Explore how to create an app that can set up task schedules automatically as well as investigate the current schedules of apps.
Creating a Task Scheduler App with Visual Basic
Published 02/27/2017
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Using the BitVector Structure in Visual Basic
Published 04/25/2016
The BitVector structure has many useful properties, and knowing how to make proper use of memory will always improve the performance of your applications.
Working with Desktop Icons from Visual Basic
Published 06/22/2015
Become proficient at dynamically running various Desktop icons and do some assorted Desktop functions from your VB program.
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.
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Learn to implement exception handling mechanism in C++.
TypeScript for the C# Developer
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Learn about TypeScript: what it is, and its type system.
Detecting a Touchscreen in Visual Basic
Published 05/31/2017
Learn how to detect if a touchscreen is available on the device running your application. You'll also see how to display a touch-enabled keyboard!
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.
