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Began Watching What do you do for work?
I just thought it would help us get to know each other a lot better if we each just gave 1-2 sentences about what we do for work. I'll start … -
Replied To a Post in What do you do for work?
Retired early as a Dean at an R1 university. For a few years I sold specialized software I wrote. Now I do as I please, when I want, if I … -
Gave Reputation to Reverend Jim in How old is your computer?
I stick with Windows because of long familiarity at the office. After years of networking/sysadmin and dbadmin I just had too much invested in MS. Too bad OS/2 died. When … -
Replied To a Post in How did you learn about DaniWeb?
Oh Lord... 17 years ago... I'm sure it was from searching for programming content. -
Began Watching How did you learn about DaniWeb?
What brought you here? How did you find out about DaniWeb? *(It was a Google search, wasn't it?)* -
Replied To a Post in How old is your computer?
MANY years ago I had a Dell Precision Workstation with two CPU sockets and (I believe) the Xeon processor, and error correcting memory. I had a SCSI hard drive, which … -
Gave Reputation to Dani in How would we poison AI web crawls?
I think people are not understanding what I'm saying here. Please allow me to demonstrate: Looking at our Google Analytics right now, I can see that, aside from the top … -
Replied To a Post in How old is your computer?
2021 Dell XPS 8940 desktop, Intel i7 10700 2.9 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, 1 TB SATA HDD, NVidia GeForce GTX 1660 6 GB, Dell 27" U2720Q display … -
Began Watching How old is your computer?
Inquiring minds want to know. What are you working with? I currently have an Apple M1 Max 14" 2021 model. -
Replied To a Post in Cleaning up tags
I had to laugh reading this thread AFTER reading the "Writing and speaking clearly" thread. Thanks for the chuckle. -
Began Watching Cleaning up tags
As you may recall, I've been working on cleaning up tags for quite some time now. A few years, actually. That project is nearing its end, and so I just … -
Replied To a Post in sequential file save read option button
I don't understand a few things. There are option buttons and there are check boxes. So I don't know what you mean by "option button checkbox." I also don't know … -
Began Watching sequential file save read option button
I think I can record but I can't read with the option button checkbox I don't know if I do the recording procedure correctly -
Replied To a Post in how converte C to VB6?
VB6 doesn't support <<. As best I can determine, the C code is shifting bits to the right, then back to the left, effectively clearing the lower 6 bits. In … -
Began Watching how converte C to VB6?
how can i convert these C line: (py>>6)<<6) to VB6? -
Replied To a Post in What are the key features to consider when developing a shopping app?
I use two - Kroger and Walmart. I want access to the app's features without having to create an account and sign in. I want easy access to the search … -
Began Watching What are the key features to consider when developing a shopping app?
"Hello everyone, I'm currently working on developing a shopping app, and I'd like to gather some insights from the community. What do you believe are the essential key features that … -
Replied To a Post in Dani is going to be MIA
I am so saddened to hear this that I'm at a loss for words. You're in my thoughts and prayers. -
Replied To a Post in Windows 11 password on wake
Tried that. Oddly enough, Spotlight works on the Lock Screen, but not the desktop. -
Replied To a Post in Windows 11 password on wake
Good detective work! I really like Windows 11, but the list settings are becoming quite extensive and almost overwhelming. Some of it' quirks can drive a person nuts. The latest … -
Began Watching Windows 11 password on wake
My laptop seldom leaves my house. When I am not using it I close the lid to put it into sleep mode. I also close the lid when carrying it … -
Replied To a Post in Is AI Generated Code copyrightable? Maybe not.
Interesting read: [District Court Ruling](https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/23919666-thalervperlmutter) I think it raises some questions. It seems while the plaintiff later tried to claim he provided the instructions in his AI model to create … -
Replied To a Post in Is AI Generated Code copyrightable? Maybe not.
This will be interesting to follow through the appeals. If they allow the AI creator to copyright, couldn't the dataset author(s) also claim a copyright? If the AI works can't … -
Began Watching Is AI Generated Code copyrightable? Maybe not.
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/4162573-ai-art-cant-earn-copyright-judge-rules/ give us a preview that those that use AI, ML, GPT and such may be on uncertain ground if they want to copyright the code. You may not be … -
Replied To a Post in MS Edge - Has it stopped the madness?
It's standard Edge behavior. It adds a link to pages you visit frequently. I just filled it with pinned links (DaniWeb first ;) ) so there's no room for it … -
Replied To a Post in MS Edge - Has it stopped the madness?
Ugh, I spoke too soon. It's back to adding links. So frustrating. I can't find where Edge is storing the links to perhaps make it read only. Only workaround I … -
Replied To a Post in MS Edge - Has it stopped the madness?
I doubt I can take credit, but I did quite often pester MS through the Feedback. Yes, I imagine with all your development work, Chrome is quite an advantage. I … -
Replied To a Post in MS Edge - Has it stopped the madness?
I like Edge. Adding to Quick Links was my only complaint. Edge has some advantages over Chrome, but I'm sure it's largely a personal preference. -
Edited MS Edge - Has it stopped the madness?
After complaining for months to MS to stop Edge from adding websites to my Quick Links bar, it seems to have stopped. Nothing was more frustrating than reading some news … -
Created MS Edge - Has it stopped the madness?
After complaining for months to MS to stop Edge from adding websites to my Quick Links bar, it seems to have stopped. Nothing was more frustrating than reading some news … -
Began Watching MS Edge - Has it stopped the madness?
After complaining for months to MS to stop Edge from adding websites to my Quick Links bar, it seems to have stopped. Nothing was more frustrating than reading some news … -
Replied To a Post in Has anyone else had this Windows 11 Problem
I found a script that lets me save and restore positions. Haven't used it to restore yet. I'll see how it does. It may require restarting Explorer, I'm not sure. -
Replied To a Post in Has anyone else had this Windows 11 Problem
On a similar note... I have my desktop icons set to medium, align to grid, no Auto Arrange. The first column of icons has an empty space in the 9th … -
Replied To a Post in Has anyone else had this Windows 11 Problem
[Windows Insider Blog](https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2023/03/08/announcing-windows-11-insider-preview-build-23403/) It's near the end under [File Explorer] -
Replied To a Post in Has anyone else had this Windows 11 Problem
Well, I found this "Fixed an underlying issue believed to be the cause of File Explorer unexpectedly jumping into the foreground sometimes." posted in the Windows Blog "Announcing Windows 11 … -
Replied To a Post in Has anyone else had this Windows 11 Problem
Well, it's back to happening again - Windows Explorer pops to the foreground app for no reason. Windows 11 Home, 22H2, OS Build 22621.2070, Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22659.1000.0. Weird, … -
Replied To a Post in on VB6 how i get the colors values?
The error is in the color value, and I don't know what value would display red. I randomly achieved a gray with the code below, which is improved from your … -
Replied To a Post in on VB6 how i get the colors values?
You haven't posted enough code for me to use in replicating the error. Perhaps attach as zip of files that include your types and definitions. -
Replied To a Post in on VB6 how i get the colors values?
I don't know. RflFillMemory expects a long for the Fill, so perhaps try &HFF& -
Replied To a Post in on VB6 how i get the colors values?
There are color constants in VB6 for the basic colors. Specifying the color with hex or RGB values allows you to select one of 16,777,216, thus there aren't constants for … -
Began Watching on VB6 how i get the colors values?
i use the RtlFillMemory(): Call RtlFillMemory(ByVal DataPtr, DIBInf.bmiHeader.biSizeImage, &H80) the '&H80' is the mid-grey color.... what are the others colors code? -
Replied To a Post in Has anyone else had this Windows 11 Problem
I had this happen before, but not with VLC. It seemed randomly, Explorer would become the foreground app. It happened so frequently, I thought I had a mouse / driver … -
Began Watching Has anyone else had this Windows 11 Problem
I've only ever noticed this happening while playing a video in vlc media player. I'll have the video playing in full screen with the video's folder in the background. Without … -
Replied To a Post in Dani is going to be MIA
It's great to hear you're feeling well today. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers that this is a permanent upward trend! -
Replied To a Post in on VB6 how we create a memory DC?
You're welcome. Good luck. -
Replied To a Post in on VB6 how we create a memory DC?
I'm running Windows 11 22H2 and it works for me. Are you getting an error or is the graphic just not being drawn? -
Replied To a Post in Dani is going to be MIA
Oh no! I'm saddened to hear that. I wish you and your husband the best and you a speedy recovery. -
Began Watching Dani is going to be MIA
Hi Everyone - Just wanted to post here that Dani is MIA for a little bit, she's keeping an eye on DaniWeb via her phone, but is away from her … -
Replied To a Post in on VB6 how we create a memory DC?
This works. Class Module: Private Declare Function CreateDC Lib "gdi32.dll" Alias "CreateDCA" (ByVal lpDriverName As String, ByVal lpDeviceName As String, ByVal lpOutput As String, ByRef lpInitData As Any) As Long … -
Replied To a Post in on VB6 how we create a memory DC?
I was able to place the code in a class and it functioned. Make sure the scope (Public vs Private) of your functions and variables are accessible to the code …
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