Announcement that session videos from the SQLBits 6 conference are now available for viewing online.
A tutorial on unit testing Hippo Site Toolkit (HST2) components using the EasyMock mocking framework to isolate and verify component behavior.
A review of the SSMS Tools Pack, a free productivity add-in for SQL Server Management Studio, highlighting its key features like snippets and connection coloring.
A patch removing the traditional dashes from the Emacs mode-line has been merged into Emacs 24 for graphical mode.
A technical guide on creating a Python decorator to restrict Google App Engine cron job URLs to authorized requests only.
Using awk to split a fixed-width file into separate output files based on content in specific columns.
A technical article about improving mouse pointer behavior in the Emacs text editor, specifically enhancing the mouse-avoidance-mode.
![[C#] How to programmatically find a COM port by friendly name](https://alldevblogs.blob.core.windows.net/thumbs/article-88c400e886dc-full-5fe00b2f.webp)
A C# tutorial on using WMI queries to find COM ports by their friendly names, useful for identifying virtual ports assigned by USB adapters.
Blogger returns from paternity leave and discusses interest in forming a new local SQL Server User Group in Hampshire, UK.
A guide to creating a custom Configuration Manager for Windows Azure apps to handle dynamic settings like connection strings.
Debunks common myths about web performance optimization and explains why it's crucial for user experience and business metrics.
A developer questions when a software issue is labeled a 'design decision' instead of a bug, using an Oracle and Informatica case study.
![[ASP.NET MVC 2] Handling timeouts in asynchronous controllers](https://alldevblogs.blob.core.windows.net/thumbs/article-9ce0f501c28c-full-72af7399.webp)
Explains how to handle timeouts and prevent thread starvation in ASP.NET MVC 2 asynchronous controllers using AsyncManager and filters.
A developer shares first impressions of a Windows Phone 7 prototype, highlighting UI features, syncing, and noting missing apps.
Explores the legal and privacy implications of law enforcement's expanding digital wiretapping authority in the era of cloud computing.
A technical guide on using PowerShell scripts to create and configure a new SharePoint 2010 server farm, including database setup and central administration.
How to install and use the MvcSiteMapProvider library for ASP.NET MVC 2 projects using the NuPack package manager in Visual Studio 2010.
An article on designing cost-effective applications for Windows Azure, focusing on the unique financial considerations of cloud computing.
A critique of the notmuch email tagging tool, arguing that IMAP with Sieve filtering is a superior, server-side solution for email management.
A guide to analyzing large Java heap dumps using Eclipse Memory Analyzer (MAT) to diagnose OutOfMemoryError issues.
