The Old New Thing
Practical development throughout the evolution of Windows.
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Dec 27, 2018
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SHOpenRegStream does not mix with smart pointers
Old school meets new school, again.
Dec 26, 2018
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Don’t forget: std::pair does lexicographical ordering, so you don’t have to
Let it do the comparing.
Dec 25, 2018
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How do I save the results of a file search in Explorer? Not the query itself, but the results
Copy them to the clipboard.
Dec 24, 2018
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Random internal Windows terminology: IDW, Razzle, and their forgotten partners IDS and Dazzle
A peek behind the history of the terms.
Dec 21, 2018
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On the attempts to resurrect Space Cadet Pinball
Not many options remain.
Dec 20, 2018
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In 16-bit Windows, some per-process data structures were really per-data segment
You just have to set up a private data segment.
Dec 19, 2018
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It rather involved being on the other side of this airtight hatchway: Hanging the loader
You're already there. No need to brag.
Dec 18, 2018
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How come Explorer reports higher disk space used on my volume than my third party disk space tool?
It's probably in a place your tool can't see.
Dec 17, 2018
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Not getting past the title: This is not the bug you’re looking for
The title contains the same word, but that's about the only thing that's the same.