14Feb 2018 by richard@baronsoftware.com

AlMediaDev Releases update to StyleControls Version 3.91

Rad Studio Delphi Development, Software Releases
AlMediaDev Releases update to VCL StyleControls Version 3.91   AlMediaDev has released the latest update to the fantastic VCL StyleControls. StyleControls VCL is a powerfull package of components, which uses Classic drawing, system Themes, GDI+ and VCL Styles. This package contains the unique solutions to extend standard VCL controls and also has many unique, advanced controls to create Windows 10 Modern UI Applications (UWP design).  Also with this package you can really improve applying and using of VCL Styles in your application. You can visit them by clicking here The following updates have been applied:  added: full support of native system animations for custom form with TscStyledForm.DWMClientShadow = True (see CustomGPForm..., GPControls demos)  improved: custom drop down form behavior when it resizing (TscStyledForm.DropDownForm = True)  updated: TscGPSizeBox control  (mouse handling is…
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14Feb 2018 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Microsoft announces new startup program, to invest $500M over the next two years

Microsoft Development, News Items
Microsoft announces new startup program, to invest $500M over the next two years Microsoft is investing into startup companies that use Microsoft products as well as future enhanced product lines that will be ready for the population.  When a large company such as Microsoft shells out money to smaller firms it is a "win-win" for everyone that is involved with the project.  Microsoft has done this in the past and it has worked extremely well.  This is a boost to the economy with this type of Monetary  backing.  For future information click on the link below to go to the Microsoft web site.   Microsoft today announced a new startup program called “Microsoft for Startups” that will provide product, technical, and go-to-market benefits to help accelerate the growth of startups.…
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13Feb 2018 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Russian nuclear scientists arrested for ‘Bitcoin mining plot’

News Items
Russian nuclear scientists arrested for Bitcoin mining plot Russian security officers have arrested several scientists working at a top-secret Russian nuclear warhead facility for allegedly mining crypto-currencies. The suspects had tried to use one of Russia's most powerful supercomputers to mine Bitcoins indicated by news sources. Reported by the BBC News, the press service said: "There has been an unsanctioned attempt to use computer facilities for private purposes including so-called mining." The supercomputer was not supposed to be connected to the internet to prevent any type of intrusion and once the scientists attempted to do so, the nuclear center security department was alerted. They were handed over to the Federal Security Service (FSB), Crypto-currencies like Bitcoin do not rely on centralized computer servers. People who provide computer processing power to the…
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13Feb 2018 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Will Facebook have a Dislike button or not is the question

Software Events
Will Facebook have a Dislike button or not is the question ? Facebook is testing a dislike button with certain users, effectively creating the “dislike” button.  This has been something in the making for the past 3 to 4 years with various users wishing that they could put that on a posting if they disliked the contents.  The test appeared for several users on Thursday in the comment section of posts within Facebook groups and on old Facebook memories content. The feature appears to give users the ability to down rank certain comments. This is the first time Facebook has tested anything similar to a “dislike” button and it could theoretically allow for content that’s offensive or relevant to be pushed to the bottom of a comment feed. This does…
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11Feb 2018 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Where to Find Glyphs and Icons for a Delphi Application, Menu, Toolbar

Rad Studio Delphi Development
Where to Find Glyphs and Icons for a Delphi Application, Menu, Toolbar When using the latest version of Embarcadero's Rad Studio and you wish to use a BitBtn or Speedbutton on your form you will need to locate where a glyph resides.  A glyph is simply a bitmap image that can be used to within the button's property to give a pretty neat way to indicate to the user what exactly the button may do.  Some examples are exit / close or save or edit for a few. Glyphs and icons make your application user interface elements look professional and unique.  Delphi controls and the VCL allow you to easily setup toolbars, menus and other user interface elements with custom graphics. Glyph and Icon Libraries for Delphi applications Apparently GlyFx set…
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