QText 2.32
New version is here.
This is just maintenance release with some bug-fixing. Major fix is speeding up of QText closing on some systems.
This will be last version for at least few months. Enjoy it. :)
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Updates for my programs and websites
VHD Attach 2.00 (Beta)
VHD Attach was created to scratch my itch when it comes to working with virtual disks. As things go, that also meant that some corners were cut. As application went freeware, much of those corners were fixed. One that remained was DISKPART.
You see, attaching was done via API, but detaching of drive was done from command line via DISKPART and then results were parsed. This particular operation was very prone to error when it comes to localized versions of Windows. I will not even get into performance issues with it - let’s just say that DISKPART is not quickest program to initialize.
This version of VHD Attach finally replaces DISKPART with direct usage of Virtual Disk Service and thus it should handle LIP more gracefully (although program remains English-only).
Without further ado, download is available here.
VHD Attach 1.70
VHD Attach just got new version. It is mostly maintenance release with few bug-fixes and some internal rearranging. Without further ado, I will just tell that download is available.
QText 2.31
Of course I messed-up.
QText 2.30 could not be installed on clean system. Upgrade procedure worked just fine, but initial install would not create it’s directories.
This is sorted in this release. Sorry for any problems you had.
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QText 2.30
After more than a year, new version of QText is finally out of beta. That time was spent mostly on rearranging internals which is not really visible but I do have few changes that should make you want upgrade.
Probably most desired request was to be able to hide tabs. This is something that I postponed for quite a while, but time has come. Since QText tries to keep underlying files readable with any program, this change was done via flipping file’s hidden attribute.
Second big change is ability to detect changes in open files. It was implemented in different ways through-out beta until I finally settled on this implementation.
Additional improvement for those running QText in corporate environment is that, when QText is started without installation, no settings are saved to registry. Program should leave no traces on computer. Unfortunately this means that no settings can be saved but this is necessary trade-off.
Program can be downloaded as full installation and as zip archive (for no-trace setup).
QText 2.30 (Beta 3)
Although I was preparing for final version here goes another beta. I decided upon it since internals of QText were rearranged quite a bit.
Just to make it worthwhile, there is support for hiding tabs and lot of polishing. Download is here and soon (really this time) there will be final.
P.S. Since most of things that was asked for is now implemented, I am open for suggestions.
MagiWOL 2.20
After very long time (more than a year!) here is update to my Wake-On-LAN program.
This update consists mostly of bug-fixes with single new feature. One can define custom wait period between sending packets. This change will not be used much but for situations where you need to wake hundred of computers without burning fusebox it is definitely crucial.
Additional small tweak that may stop some frustration is change of console tool to wol.exe. This way one working in command-line can write only three letters instead of eight (it was magiwolc.exe).
Antena
Another issue of scratching-an-itch with new application is my newest Android application. I had to mount my terrestrial TV antenna and I figured that there should be easier way to align it with DVB-T signal towers.
Result of that “one night stand” is Antena. Application that will show you all towers in 100 km radius and signal you when alignment is made. For that purpose it needs something to give it location (GPS?) and compass.
Unfortunately it is usable only in Croatia. There are no plans to make it work in others countries.
P.S. If someone is really interested in making it work somewhere else, all that is needed are GPS coordinates of towers and a beer. With those two items we can make it work anywhere.
QText 2.30 (Beta 2)
After quite a while new version of QText is here. It is still in beta but content of it should be all that is expected for final version - hopefully soon.
Only feature new to this beta is update of QText when content of file is changed in some other editor.
New beta is available for download. Hope you like it.
P.S. Soon in context of final 2.30 version is probably end of September.
Resistance
Anyone who is both interested in electronics and has Android phone can check new application of mine. It is called Resistance and employs various calculations that include resistors.
Ok, it has only two calculators: LED resistor and voltage divider. It also has additional EIA E-series tool that will allow you to select real-life resistor.