The post PC era is advancing, with Windows adapting to tablets and smartphones while maintaining desktop compatibility. Microsoft introduces Windows RT, sandboxed apps, a restricted browser, and a whitelist approach to Flash.
Microsoft criticizes the Metro UI approach, arguing a single interface and new API create development barriers. The piece questions app availability and the learning curve for Windows 8 and Windows RT developers.
The author discovers that listening at double speed on the iPod app increases productivity and credibility in using faster playback. They reflect on preferences and the value of higher playback speeds.
The post highlights diverse software tools and services, including music apps, PHP programming improvements, and ebook reader readability. It notes renewed interest in Cygwin via Mintty, Git, and Node.
The post documents creating a simple Registry Shell command to build, clean, and rebuild Visual Studio solutions via msbuild. It provides a sample .reg snippet and notes on vcvarsall.bat paths for VS 10.0.