Learn about two Explorer Shell Extensions: One creates File Checksums; the other verifies File Checksums.
A File Checksum Shell Menu Extension
Published 12/27/2006
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Utility to Create a Link (Shortcut)
Published 05/19/2004
"Shortcut" is a utility to create a link of an existing file on the Start Menu or Start->Program Menu or Desktop.
SHFILEOPSTRUCT and the SHFileOperation
Published 05/03/2000
Discusses some of the (poorly documented) issues regarding the use of the SHFileOperation function
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C++ Exception Handling: How to Handle Exceptions in C++
Published 03/24/2017
Learn to implement exception handling mechanism in C++.
Integrating Maps into Your UWP App
Published 05/26/2017
Look at what can be done with mapping in a UWP (Universal Windows Platform) app.
Adding Camera Support to Universal Windows Platform Apps
Published 05/24/2017
With a UWP app, you can design for specific input modes and devices. Learn to control a camera from one.
Using C# 7 Pattern Matching
Published 04/07/2017
Take advantage of pattern matching to check for patterns in your code, improve performance, and simplify your code.
