You can download MSDN Forum Assistant, TechNet Forum Assistant and have the TechNet forum information delivered right to your desktop. It improves your experience in finding information in the MSDN/TechNet Forums and Community.

Some of the features of this gadget are

 

Ask Questions - You can post questions directly to the MSDN/TechNet Forum Support Engineers.

Hot Topics & Resources - The tool directs you to the hottest topics and discussions

Receive Personal Updates - It gathers forum threads for you on your favorite forums

Simply click on the gadget settings and you can choose your favorite forums