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MSDN Webcast: Developing Applications for Windows XP Media Center Edition (Part 2 of 2) (Level 200) 2005-05-16 08:02:36 Microsoft

The Media Center PC is becoming the "hub for whole-home entertainment." But did you know that creating software for Windows XP Media Center Edition is as easy as developing a Web site or writing a.NET class? This webcast demonstrates an intermediate-level approach to enhancing the Media Center user experience. Use .NET to create managed Add-Ins for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. This webcast shows you how to write background and on-demand add-ins that can interact with Media Center. The webcast also looks at how to interact with your add-in from a hosted HTML application.

Small Business Webcast: Windows XP Mobility Solutions (Part 1 of 3): Remote Desktop (Level 100) 2005-05-16 07:40:19 Microsoft

This webcast shows how you can enable Remote Desktop so you can work from any computer as if you were actually in front of your own PC.

The ROI of Defragmenting the Windows Enterprise 2003-04-01 Diskeeper

Why is defragmentation so important? This paper covers disk fragmentation, the problems it creates, and how that translates to lost time and productivity on a massive scale. IDC conducted lab tests to find the actual performance and productivity losses caused by fragmentation and analyzed the costs vs. ROI for different methods of dealing with the problem. Read this white paper and see why defragmentation is vital to maintaining productivity and controlling costs.

Identifying Common Reliability/Stability Problems Caused by File Fragmentation 2006-03-01 Diskeeper

Sure, disk fragmentation affects system performance?but do you know why and how? As the author of Diskeeper?, the Number One Automatic Defragmenter?, Diskeeper Corporation has spent countless hours researching the causes and consequences of disk fragmentation. This white paper is a concise outline that shows the specific problems that can be related to disk fragmentation. Read this paper from Diskeeper Corporation for a thorough understanding of fragmentation symptoms and why they occur.

Optimize Networks in Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition and Media Center Extender 2005-03-02 03:23:50 Microsoft

This webcast describes how to set up and use Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 and Media Center Extender networks to enjoy TV, photos, music, and movies on any TV in your house. It also discusses assistance from the online community.

Application Compatibility Toolkit 4.0 for Windows: Making Windows Adoption Easier 2005-03-02 03:03:12 Microsoft

This webcast discusses the Application Compatibility Toolkit 4.0 for Windows. The Toolkit is a set of tools and documentation. They help you evaluate your application compatibility needs with specific focus on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). The webcast explains how to use the Toolkit 4.0 as part of a comprehensive deployment strategy. The strategy is made up of three primary phases - evaluation, mitigation, and deployment.

Getting and Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 2005-03-02 03:05:18 Microsoft

This webcast discusses how to successfully obtain and install Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). This important free upgrade for your Windows XP-based computer will establish stronger security settings that help defend your home computer against viruses, malicious users, and worms. SP2 will provide unique new security features designed to make it easier for you to protect your PC.

Overview of Requestor API and Writer API in Volume Shadow Copy Service 2005-03-02 02:48:43 Microsoft

The Volume Shadow Copy service is a new service in Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows Server 2003. The Volume Shadow Copy service is a new framework to permit different applications, storage subsystems, and storage management applications (including backup applications) to define, save, and use consistent point-in-time copies of storage data for backup, restore, and other purposes. This webcast covers the Requestor and Writer application programming interfaces (APIs).

Procedure for Removing Spyware and Resolving Firewall Issues 2005-02-21 10:52:36 University of Massachusetts

Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows XP has kindly integrated both a firewall and pop-up blocker. Both can be easily turned off from the firewall icon that sits in the system tray (bottom right corner). The pop-up blocker is integrated with the Internet Explorer (IE) browser as a new button on the toolbar that can be toggled.

Neoware Systems Case Study: Federated Department Stores 2005-01-25 03:25:16 Neoware Systems

Federated Department Stores, Inc. is the nation's largest department store retailer. Federated, with annual sales of $15.4 billion and more than 450 stores nationally deployed Neoware thin client appliances in retail outlets in the company's Rich's-Macy's/Lazarus/Goldsmith's division, based in Atlanta. Neoware's thin client appliances gave Federated's retail employees the ability to access and manage their employee benefits from the workplace, allowing them to review commission reports, adjust their savings plans, enroll in elective programs or sign up for training programs without having to call or visit a human resources office.

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Title	Date Added	Company
MSDN Webcast: Developing Applications for Windows XP Media Center Edition (Part 2 of 2) (Level 200)	2005-05-16 08:02:36	Microsoft
The Media Center PC is becoming the "hub for whole-home entertainment." But did you know that creating software for Windows XP Media Center Edition is as easy as developing a Web site or writing a.NET class? This webcast demonstrates an intermediate-level approach to enhancing the Media Center user experience. Use .NET to create managed Add-Ins for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. This webcast shows you how to write background and on-demand add-ins that can interact with Media Center. The webcast also looks at how to interact with your add-in from a hosted HTML application.
Small Business Webcast: Windows XP Mobility Solutions (Part 1 of 3): Remote Desktop (Level 100)	2005-05-16 07:40:19	Microsoft
This webcast shows how you can enable Remote Desktop so you can work from any computer as if you were actually in front of your own PC.
The ROI of Defragmenting the Windows Enterprise	2003-04-01	Diskeeper
Why is defragmentation so important? This paper covers disk fragmentation, the problems it creates, and how that translates to lost time and productivity on a massive scale. IDC conducted lab tests to find the actual performance and productivity losses caused by fragmentation and analyzed the costs vs. ROI for different methods of dealing with the problem. Read this white paper and see why defragmentation is vital to maintaining productivity and controlling costs.
Identifying Common Reliability/Stability Problems Caused by File Fragmentation	2006-03-01	Diskeeper
Sure, disk fragmentation affects system performance?but do you know why and how? As the author of Diskeeper?, the Number One Automatic Defragmenter?, Diskeeper Corporation has spent countless hours researching the causes and consequences of disk fragmentation. This white paper is a concise outline that shows the specific problems that can be related to disk fragmentation. Read this paper from Diskeeper Corporation for a thorough understanding of fragmentation symptoms and why they occur.
Optimize Networks in Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition and Media Center Extender	2005-03-02 03:23:50	Microsoft
This webcast describes how to set up and use Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 and Media Center Extender networks to enjoy TV, photos, music, and movies on any TV in your house. It also discusses assistance from the online community.
Application Compatibility Toolkit 4.0 for Windows: Making Windows Adoption Easier	2005-03-02 03:03:12	Microsoft
This webcast discusses the Application Compatibility Toolkit 4.0 for Windows. The Toolkit is a set of tools and documentation. They help you evaluate your application compatibility needs with specific focus on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). The webcast explains how to use the Toolkit 4.0 as part of a comprehensive deployment strategy. The strategy is made up of three primary phases - evaluation, mitigation, and deployment.
Getting and Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2	2005-03-02 03:05:18	Microsoft
This webcast discusses how to successfully obtain and install Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). This important free upgrade for your Windows XP-based computer will establish stronger security settings that help defend your home computer against viruses, malicious users, and worms. SP2 will provide unique new security features designed to make it easier for you to protect your PC.
Overview of Requestor API and Writer API in Volume Shadow Copy Service	2005-03-02 02:48:43	Microsoft
The Volume Shadow Copy service is a new service in Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows Server 2003. The Volume Shadow Copy service is a new framework to permit different applications, storage subsystems, and storage management applications (including backup applications) to define, save, and use consistent point-in-time copies of storage data for backup, restore, and other purposes. This webcast covers the Requestor and Writer application programming interfaces (APIs).
Procedure for Removing Spyware and Resolving Firewall Issues	2005-02-21 10:52:36	University of Massachusetts
Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows XP has kindly integrated both a firewall and pop-up blocker. Both can be easily turned off from the firewall icon that sits in the system tray (bottom right corner). The pop-up blocker is integrated with the Internet Explorer (IE) browser as a new button on the toolbar that can be toggled.
Neoware Systems Case Study: Federated Department Stores	2005-01-25 03:25:16	Neoware Systems
Federated Department Stores, Inc. is the nation's largest department store retailer. Federated, with annual sales of $15.4 billion and more than 450 stores nationally deployed Neoware thin client appliances in retail outlets in the company's Rich's-Macy's/Lazarus/Goldsmith's division, based in Atlanta. Neoware's thin client appliances gave Federated's retail employees the ability to access and manage their employee benefits from the workplace, allowing them to review commission reports, adjust their savings plans, enroll in elective programs or sign up for training programs without having to call or visit a human resources office.