Tips for Windows developers
I had the opportunity to go to TechEd North America 2011 in Atlanta this year. Channel 9 has made all the sessions from TechEd available on their website. Now you can listen to Ben Farmer and me discuss Windows 7 multitouch development. In the Windows 7 Touch Application Development: Selecting the Right Platform presentation, I … Read moreWindows 7 Touch Development Sessions from TechEd
In a previous post, I discussed pros and cons of different development platforms for Windows 7 touch applications. In this post, I’ll continue elaborating on each development environment and discuss common development considerations and issues for a touch application when using native C++. If you haven’t read the Windows Touch Guidance whitepaper, please review this … Read moreDeveloping a Native Win32 Application for Windows 7 Touch
In my previous post, I discussed pros and cons of different development platforms for Windows 7 touch applications. In this post, my goal is to discuss common development considerations and issues for a touch application when using WPF. If you haven’t read the Windows Touch Guidance whitepaper, please review this document for good general guidance … Read moreDeveloping a WPF Application for Windows 7 Touch
If you are planning on developing a Windows 7 Touch application, you may be wondering what development platform is the right choice for your application. Reviewing your requirements for your application and picking the right platform before you start can help you avoid roadblocks and design around limitations. Each development platform that is enabled for … Read moreDevelopment Platforms for Windows 7 Touch
My earlier post on Interactive Services Detection is very popular. It was targeted toward developers. Based on the comments I receive, I think most readers are users looking for some help. If you’re a developer, make sure to check out my previous post. If you are just a user trying to figure out why Interactive … Read moreTroubleshooting Interactive Services Detection
Did you know Windows 7 has built in multi-touch API’s? Have you been wondering how to convert your current application to be touch enabled? Perhaps you want to develop the next cool slate PC app? Maybe you would like to start developing for touch but are wondering how to get started in C++, Silverlight, or … Read moreDeveloping for Windows Touch? Windows Touch Guidance Document Now Available
When I need to troubleshoot a compatibility problem, there are a handful of tools that I use that are very helpful. In this post, I’ll talk about some of my favorite tools and how to use them to identify compatibility issues. Most applications do a poor job of reporting unexpected errors. A lot of times, … Read moreTroubleshooting Application Compatibility Issues – Tools, Tips, and Tricks
If you haven’t noticed, IE9 public beta has been released (download it here). Please, don’t be scared by the title of my post and avoid using the beta. I’m going to step through a few compatibility tricks to make sure you can enjoy the beta until the rest of the web gets ready for IE9. … Read moreIf I’m Using Internet Explorer 9 Beta/RC, What Should I Do If a Site is Broken or Hangs or Crashes, etc.?
You may have heard of Windows 7 Software Client Logo. Did you know that it has an automated test? Did you know the toolkit was designed to be scripted so you can add it to your testing process? In this post, I’ll walk though how you might want to leverage the logo toolkit in your … Read moreLeveraging Windows 7 Client Software Logo Toolkit to Test Your Application
User Account Control (UAC) can seem mysterious. After all, if I’m a member of the Administrators group, shouldn’t I have access to everything? If you’re a developer, you’ll run into a UAC issue sooner or later. In this post, I’ll cover the basics that every developer should know. Standard User by Default Running applications as … Read moreIf I’m an Administrator, Why Do I Get Access Denied?