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Coding4Fun articles detail interesting applications we created using a variety of programming languages. Most articles assume a basic understanding of the utilized language, but if you need help, please ask—we’ll do our best to help out.
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Activity MonitorNov 08, 2007 at 7:18 AM
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Have you ever wondered how much you work in a day? You might keep track of when you start and stop, but do you really keep track of every interruption? In this article, learn about how to keep track of user activity and see how to build a component to add to the Visual Studio… -
Beginning Game Development Part IX –Direct Sound Part IINov 02, 2007 at 4:40 PM 3
Welcome to the ninth article on beginning game development. In the last article we added sounds to the game using the DirectSound namespace using devices, 3D Buffers, and 3D Listeners. Now we are going to further manipulate the sounds using the sound effect capabilities of the… -
Creating Blocks on Poplfy.comNov 02, 2007 at 3:26 PM 0
This article is going to be more or less a tutorial on how to create a block in Popfly. This block will dynamically stream XML data from an external site and then render it. Having said that, what are we setting out to create? Well, our end goal in this tutorial will be to create a gadget… -
Computer Controlled Stepper MotorNov 02, 2007 at 2:29 PM 29
In this article, we will connect a stepper motor to our computer's parallel port, and then we will write some code to control it with the scroll wheel on a mouse (video). If you have never worked with stepper motors, you will surely have a lot of fun with this project. With stepper motors,… -
Possessed PC Pranks for HalloweenOct 29, 2007 at 3:03 PM 5
In this application, Brian Peek demonstrates how to create two spooky Halloween applications to trick your friends and colleagues. Brian Peek ASPSOFT, Inc. Difficulty: Easy Time Required: Less than 1 hour Cost: Free Software: Visual Basic or Visual C# Express Editions, DirectX SDK (for… -
YeahTrivia: Creating a Trivia Server/Client with WPF and WCFOct 29, 2007 at 2:01 PM 12
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… -
WiiEarth -- Wiimote Interface for Virtual EarthOct 17, 2007 at 11:30 PM 13
In this article, Brian Peek will demonstrate how to use a Nintendo Wii Remote (Wiimote) as a controller for Microsoft Virtual Earth 3D. Brian Peek ASPSOFT, Inc. Difficulty: Intermediate Time Required: 2-3 hours Cost: $60 for Wiimote and Nunchuk Software: Managed Library for Nintendo's… -
Home Automation with Windows WorkflowOct 05, 2007 at 7:58 AM 12
There are some pretty good Home Automation packages out there on the market. Some of these are made for installers – and are thus closed to easy customization by the end user. Then there are packages that are made for hobbyists. These have good core automation systems, and provide some… -
MultiWall - Wallpaper Tool for Multiple MonitorsOct 02, 2007 at 9:09 AM 11
Are you more productive with more monitors? Would you be even more productive with better wallpaper management? I thought so! In this article, see how to create a utility to manage your Windows desktop wallpaper with separate images per screen. It's… -
Going PaperlessSep 25, 2007 at 4:42 AM 22
Are you tired of battling piles of papers at home? From work, to your kid's school, to old bills and receipts, it can be too much to keep up with! In this article, learn about how to scan, crop, and set metadata for your documents. Arian Kulp Arian's Blog Difficulty:…
