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Fixing video recording issues in Linphone v4.1.1 for Windows

October 19, 2017April 4, 2023 ToughDev 3 Comments c++, linphone, qt, windows

In one of my projects, I noticed an interesting issue with Linphone v4.1.1 for Windows, a popular open-source cross-platform VoIP application. If I attempted

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CodeProject Networking Software Development Web Development Windows Tips 

Installing Microsoft Web Deploy on Windows 7

September 30, 2017April 4, 2023 ToughDev 0 Comment iis, web deploy, windows

I recently attempted to install Microsoft Web Deploy on Windows 7 for on my BIS-6620 fanless embedded PC. After following the

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Hardware Software Development Windows Tips 

Habey BIS-6620 Intel Atom Z510 Fanless Embedded PC

August 27, 2017May 4, 2023 ToughDev 1 Comment bis-6620, embedded, habey, intel atom, mini pc, windows

I purchased the Habey BIS-6620, a fanless embedded PC running on an Intel Atom Z510 processor, from eBay for a cheap

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Windows Tips 

Prevent Windows from auto-disconnecting Wi-fi when a VPN session is established

August 27, 2016May 4, 2023 ToughDev 2 Comments disconnect, vpn, wifi, windows

Perhaps this is the most irritating issue for VPN users on Windows. You connect to a Wi-fi network, establish a

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Hardware Vintage Computing 

Commodore 386SX-LT Laptop

April 8, 2016May 4, 2023 ToughDev 6 Comments 80386, commodore, laptop, ms dos, windows

I recently purchased a Commodore 386SX-LT laptop, an old 80386 laptop with 1.6MB of RAM (640KB base memory + 1MB

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About ToughDev

Since 2008, ToughDev has explored embedded systems, software development, reverse engineering, and retro computing, bridging legacy hardware with modern software.

Recent projects include the Super 8086 Box PC XT emulator, the dsMP3 embedded radio, and detailed teardowns of vintage PCs such as the Tandy 2500RSX.

Beyond publishing technical research, ToughDev also provides consulting and custom development services in embedded systems, mobile applications, VoIP, microcontroller firmware, and integration with vintage or undocumented hardware platforms.

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