Sep 29, 2026
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As a general rule, calling product support while drunk is not recommended
Swearing is also poor form.
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Sep 28, 2026
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C++ reminder: Function-local static variables are initialized only once, even if it looks like they get initialized multiple times
Only on first execution.
Sep 25, 2026
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Debugging walkthrough: Access violation on nonsense instruction, episode 3
Trying to figure out what the interloper was trying to.
Sep 24, 2026
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No, really, you need to pass all unhandled messages to DefWindowProc, part 2
Another example to add to the list.
Sep 23, 2026
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When working with Win32 FILETIME, don’t forget that you have std::chrono now
Let the library do the math for you.
Sep 22, 2026
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A brief history of Windows scroll bar shortcuts
Right-clicking and shift-clicking.
Sep 21, 2026
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What’s the highest legal FILETIME? Is it safe to use?
Being wary of how people use it and how it interacts with other types.
Sep 18, 2026
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Comparing exception behavior of magic statics, std::call_once , and std::async
Do you try again or give up?
Sep 17, 2026
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std::call_once vs. std::async
Simple vs complex machinery.
Sep 16, 2026
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Magic statics vs. std::call_once
They sort of do the same thing, but differently.