Managing Python 2 and Python 3 Coexistence on Windows
Setting Up Python 2 and Python 3 Side by Side on Windows
To work with both Python 2 and Python 3 simultaneously on a Windows system, follow these steps:
Download and install Python 2.x and Python 3.x.
Configure environment variables. Add the installation directories and their Scripts subdirectories to the PATH user variable, separated by ...
Posted on Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:25:44 +0000 by sebastienp
Reverting from Outlook (new) to Outlook (classic) on Windows
The announcement of the Windows Mail app's deprecation has led to the automatic launch of the newer Outlook (new) application on many Windows 11/10 systems. For users who prefer the full-featured Outlook desktop client (Outlook (classic)), several methods exist to restore its default behavior.
Key Differences Between Outlook Versions
Outlook ( ...
Posted on Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:41:18 +0000 by gavski
Installing face-recognition on Windows
Environment Setup
face_recognition is a robust open-source facial recognition libray with comprehensive documentation. Although primarily designed for Linux systems, it can be installed on Windows with additional dependencies.
Prerequisites
Operating System: Windows 11
Development Environment: PyCharm
Python Version: 3.12
Installing Dependenc ...
Posted on Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:31:16 +0000 by vincente
Generating SSH Keys on Windows with PuTTYgen
SSH keys provide a secure alternative to password authentication for connecting to remote servers. This guide covers generating SSH key pairs using PuTTYgen and configuring key-based authentication on Windows.
Downloading PuTTYgen
PuTTYgen is a key generation tool bundled with the PuTTY SSH client. Download the PuTTY installer from the official ...
Posted on Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:36:28 +0000 by cheechm
Nginx Installation Guide for Linux and Windows Systems
Nginx (engine x) is a high-performance HTTP server, reverse proxy server, and IMAP/POP3/SMTP proxy server developed by Russian programmer Igor Sysoev.
Core Features
HTTP Server Capabilities
Static file serving and automatic indexing
Reverse proxy acceleration without caching
Load balancing and fault tolerance
FastCGI support with load balancin ...
Posted on Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:01:55 +0000 by hostseller
Building the Ai-M61-32S Development Environment on Windows
Prerequisites
This guide covers setting up the development environment for the Ai-M61-32S development board (which shares the same main chip as the Ai-M6X series) on a Windows 10 system.
Installing Visual Studio Code
Download VSCode from the official website:
Visit code.visualstudio.com
Download the Windows installer (.exe)
Run the installer a ...
Posted on Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:13:22 +0000 by porco
Installing and Configuring Node Version Manager (nvm) on Windows
Downloading and Extracting nvm
Begin by downloading the Node Version Manager (nvm) package from the official GitHub repository at: https://github.com/coreybutler/nvm-windows/releases
After downloading the package, extract its contents to your desired location on your system.
Installation Process
During installation, you'll need to specify two ...
Posted on Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:40:55 +0000 by Wolfsoap
Writing HBITMAP to BMP File in C++
This documnet covers the process of converting a Windows bitmap handle (HBITMAP) into a standard BMP file on disk. The implementation handles all necessary structures including file headers, info headers, and optional palette data.
The export process follows these key steps:
Open a file for binary writing
Determine the color depth for the targ ...
Posted on Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:53:37 +0000 by rp2006
Setting Up a Local Web Development Environment on Windows
PHP Configuration
Download the latest PHP version from the official Windows repository. Extract the archive to a dedicated directory such as D:\WebDev\php-8.2.0.
Navigate to the extracted folder and create a working configuration file by copying php.ini-development and renaming it to php.ini.
Open the configuration file and locate the extension ...
Posted on Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:53:07 +0000 by chixsilog
Windows Screen Capture Service Architecture in C++
This document describes a reusable screen capture framework that encapsulates different capture methods for various window rendering scenarios.
Capture Interface Definition
The foundation of the architecture is an abstract interface that defines the contract for all capture implementations:
#pragma once
#include <windows.h>
#include < ...
Posted on Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:33:34 +0000 by OldManRiver