WPF XAML App.config Transformations - Slow Cheeta

I was really tired of commenting and un-commenting out my app.config for my wpf application.  When  deploying I would forget to switch my database connection from dev to test or production.

I am now using Slow Cheeta to transform my app.config by build configuration.  Tying a build configuration to each one of my environments.  It is super easy and works great.

Visual Studio Keyboard Shortcut - Highlight Word Ctrl + Shift + Arrow

Sometimes when I am selecting text to cut "Ctrl+x" or paste "Ctrl+v" in visual studio I am selecting a bunch of text. This can take some time by holding the "Shift+right arrow" or "Shift+left arrow".

Recently I found a quicker way "Ctrl + Shift + Right Arrow" or "Ctrl + Shift + Left Arrow" will select a whole word.

Next time you are selecting a bunch of text try it out.  I tried this keyboard shortcut and it even works in Blogger.

Windows 8 - Day 1 Keyboard Shortcuts

So I got a new laptop with Windows 8.  So far its been Ok, but I really miss my start button.

To replace the start button I am using the keyboard shortcut key + Q searches applications.

So when I want to run SQL Server, or visual studio this works great.

I also found this other handy list of keyboard shortcuts

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/new-keyboard-shortcuts#1TC=t1