Category: Windows 10


  • “O&O ShutUp10++” is a free must-have tool to protect your privacy. Every listed setting can be clicked to reveal a full description of what toggling it on/off implies. The actions menu has an easy to use recommended defaults. https://www.oo-software.com/en/shutup10

  • When I switched from Linux/OSX  to Windows 10, I encountered problems with “disappearing files.” First time it happened: I have a web application with a directory  named “aux.” When copying over the project from Linux to Windows this folder and its contents silently disappear. Second time it happened: Pulling the textmate.ruby bundle from GitHub: List of reserved file names on Windows 10: The following…

  • PHP7 is a general purpose scripting language well suited for web development. Composer is the defacto package manager for PHP7. This tutorial will show you how to install PHP7 and Composer on Windows 10 for use in a command prompt. A common misconception is that you need a web server like IIS, Apache, or Nginx…

  • A common misconception is that you need a web server like IIS, Apache, or Nginx to get started with PHP7 development. In fact, PHP7 has its own built in web server that you can invoke at the command prompt. Many modern PHP frameworks support this, such as Phalcon PHP. PHP7 and Composer on Windows 10…