Larry Larsen - Channel 9

Microsoft Board Member Helmut Panke

Larry Larsen — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 18:28:41 GMT

Several times each year Microsoft's board of directors get together and talk, and several times per year I wonder what they actually do, what they talk about, and how they operate. I got a chance to sit down with board member Helmut Panke to talk about these things as well as his background as a scientist and how that helps in his role here.

Updates to Office Web Apps

Larry Larsen — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19:52:37 GMT

This morning the Office Blog announced some additions to Office Web Apps including the ability to embed PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets into your webpage or blog. I met with Senior Product Manager Even Lew to tell us more and walk us through the new features. More details at The Office Blog.

IE9 Site-centric Frame - details

Larry Larsen — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 00:53:59 GMT

We invited the Internet Explorer team to walk us through some of the new features and highlights of the Internet Explorer 9 Beta. You can find more preview videos here.

Mirko Mandic, Program Manager for Internet Explorer, looking at how Internet Explorer’s new User Interface elevates web content over browser’s commands and empowers sites to shine more clearly than ever before. More information about Internet Explorer 9 Beta is available at http://www.beautyoftheweb.com.

IE9 Addons Advisor

Larry Larsen — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:44:12 GMT

We invited the Internet Explorer team to walk us through some of the new features and highlights of the Internet Explorer 9 Beta. You can find more preview videos here.

Herman Ng, Program Manager for Internet Explorer, shows how Internet Explorer 9 helps you stay in control of newly installed add-ons and notifies you when add-ons impact your browsing performance. Internet Explorer 9 Beta and information about other interesting features are available here.

IE9 Tab Aero Snap

Larry Larsen — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:12:00 GMT

We invited the Internet Explorer team to walk us through some of the new features and highlights of the Internet Explorer 9 Beta. You can find more preview videos here.

In this video, Jane Kim, Senior Program Manager for Internet Explorer, shows how people can easily drag tabs in Internet Explorer 9 and quickly snap them to the side using Windows Aero Snap just like any other window. Internet Explorer 9 Beta and information about other interesting features are available at http://www.beautyoftheweb.com/.

IE9 New Tab Page

Larry Larsen — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:06:00 GMT

We invited the Internet Explorer team to walk us through some of the new features and highlights of the Internet Explorer 9 Beta. You can find more preview videos here.

In this video, Jane Kim, Senior Program Manager for Internet Explorer, shows the snappy new tab page which uses familiar site icons to help people quickly identify and navigate to their top sites. Internet Explorer 9 Beta and information about other interesting features are available here.

IE9 Sites on the Taskbar

Larry Larsen — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:05:00 GMT

We invited the Internet Explorer team to walk us through some of the new features and highlights of the Internet Explorer 9 Beta. You can find more preview videos here.

Jane Kim, Senior Program Manager for Internet Explorer, shows how people can pin sites they use often on their taskbar and access them quickly and easily. This presentation also shows how these sites look and feel like windows applications by using jump lists and thumbbar tool bar buttons. Internet Explorer 9 Beta and information about other interesting features are available at http://www.beautyoftheweb.com.

IE9 Site-Centric Frame

Larry Larsen — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:05:00 GMT

We invited the Internet Explorer team to walk us through some of the new features and highlights of the Internet Explorer 9 Beta. You can find more preview videos here.

Jane Kim, Senior Program Manager for Internet Explorer, shows the new OneBox which combines the address bar and the search box into one. She also shows how IE keeps peoples keystrokes in the OneBox private and how they can switch search providers from the OneBox. Internet Explorer 9 Beta and information about other interesting features are available at http://www.beautyoftheweb.com.

IE9 Tab Aero Snap

Larry Larsen — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:05:00 GMT

IE9 File Download with Integrated Safety

Larry Larsen — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:05:00 GMT

We invited the Internet Explorer team to walk us through some of the new features and highlights of the Internet Explorer 9 Beta. You can find more preview videos here.

In this video, Jane Kim, Senior Program Manager for Internet Explorer, shows how SmartScreen helps users stay safer as they download files online by warning them about any file that is uncommon. Internet Explorer 9 Beta and information about other interesting features are available at http://www.beautyoftheweb.com.

It’s All About the Content

Larry Larsen — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 07:55:00 GMT

While Jennifer is out this week, Mike and Michael talk about PDC10 content while standing just outside the Windows Phone 7 ship party on the main Microsoft campus. They answer many of your Twitter questions (keep them coming by tagging them #pdc10), like: What kind of connectivity do we have in the conference center? Or: What about a trip to Dick’s Drive-In? Then, Michael Suesserman, the PDC10 Content Owner, explains why it takes so long for sessions to be published and what goes on behind the scenes to ensure the right balance of content at the event. You’ll hear about 35mm film, pre-recorded sessions, online Q&A, and more.

First Look at Lifecam Studio

Larry Larsen — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:02:00 GMT

This morning we announced the latest Microsoft webcam, the Microsoft Lifecam Studio. This is our best webcam yet. First thing you will notice is a full 1080p HD sensor for an incredible picture. This updated Lifecam has a thread for tripod, ClearFrame and TrueColor provides a great picture in low light. Daniel from the hardware group walks us through some of the other new features. The LifeCam Studio will be available at Best Buy in October retailing for $99.95.

For more on the Lifecams and how they are made, check out this video from the Cam Lab.

Countdown to TechEd Europe: IT Pro Evangelism

Larry Larsen — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:43:00 GMT

On today’s show we interview Volker Will, the group manager who runs the team of IT Professional evangelists at Microsoft Corporate (you’ll find them online at TechNet Edge). Volker talks about some of the new content that will be presented at TechEd this year (Mary Jo, are you listening, Volker mentions a few code names. J), plus also talks about the content process and how his team prioritizes the important information that makes it on to the conference agenda. Make sure you seek Volker and his team out in Berlin; they want to talk to YOU. http://www.microsoft.com/europe/teched

Countdown to TechEd Europe: A Piece of the Berlin Wall

Larry Larsen — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:58:00 GMT

Congratulations to TallPaul (aka Paul Iddon) for winning the free pass! We appreciated his story about working for non-profits which has never allowed him to attend a large training conference such as TechEd. But don’t fret, keep watching the Countdown show as there will be more opportunities to win! In the remaining minutes we have another member of the TechEd team join us as we share stories about our planning process, including the importance of yummy food at the event, and how we plan for delegates that will attend from over 60+ countries. http://www.microsoft.com/europe/teched/

First Look at Arc Touch Mouse

Larry Larsen — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:59:00 GMT

I stopped by the hardware team to take a first look at the new Arc Touch Mouse, and shot this short video. The Touch folds flat, to about the same size as an HTC Touch phone. Where the old Arc Mouse fit well in a front pocket, the Arc Touch will do well in a back pocket. The folding portion of the mouse has 90 articulated pieces and snaps to a very solid feeling and natural arc.

Between the bottons, a touch strip allows you to scroll or flick through your Windows, or touch the top or bottom of the strip to Page Up/Down. This refresh includes haptics, so you can actually feel (and hear) the page scrolling and BlueTrack so the Arc will track on almost any surface. The dongle for the Arc Touch is the very slim profile dongle as was used on the Arc Keyboard.

If you'd like to see some of what goes in to developing a mouse, see this video on the design of the original Arc.

Countdown to PDC10: A Tour of Building 33

Larry Larsen — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:05:00 GMT

First, congratulations to Jarem Archer for winning the free pass to PDC! We loved the inventiveness and creativity of his SketchFlow comic listing the 7 reasons why he should attend PDC10. Well done, @unt1tled! Then we’re off and running on a very quick excursion through the Microsoft Conference Center where PDC will be held this year. Sometimes it’s dark, sometimes the audio isn’t that great, sometimes it’s a little jiggly, but hopefully this jaunt through the facility gives you a good idea of the space and venue that will be our home this year. http://www.microsoftpdc.com/

Countdown to PDC10: And the winner is . . .

Larry Larsen — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:28:00 GMT

Damn, that PDC timer! Tell @anyware to put a full 10 minutes on the hamburglar this week so we can tell you who won!

Countdown to TechEd Europe: Meet our Content Czar and Win a Free Pass!

Larry Larsen — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:26:00 GMT

We have lots of news to share in our 10 minutes this week. First, we announce our keynote speaker, corporate vice president of the management and security division, Brad Anderson, will be kicking off the event. We announce a fun way to win a free ticket to TechEd Europe (you ask and we deliver), and then we have the manager of our breakout sessions, Steven Salazar, join us to discuss the content process which is no small effort considering how many tracks and sessions we offer over the course of the week! Watch this chock-full episode, and good luck on winning free admission to the show! http://www.microsoft.com/europe/teched

Surface Driven Robot

Larry Larsen — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:54:00 GMT

The Microsoft Surface Blog is linking to a Doctoral Thesis Defense that will be streaming live at 1PM eastern today (in 9 minutes) that will preview a system to directly control robots via a Microsoft Surface Computer.

For more details see the Surface Blog, or watch the live stream here.

Countdown to TechEd Europe: Don’t Let August Pass You By!

Larry Larsen — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:55:00 GMT

This month is important for TechEd Europe, if you register for the conference by August 31 you’ll receive both the €200 Euro price markdown (the last discount that will be offered), plus if you book your hotel you’ll get the free week-long Berlin metro card which will get you all over the city, including conveniently to and from the Messe conference center. Also included in your registration for TechEd is a free TechNet Subscription! Add up all the savings and you simply can’t afford to miss TechEd Europe this year. And don’t forget, you only have a few more days to speak your desires to the content team by voting on your session preferences by August 12. Tell the content team the kind of topics you want offered on the TechEd Europe agenda, so your week in Berlin is the most useful it can be for you. http://europe.msteched.com/

Countdown to PDC: It’s time to par-tay!

Larry Larsen — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:07:00 GMT

Content schmontent. Let’s get some fun on. In this week’s episode, after @anyware finishes up the important summary of the PDC themes, we move on to more important matters like where the PDC parties are going to be held. Our welcome reception will be held on October 27 at 7pm in the Microsoft Visitor’s Center where you’ll get a chance to buy some deeply discounted software, and our main attendee party will be October 28 at Lucky Strike in downtown Bellevue. Make sure you follow our PDC10 agenda so you know where to be when.

Internet Explorer 9 Platform Preview 4: A Look at Hamster Dance in IE9

Larry Larsen — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 19:01:00 GMT

In this presentation, Seth McLaughlin, Program Manager for Internet Explorer, looks at how developers can use HTML5 Canvas, audio, and ES5 in the fourth build of the IE9 Platform Preview. This developer sample demonstrates the value of GPU-powered hamsters and is available along with the fourth IE9 Platform Preview on the IE Test Drive.

Internet Explorer 9 Platform Preview 4: A Look at the New IE Test Drive Samples

Larry Larsen — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 19:01:00 GMT

In this presentation, Rob Mauceri, Group Program Manager for Internet Explorer, shows some of the new developer samples available in the fourth build of the IE9 Platform Preview, which you can explore on the IE Test Drive.

Internet Explorer 9 Platform Preview 4: A Look at SVG in IE9

Larry Larsen — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 19:01:00 GMT

In this presentation, Patrick Dengler, Senior Program Manager for Internet Explorer, looks at how developers can use SVG in the fourth build of the IE9 Platform Preview. This developer sample demonstrates the value of IE9 as a fully hardware accelerated browser. This sample and the fourth build of the IE9 Platform Preview are available on the IE Test Drive.

Internet Explorer 9 Platform Preview 4: The IE9 Rocks HTML5 Audio Support

Larry Larsen — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 19:01:00 GMT

In this presentation, Josh Rose, SDET II for Internet Explorer, looks at a real-world example of how developers can use HTML5 audio support in the fourth build of the IE9 Platform Preview. This sample and the third IE9 Platform Preview are available on the IE Test Drive.