Windows Runtime (WinRT)
Windows Runtime, or shortly WinRT, is a new runtime (siting on top of the Windows kernel) that allows developers to write Metro style applications for Windows 8, using a variety of languages including...
View ArticleWindows 8: Unit testing native code
Unit testing native code with Unit Test Explorer In Visual Studio, you can create unit tests for unmanaged code written in C++. Unmanaged code is sometimes referred to as native code. The following...
View ArticleOverview of Windows Runtime C++ Template Library
The Windows Runtime C++ Template Library (WRL) is a COM-based template library that provides a low-level way to use Windows Runtime components. The Windows Runtime is implemented by using Component...
View ArticleDisable Windows Hibernate
1.Open a command prompt with administrative privileges and execute following command: powercfg.exe -h off more info: Delete hiberfil.sys by disabling Windows Hibernate function How to disable and...
View ArticleWindows App Store doesn’t load
Open a Command Prompt as an Administrator and execute following command: powershell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register...
View ArticleHow to remove HomeGroup network icon from the Windows 8 desktop
From the Windows 8 Start Screen, search for ‘Show or hide common icons on the desktop’ or Alternatively, right-click on the desktop in the bottom-left corner to show the small menu which includes...
View ArticleWindows: “God Mode”
GodMode is a folder that brings together a long list of customization settings allowing you to change all your settings from one place. To turn on God Mode, create a new folder on your desktop (or...
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