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
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Vibe coding Windows apps
Vibe Coding isn't just for web devs. How I build Windows apps with vibes!
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!
Can you buy a TPM 2.0 chip to meet Windows 11 requirements?
Not if your CPU is a 7th generation Intel. With the Windows 10 end of life deadline looming I bought a $20 TPM 2.0 chip to see if that would be enough to meet the minimum requirements of Windows 11. My desktop is a Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard with an Intel Core i7-7700K. … Continue reading Can you buy a TPM 2.0 chip to meet Windows 11 requirements?
