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3 minutes, 49 secondsMissionControl - A Flexible API for Remote Device Control6 days ago
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In a race to optimize everything, developers often go to extremes to build software that performs routine tasks. MissionControl is a system that allows users to program a control center that stores interfaces with attached hardware sensors, allowing the users to control any other devices that can be… -
Getting started with Cinder for Windows Store Apps5 days ago 2
What is different on Windows 8Legacy software written for Windows 7 and prior targeted the traditional Windows API, often referred to as Win32. They resulting apps would be a combination of an executable, assets and libraries. The Windows 8 operating system introduces a new type of application,… -
Philips Hue Lighting ControllerApr 08, 2013 at 8:17 AM 13
So Philips recently introduced their Hue Connected Bulbs: an easy-to-use set of LED light bulbs and Wi-Fi connected bridge which allows you to dynamically change the color of your home lighting using their iOS or Android app. What’s particularly cool is that the bridge has a web API which you can… -
SweetSpot - The Beginnings of a Glucose Meter DownloaderApr 16, 2007 at 10:44 PM 13
In this installment of "Some Assembly Required" column, Scott Hanselman, a Type 1 Diabetic, uses .NET to download blood sugar numbers from a Glucose Meter. Along the way he lays down the rough scaffolding for a plugin system so other meters could be added easily. The… -
Developer Review - Four ASP.NET MVC View EnginesOct 04, 2010 at 6:00 AM 6
Introduction In this Developer Review, we evaluate four view engines available for use with ASP.NET MVC. First, we discuss the role a view engine plays in a website built with ASP.NET MVC, then we provide details about the four view engines in order to help you decide which one suits your needs. … -
Controlling Your Lights with Your PCDec 20, 2006 at 3:59 PM 22
Chris Walker ControlThink LC Difficulty: Easy Time Required: 1-3 hours Cost: $50-$100 Software: Z-Wave PC SDK Hardware: Z-Wave PC SDK Download: C# Download VB Download December 20, 2006 Controlling your lights with a remote is pretty cool, but doing it from your PC opens up a… -
I'm a mean one, I'm the Grinch ... by using Amazon Web ServicesDec 16, 2006 at 1:11 PM 2
With the aid of Amazon.com web services, Clint Rutkas created a program that will guess what your gift is. With the size of your wrapped present, the program will poll Amazon and based on what is on your wishlist, it will guess what it may be! Difficulty: Intermediate Time Required: 1-3… -
Enter SandmanDec 14, 2006 at 8:10 AM 1
Use Windows API calls in your .NET code to put your computer to sleep based on almost any application. Arian Kulp Arian Kulp's Blog Difficulty: Intermediate Time Required: 1-3 hours Cost: Free Software: Visual Basic or Visual C# Express Editions Hardware: None Download:… -
Have You Been Naughty or Nice?Dec 14, 2006 at 7:47 AM 0
Is Santa paying you a visit this year? Find out how naughty or nice you are based on what you say on your blog or personal web site! Arian Kulp Arian Kulp's Blog Difficulty: Intermediate Time Required: 1-3 hours Cost: Free Software: Visual Basic or Visual C# Express Editions Hardware:… -
Intro to XNA Part 1: Building Tiny TennisDec 10, 2006 at 8:27 PM 15
In this article, the ZMan walks through creating Tiny Tennis, a Pong clone, using the XNA Framework The ZMan TheZbuffer.com Difficulty: Easy Time Required: 1-3 hours Cost: Free Software: Visual C# Express , XNA Game Studio Express Hardware: Download: Download December 11th... a day…
