06/27/imagine-cup-2011team-neasoft-italy/https://tomontech.com/2011/06/27/imagine-cup-2011team-neasoft-italy/Today, I’d like to introduce you to Team NeaSoft from Italy, and their project OMCR.Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:00:00 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/06/22/imagine-cup-2011it-challengesinescu-ionut-romania/https://tomontech.com/2011/06/22/imagine-cup-2011it-challengesinescu-ionut-romania/One of the best things about the Microsoft Imagine Cup is the variety of competition categories that span all of Microsoft’s technologies.Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:00:00 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/06/20/suddenly-being-a-tattle-tale-is-cool/https://tomontech.com/2011/06/20/suddenly-being-a-tattle-tale-is-cool/Recently, a friend and fellow Microsoft enthusiast, Robert McLaws, had gone to an AT&T store to check out Windows Phone.Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:47:23 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/06/17/imagine-cup-2011team-software4life-spain/https://tomontech.com/2011/06/17/imagine-cup-2011team-software4life-spain/Earlier this week, I introduced you to the first of five teams competing in the 2011 Microsoft Imagine Cup, Team Note-Taker.Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:00:00 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/06/14/imagine-cup-2011team-note-taker-usa/https://tomontech.com/2011/06/14/imagine-cup-2011team-note-taker-usa/The Worldwide Finals of the 2011 Imagine Cup by Microsoft will be upon us in about three weeks.Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:00:00 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/06/06/windows-multipoint-server-2011-part-2-installation/https://tomontech.com/2011/06/06/windows-multipoint-server-2011-part-2-installation/In Part 1 of this series, I introduced you to Windows MultiPoint Server 2011.Tue, 07 Jun 2011 06:17:15 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/06/06/windows-multipoint-server-2011-part-1-introduction/https://tomontech.com/2011/06/06/windows-multipoint-server-2011-part-1-introduction/Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 is an awesome product from Microsoft.Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:12:01 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/06/01/datacore-driveharmony-now-available-in-beta/https://tomontech.com/2011/06/01/datacore-driveharmony-now-available-in-beta/Today, DataCore has released a beta of their DriveHarmony software for Windows Home Server 2011.Wed, 01 Jun 2011 22:11:29 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/05/26/pro-tipthe-one-where-cfg-ini-would-not-be-recognized/https://tomontech.com/2011/05/26/pro-tipthe-one-where-cfg-ini-would-not-be-recognized/Figured I’d post this in case anyone else runs into this issue. I was performing an unattended install of Windows Home Server 2011 and the setup failed.Fri, 27 May 2011 05:16:51 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/05/25/online-help-resources-for-whs-2011-sbse-2011-storage-server-r2-essentials/https://tomontech.com/2011/05/25/online-help-resources-for-whs-2011-sbse-2011-storage-server-r2-essentials/This one’s a short post. Here are the direct links to the online help sites for Windows Home Server 2011, Small Business Server 2011, and Storage Server R2Thu, 26 May 2011 02:39:22 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/05/23/why-you-should-consider-windows-phone/https://tomontech.com/2011/05/23/why-you-should-consider-windows-phone/In talking to different people about why they should own a Windows Phone, I did some research and have found that no one has written a post on this topic.Tue, 24 May 2011 03:08:22 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/05/22/review-htc-surround/https://tomontech.com/2011/05/22/review-htc-surround/The HTC Surround, introduced November 9th, 2010, is a Windows Phone 7 device for AT&T (US) and Telus (Canada).Sun, 22 May 2011 08:15:00 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/05/18/hands-on-labs-at-teched-2011-how-does-it-all-work/https://tomontech.com/2011/05/18/hands-on-labs-at-teched-2011-how-does-it-all-work/This week at TechEd 2011, an attendee favorite are the Hands-On Labs.Thu, 19 May 2011 05:25:14 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/05/17/windows-intunewhat-is-it-and-why-should-you-care/https://tomontech.com/2011/05/17/windows-intunewhat-is-it-and-why-should-you-care/One of the major focuses this week at TechEd and for Microsoft in general is cloud computing and cloud based services.Tue, 17 May 2011 21:37:07 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/05/16/teched-north-america-2011whats-been-announced-on-day-1/https://tomontech.com/2011/05/16/teched-north-america-2011whats-been-announced-on-day-1/Here’s the no frills quick and dirty run down on some of what was announced today at TechEd 2011.Mon, 16 May 2011 16:51:26 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/05/16/insane-connectivity-at-tech-ed-in-the-expo-hall/https://tomontech.com/2011/05/16/insane-connectivity-at-tech-ed-in-the-expo-hall/I’m in the Expo hall at the Geeks with Blogs booth, and over a wired connection, here’s our pipe to the internet. Wicked fast!Mon, 16 May 2011 16:01:59 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/05/16/tech-ed-north-america-2011-day-0-recap/https://tomontech.com/2011/05/16/tech-ed-north-america-2011-day-0-recap/After following the very poor directions given to me about finding the shuttle to bring me to the hotel, and being lied to and ripped off for 20 bucksMon, 16 May 2011 12:50:17 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/05/16/teched-na-keynote-2011/https://tomontech.com/2011/05/16/teched-na-keynote-2011/Mon, 16 May 2011 09:19:48 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/05/15/teched-north-america-2011day-0/https://tomontech.com/2011/05/15/teched-north-america-2011day-0/I’m writing this post from 10,000 feet above the ground using GoGo Inflight Internet as I fly from Phoenix to Atlanta.Sun, 15 May 2011 19:19:06 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/05/10/hands-on-labs-for-windows-home-server-2011-small-business-server-2011-standard-and-small-business-server-2011/https://tomontech.com/2011/05/10/hands-on-labs-for-windows-home-server-2011-small-business-server-2011-standard-and-small-business-server-2011/Today Microsoft is announcing the availability of hands-on virtual labs for Windows Home Server 2011, Small Business Server 2011 Standard, and SmallTue, 10 May 2011 18:06:00 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/05/09/how-to-remove-the-windows-server-solutions-mac-connector/https://tomontech.com/2011/05/09/how-to-remove-the-windows-server-solutions-mac-connector/If you’re like me and have multiple servers that all use the same type of connector software and are testing things out or just want to remove your MacTue, 10 May 2011 06:44:17 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/05/08/upcoming-events-that-ill-be-at/https://tomontech.com/2011/05/08/upcoming-events-that-ill-be-at/I’ll be attending TechEd North America 2011 in Atlanta, GA this year.Sun, 08 May 2011 19:46:28 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/04/27/technote-small-business-server-2011-essentials-router-setup/https://tomontech.com/2011/04/27/technote-small-business-server-2011-essentials-router-setup/Quick note for those of you that may be setting up Small Business Server 2011 Essentials servers and are using the online documentation, there is a slightThu, 28 Apr 2011 02:53:26 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/04/10/how-to-configure-time-machine-with-windows-home-server-2011/https://tomontech.com/2011/04/10/how-to-configure-time-machine-with-windows-home-server-2011/Note: These directions will not work with Mac OS X Lion as Apple has removed the necessary components to allow this functionality to work.Sun, 10 Apr 2011 22:24:43 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/04/06/microsofts-colorado-suite-is-on-msdn-and-technet/https://tomontech.com/2011/04/06/microsofts-colorado-suite-is-on-msdn-and-technet/Yesterday, Microsoft made available for subscribers on MSDN and TechNet, Windows Home Server 2011, Small Business Server 2011 Essentials, and WindowsThu, 07 Apr 2011 00:34:19 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/04/01/released-to-manufacturing-microsofts-colorado-line-of-products/https://tomontech.com/2011/04/01/released-to-manufacturing-microsofts-colorado-line-of-products/This past week, Microsoft released to manufacturing it’s “Colorado” line of products (Aurora, Vail, and Breckenridge).Sat, 02 Apr 2011 02:47:34 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/03/30/how-to-guide-install-sharepoint-foundation-2010-on-windows-home-server-2011/https://tomontech.com/2011/03/30/how-to-guide-install-sharepoint-foundation-2010-on-windows-home-server-2011/It’s finally here! I’m releasing the first draft of my Sharepoint on Windows Home Server 2011 guide.Thu, 31 Mar 2011 04:48:28 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/03/23/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words/https://tomontech.com/2011/03/23/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words/Thu, 24 Mar 2011 06:13:42 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/03/16/review-internet-explorer-9-rtm/https://tomontech.com/2011/03/16/review-internet-explorer-9-rtm/Over the course of the last six months, I have been using Internet Explorer 9 in its various forms (platform previews, beta build, release candidate build)Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:30:14 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/03/14/presenting-a-more-beautiful-web/https://tomontech.com/2011/03/14/presenting-a-more-beautiful-web/Tonight from SXSW (South by Southwest) in Austin, Texas, Microsoft has announced the general availability of Internet Explorer 9.Tue, 15 Mar 2011 04:08:09 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/03/03/a-gift-from-microsofthp-proliant-microserver/https://tomontech.com/2011/03/03/a-gift-from-microsofthp-proliant-microserver/In the interest of full disclosure, I wanted to take a moment to announce that during the 2011 Global MVP Summit, Microsoft gave me an HP ProLiantThu, 03 Mar 2011 21:43:29 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/02/28/do-you-want-to-get-involved-in-a-local-tech-community/https://tomontech.com/2011/02/28/do-you-want-to-get-involved-in-a-local-tech-community/Are you an IT professional or developer that uses Microsoft technologies on a daily basis? Are you looking for a local community of fellow devs or IT pros?Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:15:14 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/02/24/drive-bender-beta-now-available/https://tomontech.com/2011/02/24/drive-bender-beta-now-available/Division-M, the company behind Drive Bender, has made available the beta release of their flagship product.Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:22:48 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/02/24/microsoft-student-insider-kickoff-2011/https://tomontech.com/2011/02/24/microsoft-student-insider-kickoff-2011/If you’re reading this, it means that I have arrived in Seattle, Washington for the 2011 Microsoft Student Insider kickoff and 2011 Microsoft Most ValuableThu, 24 Feb 2011 09:19:22 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/02/19/life-after-drive-extender/https://tomontech.com/2011/02/19/life-after-drive-extender/As I’m sure everyone is now well aware, Microsoft has removed Drive Extender from both Windows Home Server 2011 and Windows Small Business ServerSat, 19 Feb 2011 08:21:30 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/02/16/seattle-bound-for-mvp-summit-and-student-insider-meetup/https://tomontech.com/2011/02/16/seattle-bound-for-mvp-summit-and-student-insider-meetup/I'll be in Seattle February 23rd-March 3rd for Microsoft Student Insider stuff and the 2011 Microsoft MVP Summit.Wed, 16 Feb 2011 21:11:36 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/02/04/windows-home-server-2011-walkthroughs/https://tomontech.com/2011/02/04/windows-home-server-2011-walkthroughs/To coincide with the release of the Release Candidate build of Windows Home Server 2011, I will be posting walkthroughs of functionality in Windows HomeFri, 04 Feb 2011 09:24:18 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/02/03/windows-home-server-2011-release-candidate-now-available/https://tomontech.com/2011/02/03/windows-home-server-2011-release-candidate-now-available/Today Microsoft has made available to the public, the Release Candidate build of Windows Home Server 2011.Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:30:00 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/01/10/whs-vail-expiry-workaround/https://tomontech.com/2011/01/10/whs-vail-expiry-workaround/Yes, I realize that this is a little bit late as the August Preview build expires today, and may have already expired for some of you, but hopefully youMon, 10 Jan 2011 22:11:24 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/01/09/proof-that-windows-home-server-vail-is-windows-home-server-2011/https://tomontech.com/2011/01/09/proof-that-windows-home-server-vail-is-windows-home-server-2011/Over the last few days there has been speculation, possible confirmation, possible denial, and even silence on the matter of what the official name ofMon, 10 Jan 2011 00:10:38 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/01/06/windows-home-server-dynamic-dns-update/https://tomontech.com/2011/01/06/windows-home-server-dynamic-dns-update/Microsoft just passed along some information that next week on January 11th, there will be an outage of the service that powers .homeserver.com andThu, 06 Jan 2011 21:24:42 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/01/05/windows-home-server-vail-public-preview-update/https://tomontech.com/2011/01/05/windows-home-server-vail-public-preview-update/If you are using the Vail Public Preview that was released in August of 2010, please be aware that this build will be expiring on January 10th, 2011.Thu, 06 Jan 2011 06:30:02 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/01/03/tech-students-want-to-get-ahead-of-the-curve/https://tomontech.com/2011/01/03/tech-students-want-to-get-ahead-of-the-curve/If you answered yes to the above question, then may I suggest that you check out an offer that Microsoft has for you.Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:00:00 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2011/01/02/2011-microsoft-mvp-for-windows-home-server/https://tomontech.com/2011/01/02/2011-microsoft-mvp-for-windows-home-server/2011 sure has gotten off to a great start! I woke up yesterday to an e-mail in my inbox congratulating me on becoming an MVP for Windows Home Server.Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:22:14 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/12/18/hey-students-want-free-microsoft-development-tools/https://tomontech.com/2010/12/18/hey-students-want-free-microsoft-development-tools/If your answer to the question is yes, than have I got a deal for you! Microsoft has a program called DreamSpark.Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:33:27 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/11/29/microsoft-software-now-available-to-asu-students-for-free/https://tomontech.com/2010/11/29/microsoft-software-now-available-to-asu-students-for-free/Hello my fellow Sun Devils! This post is specifically for you.Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:11:43 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/11/09/attention-dell-venue-pro-owners/https://tomontech.com/2010/11/09/attention-dell-venue-pro-owners/If you’re a Dell Venue Pro owner and you purchased your phone from a Microsoft retail store yesterday, then you’ll want to read this.Wed, 10 Nov 2010 03:29:09 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/11/08/windows-phone-7-launches-in-the-usa/https://tomontech.com/2010/11/08/windows-phone-7-launches-in-the-usa/Today Microsoft launched Windows Phone 7 in the United States.Tue, 09 Nov 2010 06:59:00 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/11/05/kinect-first-impressions/https://tomontech.com/2010/11/05/kinect-first-impressions/Allow me to start by saying wow. Kinect is awesome. I’ve played Kinect here and there over the last few months, but never really got to experience it as IFri, 05 Nov 2010 07:34:09 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/11/02/whats-new-with-windows-azure/https://tomontech.com/2010/11/02/whats-new-with-windows-azure/Last week at PDC 2010, Microsoft announced some new features in Windows Azure. Here’s a quick rundown of those new features along with my take.Tue, 02 Nov 2010 09:02:19 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/10/29/building-icons-for-internet-explorer-9-pinned-sites/https://tomontech.com/2010/10/29/building-icons-for-internet-explorer-9-pinned-sites/If you are a web developer and are looking to take advantage of Internet Explorer 9’s unique feature set, you’ll want to check out this tool.Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:09:43 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/10/28/internet-explorer-9-platform-preview-6-announced-today/https://tomontech.com/2010/10/28/internet-explorer-9-platform-preview-6-announced-today/Today marked the launch of PDC 2010, a two-day Professional Developers Conference held at Microsoft’s corporate headquarters in Redmond, Washington.Fri, 29 Oct 2010 05:53:38 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/10/06/internet-explorer-9-review/https://tomontech.com/2010/10/06/internet-explorer-9-review/On September 15th, Microsoft released the Windows Internet Explorer 9 beta at an event in San Francisco.Wed, 06 Oct 2010 07:06:05 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/09/15/introducing-a-more-beautiful-web/https://tomontech.com/2010/09/15/introducing-a-more-beautiful-web/Today in San Francisco, Microsoft is officially unveiling Windows Internet Explorer 9, and releasing a beta version to the public.Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:30:00 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/09/06/mobile-learning-with-blackboard/https://tomontech.com/2010/09/06/mobile-learning-with-blackboard/School has started and my university uses the Blackboard Learning Management System, and I was told about a feature called Blackboard Mobile Learn that mayTue, 07 Sep 2010 04:16:26 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/08/17/windows-server-code-name-aurora-public-preview-now-available/https://tomontech.com/2010/08/17/windows-server-code-name-aurora-public-preview-now-available/Today along with the release of the August Preview build of Windows Home Server “Vail”, Microsoft has released the first public preview of Windows SmallTue, 17 Aug 2010 08:54:53 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/08/16/full-pc-restore-from-windows-home-server-vail-with-a-usb-flash-drive/https://tomontech.com/2010/08/16/full-pc-restore-from-windows-home-server-vail-with-a-usb-flash-drive/The August Preview of Windows Home Server Vail is the gift that keeps on giving.Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:33:10 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/08/16/windows-home-server-vail-august-previewscreenshot-galleries/https://tomontech.com/2010/08/16/windows-home-server-vail-august-previewscreenshot-galleries/Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:30:00 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/08/16/windows-home-server-vail-now-with-mac-os-support/https://tomontech.com/2010/08/16/windows-home-server-vail-now-with-mac-os-support/With the exception of having Windows Media Center on the same PC as Windows Home Server, having Mac OS Support has been a top feature request of mine sinceMon, 16 Aug 2010 17:00:00 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/08/16/windows-home-server-vail-august-preview-now-available/https://tomontech.com/2010/08/16/windows-home-server-vail-august-preview-now-available/Today Microsoft has released an updated preview build of Windows Home Server “Vail.” This build has some very welcome changes and some cool new features.Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/08/04/imagine-cup-2010-wrap-up/https://tomontech.com/2010/08/04/imagine-cup-2010-wrap-up/Wow, what a week! I’ve just finished attending the 2010 Microsoft Imagine Cup Worldwide Finals in Warsaw, Poland.Wed, 04 Aug 2010 07:44:10 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/07/08/the-2010-windows-phone-7-rockstars/https://tomontech.com/2010/07/08/the-2010-windows-phone-7-rockstars/Earlier this year the Windows Phone team along with the Imagine Cup announced the Windows Phone 7 Rockstar award for this year’s Imagine Cup competition.Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:25:14 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/07/07/microsoft-to-give-bizspark-to-all-imagine-cup-finalists-for-free-2/https://tomontech.com/2010/07/07/microsoft-to-give-bizspark-to-all-imagine-cup-finalists-for-free-2/Tonight at the finalist presentations at the Warsaw Opera House, Jean-Philippe Courtois, President of Microsoft International, announced that all of theWed, 07 Jul 2010 16:44:37 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/07/07/quick-thought-on-education/https://tomontech.com/2010/07/07/quick-thought-on-education/This morning while attending the Education Leaders Forum here in Poland, there was a video shown, and it was so good that I thought I‘d share it here.Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:14:54 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/07/07/imagine-cup-2010-game-design-finalist-presentations/https://tomontech.com/2010/07/07/imagine-cup-2010-game-design-finalist-presentations/As I write this post, I’m sitting in the audience for the Game Design Finalist presentations.Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:52:29 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/07/03/introducing-team-usa/https://tomontech.com/2010/07/03/introducing-team-usa/Here at the Imagine Cup the United States is represented in the Software Design, Embedded Design, Touch and Tablet Accessibility, and Windows Phone 7Sun, 04 Jul 2010 05:13:41 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/07/03/imagine-cup-2010-world-finals-have-begun/https://tomontech.com/2010/07/03/imagine-cup-2010-world-finals-have-begun/Last night marked the opening of the 2010 Imagine Cup World Finals at the Palace of Culture in downtown Warsaw.Sun, 04 Jul 2010 05:07:08 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/07/02/im-leavin-on-a-jet-plane-dont-know-when-ill-be-back-again/https://tomontech.com/2010/07/02/im-leavin-on-a-jet-plane-dont-know-when-ill-be-back-again/I’m at the airport here in Phoenix waiting for my first flight into Chicago, then it will be on into Warsaw from there.Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:37:24 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/06/28/getting-ready-for-warsaw/https://tomontech.com/2010/06/28/getting-ready-for-warsaw/Next week in Warsaw, Poland, Microsoft is holding the 2010 international Imagine Cup World Finals.Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/04/27/windows-home-server-vail-public-preview-in-depth-part-2/https://tomontech.com/2010/04/27/windows-home-server-vail-public-preview-in-depth-part-2/Welcome to part two of my in-depth review of the Windows Home Server Code Name “Vail” Public Preview.Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/04/26/windows-home-server-vail-public-preview-in-depth-part-1/https://tomontech.com/2010/04/26/windows-home-server-vail-public-preview-in-depth-part-1/After playing with the Public Preview of Vail for a few days now (Full Disclosure: Microsoft released it to myself and select others last week) I’m readyMon, 26 Apr 2010 18:47:00 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/04/26/announcing-windows-server-code-name-vail/https://tomontech.com/2010/04/26/announcing-windows-server-code-name-vail/Today Microsoft has announced the release of a public preview of Windows Server Code Name “Vail.” What is Vail, you may be asking right now.Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:00:00 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/03/17/students-start-your-development-tools/https://tomontech.com/2010/03/17/students-start-your-development-tools/For those of you who are interested in developing for the new Windows Phone 7 Series, but aren’t quite sure how to do it, well have I got a resource forWed, 17 Mar 2010 20:15:00 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/03/16/codename-dallas-what-is-it-and-why-should-you-care/https://tomontech.com/2010/03/16/codename-dallas-what-is-it-and-why-should-you-care/At PDC09, Microsoft introduced “Dallas,” and today Microsoft made some announcements as to the progress of Dallas.Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:30:00 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/03/16/today-at-mix2010-internet-explorer-9-preview/https://tomontech.com/2010/03/16/today-at-mix2010-internet-explorer-9-preview/I’m sitting here in the Day Two keynote at MIX2010, and Dean Hachamovitch, General Manager for Internet Explorer, announced the release of the InternetTue, 16 Mar 2010 17:40:19 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/03/15/phone-developers-phone-developers-phone-developers/https://tomontech.com/2010/03/15/phone-developers-phone-developers-phone-developers/Wow, what a day. It’s the end of day one, and I’m sitting here in my room along with Joe, Jeremy, and Hilary, our Microsoft sponsor and we’re all furiouslyTue, 16 Mar 2010 05:58:49 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/03/14/viva-las-vegas/https://tomontech.com/2010/03/14/viva-las-vegas/I’m sitting here at the airport waiting to board the plane for my flight to Las Vegas.Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:07:15 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/03/10/mix-2010-5-days-away/https://tomontech.com/2010/03/10/mix-2010-5-days-away/Here we are, 5 days away from MIX 2010. If you don’t know what MIX is, it is a conference where attendees can engage with Microsoft and other industryWed, 10 Mar 2010 23:42:01 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/03/10/mix-2010-day-two-keynote-liveblog-with-microsoft-student-insiders/https://tomontech.com/2010/03/10/mix-2010-day-two-keynote-liveblog-with-microsoft-student-insiders/Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:52:01 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/03/10/mix2010-day-1-keynote-liveblog-with-microsoft-student-insiders/https://tomontech.com/2010/03/10/mix2010-day-1-keynote-liveblog-with-microsoft-student-insiders/Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:49:54 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/02/26/get-excited-for-mix-2010/https://tomontech.com/2010/02/26/get-excited-for-mix-2010/Microsoft’s web development and design conference, MIX, is taking place March 15th through March 17th in Las Vegas.Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:55:33 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/02/10/introduction-to-windows-azure/https://tomontech.com/2010/02/10/introduction-to-windows-azure/At PDC 2008, Microsoft unveiled Windows Azure to the world. Windows Azure is Microsoft’s cloud computing offering and last week on February 1st, went liveWed, 10 Feb 2010 07:23:13 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/01/31/stop-the-creation-of-news-feed-folders-in-outlook-2010/https://tomontech.com/2010/01/31/stop-the-creation-of-news-feed-folders-in-outlook-2010/If you are using Outlook 2010 beta and the Office Outlook Connector, you’ll no doubt notice that you have multiple folders called “News Feed”, News FeedSun, 31 Jan 2010 22:47:24 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/01/30/microsoft-surface-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work/https://tomontech.com/2010/01/30/microsoft-surface-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work/While in Seattle for Student Insider training, myself along with Jeremy Bray and Ryan Bucinell were fortunate to be able to meet with a couple members ofSun, 31 Jan 2010 04:56:01 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/01/30/sitting-in-the-terminal/https://tomontech.com/2010/01/30/sitting-in-the-terminal/Wow, what a busy last couple of days. It has truly been a fast paced whirlwind trip to Seattle for Student Insider training at Microsoft.Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:47:44 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/01/27/microsoft-student-insider-training-day-0-welcome-to-seattle/https://tomontech.com/2010/01/27/microsoft-student-insider-training-day-0-welcome-to-seattle/Well, after about 4 hours of travelling today, I’ve made it to Seattle.Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:50:00 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/01/23/welcome-back/https://tomontech.com/2010/01/23/welcome-back/After an extended period of downtime due to my web server being hacked, Tom on Tech is back!Sat, 23 Jan 2010 09:24:37 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/01/06/zomm-worlds-first-bluetooth-wireless-leash-for-your-mobile-phone/https://tomontech.com/2010/01/06/zomm-worlds-first-bluetooth-wireless-leash-for-your-mobile-phone/The winner of the 2010 International CES "Best of Innovations" award, ZOMM is making waves.Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:26:20 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/01/06/dual-electronics-introduces-xgps300/https://tomontech.com/2010/01/06/dual-electronics-introduces-xgps300/This week at CES 2010, Dual Electronics has introduced the XGPS300 GPS Navigation and Battery Cradle for the iPod Touch.Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:01:50 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/01/05/tom-on-tech-is-at-ces-2010/https://tomontech.com/2010/01/05/tom-on-tech-is-at-ces-2010/I've made to Las Vegas for the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show.Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:17:01 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/01/05/photo-gallery-t-mobile-g1/https://tomontech.com/2010/01/05/photo-gallery-t-mobile-g1/Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:34:12 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2010/01/02/first-impression-t-mobile-g1/https://tomontech.com/2010/01/02/first-impression-t-mobile-g1/Yesterday, I recieved a G1 from T-Mobile to try out and play with. The G1 is the first phone to offer Google’s Android Operating System.Sat, 02 Jan 2010 07:13:56 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2009/12/17/litl-unique-and-innovative-webbook/https://tomontech.com/2009/12/17/litl-unique-and-innovative-webbook/In preparing for my first ever trip to the Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, as it's commonly referred, I stumbled upon a company called Litl.Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:08:11 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2009/12/17/24-hours-with-zune-hd/https://tomontech.com/2009/12/17/24-hours-with-zune-hd/On Black Friday, I went to the Microsoft Store in Scottsdale to check out their Black Friday deals and to chat with the store's general manager about anThu, 17 Dec 2009 09:29:54 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2009/11/23/lenovo-ideacentre-d400-photo-gallery/https://tomontech.com/2009/11/23/lenovo-ideacentre-d400-photo-gallery/Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:41 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2009/11/23/lenovo-ideacentre-d400-in-depth/https://tomontech.com/2009/11/23/lenovo-ideacentre-d400-in-depth/After playing with with the Lenovo IdeaCentre D400, I think it's time for an in-depth review.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:20 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2009/11/22/introduction-to-office-2010-click-to-run/https://tomontech.com/2009/11/22/introduction-to-office-2010-click-to-run/Beginning with the introduction of Office 2010, Microsoft is introducing a new delivery mechanism for Office, called Click-to-Run.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:15:50 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2009/11/22/want-to-try-google-chrome-os/https://tomontech.com/2009/11/22/want-to-try-google-chrome-os/If you want to try out Google Chrome OS, I've compiled a build, code is current as of Friday the 20th.Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:41:11 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2009/11/21/the-new-kid-on-the-block-google-chrome-os-photo-gallery/https://tomontech.com/2009/11/21/the-new-kid-on-the-block-google-chrome-os-photo-gallery/On Thursday, November 19th, Google opened up Chrome OS to the world.Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:12:23 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2009/11/19/beta-release-microsoft-office-2010/https://tomontech.com/2009/11/19/beta-release-microsoft-office-2010/Yesterday at the 2009 Professional Developers Conference (PDC), Microsoft announced the release of the beta of Microsoft Office 2010.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:30:03 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2009/11/06/first-impressions-lenovo-ideacentre-d400-home-server/https://tomontech.com/2009/11/06/first-impressions-lenovo-ideacentre-d400-home-server/Lenovo IdeaCentre D400 Thanks to our fine friends at Lenovo, Tom on Tech has been able to get an IdeaCentre D400 for review.Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:12:46 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2009/10/28/are-you-a-student/https://tomontech.com/2009/10/28/are-you-a-student/If you answered yes, then have I got a deal for you. Microsoft is offering students either Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Professional for $29.99.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:32:32 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2009/10/26/engineering-windows-8-coming-soon-to-a-blog-near-you/https://tomontech.com/2009/10/26/engineering-windows-8-coming-soon-to-a-blog-near-you/Interesting find that a friend of mine let me know about. Apparently, somebody at Microsoft has reserved the blog "e8" on MSDN blogs.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:48:15 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2009/10/26/microsofts-signature-experience/https://tomontech.com/2009/10/26/microsofts-signature-experience/Through the Microsoft Store, all PCs are sold with the Microsoft Signature experience.Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:39:52 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2009/10/25/microsofts-new-retail-experience/https://tomontech.com/2009/10/25/microsofts-new-retail-experience/This past Thursday, October 22nd, Microsoft opened its first retail store in Scottsdale, Arizona.Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:41:46 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2009/10/23/windows-7-upgrade-paths/https://tomontech.com/2009/10/23/windows-7-upgrade-paths/Are you trying to decide which version of Windows 7 you should buy? Considering upgrading from Windows Vista?Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:36:48 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2009/10/23/how-to-build-your-own-windows-7-dvd/https://tomontech.com/2009/10/23/how-to-build-your-own-windows-7-dvd/For those of you who have downloaded Windows 7 through the Microsoft Store and used the download option that only provides you with the contents of the DVDFri, 23 Oct 2009 09:29:56 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2009/10/22/windows-7-is-now-available/https://tomontech.com/2009/10/22/windows-7-is-now-available/Today is the big day! Windows 7 has been launched with much fanfare.Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:33:58 GMThttps://tomontech.com/2009/07/01/hello-and-welcome/https://tomontech.com/2009/07/01/hello-and-welcome/Hello and welcome! Welcome to tomontech.com. I’m so glad to be sharing this little corner of the Internet with you, my readers.Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:30:56 GMT