ToolShed Tooltip #22 - Channel9 and the Tool Shed ... A Treasure Chest of Resources

Download

How do I download the videos?

• To download, right click the file type you would like and pick “Save target as…” or “Save link as…”

Why should I download videos from Channel9?

• It's an easy way to save the videos you like locally.
• You can save the videos in order to watch them offline.
• If all you want is to hear the audio, you can download the MP3!

Which version should I choose?

• If you want to view the video on your PC, Xbox or Media Center, download the High Quality WMV file (this is the highest quality version we have available).
• If you'd like a lower bitrate version, to reduce the download time or cost, then choose the Medium Quality WMV file.
• If you have a Zune, WP7, iPhone, iPad, or iPod device, choose the low or medium MP4 file.
• If you just want to hear the audio of the video, choose the MP3 file.

Right click “Save as…”

• High Quality WMV (PC, Xbox, MCE)
• MP3 (Audio only)
• MP4 (iPod, Zune HD)
• Mid Quality WMV (Lo-band, Mobile)

This Tool Shed Tooltip is about a very valuable resource for all developers... Channel9. Do you know there are other Microsoft communities linked to Channel9 for ASP.NET, Silverlight, IIS, Mix, TechNet Edge and more? Do you know... not every video posted to the channel9 site makes it to the home page? How do you find all of the videos? Do you know you can download a video in many different formats from Zune to High Def for offline viewing?  Do you know about the upcoming enhancements to Channel 9? Do you know you can rate videos and provide much wanted feedback? Did you know there is a channel9 toolshed site with links to all of the resources covered in the TV Shows as well as a toolshed code site? Watch this video to learn answers to these questions and many other tips and tricks to optimize your resource experience.

This clip was originally filmed as part of Episode 4 of It's All About The Tools, but it is not included in the final version. So, this is never seen before footage! This was presented in front of a live audience. And even though it was a roomful of Niners... each person I talked to after the event, still walked away learning something. Hopefully you will too!

The show is hosted by Russ Fustino and Co-Host Stan Schultes. Download code, ppt and demo script from http://code.msdn.com/toolshed for all episodes. Also, use the links on http://channel9.msdn.com/toolshed to download tools. Finally, check out some more great videos on the Developer Evangelist East site: http://channel9.msdn.com/dpeeast