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Programmer DD
Programmer DD
Oct 21, 2021 · Operations

What’s New in Windows 11? A Complete Feature Overview

Windows 11, launched on October 5, introduces a refreshed start menu, widgets, a redesigned Microsoft Store, enhanced clipboard, a modern touch keyboard, revamped task view, updated captions and camera settings, improved Bluetooth audio, new display controls, refreshed File Explorer, storage health monitoring, updated emojis, fonts, sandbox improvements, and the removal of legacy bloatware, all aimed at a more consumer‑focused experience.

MicrosoftUIWindows
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What’s New in Windows 11? A Complete Feature Overview
Liangxu Linux
Liangxu Linux
Oct 10, 2021 · Operations

Mastering MTR: Install, Run, and Decode Network Paths

This guide explains what MTR (My Traceroute) is, how to install it on Windows, Linux, macOS and Android, demonstrates basic commands and key options such as -r, -s, -c, and -n, and provides detailed instructions for interpreting loss, latency and other columns to troubleshoot network routing issues.

LinuxWindowslatency
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Mastering MTR: Install, Run, and Decode Network Paths
Liangxu Linux
Liangxu Linux
Oct 8, 2021 · Operations

Step‑by‑Step Guide to Server Port Proxy on Windows and Linux

This tutorial explains how to configure port forwarding on Windows using netsh and on Linux using iptables, demonstrates a multi‑machine experiment with a dual‑NIC host, and provides both temporary and permanent configuration commands for real‑world network isolation scenarios.

LinuxServer configurationWindows
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Step‑by‑Step Guide to Server Port Proxy on Windows and Linux
Open Source Linux
Open Source Linux
Aug 16, 2021 · Fundamentals

Does Leaving Your Computer On Really Extend Its Lifespan?

Drawing on more than 50,000 repair cases, this article explains why continuously powered‑on computers often outlast those that are frequently switched off, citing reduced moisture‑induced oxidation, temperature effects, and the hidden risks of Windows sleep/hibernate especially in humid environments.

Windowscomputer hardwarehumidity
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Does Leaving Your Computer On Really Extend Its Lifespan?
macrozheng
macrozheng
Aug 12, 2021 · Backend Development

How to Set Up kkFileView for Instant File Preview with Docker and SpringBoot

This guide walks you through installing kkFileView on Windows and Linux, integrating it with MinIO for online file preview, configuring Docker containers, and customizing settings such as watermarks, providing step‑by‑step instructions and code snippets for a seamless preview service.

DockerLinuxSpringBoot
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How to Set Up kkFileView for Instant File Preview with Docker and SpringBoot
Efficient Ops
Efficient Ops
Jul 28, 2021 · Operations

Master Network Troubleshooting with MTR: Install, Use, and Analyze Results

Learn how to install and use the powerful MTR network diagnostic tool across Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android, understand its combined ping/traceroute output, master key command-line options, and interpret loss, latency, and stability metrics to effectively troubleshoot connectivity issues.

LinuxWindowsmtr
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Master Network Troubleshooting with MTR: Install, Use, and Analyze Results
ITPUB
ITPUB
Jul 20, 2021 · Fundamentals

Boost Your Windows Development Workflow: Top Mac-to-Windows Tools Compared

After switching from macOS to Windows for development, this guide reviews essential productivity tools—including terminal emulators, package managers, file‑search utilities, and Explorer tab extensions—showing installation steps, key features, and common pitfalls to help developers create a comfortable and efficient Windows workspace.

Windowspackage managerproductivity
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Boost Your Windows Development Workflow: Top Mac-to-Windows Tools Compared
Liangxu Linux
Liangxu Linux
Jun 29, 2021 · Operations

Run Linux GUI Apps on Windows: Install and Explore WSLg

This guide explains how to enable Windows Subsystem for Linux GUI (WSLg) on Windows, covering enrollment in the Windows Insider Dev channel, updating or installing WSL, the architecture of WSLg with Wayland, X11, RDP integration, audio support, and future extensions like DirectML.

InstallationLinux GUIWSL
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Run Linux GUI Apps on Windows: Install and Explore WSLg
Java Architect Essentials
Java Architect Essentials
Apr 5, 2021 · Information Security

Malicious Qike PDF Converter Spreads via Silent Downloaders, Causes High CPU Usage

Huorong’s threat intelligence team discovered that the Qike PDF Converter distributes a hidden malicious proxy module through download‑site installers, leading to unexplained high CPU usage, persistent system services, and widespread infection traced back to a Hangzhou tech company, urging users to update antivirus definitions and remove the software.

HuorongMalwareWindows
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Malicious Qike PDF Converter Spreads via Silent Downloaders, Causes High CPU Usage
ITPUB
ITPUB
Apr 1, 2021 · Frontend Development

Why Windows 10’s New Fluent Design Icons Sparked User Backlash

Microsoft’s Windows 10 Dev Build 21343 introduced new Fluent Design System icons for File Explorer, but users criticized the mismatched look because the Explorer UI itself wasn’t updated, leading to a stark contrast with other operating systems that integrate their icon sets more cohesively.

UI designWindowsfluent design
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Why Windows 10’s New Fluent Design Icons Sparked User Backlash
php Courses
php Courses
Mar 9, 2021 · Databases

Troubleshooting PHP PDO MySQL Connection Issues on Windows

This guide explains how to enable the PDO extension, configure php.ini, write connection code with proper error handling, and debug SQL statement errors to resolve common MySQL connection problems in PHP on Windows environments.

Database ConnectionMySQLWindows
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Troubleshooting PHP PDO MySQL Connection Issues on Windows
php Courses
php Courses
Mar 3, 2021 · Backend Development

Step‑by‑Step Guide to Installing and Configuring PHP 8 in phpstudy on Windows

This tutorial explains how to download PHP 8, integrate it into the phpstudy environment on Windows, resolve common runtime errors, enable required extensions, and verify the setup with sample code, providing a complete workflow for developers needing a ready‑to‑use PHP 8 development stack.

ConfigurationTutorialWindows
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Step‑by‑Step Guide to Installing and Configuring PHP 8 in phpstudy on Windows
Open Source Linux
Open Source Linux
Feb 25, 2021 · Operations

Master Disk Space Monitoring with duf: Install and Use Across Platforms

The article introduces duf, a Go‑based disk usage and free space viewer for Unix‑like systems, explains its features such as colored, resizable output, sorting and JSON mode, and provides step‑by‑step installation instructions for Debian/Ubuntu, RPM‑based distros, Arch AUR, Termux, macOS, FreeBSD, and Windows, plus usage examples and customization options.

LinuxWindowscommand-line
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Master Disk Space Monitoring with duf: Install and Use Across Platforms
Top Architect
Top Architect
Feb 13, 2021 · Information Security

Weekly Tech News Digest: Privacy, Security, Cloud, and Development Updates

This week’s roundup covers the Shenzhen court ruling that WeChat friend lists are not personal privacy, Microsoft’s removal of legacy Edge, the formation of the Rust Foundation, a novel supply‑chain attack on 35 tech firms, Linux floppy driver updates, Go generics progress, and other notable industry developments.

RustSecurityWindows
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Weekly Tech News Digest: Privacy, Security, Cloud, and Development Updates
21CTO
21CTO
Feb 10, 2021 · Operations

Exploring Windows 10X RTM: How to Deploy, Navigate, and Experience the New OS

This article details the leaked Windows 10X RTM build, explains how to set up the VHDX image in Hyper‑V, and walks through the system’s unique UI, task‑bar, start menu, operation center, resource explorer, split‑screen, shortcut keys, anti‑theft features, and app compatibility limitations.

User InterfaceWindowsos
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Exploring Windows 10X RTM: How to Deploy, Navigate, and Experience the New OS
Laravel Tech Community
Laravel Tech Community
Jan 27, 2021 · Operations

baulk 2.0 Introduces Experimental untar and unzip Commands with Advanced ZIP Features

The Windows‑only baulk package manager version 2.0 adds experimental untar and unzip sub‑commands, detailing untar's support for various tar formats and unzip's robust baulk::archive::zip implementation that handles many compression methods, filename encoding detection, SIMD‑accelerated decompression, and strict path security.

Windowsarchivebaulk
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baulk 2.0 Introduces Experimental untar and unzip Commands with Advanced ZIP Features
MaGe Linux Operations
MaGe Linux Operations
Jan 10, 2021 · Operations

How to Install and Configure Cntlm Proxy on Linux and Windows

Learn how to install Cntlm on Debian‑based Linux or Windows, configure its authentication and proxy settings, obtain NTLM hashes, and apply changes by reloading or restarting the systemd service, enabling secure multi‑user HTTP proxy access within restricted networks.

AuthenticationNTLMProxy
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How to Install and Configure Cntlm Proxy on Linux and Windows
Programmer DD
Programmer DD
Dec 5, 2020 · Operations

Boost Your Windows Productivity with PowerToys: A Complete Guide

This article introduces Microsoft PowerToys for Windows 10, walks through its most useful utilities such as Color Picker, FancyZones, File Explorer Preview, Image Resizer, Keyboard Manager, PowerRename, PowerToys Run, Shortcut Guide, and the experimental Video Conference Mute, and shows how to install and use each feature to streamline daily workflows.

PowerToysShortcutsWindows
0 likes · 8 min read
Boost Your Windows Productivity with PowerToys: A Complete Guide
Python Programming Learning Circle
Python Programming Learning Circle
Nov 17, 2020 · Fundamentals

Python3 Environment Setup and Installation Guide

This article provides a comprehensive guide to installing and configuring Python 3 on various platforms—including Windows, Linux, and macOS—covering download sources, installation steps, environment variable setup, and usage of command‑line options and IDEs.

PATHWindowsenvironment
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Python3 Environment Setup and Installation Guide
Code Ape Tech Column
Code Ape Tech Column
Nov 1, 2020 · Operations

How to Set Up a Self‑Hosted Reverse Proxy to Activate JRebel for Free

This guide explains why relying on third‑party reverse proxies for JRebel activation can fail, and provides step‑by‑step instructions to build your own local or server‑side reverse proxy, generate the required GUID, and configure IDEA or command‑line activation for seamless hot‑deployment.

Hot DeploymentIDEAJRebel
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How to Set Up a Self‑Hosted Reverse Proxy to Activate JRebel for Free
Full-Stack Internet Architecture
Full-Stack Internet Architecture
Oct 21, 2020 · Databases

How to Reset a Forgotten MySQL Root Password

This guide explains how to recover a lost MySQL root password by editing the MySQL configuration to skip grant tables, restarting the service, and then setting a new password via SQL commands, with platform-specific steps for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

ConfigurationDatabase AdministrationLinux
0 likes · 4 min read
How to Reset a Forgotten MySQL Root Password
Cloud Native Technology Community
Cloud Native Technology Community
Sep 29, 2020 · Operations

Running Jenkins on Tomcat in Windows – Tutorial Overview

This article introduces a tutorial video that demonstrates how to install and run Jenkins, the open‑source CI/CD platform, inside an Apache Tomcat servlet container on a Windows operating system, and provides links to related cloud‑native community resources and further Jenkins learning materials.

CI/CDDevOpsJenkins
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Running Jenkins on Tomcat in Windows – Tutorial Overview
The Dominant Programmer
The Dominant Programmer
Aug 27, 2020 · Operations

How to Auto-Start a JAR on Windows After Reboot

This guide explains how to place a JAR file on a Windows server, create a batch script that runs the JAR, and configure the Windows Startup folder so the application launches automatically after the system restarts.

Batch fileWindowsautomation
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How to Auto-Start a JAR on Windows After Reboot
Liangxu Linux
Liangxu Linux
Aug 26, 2020 · Operations

Turn Windows 10 into a Full‑Featured Linux Development Workstation with WSL 2

This guide explains why dual‑booting is being replaced by WSL 2, describes its architecture and performance benefits, and provides step‑by‑step instructions for installing Ubuntu 20.04, configuring WSL 2, and setting up VS Code, Docker, Kubernetes, and the new Windows Terminal for a powerful developer workstation.

DockerKubernetesLinux
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Turn Windows 10 into a Full‑Featured Linux Development Workstation with WSL 2
Liangxu Linux
Liangxu Linux
Aug 18, 2020 · Operations

Recover Accidentally Deleted Files on Windows with the New WinFR Tool

This article introduces Microsoft’s Windows File Recovery command‑line utility, explains its supported file types and recovery modes, details key parameters, shows how to run the winfr command, and provides the download link for quick data restoration.

Windowscommand linedata recovery
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Recover Accidentally Deleted Files on Windows with the New WinFR Tool
DevOps Cloud Academy
DevOps Cloud Academy
Jul 22, 2020 · Operations

Chapter 2: Installing and Deploying Jenkins Server

This guide details the complete process of installing Jenkins Server, covering prerequisite Java installation, multiple deployment methods—including Tomcat, CentOS, macOS, Docker, Kubernetes, and Windows—followed by essential post‑installation configuration and resource links.

CI/CDInstallationJenkins
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Chapter 2: Installing and Deploying Jenkins Server
Liangxu Linux
Liangxu Linux
Jun 26, 2020 · Operations

How PyDebloatX Quickly Removes Unwanted Windows 10 Default Apps

PyDebloatX is a lightweight Python‑based GUI tool that lists and uninstalls pre‑installed Windows 10 apps such as Clock, Calendar, Maps, Weather, and Photos, offering simple shortcuts, clear prompts, and a GitHub repository for further customization.

PyDebloatXPythonTool
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How PyDebloatX Quickly Removes Unwanted Windows 10 Default Apps
Architects' Tech Alliance
Architects' Tech Alliance
Jun 21, 2020 · Fundamentals

Fundamentals and Ecosystem of Operating Systems: Open‑Source vs Closed‑Source and the Role of Domestic OS

This report outlines the fundamentals of computer operating systems, compares open‑source and closed‑source models such as Linux and Windows, examines the development costs, ecosystem challenges, and the strategic importance of domestic OS in China’s new‑infrastructure and information‑security landscape.

LinuxWindowsclosed source
0 likes · 16 min read
Fundamentals and Ecosystem of Operating Systems: Open‑Source vs Closed‑Source and the Role of Domestic OS
Architects' Tech Alliance
Architects' Tech Alliance
Jun 12, 2020 · Fundamentals

Evolution, Market Landscape, and Future Prospects of Operating Systems in China

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the historical development, current market dominance of foreign operating systems, the rapid rise of Chinese domestic OS, policy-driven security concerns, and projected multi‑billion‑yuan market opportunities for OS across government, enterprise, and consumer sectors in the next five years.

ChinaLinuxWindows
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Evolution, Market Landscape, and Future Prospects of Operating Systems in China
Laravel Tech Community
Laravel Tech Community
Jun 5, 2020 · Backend Development

PhpStorm 2020.1 Update Adds WSL 2 Support and Important Fixes

PhpStorm 2020.1’s second update introduces support for Windows Subsystem for Linux 2, enabling developers to configure a Linux‑based PHP interpreter on Windows, while also delivering several critical bug fixes and clarifying that Docker integration via WSL 2 is not yet available.

IDELinuxPHP
0 likes · 2 min read
PhpStorm 2020.1 Update Adds WSL 2 Support and Important Fixes
21CTO
21CTO
Jun 5, 2020 · Fundamentals

Master Git: From Installation to Advanced Branch Management on Windows

This comprehensive guide explains what Git is, compares it with SVN, shows how to install Git on Windows, and walks through creating repositories, adding and committing files, checking status, viewing diffs and logs, resetting versions, managing branches, handling remote repositories, using stash, and collaborating with teammates using push and pull commands.

GitWindowscollaboration
0 likes · 23 min read
Master Git: From Installation to Advanced Branch Management on Windows
Programmer DD
Programmer DD
May 13, 2020 · Operations

Upgrade Windows 7/8.1 to Windows 10 for Free Using Media Creation Tool

This article explains how users with valid Windows 7 or 8.1 licenses can still upgrade to Windows 10 at no cost by using Microsoft's Media Creation Tool, outlines the activation process, and highlights recent market‑share trends showing the impact of the free‑upgrade loophole.

ActivationFree UpgradeMedia Creation Tool
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Upgrade Windows 7/8.1 to Windows 10 for Free Using Media Creation Tool
Ops Development Stories
Ops Development Stories
Apr 26, 2020 · Information Security

Essential Linux & Windows System Hardening Steps for Strong Security

This guide details practical hardening techniques for Linux and Windows servers, covering SSH configuration, password policies, account lockout, su restrictions, ICMP suppression, firewall rules, RDP port changes, security policies, and disabling vulnerable services to significantly improve system security.

LinuxSSHSecurity
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Essential Linux & Windows System Hardening Steps for Strong Security
Programmer DD
Programmer DD
Apr 25, 2020 · Fundamentals

Transform Your Windows PowerShell Terminal with a Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to revamp the default Windows PowerShell terminal by installing Chocolatey, adding custom fonts, configuring oh‑my‑posh, and enhancing the experience with ConEmu, complete with detailed commands, profile setup, and visual customization tips for a cleaner, more functional command‑line environment.

ChocolateyConEmuOh My Posh
0 likes · 5 min read
Transform Your Windows PowerShell Terminal with a Simple Step-by-Step Guide
Liangxu Linux
Liangxu Linux
Mar 24, 2020 · Fundamentals

Mastering the Ping Command: Essential Options and Practical Examples

This guide explains the core functions of the ping utility, details each common option such as -t, -a, -n, -l, and -r, demonstrates how to interpret bytes, time and TTL values, and shows practical batch‑ping techniques for network troubleshooting.

TCP/IPWindowsnetwork troubleshooting
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Mastering the Ping Command: Essential Options and Practical Examples
ITPUB
ITPUB
Feb 25, 2020 · Fundamentals

Mastering the Ping Command: Advanced Options and Real‑World Use Cases

This guide explains the ping utility’s core functions, interprets its output fields such as bytes, time and TTL, and walks through essential options like -t, -a, -n, -l, -r, plus a batch‑ping technique for scanning entire subnets, helping readers troubleshoot and analyze network performance effectively.

LinuxTCP/IPWindows
0 likes · 7 min read
Mastering the Ping Command: Advanced Options and Real‑World Use Cases
Liangxu Linux
Liangxu Linux
Feb 23, 2020 · Operations

Mastering the Ping Command: Advanced Options and Real‑World Use Cases

This guide explains the fundamentals of the ping utility, interprets its output fields such as bytes, time and TTL, and walks through advanced switches like -t, -a, -n, -l, -r, plus batch‑ping techniques for comprehensive network diagnostics.

Batch ScriptingWindowsnetwork troubleshooting
0 likes · 7 min read
Mastering the Ping Command: Advanced Options and Real‑World Use Cases
Open Source Linux
Open Source Linux
Feb 22, 2020 · Operations

How to View and Change Windows Remote Desktop Port (3389 → 3388)

This guide explains why the default Windows Remote Desktop port 3389 may be changed for security, and provides step‑by‑step instructions—including command‑line queries to locate the TermService PID, using netstat to view the current port, and editing the registry to set a new port such as 3388, followed by a restart and connection test.

Port ChangeSecurityWindows
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How to View and Change Windows Remote Desktop Port (3389 → 3388)
Open Source Linux
Open Source Linux
Feb 19, 2020 · Cloud Native

Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Docker on CentOS, Ubuntu, and Windows

This comprehensive tutorial walks you through uninstalling old Docker versions, setting up repositories, installing Docker Engine, and verifying the installation on CentOS, Ubuntu 14.04/16.04, and Windows (including Docker Toolbox for Win7/8 and Docker Desktop for Win10), with all necessary commands and screenshots.

CentOSContainerizationDocker
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Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Docker on CentOS, Ubuntu, and Windows
Liangxu Linux
Liangxu Linux
Dec 16, 2019 · Fundamentals

Master Windows Network Troubleshooting: Essential Commands and Their Usage

This guide explains the most common Windows networking commands—ping, ipconfig, arp, traceroute, route, nslookup, netstat, and net—detailing their purpose, syntax, useful options, and example outputs to help you diagnose connectivity, routing, and configuration issues efficiently.

Windowscommand-lineipconfig
0 likes · 17 min read
Master Windows Network Troubleshooting: Essential Commands and Their Usage
Sohu Tech Products
Sohu Tech Products
Nov 20, 2019 · Fundamentals

Deep Dive into System.currentTimeMillis(): Implementation, Performance, and Time Sources across Platforms

This article investigates the implementation of Java's System.currentTimeMillis() on Windows, macOS, and Linux, measures its execution speed, explores the underlying native methods and OS time‑source mechanisms such as TSC, HPET, and RTC, and discusses performance implications and best practices for high‑frequency timestamp retrieval.

ClockSourceLinuxPerformance
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Deep Dive into System.currentTimeMillis(): Implementation, Performance, and Time Sources across Platforms
Cloud Native Technology Community
Cloud Native Technology Community
Sep 19, 2019 · Cloud Native

Kubernetes 1.16 Highlights: Custom Resources, Metrics Overhaul, and Endpoint Slices

On September 18, Kubernetes v1.16 was released with 31 enhancements—including GA for custom resources, a revamped metrics system, volume resizing, Windows workload improvements, kubeadm alpha support, CSI integration, and the new Endpoint Slices feature that dramatically improves scalability and network topology handling.

Custom ResourcesEndpoint SlicesKubernetes
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Kubernetes 1.16 Highlights: Custom Resources, Metrics Overhaul, and Endpoint Slices
DevOps
DevOps
Sep 18, 2019 · Operations

Introduction to Microsoft UIAutomation and Practical Usage for UI Testing

This article introduces Microsoft UIAutomation, explains its architecture and AutomationElement model, compares UI element inspection tools (UISpy vs Inspect), demonstrates how to capture element properties with Inspect, and shows how to write C# automation scripts while highlighting common testing challenges.

AutomationElementMicrosoftUI testing
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Introduction to Microsoft UIAutomation and Practical Usage for UI Testing
macrozheng
macrozheng
Sep 12, 2019 · Cloud Native

Why Docker Beats Virtual Machines: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

This article explains Docker’s lightweight container technology, contrasts it with traditional virtual machines, outlines its core components and architecture, and provides step‑by‑step installation instructions for Windows, macOS, and Linux, empowering developers to streamline environments and deployment.

ContainerizationDockerInstallation
0 likes · 17 min read
Why Docker Beats Virtual Machines: A Complete Beginner’s Guide
FunTester
FunTester
Aug 16, 2019 · Fundamentals

Saving Selenium Screenshots on Windows Without Illegal Characters

This guide explains how to avoid Windows filename restrictions when saving Selenium WebDriver screenshots by using a time‑based naming method with safe characters and also provides a custom‑name alternative, complete with Java code examples.

JavaWindowsfile naming
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Saving Selenium Screenshots on Windows Without Illegal Characters