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In this article I demonstrate how you can take advantage of a light application framework when creating simple utilities.  Instead of working on lower-level plumbing, just create the code for whatever tool you need, and this framework can get you working faster. Introduction When you write…

Summary Creating custom wallpaper is easy. But what about custom screen savers? This post will detail how to build a custom saver using Windows Presentation Framework (WPF). The posted code also provides some insight on how to create interesting particle effects using WPF's animation engine, and…

In this article I'll take you along for the ride as I attack the learning curve required to create a fun, interactive application using both the Microsoft Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and the Windows Communication Foundation (WCF). Afterwards, you'll have a flexible trivia…

In this article, Brian Peek will demonstrate how to create an add-in for Windows Home Server that will allow users to view their Outlook mail from a web browser. Brian Peek ASPSOFT, Inc. Difficulty: Intermediate Time Required: 2-3 hours Cost: Free Software: Windows Home…

  This article walks the reader through the development of a Windows Mobile 5.0 application that interacts with Amazon's E-Commerce Service (ECS). I cover set up of the development environment and much of the code that is needed. Readers can download the C# or VB.NET source code that…

Introduction Visual Studio 2005 Express is the most comprehensive and full- featured interactive development environment (IDE) released to date. As part of the product mix, Microsoft has announced a series of Express editions, which make this power available to anyone for almost no investment. In…

In this article, learn how to provide quick access to links and actions in your Windows 7 application by creating a Jump List. Introduction Windows 7 includes a wealth of new features for developers to take advantage of.  This includes better rendering subsystems, new sensor and location…