RE: Have Surface Pro 4 multi monitor Display issues been resolved?

[Anthony Borton]

I wanted to add a word of caution with regard to the Surface Display Dock.

I purchased the Surface Display Dock in the hopes of running 2 x 2560x1440 
monitors via the two mini display ports in the dock. Something the device 
should well be able to do. I am using a Surface Pro 4 with the display dock and 
have applied all the latest firmware and driver updates I can find. I am using 
two mini-DP to full size DP cables so no adapters.

At the moment I am struggling to get reliable connection to just ONE of my BENQ 
BL2420PT monitors. Given up on two for now. After trying every possible 
solution I can think of and find online, this is what I end up doing just to 
get it displaying on one of the external monitors about 90% of the time.


1.  Unplug the power from the display dock. (I also remove the connection 
from the Surface but I'm not sure I need to)

2.  Wait for 45-60seconds.

3.  Plug the power cables back into the dock and connect the dock to the SP4

4.  Turn the SP4 on.

This is the ONLY way I can get the device to display on my external monitor and 
even then it's only 90% of the time. I've also changed the power settings to 
ensure the SP4 doesn't go into sleep mode as it never comes back with the 
external display working.

I have also used the same Display Dock and SP4 in another office using a DELL 
monitor at 1920x1080 and it seems to work far more reliably. Can't easily 
confirm if the issue is more related to the BENQ monitor or the Display Dock at 
this time.

It really shouldn't be too much to expect these things just work surely.

Cheers

Anthony

From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On 
Behalf Of Adrian Halid
Sent: Tuesday, 12 January 2016 10:37 AM
To: 'ozDotNet' 
Subject: RE: Have Surface Pro 4 multi monitor Display issues been resolved?

Something else to be aware of.

https://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-us/support/hardware-and-drivers/troubleshoot-docking-station-surface-dock

"Monitors that aren't supported with Surface and Surface Dock

The monitors listed below have connection issues with Surface and Surface Dock. 
We are working with third parties to resolve these issues and will update this 
page when new information is available."

Acer   XB280HK
AOC   G2460PG

Dell
U2312HM (FW A05)
U2212HMt
U2412Mb (FW A01)
U2412Mc
U2414Hb (FW A00)
U2515Hc (FW A01)
U2715Hc (FW A00)
U2913Wm (FW A03)

Regards

Adrian Halid

From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com 
[mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On Behalf Of Nick Randolph
Sent: Tuesday, 12 January 2016 6:40 AM
To: ozDotNet >
Subject: RE: Have Surface Pro 4 multi monitor Display issues been resolved?

Just as a heads up for those with older monitors that for whatever reason have 
DVI but not HDMI or DisplayPort. For some insane reason the new MS Surface Dock 
doesn't support DVI (and yes I know you need an adapter). Ironically the 
Surface Book itself doesn't have an issue with DVI monitors (again using a mini 
DisplayPort to DVI converter).


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From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com 
[mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On Behalf Of Adrian Halid
Sent: Tuesday, 12 January 2016 9:24 AM
To: 'ozDotNet' >
Subject: RE: Have Surface Pro 4 multi monitor Display issues been resolved?

Unfortunately I don't have the budget for a new monitor.

I don't think a MST Hub will work with my current monitor resolutions.

>From what I have researched I think I will need both the dock and a USB 3 to 
>DisplayPort External Video Card.

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msaus/en_AU/pdp/Microsoft-Surface-Dock/productID.326743400

https://www.ple.com.au/ViewItem.aspx?InventoryItemId=618616


This way I can run


*The surface pro 4 display

*Two 1920x1200 monitors off the docking station

*2560x1440 monitor from the USB3 external video card.


I am still trying to find out exactly what the surface pro 4 supports with the 
docking station. Their tech specs on their website don't really give too much 
information.


Regards

Adrian Halid

From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com 
[mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On Behalf Of Ken Schaefer
Sent: Monday, 11 January 2016 2:50 PM
To: ozDotNet 

[OT] Opportunities for C# devs

[Anthony Borton]

I hope this is appropriate for this list - apologies if not.

I have a couple of clients looking for C# developers at the moment

1.   Part time C# developer in Melbourne (3 days a week)

2.   Full time C# developers (2) in Brisbane.

If anyone on the list is in the market for a C# job or knows someone that does, 
please email me and I'll put you in touch.

Cheers

Anthony Borton

Senior ALM Trainer/Consultant
Visual Studio ALM MVP
Enhance ALM Pty Ltd

Mobile: +61 408 302 173
Office: +61 7 3188 5452
Mobile (US): +1 440 281 6049



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RE: Hacked together standing desk

[Anthony Borton]

I’ve been using a Varidesk Pro Plus from Varidesk  (http://au.varidesk.com/) 
for a while and find myself alternating between standing and sitting every hour 
or so. It’s $440 plus delivery but it can be placed on most existing desks to 
convert it into a sit/stand desk pretty easily. I have dual 26” monitors on it 
and raising/lowering the desk is really easy.

Cheers

Anthony Borton
Senior ALM Trainer/Consultant
Visual Studio ALM MVP
Enhance ALM Pty Ltd

From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On 
Behalf Of David Richards
Sent: Monday, 27 October 2014 7:49 AM
To: ozDotNet
Subject: Re: Hacked together standing desk

I had been considering a standing desk on the condition that I also have a 
sitting desk.  I'm not convinced standing for 8-9 hours a day would be a good 
idea.  The option I was considering (but haven't tried to implement yet) was to 
setup a standard sitting desk but then add an additional monitor, keyboard and 
mouse as a standing desk next to the sitting desk.  You then have a KVM so you 
can switch between your standing and sitting monitors.  This means switching 
between sitting and standing is as simple as pressing a button and standing up 
(or sitting down).  It doesn't require a fancy or modified desk and if you 
happen to have a spare monitor/mouse/keyboard you only need a standard cheap 
standing desk and kvm.  This setup would even work with multiple monitors, 
especially since you don't need to switch all the monitors.

David

If we can hit that bullseye, the rest of the dominoes
 will fall like a house of cards... checkmate!
 -Zapp Brannigan, Futurama

On 26 October 2014 22:44, 
osjasonrobe...@gmail.commailto:osjasonrobe...@gmail.com wrote:
Yeah I did look at some of those, there was a really cool adjustable one, but 
Perth Ikea never had the bits in stock,

also this AU kickstarter:  
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2052694050/the-bystander-wooden-standing-desk

Jason Roberts
Journeyman Software Developer

Twitter: @robertsjason
Blog: http://DontCodeTired.com
Pluralsight Courses: http://bit.ly/psjasonroberts

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From: Scott Barnesmailto:scott.bar...@gmail.com
Sent: ‎Sunday‎, ‎26‎ ‎October‎ ‎2014 ‎3‎:‎01‎ ‎PM
To: ozDotNetmailto:ozdotnet@ozdotnet.com

You guys should check out IkeaHacks .. basically combine Ikea furniture and you 
end up with some gnarly looking things like standup desks etc :)

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Regards,
Scott Barnes
http://www.riagenic.com

On Sat, Oct 25, 2014 at 5:22 PM, 
osjasonrobe...@gmail.commailto:osjasonrobe...@gmail.com wrote:
Just finished making this - it’s not pretty but cost  $200 total to make… 
Typing this email while standing up - seems stable with only very slight almost 
imperceptible wobble…. Will be interesting doing a full weeks work next week 
standing up…


Jason Roberts
Journeyman Software Developer

Twitter: @robertsjason
Blog: http://DontCodeTired.com
Pluralsight Courses: http://bit.ly/psjasonroberts

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[OT] Recommendations for good WordPress resource

[Anthony Borton]

Hi,

While not really anything to do with .NET, I figured the folks on this list 
would be a good group to ask this question of...

I wanted to check with the list to see if anyone could recommend a good 
WordPress resource. I need someone for a few days to do some consolidation of 
blogs for me.

Requirements:

-  good with multisite WordPress

-  good with URL rewrites

-  experience migrating blogs

Only 2-3 days work I suspect which can be spread out over a week or so.

I can always go searching the net but I've always found personal 
recommendations a much better means of finding good people :)

Thanks

Anthony Borton

Senior ALM Trainer/Consultant
Visual Studio ALM MVP
Enhance ALM Pty Ltd

Mobile: +61 408 302 173
Office: +61 7 3188 5452
Mobile (US): +1 440 281 6049



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RE: [OT] Windows phone recommendation

[Anthony Borton]

Hey Tom,

I’ve had the 920 which I loved and then upgraded to the 1020 for the awesome 
camera. The only thing I would like to add to the 1020 is wireless charging but 
the Nokia charging sleeve works well for that task.

Like most other recommendations, I’d suggest you keep an eye out for the 930.

Cheers

Anthony Borton
Senior ALM Trainer/Consultant
Visual Studio ALM MVP
Enhance ALM Pty Ltd

From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On 
Behalf Of Tom Rutter
Sent: Friday, 4 July 2014 3:27 PM
To: ozDotNet
Subject: [OT] Windows phone recommendation

Anyone here have a Windows phone they're happy with and can recommend?
Had an iPhone so far but am handing it down to my nephew and might try 
something else. Don't want a fablet either :p

Cheers

RE: payment gateways

[Anthony Borton]

Hey Stephen,

Easter being spent with jetlag and man-flu ☺

I’m using eWay on two sites and have found them to be very good. Never had a 
problem with them and I’ve found their support to be great on the couple of 
occasions I have used it.

Cheers

Anthony Borton
Senior ALM Trainer/Consultant
Visual Studio ALM MVP
Enhance ALM Pty Ltd

From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On 
Behalf Of Stephen Price
Sent: Monday, 21 April 2014 12:24 PM
To: ozDotNet
Subject: payment gateways

Hey all,

Hope good Easter is being had by all :)

I'm going to need some kind of payment gateway and would love to know if anyone 
has any good/bad experiences with them.

Looking for something that deals with Australian banks, as well as has a good 
.Net friendly API.

Have been looking at what eWay can do but don't want to rush in with the first 
I've come across without some research.

cheers,
Stephen

RE: [OT] Noise cancelling earphones for a quiet programming environment?

[Anthony Borton]

Hey Coatsy,

I've been using the QC15's for a few years and have loved them. I've looked at 
the QC20's a few times wondering if I should upgrade (smaller to carry around) 
but have not made the move.

Have you found the transition from the 15's (over the ear) to the 20's (in ear) 
has been OK? Are the comfortable?

Cheers

Anthony Borton
Senior ALM Trainer/Consultant
Visual Studio ALM MVP
Enhance ALM Pty Ltd

From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On 
Behalf Of Andrew Coates (DPE AUSTRALIA)
Sent: Tuesday, 25 March 2014 5:52 AM
To: g...@greglow.com; ozDotNet
Subject: RE: [OT] Noise cancelling earphones for a quiet programming 
environment?

Bose++

I've had the over ear type for years (QC2, followed by QC15) and have just 
bought a pair of the in-ear QC20. I can't recommend either of these options 
highly enough. While they're not cheap, they are awesome. This week I'm cutting 
code in a room with up to 10 people having interesting conversations about 
things which would usually distract me. I can't hear them at all when I'm 
wearing these, especially if I have music playing as well.

Do it now, you won't regret it.

Cheers,

Coatsy

Andrew Coates, ME, MCPD, MCSD MCTS, Developer Evangelist, Microsoft, 1 Epping 
Road, NORTH RYDE NSW 2113
Ph: +61 (2) 9870 2719 ∙ Mob +61 (416) 134 993 ∙ Fax: +61 (2) 9870 2400 ∙ 
http://blogs.msdn.com/acoat
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From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.commailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com 
[mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On Behalf Of GregAtGregLowDotCom
Sent: Sunday, 23 March 2014 4:27 PM
To: ozDotNet
Subject: RE: [OT] Noise cancelling earphones for a quiet programming 
environment?

+1 for the Bose gear. I wear them all the time on long flights and love them 
but have also used them in other environments and they are great.

The noise reduction quality is amazing.

+1 also to the idea of drowning out part of the other noise. While they work 
well without anything even plugged in, clearly you'll lose the other 
distractions better if you have sounds of your own.

For the same reason, I often will have the TV, or music, etc. on when I'm home 
alone working just to provide background noise. Otherwise, every little sound 
seems to be distracting.

Regards,

Greg

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SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.comhttp://www.sqldownunder.com/

From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.commailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com 
[mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On Behalf Of Jorke Odolphi
Sent: Monday, 24 March 2014 9:28 AM
To: ozDotNet
Subject: Re: [OT] Noise cancelling earphones for a quiet programming 
environment?


http://worldwide.bose.com/axa/en_au/web/quietcomfort_20i/page.html

I have a set of these - there is an 'active' mode that basically reduces people 
talking to sounding like a faint version of the peanuts teacher (I hope 
that's not too old a reference for people...)

I can vouch it works amazingly well in an open office, when I have them on ppl 
have to wave at me to get attention - I have a mechanical keyboard and I can't 
hear that either - YMMV of course - if you go to the bose store they're pretty 
good at helping you test for your situation, especially at that price tag. I 
had the guy do loud sniffles for me so I could see if it worked for that...




From: Kirsten Greed kirst...@jobtalk.com.aumailto:kirst...@jobtalk.com.au
Reply-To: ozDotNet ozdotnet@ozdotnet.commailto:ozdotnet@ozdotnet.com
Date: Sunday, 23 March 2014 1:20 pm
To: ozDotNet ozdotnet@ozdotnet.commailto:ozdotnet@ozdotnet.com
Subject: [OT] Noise cancelling earphones for a quiet programming environment?

Hi All
So that I can concentrate better, I am trying to filter out the mouse clicking 
sound from person at the desk next to me.
Has anyone any tech recommendations on how to do this?
Thanks
Kirsten

RE: Migrating TFS

[Anthony Borton]

Hi Grant,

I moved a client with around 35 team projects from an on-premises TFS up to 
Visual Studio Online using the TFS Integration Platform. I was pretty lucky in 
that they only needed the source to go up and didn't have work items to work 
about. The process was quite a bit more time consuming than I had planned and 
it was a seemingly never-ending exercise in massaging settings to get the 
source (with history) from each TP up to the cloud. A future TFS 2013 update 
should include a feature to help move data from VSO down to TFS but I haven't 
heard if there is anything there to help go the other way.

Cheers

Anthony Borton
Senior ALM Trainer/Consultant
Visual Studio ALM MVP
Enhance ALM Pty Ltd

From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On 
Behalf Of Grant Maw
Sent: Tuesday, 11 February 2014 3:07 PM
To: ozDotNet
Subject: Migrating TFS

Hi All
Has anyone moved from on-premises TFS to visual studio online? We have a large 
solution, including branches, that needs to be pushed into the cloud as soon as 
possible and I'd love to hear any war stories before I start.

I'm thinking about using the tool at http://tfsintegration.codeplex.com/.
Cheers

Grant

RE: Recommendations for TFS 2012 Training in Canberra

[Anthony Borton]

Hi Neale,

I’m running the following TFS courses in Canberra next month.
17-Jul-2013 Test Automation, Web Performance and Load Testing with Visual 
Studio 2012  (2 days)
22-Jul-2013 Software Testing with Visual Studio 2012  (2 days)

My TFS admin course is running in Brisbane and you can attend this remotely 
from anywhere in AU/NZ if that helps.
24-Jul-2013 TFS 2012 Configuration and Administration  (3 days)

Let me know if you’d like to see the course outline or if you have any 
questions.

Cheers

Anthony Borton
ALM MVP


From: nooniemailto:neale.n...@gmail.com
Sent: ‎25/‎06/‎2013 20:17
To: ozDotNetmailto:ozdotnet@ozdotnet.com; ozTFSmailto:oz...@oztfs.com
Subject: Recommendations for TFS 2012 Training in Canberra
Greetings,

Can anyone recommend TFS 2012 training in Canberra?

I'm particularly Interested in Upgrade/Migration from 2008 and setup  
administration.

--
Regards,
noonie