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Quick Tips for Visual Studio

Quick Tips for Visual Studio

As a quick post, here are some of my favorite tips in Visual Studio to make yourself a little more productive.

Real-World Refactoring: Avoiding the "Reese's Cup" Problem

Real-World Refactoring: Avoiding the "Reese's Cup" Problem

When you need to send data to the browser, sometimes it's easier to use existing HTML instead of coding a web page using JSON. Here is a technique on how to use your existing MVC code to perform the heavy lifting.

Minimize the Cards In Your Wallet With Coin

Minimize the Cards In Your Wallet With Coin

Did you know there is a gadget to manage all of your cards in your wallet? Today, I finally review the Coin.

How to Consolidate Data In Your Wallet

How to Consolidate Data In Your Wallet

How much can you stuff into a wallet or purse? Today, I cover a number of ways to make your wallet or purse a little smaller by removing a number of unnecessary receipts, notes, and cards.

Review: Minimize Your Wallet/Purse with Articulate Products

Review: Minimize Your Wallet/Purse with Articulate Products

Articulate Lifestyle seems to be on a streak with their minimalist products. Today, I review one of their existing products and introduce a new member to their product family.

How to Minimize Your Wallet/Purse Series

How to Minimize Your Wallet/Purse Series

Debit Card, Gift Cards, Credit Cards! Ughh! My wallet needs to go on a diet. Today, I start a series of how to minimize your wallet with different techniques and gadgets.

Top 5 Books to Boost Your JavaScript Development

Top 5 Books to Boost Your JavaScript Development

If you haven't heard, you need to know JavaScript...and fast! Here is a list of my favorite JavaScript books that every web developer needs in their library.

ASP.NET MVC Areas: Extend your application with Areas

ASP.NET MVC Areas: Extend your application with Areas

Areas can make your ASP.NET MVC application expand in new directions. Today, we cover how to logically partition your application using areas in ASP.NET MVC.

5 Solid Products and Services Every Successful Freelancer Needs

5 Solid Products and Services Every Successful Freelancer Needs

Today, we cover 5 products and services that every freelancer should own to present themselves as a web professional.

My Weekend with Windows 10 (with 5 Tips to Avoid Disaster)

My Weekend with Windows 10 (with 5 Tips to Avoid Disaster)

A week ago on a Saturday morning, I decided to take the plunge and install Windows 10. Here is what happened with five tips on how to avoid mistakes when upgrading to Windows 10.