Games

X-Box releases new UI Dashboard at E3 Expo

Posted by on Jun 8, 2011

Microsoft is has truly been up and about with their new User Interface Dashboard for the X-Box 360. Not only is it eye catching but it kinda...

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Mobile Development

30+ Excellent Windows Phone 7 Development Tutorials

Posted by on Aug 10, 2011

Here are 30+ cool Windows Phone Development articles for all developers interested in developing applications or games for the new Windows...

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Software

Windows 8 Server

Posted by on Mar 8, 2012

These new and improved features in Windows Server 8 will make many Windows administrators very happy. Windows Server 8 The Windows 8 Consumer...

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Windows Phone 7 App Smackdown

Posted by on Jun 8, 2011

Are you a keen programmer?! Wanna challenge the best?! Got a neat idea?! Well this is for you. A South African Based Windows 7 phone app...

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Windows 8 Server

Windows 8 Server

Mar 8, 2012

These new and improved features in Windows Server 8 will make many Windows administrators very happy. Windows Server 8 The Windows 8 Consumer Preview–the desktop version of Windows 8–has been getting all of the attention lately, but another new kid is in town as well: Windows Server 8. Packing in tons of new...

My first post on Win Phone 7

This is my first post in months and in using a Win phone 7 to do it, with the use of a simple app. Which means I can post information onto the site on the go and on the fly. Adding images and other media is just that much easier as well. Will give you guys a full feedback about the Win Phone on Monday.

Kinect on Windows 7

Kinect on Windows 7

Aug 30, 2011

So I recently got my hands on the Xbox Kinect Accessory and I must say, its fun, interactive and totally awesome. I could not be more thrilled. However the limitations that it has on X-Box got me wondering if I could use it on PC and behold to my luck microsoft has released the drivers and for any happy coder out there, it...

30+ Excellent Windows Phone 7 Development Tutorials

30+ Excellent Windows Phone 7 Development Tutorials

Aug 10, 2011

Here are 30+ cool Windows Phone Development articles for all developers interested in developing applications or games for the new Windows Phone 7 Platform. These tutorials covers the Windows Phone 7 Overview, the Developer and the Windows Phone 7 Marketplace, How to become a developer, Setting up your system, Intro to...

Microsoft Guest Visit

Microsoft Guest Visit

Aug 10, 2011

TechSoc would like to officially thank the Microsoft and BB&D Family for their presentation on Friday the 5th of August.You guys inspired alot of students and even though it was short lived. You left alot of guys wanting more information, T-Shirts and more presentations. To my fellow TechSocians, you can access the...

Cellphone radiation killing you?

Cellphone radiation killing you?

Jun 14, 2011

The potential impact of mobile phone radiation on your health has made headlines recently, but what are the facts? The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an arm of the World Health Organisation (WHO), recently classified the radiation associated with mobile phones use as Group 2B: “possibly carcinogenic...

What do you need in order to program Win 7 apps ?

What do you need in order to program Win 7 apps ?

Jun 14, 2011

A little imagination – Creativity is key and this is what app dev. is all about! Exploring new frontiers and trying out new things or/and even revamping the old things. A lot of time - You definitely need time, every seasoned programmer knows about the triple threat, time, scope and budget. These will always affect...

What platforms are available in order to program Win 7 apps ?

What platforms are available in order to program Win 7 apps ?

Jun 14, 2011

Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Professional is the essential tool for individuals performing basic development tasks. It simplifies the creation, debugging, and deployment of applications on a variety of platforms including Win 7 App Development. Hence making it perfect. Not only that but it comes with a...