Aug 16, 2024
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The case of the missing ordinal 380
Untangling the error message and developing a theory.
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Aug 15, 2024
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Instead of putting a hash in the Portable Executable timestamp field, why not create a separate field for the hash?
That would defeat the purpose.
Aug 14, 2024
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Temporarily dropping a lock: The anti-lock pattern
It's not to prevent locking, but rather to counteract a lock.
Aug 13, 2024
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A look back at one of the (many) projects code-named Highlander
The showdown that almost repeated.
Aug 12, 2024
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Embracing the power of the empty set in API design (and applying this principle to selectors and filters)
You got plenty of nothing.
Aug 9, 2024
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What does it even mean to Close a Windows Runtime asynchronous operation or action?
That's the end of the road.
Aug 8, 2024
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Why do I get E_ACCESSDENIED when trying to access my brokered Windows Runtime object?COM is double-checking the trust level.
COM is double-checking the trust level.
Aug 7, 2024
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How do I know when the user has finished interacting with the AccountsSettingsPane?
You can use the version that runs an asynchronous operation.
Aug 6, 2024
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It rather involved being on the other side of the airtight hatchway: Disabling a security feature as an administrator
At least they don't beat around the bush.
Aug 5, 2024
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What are the dire consequences of registering a RunOnce command from my RunOnce command?
The circle of life, or a perpetual motion machine.