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Adding local AI to Windows apps is super easy

With Microsoft //Build right around the corner there is little wonder about what will be the major theme of the show... AI. But if you've been paying attention you know the cat is already out of the bag! Local AI APIs are available for Windows developers today and implementing them is easy! There is already … Continue reading Adding local AI to Windows apps is super easy

Correct perspective then measure!

I'm excited to share the new features of Magick Crop & Measure, an app that makes it easy to edit images and take measurements without needing expensive tools. When I was working as a mechanical engineer I came across tools which could do optical measurements and since then I always wanted to have the same … Continue reading Correct perspective then measure!

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How Big Should a QR Code Be? It’s Trickier Than You Think.

When you generate a QR code, it's easy to assume you can print it at any size and it’ll "just work." But the truth is: size matters—a lot. The Problem: Invisible Limits Print a QR code too small, and phones won't scan it. There are real, measurable limits based on: QR version (how much data … Continue reading How Big Should a QR Code Be? It’s Trickier Than You Think.

Video: Improving XAML in your real app!

I've been a self taught windows apps developer since 2016, so I have consumed my fair share of tutorials and developer content. While the best experience is building apps, I have found much of the online content splits into two camps: narrow examples and deep long form content. Both kinds of content is valuable for … Continue reading Video: Improving XAML in your real app!