Dew Drop - July 1, 2026 (#4702)
A curated collection of tech links covering React Native Windows, AI updates, .NET, web development, and cloud tools for July 1, 2026.
A curated collection of tech links covering React Native Windows, AI updates, .NET, web development, and cloud tools for July 1, 2026.
Investigates a bug in ReFS where symlinks fail to resolve after folder rename, with a reproduction script.
Raspberry Pi Connect may soon support remote controlling Windows PCs, expanding its free remote access service beyond Raspberry Pi devices.
ElBruno.OllamaMonitor is a Windows system tray app that monitors local Ollama runtime, showing CPU, RAM, GPU usage, and model status in real-time.
A developer details their journey setting up code-signing for Windows builds using Azure Artifact Signing and their own tool, aas-sign.
ClockTray v1.0.0 is a dual-mode Windows utility with GUI and CLI for controlling the taskbar clock, featuring automation and lunar calendar overlay.
A tribute to R core member Tomas Kalibera, highlighting his contributions to R, including UTF-8 support on Windows and bug fixes.
A developer critiques the chaotic state of Windows native app development while building a utility to black out monitors.
Introduces ClockTray, a lightweight open-source C# utility to toggle Windows taskbar clock visibility with one click for productivity.
A 20-year Mac user shares insights on switching from Windows, managing SQL Server, and using jump boxes for IT work.
A guide to the best GUI tools for tailing and monitoring log files on Windows in 2026, focusing on performance and features.
A guide to creating a PowerShell function that mimics the Linux 'touch' command for creating and updating files.
Explores creating a single binary that behaves as a native Windows program or a Linux program under Wine by detecting the runtime environment and using direct syscalls.
A review of File Pilot, a fast and feature-rich replacement for Windows File Explorer, covering its benefits, installation, and current limitations.
ProxyStat, a tool for monitoring system proxy settings, is now available for Windows to help developers avoid connectivity issues.
A step-by-step tutorial for installing and running the Chatterbox Turbo text-to-speech model locally on Windows, including setup and troubleshooting.
A guide to using the GRC DNS Benchmark tool to test and analyze Windows DNS server performance and reliability.
A guide to setting up a productive Linux development environment on Windows using WSL 2, Docker, and various open-source tools.
A developer's first impressions and customization of the Zed editor for .NET and Markdown work, comparing it to VS Code and other IDEs.
A developer compares video editing software on Linux to Camtasia on Windows, highlighting workflow and performance issues with Linux alternatives.