Fixing an Xbox controller broken by Elden Ring
I have been enjoying Elden Ring on the Xbox but not so much when my controller broke. I recall the same thing happening with Dark Souls. Maybe it’s the way I play, but the problem is that the right bumper is used for a quick attack, which I use constantly. The bumpers seem to be … Continue reading Fixing an Xbox controller broken by Elden Ring
The two key things I do with a new Mac
My Windows laptop is ancient (2015) and my company decided to replace it with a MacBook Pro especially since we need to develop software compatible with Apple Silicon. The new Mac works well and I have been busy putting the essentials (for me) on it: Xcode, Visual Studio Code, .NET 6.0 SDK, Microsoft Office and … Continue reading The two key things I do with a new Mac
Microsoft moves towards UDP in place of TCP for Azure Virtual Desktop, claims lower latency and higher reliability
Microsoft has announced the public preview of Azure Virtual Desktop RDP Shortpath for public networks – a bit of a mouthful, but what this really means is a switch towards UDP as the first choice transport for remote desktop sessions on the Azure cloud. “Long running TCP sessions are problematic” said Senior Program Manager Denis … Continue reading Microsoft moves towards UDP in place of TCP for Azure Virtual Desktop, claims lower latency and higher reliability
Thoughtworks: do not choose to develop Single Page Applications by default
I have a lot of time for Thoughtworks, a global software development company, and always look at its Technology Radar, the latest version of which appeared recently. Plenty to digest, but what caught my eye was this comment regarding SPAs (Single Page Applications): The sheer prevalence of teams choosing a single-page application (SPA) by default … Continue reading Thoughtworks: do not choose to develop Single Page Applications by default
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