Windows Phone Developer Tools Beta

The Windows Phone Developer Tools Beta are now available for download from the Microsoft Download Center.

SQL Compact 4.0 CTP1 Released

Microsoft has just released SQL Compact 4.0 CTP1. You can download it from the Microsoft download center now.

And now for something completely different...

After long months of having my laptop running way too hot (sometimes it would shut down to prevent something from melting inside), I decided to open it up and use the household vacuum cleaner around the cooler fan, air ducts and vents. The result? Around 10 degrees (C) cooler...