C# programming Basics part 1 - Introduction

Microsoft visual C# Express 2008 is a professional used program used to create computer programs in the C# programming language. C# is quickly becoming one of the most used computer languages. Microsoft Visual C# 2008 is available for free download at microsoft's website (follow link at bottom of post).

After you install the program (may occur on second or third use) you will be prompted to register the program. Simply follow the instructions they give you and you should have no problems.

Once it is installed and registered, you are ready to begin programming. This program will allow you to make form applications and other programs that may be shared with others via the internet.

To get started (assuming you are making a windows form application, the most common and easy to use option) click the new project button in the top left corner of the screen. Select Windows Form App in the options and give a name to the project. A form should be created and displayed on the screen (close the start page to make it visible). Your toolbar is located on the left of the screen. The toolbar allows you to place buttons, textboxes, and essentially anything else displayed on the form. Click the properties button on the top right corner of the screen to display the properties panel. This lets you set the attributes of the item you have selected. These attributes include everything from the text displayed on the object to the size of the object.

The most important thing to remember is that EVERYTHING must have a name used while programming (set by the name control in the properties panel, NOT THE TEXT CONTROL!). You know know the basic essentials used in C# programming. In part 2 we will actually start programming some items.

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http://www.microsoft.com/express/Downloads/#2008-Visual-CS

10 day movie review challenge UPDATE 2

Due to an unforeseeably hectic schedule, the movie review challenge will be postponed until July 2011.

Halo: Reach Video Game Review

I have been a fan of the Halo series since the very beginning, Halo: Combat Evolved. So what better game to be the subject of my first video game review than the final game in the series (unless/until 343 studios gets its way), Halo: Reach.

After the disappointment of Halo: ODST, I was reluctant to dish out 60 dollars to buy Reach. After finally bringing myself to buy it (about 2 months after the release), I quickly realized that the game was worth every penny.

Firstly, the storyline/campaign of this game is, by far, the deepest and most intense of any game I have ever played. Ever. The story of Noble Team, bolstered by outstanding visual effects and missions as well as solid voice acting, sucks you in and keeps you interested until the end.

Multiplayer, as usual for games of the series, is solid and rich with many different game types. This large selection of game types ensures many hours of fun with friends.

The wide variety of new weapons and equipment, most notably armour abilities (power-ups) add a lot to the experience. The game includes everything from machine guns to rocket launchers and their alien equivalents.

Halo: Reach gets 9 Spartans out of 10.

Mozilla Firefox 4.0

This one is for all the Mozilla Firefox users out there. As you may know from Firefox upgrade prompts, Firefox 4 has been released (*background cheers*). But what has been improved in this new update? If you have asked this question, this article is for you.

The main improvement brought by this upgrade is the speed. When, while conducting the upgrade, the information on the update was displayed (Firefox 4 first run page is similar to that of previous updates) I was doubtful as I read that the speed would be improved. I mean, I had installed multiple Firefox upgrades in the past and there was never much impact on the speed. However, this time there is a significantly noticeable improvement on the speed of the browser. Pages seem to load quite faster than in previous versions of Firefox.

Other than the speed, not much has changed in terms of performance. However, the upgrade does offer a refreshing new page that is simpler to navigate and looks arguably better. The upgrade makes the page feel much more futuristic in style. If you like to personalize your page you will also be glad to know that you can still use personas and other customizing features. Firefox 4 can be downloaded for free (as usual) from Mozilla's website.
Good surfing.
That's all I have for now, see you later on Hayden@Earth.

10 day movie review challenge

For the next ten days starting Monday, I will watch a movie off the list of Movie Network OnDemand movies each day and post a review. This will start tomorrow with a review of the film, Shutter Island.
Also, Don't forget to turn the lights off tonight at 8:30 for Earth Hour.
See you later on Hayden@Earth.

Turbacon Epic

Youtube Friday #1 - March 25, 2011

Thanksgiving is now considered a time to pig out on good food in the company of good friends and family. But no other feast compares with what I saw on one video on Youtube. They called it the "Turbacon epic". Epic is a word that is thrown around a lot today. In this case, however, epic is a massive understatement. Welcome to the insane, over-the-top world of Epic Meal Time where, "We make your dreams come true, and then we eat them". Since then, I have watched their weekly videos every Tuesday without fail. Until you see their videos, you do not know ANYTHING about food. They make creations out of meat that you would never believe are possible until you see with your own eyes. Also, the people in the show are hilarious, especially the lead, Harley Morenstein. Check out their channel on youtube and prepare to be amazed. Highlights (other videos) include a massive "Meatball Deathstar", a Christmas special that puts a meaty twist on tradition, and many other insane meat creations with absolutely no veg****les (or fruit) included.

See you later on Hayden@Earth.

Yes the word vegetables (seen above as veg****les) is censored in their videos.