Hi, I'm Bill. I'm a software developer with a passion for making and electronics. I do a lot of things and here is where I document my learning in order to be able to inspire other people to make ...

The big picture: The Windows ecosystem has offered an unparalleled level of backward compatibility for decades. However, Microsoft is now working to remove as many legacy technologies as possible in ...

Did you know that, between 1976 and 1978, Microsoft developed its own version of the BASIC programming language? It was initially called Altair BASIC before becoming Microsoft BASIC, and it was ...

"Learn the fundamentals of amigurumi with this easy-to-follow tutorial designed for beginners. Discover basic techniques, essential stitches, and tips to create your own adorable crocheted characters.

This Windows-based program, created with Microsoft Visual Basic (VB6), features an intuitive user graphic interface (UGI) and operates seamlessly on the Windows platform. It interfaces with a personal ...

Microsoft Visual Studio Code is a flexible, cross-platform editor that can be transformed into a full-blown IDE for most any language or workflow. Over the past few years, it has exploded in ...

On the Developer tab, click the Visual Basic button in the Code group. A Microsoft Visual Basic for Application window will open. Click the Insert tab and select Module in the menu. A new model is ...

As noted several times now, VB6 just refuses to go away, achieving cult-like status among a group of hard-core supporters. For example, though it's gone now, a UserVoice post titled "Bring back ...