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C# developer interview questions and answers

August 13, 2012 1:53pm PDT

Software development hiring managers and potential interviewees will find these open-ended C# proficiency interview questions and answers useful.

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Five tools for getting rid of duplicate files

January 16, 2012 8:35am PST

If your system has gotten gunked up with duplicate files, clean up the mess with one of the handy tools on this list.

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Why programmers should study the art of programming

May 10, 2013 8:58pm PDT

Chip Camden encourages programmers to cultivate a broad and deep understanding of the trade by accumulating a knowledge of its history and keeping an eye on recent developments.

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A quick and dirty way to compare columns of Excel data

April 6, 2012 11:41am PDT

Using this little-known feature in Excel, you can quickly compare one column of data to another.

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10 cool things you can do with Windows PowerShell

February 6, 2008 2:13pm PST

If PowerShell's learning curve has kept you from embracing it for daily use, "cool" might not be a word you'd associate with it. But PowerShell is here to stay. It's a core part of Exchange 2007,...

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Quick Tip: Scan Windows 7 system files to repair errors

November 16, 2010 1:44pm PST

Despite our best efforts, every once in a while, Microsoft Windows 7 system files will become corrupted. A simple scan can fix these system errors.

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The ABCs of Android game development: Prepare the canvas

February 2, 2013 9:52am PST

In the first installment of his five-part app developer series, William J. Francis creates a drawing surface and a framework for controlling and updating the contents of an Android game.

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Become a Java programmer without a college degree

August 22, 2012 6:13am PDT

Being a pro on Java doesn't necessarily mean you need a college degree. You just have to take the right steps.

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How do I... Change file extension associations in Windows Vista?

March 30, 2007 3:36pm PDT

Like Windows XP before it, Microsoft Windows Vista relies on a system of file extensions to determine which application will be called for a particular file. To change file associations, a user...

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Selectively disable UAC for your trusted Vista applications

March 13, 2008 12:00am PDT

Do you want to selectively disable User Account Control (UAC) for specific programs that run from Vista's Start menu? You can -- Greg Shultz shows you step by step using the Application...

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Configuring SQL Developer for MySQL

November 27, 2007 5:56pm PST

I rant against Oracle products a lot in this blog, but I have to admit I actually like a few of their products. One of them is SQL Developer. Strangely though, the feature I kind of like best is...

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Displaying money values in currency format in SQL

July 25, 2005 8:51pm PDT

Arthur Fuller responds to a reader who sent him a question recently asking how to display currency amounts in currency format. Check out the solution he offers for the reader's problem.

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Quick Tip: Copy both the path and the file name to the clipboard

June 27, 2012 12:23pm PDT

In Windows Vista, 7, and 8, with an extra keystroke you can copy the full path to a file and save time finding it when you need it.

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Write a resume that will land you a programming job

October 8, 2007 10:10pm PDT

Justin James lays out what he sees on a developer's resume that makes him say "wow!"... and what makes him say "ugh!"

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How do I use BCP in SQL Server?

March 28, 2008 6:08pm PDT

The Bulk Copy Program (BCP) is a command-line utility that ships with Microsoft SQL Server. With BCP, you can import and export large amounts of data in and out of SQL Server databases quickly and...

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The complete list of Windows Logo keyboard shortcuts

August 26, 2011 8:40am PDT

The Windows Logo key, which is common on most keyboards these days, can be a powerful tool if you know the right shortcuts.

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Run UAC restricted programs without the UAC prompt

July 1, 2008 1:16pm PDT

Greg Shultz shows you how to create a task in Task Scheduler that will launch an application with the highest available privileges in Microsoft Windows Vista, and then he shows you how to create a...

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Spotlight: LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 programmable robotic toy

November 10, 2010 11:21am PST

Geekend contributor Wally Bahny shares photos of him unboxing, assembling, and programming the four robot models in the LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 kit.

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Generate dynamic SQL statements in SQL Server

March 10, 2008 1:59pm PDT

When you need to solve a tricky database problem, the ability to generate SQL statements is a powerful tool -- although you must be careful when using it. Tim Chapman explores how you can use this...

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