Automation

RADAR is a memory leak detection technology built into Windows 7 and integrated with Watson (error reporting) and AutoBug (automatic bug filing). It allows Microsoft product teams and third parties to discover and fix memory leaks early in the product cycle and after release. Since RADAR runs…

Rockwell Automation helps manufacturers succeed and grow with industrial automation control and information solutions. From stand-alone, industrial components to enterprise-wide integrated systems, Rockwell Automation solutions apply across a wide range of industries and in some of the most…

In part 3 of the “Using Feature Builder” screencast series, Michael Lehman provides a step-by-step walkthrough of how to get started with creating interactive guidance using the Feature Builder Power Tool for Visual Studio 2010.   The “Map” refers to the easy-to-author-and-deliver interactive…

In part 2 of the “Using Feature Builder” screencast series, Michael Lehman provides a step-by-step walkthrough of how to get started with deploying Project and Item templates using the Feature Builder Power Tool for Visual Studio 2010.   The “Code” refers to the easy-to-package-and-deploy…

In part 1 of the “Using Feature Builder” screencast series, Michael Lehman provides a step-by-step walkthrough of how to get started with authoring Visual Studio automation using the Feature Builder Power Tool for Visual Studio 2010.   The “Tools” refers to the easy-to-author Visual Studio…

UPDATE: The bits on the Visual Studio Gallery have been updated to Feature Builder v1.0.1 (just minor updates)Welcome to the Feature Builder  Power Tool for Visual Studio 2010 - Release 1.0 for Visual Studio 2010 RTM.   Feature Builder is an official Power Tool from the Architecture…

There’s a great preview of the new 2012 Ford Focus over at Crave, which features Ford’s SYNC infotainment system, powered by Windows Embedded Auto. If you’re not aware of Ford SYNC, it’s Ford’s next generation in car entertainment and communication system, which includes in car 3G Wi-Fi (via USB…

You’ve heard of Xbox 360 mods, but have you ever seen anything like this? A gamer modded his car with Xbox 360 components including game controllers and an Xbox console soldered into the dash. According to the photo’s description on flickr, the car actually has two 360’s, two projectors, and two…

Microsoft Hohm, the energy monitoring and management software, will soon be integrated into Ford vehicles, starting with the Ford Focus Electric. In the coming years, it will be made available on the company’s plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs), too. …

The price of gasoline just seems to be going up and up and up, but there are online tools to help you find the lowest prices in your area. One of these tools is available right from MSN Auto. On the gas prices page, MSN Auto displays the prices for gas in your zip code by using data that is…