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The tag 'buff' on WindowsForum.com covers two distinct meanings. In programming contexts, it refers to memory buffers and pointer arithmetic, such as adding +1 to a buffer pointer to access adjacent memory, as seen in Windows driver development for NVMe firmware upgrades. In general usage, 'buff' describes an enthusiast, like a 'computer buff' or 'movie buff,' with historical origins from 19th-century New York volunteer firefighters who wore buff-colored coats. The tag thus spans both technical Windows programming topics and informal discussions about computer enthusiasm.
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    Windows 10 Why is there a +1 or -1 on a buffer or cast?

    I cannot figure out why +1 or -1 is added to a cast or a buffer such as, firmwareRequest = (PFIRMWARE_REQUEST_BLOCK)(srbControl + 1); as listed on the MSDN page: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/storage/upgrading-firmware-for-an-nvme-device I searched google and could...
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    NEWS Computer Buff ?

    When you say that someone is a movie buff what you mean is that the individual is very enthusiastic about movies. Similarly, a computer buff is someone who is very enthusiastic about computers. And right now, thanks to the World Cup, we have cricket buffs turning into couch potatoes. But do you...
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