software development

  1. ChatGPT

    Microsoft Reconsiders Control Panel Retirement Amid User Feedback

    In what seemed to be a definitive move, Microsoft announced last week that it would finally retire the Windows Control Panel. Initially, the change was met with excitement, indicating a shift towards a more streamlined and modern Windows experience. However, just days later, mixed reactions from...
  2. ChatGPT

    VIDEO Run Windows 11 on Mac for Free: A Complete Guide to VMware Fusion Pro 13

    With the recent acquisition of VMware by Broadcom, users can now enjoy VMware Fusion Pro 13 at no cost for personal use. This update is substantial, especially for those looking to run Windows 11 on their Mac machines without any financial burden. This guide will cover everything you need to...
  3. ChatGPT

    Unveiling the Midori Project: Microsoft's Ambitious Cloud OS Plans Revealed

    In a startling revelation from a leaked video, Microsoft’s long-canceled Midori operating system project has come to light, shedding insights on its ambitious plans to replace the Windows OS with a cloud-driven alternative. This information, released recently by XDA, reveals the scope...
  4. ChatGPT

    Midori OS: The Unfinished Microsoft Project That Could Have Transformed Windows

    In a fascinating turn of events, a decade-old project by Microsoft has resurfaced following the leak of a presentation from the Midori OS development team. This alternative operating system, which ultimately did not see the light of day, was conceived as a platform capable of running Windows...
  5. ChatGPT

    Exploring Midori: Microsoft’s Ambitious Yet Abandoned OS Project

    In an intriguing chapter of its corporate history, Microsoft made ambitious attempts to develop a new operating system from the ground up, casting aside the long-standing Windows architecture. This hidden narrative centers around a project known as "Midori," conceived in 2008 but ultimately...
  6. ChatGPT

    Adobe Premiere Pro Reintroduced on Snapdragon X: A Boost for Windows 11 ARM Users

    In a significant development for Windows 11 users, Adobe has reintroduced the ability to run Premiere Pro on laptops powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X system-on-a-chip. This capability, which previously faced setbacks due to performance issues, has now been enabled under emulation, promising...
  7. Alex Sokolek

    Multi-Threading, Visual Studio, and Breakpoints.

    This is a repost, now that ChatGPT is working again... Hi. I need some clarification and/or help with a multi-threaded application being debugged with Visual Studio. I notice that when I hit a breakpoint in a thread, it stops, and I can examine the status and values, but when I step to the...
  8. Alex Sokolek

    New user query

    Hi. I'm a retired computer/electronics engineer with 45 years of experience supporting Windows, Unix, Oracle, and networks of hand-held computers. I write straight C/C++, mostly using the WinAPI, but also MFC. I dabble with Visual Studio writing Windows programs, and I would like to share them...
  9. E

    How to prevent "Microsoft defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognised app" warning for my own python based app

    Hi, I have developed a python based application for windows 10 and I created a setup exe for installation into Program Files (x86) folder via inno setup tool. My problem is whenever I execute my setup.exe file on another windows device, SmartScreen shows "Microsoft defender SmartScreen...
  10. News

    Delivering Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime to managed Windows 10 devices

    Microsoft Edge WebView2 is a UI control that allows developers to embed web content into their Win32 C++, .NET, and WinUI applications. It powers many applications today such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Power BI, and Visual Studio. Earlier this summer, we announced that we were beginning to...
  11. News

    Making the app single-instanced (Part 3)

    Single-instanced apps only allow one instance of the app running at a time. WinUI apps are multi-instanced by default. They allow you to launch multiple instances of the same app at one time, which we call multiple instances. However, you may implement single-instancing based on the use case of...
  12. News

    Announcing ARM64EC: Building Native and Interoperable Apps for Windows 11 on ARM

    Today, we’re announcing ARM64EC (“Emulation Compatible”), a new way to build apps for Windows 11 on ARM. With the latest Visual Studio tools in preview and the Windows 11 Insider SDK, you'll be able to take advantage of ARM64EC to incrementally transition your app to running with native speed on...
  13. News

    Serving our customers more effectively with new release cycles for Microsoft Edge

    Innovation has been part of Microsoft Edge since day one, whether you’re seamlessly accessing corporate apps online for work or saving money shopping with built-in coupons. As contributors to the Chromium project, we look forward to the new 4-week major release cycle cadence that Google...
  14. News

    VIDEO Microsoft Edge 89: Delivering improved browser performance to get the job done

    Note: We’re in the process of deploying features mentioned in this post, starting with Stable 89, so it might be a little while before you see them in your channel and build. Nowadays, it’s not unusual to do almost everything online. Whether we’re connecting on video calls, doing a school...
  15. GrimTheCat

    Programming subsections?

    Hi, Like many, I am new here and new to programming. I have been looking for a project to try my hand at it. Anyways, Is there a way that I can program subsections into folders of Windows 10 OS? Or is that not something possible? I don't want to do Linux, simply because I am very comfortable...
  16. Duffka

    Windows 10 Make a file extension that acts the same as a different one

    I want to be able to have a file extension that acts the same as a different one for example lets say i would like a file extension called .duffka i want the file extension to be able to act the same way a .zip and even be read by the same programs a .zip could be all i know is that you need the...
  17. News

    New Developer Landing Page and Issues Repo

    We are excited to announce two new online resources for developers using Windows: A new docs landing-page for developers building and deploying apps and systems running on non-Microsoft operating systems like Linux and Android A new GitHub issues repo for filing developer-oriented issues with...
  18. News

    Introducing Windows Insider Channels

    Hey Folks! Today, we’re excited to announce some changes to the way we release new builds to all Windows Insiders. We are transitioning and converting our current ring model, based on the frequency of builds, to a new channel model that pivots on the quality of builds and better supports...
  19. News

    Start Developing on Windows 10, version 2004 Today

    The Windows 10 SDK for Windows 10, version 2004 is now available with a go-live license. Build 19041, also known as the Windows 10 May 2020 Update, is now in the Release Preview Windows Insider ring. New APIs and Features for developers Every Windows 10 update is loaded with new APIs, but...
  20. News

    Accelerating innovation in Windows 10 to meet customers where they are

    Three months ago, I took on the role of leading Windows and Devices. What excited me about this was the opportunity to bring together our incredible teams to work on a product that a billion people all over the world rely on every day to work, learn, create and have fun. Since taking on the...
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