Crazy winter, right? Five consecutive days of below-freezing temps here on The Linker’s beloved Long Island, New York, followed by two days that would be more appropriate in April! So needless to say, everyone—EVERYONE!—has come down with some sort of malady or other. Lots of chicken soup and tea for The Linker, who’s powering through his head cold to bring you today’s links. (CUE FAST-TALK GUY: “Links may cause psoriasis, swelling of the ankles, itching and a nasty-looking pimple dead-smack in the middle of your face. Check with your doctor if you’re taking any other medications at all, because interactions with today’s links are as yet untested.”)

Modern SharePoint experiences on Windows 8 for students and teachers…

Should you use BDC in your SharePoint information architecture?

Mark Miller’s “30 in 30” project…

Todd Klindt’s birthday netcast…

“Claims Authentication Does Not Validate User,” and how it can help you…