Steve Presley's views on mobile, wireless, embedded, Silverlight and .NET programming

  • Using data encryption on Windows Phone 7

    Tags: Mobile

    I saw this great post on encrypting your data using Windows Phone 7 by Rob Tiffany. Rob makes several great points, including how easy it is to accomplish this task in Windows Phone 7.  Keep in … more

  • Introduction to Windows Phone 7

    Tags: Mobile

    Thanks to everyone who came to my session this morning at Richmond CodeCamp! The Presentation and Demo Code can be downloaded here: (link) (6.9 MB) Please email me with any questions you may have. more

  • Contact

    Tags: Uncategorized

    (dis) Like something I posted about or want more information?  Drop a note below! more

  • CodeStock 2010 Sessions

    Tags: Community

    Last year I spoke at CodeStock in Knoxville, TN.  This year, I have submitted 3 sessions for CodeStock 2010 - session selection is based on attendee voting, so please go vote for them if you … more

  • In transition...

    Tags: General

    I am in the process of moving all technical content from my personal site (http://dsaxman.com) to this site.  I'll do my best to get it moved over as quickly as possible, so please bear with … more

  • I'll be speaking at CodeStock 2009!

    Tags: Community

    Missed the event last year but am super psyched to be speaking at CodeStock 2009 this year.  I'll be presenting my "Converting your LOB Apps to Silverlight" talk and hanging out in the … more

  • Spring 2009 UserGroup/CodeCamps

    Tags: Community

    Thanks to everyone who attended my talk on Converting your Line of Business Application to Silverlight at the Richmond DotNet User Group (April 2nd), Philly CodeCamp (April 18th) and Richmond CodeCamp … more

  • Ultimate Developer Workstation 2009

    Tags: General

    Last fall, I put together a NewEgg wishlist for a new 64 bit machine that I built.  I tweeted about it, but evidently didn't make a blog post.  The main purpose of this machine is to run … more

  • Windows Mobile "How Do I Videos"

    Tags: Mobile

    There's a great wealth of knowledge in these short "How Do I" videos on MSDN.   Check out the latest videos here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/netframework/bb495180.aspx Want to … more

  • Sony posted the Xperia X1 user manual..

    Tags: Mobile

    Kind of feel like I'm opening a present before Christmas Eve since I don't have the phone yet, but here is a link to where to download the manual. (click here) Also, if you haven't seen it yet, here … more

  • Ordered a few phones week before last..

    Tags: Mobile

    Picked up the following iMate phones: SPL, SP3 (I Finally got one!), SP5 and the Ultimate 9502.  Top: Nokia 770 Left to Right: iMate SP3, SP5, SPL, JAM, HTC Touch Enhanced, O2 XDA Trion, iMate … more

  • Windows Mobile API Usage Tool

    Tags: Mobile

    Microsoft just published the Windows Mobile API Usage Tool (Click here to go to the download page).   This is development tool that requires Visual Studio 2005 or 2008.  Once you … more

  • [Wisbar] - Creating notification icons/meters

    Tags: Mobile

    Since I picked up an O2 XDA Flame,I've been tinkering with skins lately on Wisbar - been almost forced to as there aren't that many VGA themes out there, mainly because the number of VGA devices … more

  • JAM vs. 8125 vs. trion

    Tags: Mobile

    Finally had the chance to shoot some side by sides of the three.  You can check them out here. Here's a preview: more

  • My Trion is on the way...

    Tags: Mobile

    Direct from Deutschland, hopefully it will be here this week and I'll have time to play with the device a bit in addition to doing a Jam vs. 8125 vs. Trion review with pics.  Stay tuned! more