The way Vista closes applications during operating system shut down has changed from prior Windows versions' approaches. Learn how to provide your users with appropriate notification from the Vista shut down screen.
Latest System Information Articles
SMBIOS Demystified
Discover a basic SMBIOS parser that demonstrates querying for SMBIOS info using WMI and then parsing the data to extract necessary information.
DOS Info Block: A Definitive Guide
Tons of information about DOS registers and their functions.
Make GDI+ Less Finicky About Fonts
Windows GDI+ understands only half of the fonts out there. Use the QGraphicsText class to work with the other half.
Enumerate WFP Files
Windows systems launched after Windows2000 include a WFP feature (Windows File Protection). This article glimpses over it and shows how to enumerate the list of all protected files.
Determine Windows Version and Edition
Learn about a comprehensive method of getting the Windows version and differentiate among the various editions.
Latest CodeGuru Developer Columns
Understanding the C++ Utility Components in the C++ Standard Library
Learn more about a few commonly used components and explore their utility and usages.

Top Programming Languages to Use for .NET Development
Take a look at some of the most popular languages to use within the .NET paradigm.

Using Common Visual Basic Maths Conversion Functions—Imperial to Metric
When you need to convert imperial to metric and vice versa, here are some formulas to keep on hand.
The Value of APIs
Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are where you have to be. It's not a matter of if as much as a matter of which.