Weblog Newbie Questions

Ok, so I try to read weblogs.asp.net everyday when time permits, however I am sure there is tons of information I miss.  Is there some form of a search method for *all this info*?

Also I have read about software that allows us to enter a blog entry via a winform app (w.bloggar comes to mind, however I cannot seem to get it to work).  Which ones work the best or work at all with weblogs.asp.net?