Best of WindowsJanuary 2023

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    Advanced VS Code Shortcuts to Code Like a Wizard

    Advanced VS Code Shortcuts to Code Like a Wizard Your keyboard is officially your new best friend. If you find yourself spending an eternity trying to find a file or reaching for your mouse every 2 seconds, these shortcuts are for you.

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    localsend/localsend: An open source cross-platform alternative to AirDrop

    This app allows you to send files and messages over the local LAN network. No internet required, no external servers needed. Screenshots Protocol Devices communicate with each other using a REST API.

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    lencx/ChatGPT: 🔮 ChatGPT Desktop Application (Mac, Windows and Linux)

    ChatGPT Desktop Application (Mac, Windows and Linux) ChatGPT desktop application is available on AUR with the package name. It works like a and helps you quickly populate custom models to make chatgpt work the way you want it to. The application is built using Tauri, and due to its security restrictions.

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    Docker on MacOS is slow and how to fix it

    Docker on MacOS is slow and how to fix it. The only viable option to have a decent performance and a good DX are: VirtioFS. If you are VI/Emacs user, all you need is your editor and tools in a container, or if you want a minimal Linux GUI env, take some inspiration.

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    Windows Terminal Preview 1.17 Release

    The Windows Terminal team is back with our first release of the year! This release introduces version 1.17 to Windows Terminal Preview and updates Windows Terminal to Version 1.16 with these new features. Mica Support Windows Terminal now supports using Mica as a background material on Windows 11.

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    Docker is so cool...until it's not

    Docker is a popular platform for developing, shipping, and running applications. It uses containers, which are isolated environments that allow developers to package an application and its dependencies into a single unit. Despite its many benefits, there are some limitations and security threats associated with using Docker.

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    8 Best C++ IDEs to use in 2023

    8 best C++ IDEs to use in 2023 today’s post is devoted to 8 popular C++ programming environments. Many of them also support other languages. Microsoft Visual Studio, an integrated C++ development environment, can create both console and graphical apps.

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    8 Best Window Managers for Linux

    A window manager should be helpful if you dabble with multiple active windows on your system and want to make the most out of the available screen space. With a window manager, you can improve not only the productivity but the look and feel of your desktop. Some window managers provide you with room for endless customizability.

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    Fleet Preview update 1.14 includes UI-related changes and more

    Fleet Preview update 1.14 includes UI-related changes and more News Releases. A bug that caused code syntax highlighting to flicker during rename refactoring has been fixed. The ability to have up to 2 side panels on each side of Fleet’s main window has been added.

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    How to Write And Run C and C++ Code in Visual Studio Code

    For running C or C++ code, you just need to have a valid C/C++ compilers installed on your computer. If you are using a Linux operating system, then there is a high chance that it is already installed. If you get feedback on your terminal that it does not know anything about GCC or G++.

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    Apple unveils MacBook Pro featuring M2 Pro and M2 Max

    Apple unveils MacBook Pro featuring M2 Pro and M2 Max, Apple’s next-generation pro silicon that brings even more power-efficient performance and battery life to pro users. With up to 96GB of unified memory, creators can work on scenes so large that PC laptops can’t even run them.

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    Learning Linux

    Felipe Vogel has been trying to learn the ways of the command line, to wield the ancient caret. He says he likes more structure in the beginning, so after Google-sleuthing for learning resources and crossing off some that he didn't find useful, here the promising prospects still on the list.

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    State of the Windows: How many layers of UI inconsistencies are in Windows 11? – NTDEV

    Windows 11 is finally a mature operating system that most people would be happy to use. Windows 11/WinUI3 elements Windows 11 brought in a new design language. The Start button has been moved from the left-hand corner to the center of the screen, in line with the now-cancelled Windows 10X.