[C++] How to GetProcAddress() like a boss
When programming on Windows, you usually use the functions from another DLL through an import .lib that links the functions used in your program with the functions exported by a DLL. …
[DIY] Fix a Riviera & Bar Kettle
I own a Riviera&Bar Kettle model QD 658 A. It’s been working for years, but recently it started to go crazy. It would start heating to 100┬░C by itself as if a ghost pressed the button. This article explains how to fix this. …
[Synology] Auto connect VPN at startup
The built-in VPN client of Synology DSM 6 is excellent, but it lacks one key feature: being able to connect the VPN automatically after a reboot. …
[Linux] daemon() considered harmful
I’m currently writing a Linux program that is supposed to run in the background. When it was time to implement the --daemonize, I look at the current options and I was quite surprised to learn that daemon() or fork() are not the best way to write a daemon nowadays. …
Embrace abstractions!
Abstraction is probably the most powerful concept in programming. Nevertheless, from time to time, I hear (or read) people questioning the value of abstractions. Here is my answer. …
[C++] Embarcadero C++ Builder is a joke
Last week I discovered that Embarcadero offers a free version of C++ Builder Starter, apparently for a limited period. So I took this opportunity to install the IDE and try to compile ArduinoJson. …
[CSS] Transform a button to a text input
Here is a cool CSS trick I found for actions that require a text value: …
[Links] JSON Hypermedia Types
When designing a REST API, every developer faces this issue: what JSON format to use for the API. Let’s see the current options. …
