The Design Guidelines in Windows 8.1 are nearly identical to those in Windows 8.0. However, in practical and tactical guidance they are so different, idyllic Windows 8.1 apps might fail Windows 8.0 Store Certification. Jerry Nixon helps navigate the morass.
Learn how to extend the life of legacy user-mode applications without the need to dismantle and rewrite--in just a few easy steps.
Learn how to convert an app into a service without much of an effort using this simple, two-step, yet powerful Windows Service class called CSvcHandler.
Andrey Karpov shares some useful observations on error patterns, touching upon the subject of handling rare and emergency conditions in programs.
Microsoft looks to the future with Windows Phone 7, is it enough to catch up with the competition? Read along to learn how WP7 differs from past versions of Windows Mobile and how it matches up against its rivals.
If you're building Windows Mobile apps FakeGPS could be the answer to your troubleshooting worries. Learn how to test your GPS applications using FakeGPS.
Become proficient at C++/CLI programming under the .NET context by posting a first CLR console base project.
Use code extensions to expand the core principles of code re-use.
Learn how to create various odd shapes.
Have you ever wanted to control your garage door from your smartphone? Here is your chance. Get your hands dirty with an Arduino Garage Door Controller.
