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  • How to setup qwen coder 2.5 LLM for local dev on Windows in four steps

    Install llama.cpp, X64 Cuda 12 in my case (4070 Super 12GB)(https://github.com/ggml-org/llama.cpp/releases) NOTE: there are two download links, don’t forget the DLLs or you’ll run in CPU mode! Download a GGUF model file off hugging face that will fit in your… Continue reading

    How to setup qwen coder 2.5 LLM for local dev on Windows in four steps
  • WCF Service Library in Windows Service

    References CodeProject (WCF Service in Windows Service), http://www.codeproject.com/KB/WCF/WCF_windows_hosting.aspx MSDN (Debug Windows Service Applications), http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/7a50syb3(v=vs.80).aspx MSDN (Host WCF Service in Managed Windows Service), http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms733069.aspx Continue reading

  • C# Application Not Responding Issue on Long Running Threads

    Undoubtedly many of you have encountered the dreaded “Application Not Responding” message, programmers and non-programmers alike. In general, this is caused by the OS misinterpretation of long delays in form refresh, even though these can easily be caused by a… Continue reading

  • Burn Hybrid CDs using Free Tools

    CD Burning in general is supported in most operating systems right out of the box. However, if you’re looking for a free alternative to features which are otherwise considered “premium”, like burning hybrid CD’s that work on Windows and Mac… Continue reading

  • Access Denied on File Delete or Cannot delete file

    If you receive an “access denied” message on your PC, whether in Windows or Linux, which occurs when trying to delete or modify a file, it can usually be narrowed down to a few reasons: – The file is marked… Continue reading

  • Bind Control to an Object in Windows Forms

    Simple solution for basic binding in Windows Forms app. This would NOT be recommended if you are using ASP .Net, Silverlight, WCF, RIA or any other services to retrieve the data as these project types have much better support for… Continue reading