Become proficient at dynamically running various Desktop icons and do some assorted Desktop functions from your VB program.
Working with Desktop Icons from Visual Basic
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Shutdown Manager
Published 08/28/2008
The Windows "Turn off" buttons are three or more steps away from the desktop work area, depending on your personal settings. This can be not only inconvenient, but downright bothersome at times. These programs can power down the computer, in just one or two steps.
How to Build a Simple Event Log Montior/Watcher (Using TCP in .NET)
Published 03/05/2007
Learn how to build a simple event log "watcher" application to monitor event log changes on a remote machine(s).
A Prize Console-ation in VB 2005
Published 05/22/2006
Think console applications are old news? Then you haven't tried the cool new console application features available in VB 2005. Check out some of this author's favorites.
Taking the Visual out of Visual Basic
Published 09/24/2003
Learn how to creating a DOS-style console application with Visual Basic. The simplicity of doing this may surprise you!
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Comparing the stdio and iostream C++ Libraries
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It's essential to know the differences in these libraries and use them correctly. This brief tutorial will guide you.
Base64 Encoding from C#
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Using the Base64 system isn't as archaic as you might think. Refresh your skills here.
Creating a Memory Dump Process in Visual Basic
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Learn how to create a dumping process that can help you when your computer locks up.
Influencing Users: Compliance and Conformity
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Learn about two common influence techniques, compliance and conformity, as well as how to design for them.
