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Dave Plummer

Coverage of Dave Plummer in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 27 · 13:30 UTCMost recent: Jun 30 · 12:14 UTC
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Recent coverage
  • TECHNOLOGYJun 30 · 12:14 UTCTHE REGISTER
    Former Microsoft engineer shrinks Notepad down to size

    A former Microsoft engineer, Dave Plummer, created TinyRetroPad, a lightweight Notepad alternative under 3 kilobytes, criticizing Microsoft's addition of unnecessary features to Notepad over time. The tool uses existing Windows components and aims to restore Notepad's original simplicity.

  • TECHNOLOGYJun 18 · 12:00 UTCTHE REGISTER
    Microsoft once used its own brand of 'Lego' to optimize Windows

    Microsoft used an internal tool called Basic Block Tool (BBT), nicknamed 'Microsoft Lego', to optimize Windows binaries by rearranging code for better performance. The tool addressed issues like fragmented code in large binaries, improving system responsiveness on limited hardware. Similar techniques like BOLT and HP's Dynamo later emerged, highlighting the ongoing relevance of code locality in software optimization.

  • TECHNOLOGYMay 27 · 13:30 UTCTHE REGISTER
    Windows 11 update preview promises faster launches, puts Task Manager on NPU patrol

    Microsoft has released a cumulative update preview for Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2, introducing features like Bluetooth LE Audio support, enhanced Task Manager NPU monitoring, and performance improvements for app launches. The update also includes options for custom user folder names and Dev Drive size adjustments, though a persistent 0x800f0922 error related to limited EFI System Partition space remains unresolved.