Author Archives: Michael Koby

links for 2009-01-26

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Michael Koby

Tetris tutorial in C++ platform independent focused in game logic for beginners (tags: programming tutorials oop) ascend slowly, breathing normally : All Microsoft SDKs in one place! (tags: microsoft .net sdk)

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Watermarking DRM-Free Music Files

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Michael Koby

A couple of weeks back I talked about the advantages of iTunes going DRM-Free and why this was important for the whole realm of online media distribution.  It has been brought to our attention that these DRM-Free files that you … Continue reading →

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Consulting Consultants: Personal Branding

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Michael Koby

Making a name for yourself is probably one of the hardest things a person can do in life.  Everyone wants to have some form of legacy, but that’s something that can take decades to build (and a lot of money).  … Continue reading →

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Buying a HDTV: Introduction

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Michael Koby

There is a lot of information out there floating around about high definition televisions. It can be extremely confusing for the average consumer to go through and figure out what will work for them and what won’t. There are some many things to consider when buying a HDTV that one can easily get lost in the process (I know I did). Continue reading →

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links for 2009-01-20

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Michael Koby

Focus – XBMC Community Forum (tags: xbmc) Team Razorfish (tags: xmbc) How to Calibrate your HDTV with Avia/Digital Video Essentials – DVE (tags: howto tv hdtv calibration) .NET Banana : Introduction to Reporting Services Webcast Series On Demand (tags: sql … Continue reading →

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Dev Process is Another Tool

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Michael Koby

Some will tell you that Agile the best process while others will argue for a more waterfall like approach to the process. Others will swear up and down that Lean is the only way to go. The problem with these kinds of arguments is that as we work to find new and better ways to do things, we have a tendency to force them to work in the environment we’re in. We do this rather than try to find the solution that works best for the environment we’re in. Continue reading →

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