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C++: Destructor

The following tech recipe describes how to implement a C++’s Destructor efficiently.

Windows Phone 8: Filter Contacts List

By default, whenever you add an account to the Windows Phone 8, the contact list of that account will be synced with the system automatically. All contacts from all accounts can be found in the People’s single contact list. This can make the list cluttered and harder to manage because contacts from many accounts (such as Facebook) are not important enough to keep in the list. This tutorial will help you filter out the list to keep only contacts that matter to you.

Photoshop CS6: Create Cloud Typography

Creating unique and creative typography styles is great for a number of projects. By human nature, our eyes are drawn to something that looks fancy or different. Through these directions, you will be introduced to the creation of letters that appear to be clouds.

C++: Constructor

This tech recipe explains the implementation of C++’s for many constructors types.

C++: Main Operator Overloading

This tech recipe covers how to Overload the common operators: =, +, -, *.

Java: Interfaces

An interface may seem like a useless invention. Most assume it simply defines what methods are included in a class. However, that is not all it does, and the assumption is not entirely accurate. Keep reading to discover the how and why of interfaces.

Java: Multi-Column JList (swing)

Have you ever wanted an aligned, multi-column JList that allowed all columns to be selected as a single entry? Keep reading to find out how to create one.

Hotmail: Automatically Jump to Inbox when Signing In

By default, Hotmail will redirect you to Windows Live Home when you sign in or log on. This tech-recipe describes how to skip that page and open your Hotmail Inbox automatically.

How do I import Hotmail Calendar into Google Calendar?

When you switch from the Hotmail Calendar to Google Calendar, you may want to transfer all the existing events from the old service to the new one. Unfortunately, there is no straight forward way to do so. If you are scratching your head to find the solution, this tutorial will walk you through the steps.

Windows Live Mail 2011: Disable Read Receipt Notifications

Every time an email with a read receipt hit your Inbox, WLM will ask if you want to send a receipt back to the sender. If this annoys you like it does me, then you can disable it completely.

Firefox 4: Disable Tab Animation

Tab animations gives Firefox some additional eye candy. However, this can also slow down or degrade overall system performance on slower computer systems. Here is how to disable tab animation if you need to run Firefox as lean as possible.

How Can I Hide my Favorites in YouTube?

To keep things private when using YouTube, many users may want to hide their favorites from other users, here is how to do it.

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