Web Design, Bespoke Web Application & Programming Blog - Page 3
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The digital landscape is constantly evolving, and with it, the need for more secure and isolated web applications. Enter the concept of Isolated Web Apps (IWA), a new experimental approach to web app delivery that promises enhanced security and user experience.
Isolated Web Apps are a form of web application that are packaged in web bundles, signed by their developers, and distributed to end-users through various methods. Unlike traditional web apps that are hosted on live servers and fetched over HTTPS, IWAs are designed to be more secure by being self-contained and not reliant on live server hosting.
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Winget is a powerful tool for developers, allowing them to easily install and manage software packages on their Windows machines. Here is a blog article that highlights some of the benefits of using Winget for developers:
As a developer, you’re probably familiar with the frustration of having to manually search for, download, and install software on your Windows machine. Not only is this process time-consuming, but it can also be error-prone, leading to compatibility issues and other headaches.
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To speed up my workflow, I have recently been utilising PowerToys Run to speed up tasks and to launch applications.
PowerToys Run is a versatile quick launcher designed for power users who want to enhance their productivity on Windows. As part of the broader suite of utilities known as Microsoft PowerToys, Run stands out with its additional features and performance-focused design. It’s open-source and modular, allowing for the integration of additional plugins.
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Since the launch of Windows 11, I have been continually frustrated with the need for the seemingly basic core functionality of the rewritten taskbar.
As a member of the Windows Insider Program since 2015, I was given early access to Windows 11. I, amongst many others, headed to the Feedback Hub to tell Microsoft what a huge mistake they had made. In all honesty, I expected many of these issues to be resolved by now. After all, I was an Insider getting a sneak peek at an unpolished version of the new OS.
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Last month, we embarked upon the task of updating our bespoke framework to support PHP 8.1.
When a new version of PHP reaches general release, it's always exciting to take a look at new features and syntax improvements.
