Replacing NetBeans with Visual Studio Code
Although I’m not a fulltime programmer I’ve always been interested in software development, and during my time as Solaris systems administrator I quickly developed a fondness for Java.
Although it’s perfectly possible to write Java programs on a command line (which is even recommended as a learning experience) you’ll be more efficient when using an Integrated Development Environment, or IDE for short.
I quickly took a liking to the NetBeans IDE and have been using it ever since I got hold of version 4.1, now more than 12 years ago.
This week though it all came to an end.
And the most ironic part? I’m now using software which was designed and developed by none other than Microsoft, the competitor for Java if there ever was one. Am I slowly turning into a Microsoftie? 😉
Uninstalling build-in Win10 apps that cannot be uninstalled.
Windows 10 provides a lot of multimedia capabilities right out of the box. For example: if you have a webcam then you can fire up the ‘Camera’ application and start using said webcam right away. If you’re more into virtual reality then the ‘Mixed reality portal’ might be fully up your alley.
Heck: Windows 10 even provides out of the box support for an Android telephone; if you want to sent text messages with your phone then you can also use your PC to do it. Amazing!
But what if you don’t have a webcam, VR headset or an Android telephone? What if you don’t want to have all these applications installed?
Well, then you’re out of luck because Windows will refuse to de-install them. Bill knows what’s best for you 😉
Fortunately there’s a solution, and it’s name is PowerShell.