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IT administrators often need to batch create virtual machines in Windows Server 2012. Although there's a set of Hyper-V command-lets in Windows PowerShell, they are reluctant to use them except for simple ones due to the lack of programming knowledge. This video will show you how to batch create…

In part 2 of their Windows 8 Tips and Tricks series, Kevin Remde and Principal Technical Account Manager Lex Thomas dive deeper into the new modern user interface for Windows 8. [2:32] Demo: Closing an App [4:54] Demo: Mastering IE in Win8 [10:11] Demo: Run two apps side by side [13:15] Demo: Make a…

In part 3 of their Windows 8 Tips and Tricks series, Kevin Remde and Principal Technical Account Manager Lex Thomas show us some improvements in Windows 8 that will help people be more productive. [1:35] Demo: Windows Key Shortcuts [14:27] Demo: Manage startup with Task Manager [20:11] Demo: Get…

Abstract: In today’s episode Michael Palermo and Jeremy Foster  discuss the importance of Promises (or the JavaScript way of implementing asynchronicity)  and the various ways you can use them in your Window8 apps. Check out codeSHOW on CodePlex! Next Steps: Step #1 – Download the Tools…

In a Windows Store app, FileRandomAccessStream can be used to create a file, load content from a file, or insert data into a specific position in the file. This video demonstrates FileRandomAccessStream methods to help you manipulate a file in a Windows Store app.  Your App Adventure Starts…

In this month’s edition of Taste of Premier, Lex Thomas compares and contrasts the Surface RT and the recently released Surface Pro as well as shares with us some of his favorite tips and tricks for Windows 8. Click here to send your comments or questions to the “Taste of Premier” Podcast show!  If…

Make the most of your Windows Phone 8 and get in touch with your friends and family with just a single touch. Learn all about the very cool "Groups" feature...right now...in one minute.

In part 5 of their Windows 8 Tips and Tricks series, Kevin Remde and Principal Technical Account Manager Lex Thomas  briefly introduce you to some of the new security-centric improvements in Windows 8. [2:04] Demo: Control Your App Privacy [6:12] Demo: SmartScreen [11:33] Demo: Automatic…

Abstract: Jerry Nixon welcomes Principal Program Manager Arik Cohen to the show as they discuss the recently launched Windows Store and a wide variety of topics developers ask most.   [8:11] Can I use my existing MSI to sell my apps? [9:51] Can I use the Windows Store as a…

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