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How To: Use the Infragistics UltraWebGrid
Looking for an easy way to implement Ajax into your ASP.NET projects? This ASP.NET video tutorial takes a look at the Infragistics UltraWebGrid, which will allow you Ajax data access without writing any code. For more information on this handy UI tool, as well as to get started using UltraWebGrid for yourself, take a look.
How To: Download and install the Game Creators Dark GDK
Microsoft and the Game Creators have joined forces to bring you a complete and free gamemaking solution. This video will show you what you need to download and install to get up and running fast. For more on how you can get started with the Game Creators Dark Game Development Kit, or GDK, take a look!
How To: Install an Apple AirPort wireless router
Want to connect your Mac to an AirPort or AirPort Extreme wireless router? This video guide will show you how. For step-by-step instructions on setting up your own WiFi, take a look at this Apple AirPort installation guide. Install an Apple AirPort wireless router.
How To: Use the ListView control in Visual Studio 2008
Microsoft ASP.NET is a free technology that allows programmers to create dynamic web applications. ASP.NET can be used to create anything from small, personal websites through to large, enterprise-class web applications. All you need to get started with ASP.NET is the free .NET Framework and the free Visual Web Developer. By creating a new website, this video tutorial will demonstrate the new ListView control in Visual Studio 2008. Because the ListView is data driven, you will need a data sou...
How To: Use the DataPager & ListView controls in Visual Studio
Microsoft ASP.NET is a free technology that allows programmers to create dynamic web applications. ASP.NET can be used to create anything from small, personal websites through to large, enterprise-class web applications. All you need to get started with ASP.NET is the free .NET Framework and the free Visual Web Developer. Generally, the DataPager control is used with the ListView control. The ListView control is data driven. First create a ListView control and provide it some data. Next drop ...
How To: Use master page inheritance in Visual Studio 2008
Microsoft ASP.NET is a free technology that allows programmers to create dynamic web applications. ASP.NET can be used to create anything from small, personal websites through to large, enterprise-class web applications. All you need to get started with ASP.NET is the free .NET Framework and the free Visual Web Developer. This video tutorial uses a web template from oswd.org to demonstrate the use of Master Pages and how they are supported in Visual Studio 2008. Specifically, this Visual Stud...
How To: Debug JavaScript with Microsoft Visual Studio 2008
Microsoft ASP.NET is a free technology that allows programmers to create dynamic web applications. ASP.NET can be used to create anything from small, personal websites through to large, enterprise-class web applications. All you need to get started with ASP.NET is the free .NET Framework and the free Visual Web Developer. Using an existing web application, this video tutorial will demonstrate how to use Visual Studio 2008 to debug JavaScript in a web application.
How To: Use the WPF form designer in Visual Studio 2008
Microsoft ASP.NET is a free technology that allows programmers to create dynamic web applications. ASP.NET can be used to create anything from small, personal websites through to large, enterprise-class web applications. All you need to get started with ASP.NET is the free .NET Framework and the free Visual Web Developer. In this video tutorial, you'll take a tour of the new features and changes to the IDE in Visual Studio 2008. See the updated web page editor, WPF form designer, CSS editor, ...
How To: Use AJAX in ASP.NET pages
Microsoft ASP.NET is a free technology that allows programmers to create dynamic web applications. ASP.NET can be used to create anything from small, personal websites through to large, enterprise-class web applications. All you need to get started with ASP.NET is the free .NET Framework and the free Visual Web Developer. Using AJAX in ASP.NET pages can increase performance and improve the overall user experience of an application. It is not necessary to rewrite existing pages to add AJAX fea...
How To: Create a master page using .NET 3.5 in Visual Studio
Microsoft ASP.NET is a free technology that allows programmers to create dynamic web applications. ASP.NET can be used to create anything from small, personal websites through to large, enterprise-class web applications. All you need to get started with ASP.NET is the free .NET Framework and the free Visual Web Developer. In this video, you will learn how to create a simple Master Page using .NET 3.5 in Visual Studio 2008.
How To: Create nested master pages in Visual Studio 2008
Microsoft ASP.NET is a free technology that allows programmers to create dynamic web applications. ASP.NET can be used to create anything from small, personal websites through to large, enterprise-class web applications. All you need to get started with ASP.NET is the free .NET Framework and the free Visual Web Developer. Using Visual Studio 2008's improved Designer, this video will demonstrate how to create a Nested Master Page. Nested Master Pages are useful when you build a hierarchy of te...
How To: Create Cascading Style Sheets in Visual Studio 2008
In this video you will review the improved tools for creating external Cascading Style Sheets. CSS are vital to any well designed web site and Visual Studio 2008 has provided an arsenal of tools for creating and managing CSS.
How To: Learn the CSS management tools in Visual Studio 2008
Microsoft ASP.NET is a free technology that allows programmers to create dynamic web applications. ASP.NET can be used to create anything from small, personal websites through to large, enterprise-class web applications. All you need to get started with ASP.NET is the free .NET Framework and the free Visual Web Developer. In this video we will build on an existing style sheet and enhance it with element ids using the new CSS management tools in Visual Studio 2008.
How To: Build a simple Entity Data Model in ASP.NET
Microsoft ASP.NET is a free technology that allows programmers to create dynamic web applications. ASP.NET can be used to create anything from small, personal websites through to large, enterprise-class web applications. All you need to get started with ASP.NET is the free .NET Framework and the free Visual Web Developer. In this introductory video, Alex James will show you how to build a simple Entity Data Model in a short amount of time.
How To: Use the Entity Data Source in an ASP.NET application
Microsoft ASP.NET is a free technology that allows programmers to create dynamic web applications. ASP.NET can be used to create anything from small, personal websites through to large, enterprise-class web applications. All you need to get started with ASP.NET is the free .NET Framework and the free Visual Web Developer. In this introductory video Diego Vega will show you how to use the Entity Data Source in an ASP.NET Application.
How To: Create an MSBuild project to execute
In this video Chris Pels shows how to create an MSBuild project that orchestrates the execution of the aspnet_compiler and aspnet_merge utilities for an ASP.NET web site. First, learn the fundamentals of the compilation process for an ASP.NET web site and the role of the two command line utilities. Next, see how to create an MSBuild project file and the primary elements such as PropertyGroup and Target. Then learn the details of how to execute the aspnet_compiler and aspnet_merge utilities fr...
How To: Create a Web forms UI in Visual Web Developer
Interested in creating your own dynamic, web-based applications using Microsoft Visual Web Developer? In this lesson, you will explore the various ASP.NET 2.0 server controls available in Visual Web Developer. In addition, you will begin to get familiar with the windows in VWD. For more, as well as tips on becoming a more effective user of Visual Web Developer, take a look. Create a Web forms UI in Visual Web Developer.
How To: Use SQL Server Reporting Services
SQL Server Reporting Services allows you to design and deploy nicely formatted and interactive reports representative of your data. Suitable for print or online distribution, these reports and it allows you to get professional results very quickly. This video demonstrates how to set up Reporting Services and the Business Intelligence Development Studio to build reports using the wizards and design. Use SQL Server Reporting Services.
How To: Enable full-text search in an SQL database
Full-Text search allows you to save large portions of text – even Microsoft Word documents, or other file formats – into your database and perform complex queries based on this textual data while expecting great performance. This lesson demonstrates how to set up Full-Text search paying particular attention to the nuances of setting it up within SQL Server Express. Enable full-text search in an SQL database.
How To: Install RAM, or random access memory, in an Apple iMac
Using a Phillips head screwdriver remove the screw under the handle in the back of your iMac. Remove the screws outlined in the picture below. Remove screws 1 and 2 with a standard Phillips head screwdriver. Screws 3 and 4 use a standard flat head screwdriver. After removing the screws, gently pull out all of the plugs. Next holding the clear handle just below the bar code, pull out the section of the iMac.
How To: Connect VB.NET applications to databases
Interested in creating your own dynamic, web-based applications using Visual Basic 2005 Express? In this installment from the Absolute Beginner's Series of Visual Basic/ASP.NET video tutorials, how you can connect your applications to databases. You will learn how to enable your application to view and edit data stored. This will allow you to exercise the skills shown in the earlier videos. For more information, as well as tips for being a smarter user of Microsoft Visual Basic, take a look! ...
How To: Clean an Apple Mighty Mouse
If your Apple Mighty Mouse is covered in fingerprints or its surface has become soiled, it can be gently wiped with a clean lint-free cloth. If necessary, moisten the cloth using only water, making sure not to oversaturate it. Be aware that the mouse contains electronic components that may be damaged if water drips from the cloth into the mouse via the seam around the scroll ball or around its underside.
How To: Write C# code with Microsoft Visual C# 2005
Want to get started programming with C# but aren't sure where to begin? If you have prior background with Visual Basic, you might be interested in Microsoft Visual C#. This beginner’s guide is designed for people with little or no prior knowledge of computer languages, who want to learn to program by using the C# language. Write C# code with Microsoft Visual C# 2005.
How To: Write programs in Visual Basic
This beginner’s guide is designed for people with little or no prior knowledge of computer languages, who want to learn to program by using the Visual Basic language. For information on taking those initial steps into learning the Visual Basic programming language, take a look. Write programs in Visual Basic.
How To: Create applications with Microsoft Visual Studio
Interested in creating your own dynamic, web-based applications using Microsoft Visual Studio? This guide will introduce you to the fundamental concepts that will help you understand how to create web applications and dynamic websites with the Visual Studio Express tools. Take a look! Create applications with Microsoft Visual Studio.
How To: Build and customize reports in Microsoft Visual Studio
Interested in creating your own dynamic, web-based applications using Microsoft Visual Studio? In this installment from the Absolute Beginner's Series of video SQL tutorials, you will dive into building reports from scratch and modifying the reports that were created using the wizards and designers. We also demonstrate how to embed your reports into your ASP.NET Web Form applications. For more information, as well as tips for being a smarter user of Microsoft Visual Studio, take a look! Build...
How To: Use SQL database tables in Visual Web Developer
Interested in creating your own dynamic, web-based applications using Microsoft Visual Web Developer? In this installment from the Absolute Beginner's Series of video SQL tutorials, SQL Server beginners will learn about tables and definitions of data types, properties, keys, etc. in this second video. Find out how table rows, columns, and fields interrelate and whether columns can be empty. For more information, as well as tips for being a more effective user of Microsoft Visual Web Developer...
How To: Use the File Upload control in Visual Web Developer
Interested in creating your own dynamic, web-based applications using Visual Web Developer 2005 Express? In this installment from the Absolute Beginner's Series of Visual Web Developer C#/ASP.NET video tutorials, you will learn how to use the File Upload control on your web page to allow users to upload files to your web server. . This lesson will be particularly helpful to programmers to those with experience using both Visual Basic and simple HTML syntax. For more information, as well as ti...
How To: Use the MultiView control in Visual Web Developer 2005
Interested in creating your own dynamic, web-based applications using Visual Web Developer 2005 Express? In this installment from the Absolute Beginner's Series of Visual Web Developer C#/ASP.NET video tutorials, you will learn how you can display content on your website with the Multiview and View controls. This lesson will be particularly helpful to programmers to those with experience using both Visual Basic and simple HTML syntax. For more information, as well as tips for being a smarter ...
How To: Use the Status Strip control in Visual Basic 2005
Interested in creating your own dynamic, web-based applications using Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition? In this installment from the Absolute Beginner's Series of VB/ASP.NET form control video tutorials, you'll learn how to use the Status Strip control which is an elegant way for you to provide application progress or status information back to your users. For more information, as well as tips for being a smarter user of Microsoft Visual Basic, take a look! Use the Status Strip con...
How To: Use the Tab control in Visual Basic 2005 Express
Interested in creating your own dynamic, web-based applications using Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition? In this installment from the Absolute Beginner's Series of VB/ASP.NET form control video tutorials, you'll learn how to use the Tab control which presents a familiar folder-style content navigation system, and is a good way to organize multiple panes of content in your application. For more information, as well as tips for being a smarter user of Microsoft Visual Basic, take a lo...
How To: Use the Background Worker control in Visual Basic 2005
Interested in creating your own dynamic, web-based applications using Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition? In this installment from the Absolute Beginner's Series of VB/ASP.NET form control video tutorials, you'll learn how to use the Background Worker control to create a multi-threaded application. For more information, as well as tips for being a smarter user of Microsoft Visual Basic, take a look! Use the Background Worker control in Visual Basic 2005.
How To: Use the List View control in Visual Basic 2005
Interested in creating your own dynamic, web-based applications using Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition? In this two-part installment from the Absolute Beginner's Series of VB/ASP.NET form control video tutorials, you'll learn about the basics of using the List View control, which provides a graphical representation of data elements. For more information, as well as tips for being a smarter user of Microsoft Visual Basic, take a look! Use the List View control in Visual Basic 2005 -...
How To: Use the Picture Box control in Visual Basic 2005
Interested in creating your own dynamic, web-based applications using Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition? In this installment from the Absolute Beginner's Series of VB/ASP.NET form control video tutorials, you'll learn how to use the Picture Box control which allows you to display image files from your local machine or from the network. For more information, as well as tips for being a smarter user of Microsoft Visual Basic, take a look! Use the Picture Box control in Visual Basic 2005.
How To: Use the Rich Text Box control in Visual Basic 2005
Interested in creating your own dynamic, web-based applications using Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition? In this installment from the Absolute Beginner's Series of VB/ASP.NET form control video tutorials, you'll learn how to use the Rich Text Box control which allows users to input formatted text into your applications. For more information, as well as tips for being a smarter user of Microsoft Visual Basic, take a look! Use the Rich Text Box control in Visual Basic 2005.
How To: Use the Menu Strip control in Visual Basic 2005
Interested in creating your own dynamic, web-based applications using Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition? In this installment from the Absolute Beginner's Series of VB/ASP.NET form control video tutorials, you'll learn how to use the Menu Strip control which provides a standard Windows style menu in your applications. For more information, as well as tips for being a smarter user of Microsoft Visual Basic, take a look! Use the Menu Strip control in Visual Basic 2005.
How To: Use FlowLayout panel in Microsoft Visual Basic 2005
Interested in creating your own dynamic, web-based applications using Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition? In this installment from the Absolute Beginner's Series of VB/ASP.NET form control video tutorials, you'll learn how to use the FlowLayout panel to create dynamically resizing Windows UI. For more information, as well as tips for being a smarter user of Microsoft Visual Basic, take a look! Use FlowLayout panel in Microsoft Visual Basic 2005.
How To: Use the SplitContainer control in Visual Basic 2005
Interested in creating your own dynamic, web-based applications using Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition? In this installment from the Absolute Beginner's Series of VB/ASP.NET form control video tutorials, you'll learn how to use the SplitContainer control to create a multi-pane user interface. For more information, as well as tips for being a smarter user of Microsoft Visual Basic, take a look! Use the SplitContainer control in Visual Basic 2005.
How To: Use the Timer control in Visual Basic 2005 Express
Interested in creating your own dynamic, web-based applications using Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition? In this installment from the Absolute Beginner's Series of VB/ASP.NET form control video tutorials, you'll learn how to use the Timer control which you can use to poll or monitor if an action has occurred in a given time interval. For more information, as well as tips for being a smarter user of Microsoft Visual Basic, take a look! Use the Timer control in Visual Basic 2005 Express.
How To: Use Tree View in Microsoft Visual C# 2005 Express
Interested in creating your own dynamic, web-based applications using Visual C# 2005 Express Edition? In this installment from the Absolute Beginner's Series of Visual C#/ASP.NET form control video tutorials, you'll learn how to use the Tree View control which provides a hierarchical view of data. . For more information, as well as tips for being a smarter user of Microsoft Visual C#, take a look! Use Tree View in Microsoft Visual C# 2005 Express.