I have zero programming skills. But after a few minor setbacks, I was able to build a custom website in no time.

We did an informal poll around the Hackaday bunker and decided that, for most of us, our favorite programming language is solder. However, [Stephen Cass] over at IEEE Spectrum released their annual ...

Working in multiple languages on your PC can be a hassle if your keyboard keeps switching layouts unexpectedly. On Windows 11, the default shortcuts for language switching—such as Windows + Spacebar ...

The big picture: The Windows ecosystem has offered an unparalleled level of backward compatibility for decades. However, Microsoft is now working to remove as many legacy technologies as possible in ...

Did you know that, between 1976 and 1978, Microsoft developed its own version of the BASIC programming language? It was initially called Altair BASIC before becoming Microsoft BASIC, and it was ...

Microsoft open-sourced the MS-BASIC language. Bill Gates would never have seen this coming back in the day. MS-BASIC 1.1 was many developers' first language. In 1976, they rebranded Altair BASIC to ...

Ada, a programming language born in the late 70s, has managed to break into the top 10 of the TIOBE Index for July 2025. The sudden return of this old-timer has developers debating whether it’s a ...

As you delve into the intricacies of English grammar, you’ll encounter the concepts of direct and indirect statements. These fundamental elements of reported speech play a crucial role in conveying ...