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NANY 2024 Entry Information

Application Name ChunkPatcher
Version 1.0.0.4
Short Description Removes the obnoxious Steam "What's New" section.
Supported OSes Windows 10/11
Download Link https://download.ru/files/l1Hk1aHa
System Requirements.NET Framework 4.8.0
Version History
  • 1.0.0.0 - Initial release.
  • 1.0.0.1 - The application no longer requires administrative permission to work properly.
  • 1.0.0.2 - Added an option in the INI file to adjust the check interval (seconds).
  • 1.0.0.3 - Fixed minor bug, removed application window from alt-tab.
  • 1.0.0.4 - Modified code to work with Steam's May 2024 patch.
Author Grumpy Coder


Description
This is based on Kopert solution to removing the obnoxious Steam What's New section, because Valve couldn't be bothered to make it optional for some stupid reason.

Features
The application runs in the background to monitor the chunk css file, and when it detects it has been poisoned modified by Steam, it will automatically patch it for you.
It will first close Steam, patch the file, and re-launch Steam when it's done. The whole process should take a few seconds.

Planned Features
You tell me.

Screenshots
2023-12-17 09_41_36-.png

Usage
Installation
The application is portable, just extract it somewhere safe, and run the exe file.

Using the Application
The application is completely automated, and there's no real UI. It relies on an INI file for settings.
I don't suggest you mess around with it (INI) unless you know what you're doing, though.

Uninstallation
Delete it.

Tips
If you don't like seeing the popup window every time, just change the QuickPatch to 1, in the INI file, and restart the application.
You can adjust the checking interval, by changing the "CheckInterval" in the INI file (number of seconds).

Known Issues
None that I know of.

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N.A.N.Y. 2024 / N.A.N.Y 2024: Colorful (Sticky) Notes
« on: October 04, 2023, 10:21 AM »
NANY 2024 Entry Information

Application Name Colorful Notes
Version 1.0.0.0
Short Description A simple Sticky Notes application.
Supported OSes Windows 10/11
Download Link https://download.ru/files/ci3HYSNt
System Requirements.NET Framework 4.7.2
Author Grumpy Coder


Description
  • It's a simple "Sticky Notes" application. It was inspired by my very own Painted Glass

Features
  • You can add up to 20 notes, and each note can store up to 280 characters.
  • Everything is saved in a portable database file (*.ldb), so you can back it up easily.
  • You can change the notes colors using the context menu.
  • All notes can be moved using the drag_move.png icon.

Planned Features
  • Nothing as of yet, but I'm open to suggestions.

Usage
Installation
  • Download, unzip, and install.

Using the Application
  • Create a note, give it a title, and enter whatever you want in its body. Everything is saved automatically.
  • You'll find an icon (Screenshot 2023-10-04 182610.png) for the application in the system tray, which is used to close it as well as delete ALL notes if needed.

Screenshots (Click image to play GIF)

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N.A.N.Y. 2023 / Re: N.A.N.Y 2023: PingPong (ping latency alarm)
« on: January 17, 2023, 09:48 PM »
Is it possible to have a color changeable tray icon?

Sorry, I didn't notice your message until now. It's done, check the updated version.  8)

Perfect NANY app.  Thanks for joining in the fun.   :Thmbsup:
Glad to be here.  :D

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N.A.N.Y. 2023 / Re: NANY 2023 Release: IPMI Tool GUI
« on: January 17, 2023, 09:43 PM »
While this tool is definitely not for me since I don't have access to anything using BMC. I must say, as a developer, I do admire the clean UI.
It feels like a rarity these days, with many developers using over-the-top and busy designs.  :Thmbsup:

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Microsoft Defender is giving a false positive for viruses.  :(

Perhaps it doesn't like it's an embedded executable, I'm not sure.
I have BitDefender Internet Security, and it scans clean. Also, here's VirusTotal result.

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Post New Requests Here / Re: Ping with latency alarm?
« on: December 28, 2022, 01:45 PM »
I am pretty sure this could be classified as a NANY App this year I believe for you.

I created a NANY entry for it, thanks for the suggestion.  :Thmbsup:

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N.A.N.Y. 2023 / N.A.N.Y 2023: PingPong (ping latency alarm)
« on: December 28, 2022, 01:40 PM »
Application Name PingPong
Version 1.0.0.1
Short Description Ping latency alarm
Supported OSes Windows 10/11
Download Link Here
System Requirements.NET Framework 4.7.2
Author GrumpyCoder


Description
A small application that can ping a web address (URL) at a specified interval, and gives an alarm sound when the latency is higher than a specif value. 
Now, the "Beep" sound is optional. Also, I added a color-changing (green/red) system tray icon based on ShiMing suggestions.

Notes
I stumbled upon this coding snack idea by timmy2, and decided to do it for fun. But I didn't realize that the thread was over a year old.
I posted it here as per hamradio's suggestion, I hope someone might find it useful.  :)


Screenshots
2023-01-18 08_30_09.png



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Post New Requests Here / Re: Ping with latency alarm?
« on: December 15, 2022, 11:28 AM »
I didn't realize how old this thread is before I started working on a solution. In any case, it's already done, so here it is anyway.
I believe this should do what you wanted, but do note that I whipped it up in a couple of hours, so it's definitely not perfect.
PS: The "csv" file is saved right next to the executable.

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N.A.N.Y. 2023 / Re: N.A.N.Y 2023: Gradynt
« on: November 25, 2022, 12:04 AM »
:up:good job!

Thanks.  :)

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N.A.N.Y. 2023 / N.A.N.Y 2023: Gradynt (gradient wallpaper generator)
« on: November 06, 2022, 02:38 AM »
Application NameGradynt
Version1.0.0.0
Short Description A gradient image/wallpaper generator
Supported OSes   Windows 10+
Download   Download Link
Author   GrumpyCoder

Description
A simple gradient image generator. Images can be saved or set directly as wallpaper.
You can choose your initial colors, gradient direction, as well as random shades (of your initial colors).

PS: The executable is large because it's portable (includes required .NET 6).

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N.A.N.Y. 2022 / Re: N.A.N.Y 2022: Desktop Maid
« on: January 14, 2022, 08:08 AM »
Awesome program!  Thanks very much.

I'm glad you found it useful.
You're most welcome.

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N.A.N.Y. 2022 / Re: N.A.N.Y 2022: Desktop Maid
« on: January 06, 2022, 08:24 AM »
thanks -- I used that version of NET on a second machine and it works fine :up:

I guess I'll have to uninstall the NET on the first machine before installing that version. Will let you know how it goes when I get around to it.

Thanks for the programme -- for the last few years I've been keeping a clean desktop, and this makes it really easy :up:

I'm glad it worked out and that you found it useful.
I'm open for suggestions if you have any ideas/enhancements.  :)

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N.A.N.Y. 2022 / Re: N.A.N.Y 2022: Desktop Maid
« on: January 06, 2022, 01:07 AM »
It's not recognising the .NET install

It's possible that you need to install the Desktop Runtime specific version of .NET 5.
I updated the original post to clarify this.

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N.A.N.Y. 2022 / Re: N.A.N.Y 2022: Desktop Maid
« on: January 03, 2022, 10:48 PM »
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If you say so. I never "tasted" an application before.  :huh:

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N.A.N.Y. 2022 / Re: N.A.N.Y 2022: Desktop Maid
« on: December 31, 2021, 10:13 PM »
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You're welcome. I'm glad you liked it.  ;)

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N.A.N.Y. 2022 / Re: N.A.N.Y 2022: Desktop Maid
« on: December 06, 2021, 05:30 AM »
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Fixed, thanks.

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N.A.N.Y. 2022 / N.A.N.Y 2022: Desktop Maid
« on: December 06, 2021, 04:12 AM »
Application NameDesktop Maid
Version1.0.0.6
Short Description Keep your desktop clean of unwanted shortcuts!
Supported OSes   Windows 10
Prerequisites   .NET 5.0 (Desktop Runtime)
Download   Download Link
Author   GrumpyCoder

Description
Don't you hate it when newly installed/updated applications ruin your pristine desktop with their filthy shortcuts without your permission?  :mad:
Are you tired of manually deleting said shortcuts off your desktop over and over again?   :'(
Introducing "Desktop Maid", the clever little application that will keep your desktop clean once and for all!  :Thmbsup:

  • It will automatically monitor your desktop and move any newly detected shortcuts into its "JunkBin" folder where they will remain out of sight until you choose otherwise.
  • Did I mention that "Desktop Maid" is clever? That's right, it will only get rid of shortcut files and will not touch anything else.
  • You can always restore and exclude any shortcuts that it "deleted" so you can keep your desktop exactly the way you like it!
  • What are you waiting for? Download now!!  :P


History
1.0.0.0
 - Initial release

1.0.0.1
 - Exclusions are now stored in an XML file (DesktopMaid.xml) for portability.

1.0.0.2
 - The application is now a single instance only (as it should be).
 - Added support to monitor both the user's desktop and the public (all users) desktop.

1.0.0.3
 - New (more fitting) icon.
 - Added (Exit) context menu to the tray icon.

1.0.0.4
 - Added new settings tab.
 - Added customizable option to monitor most common shortcuts (lnk, url, and appref-ms).
 - Minimize to tray and minimize to tray on startup are no separated.
 - Monitoring the all users (public) desktop is now optional (enabled by default).
 - You can now show a small counter to represent the number of shortcuts in the junk list on the tray icon.
 - Added exception logging.

1.0.0.5
 - Added option to add the application to Windows startup (for lazy folks).

1.0.0.6
 - Minor improvements

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N.A.N.Y. 2021 / Re: PaintedGlass (decorate your desktop)
« on: December 01, 2020, 11:07 AM »
Very cool tool!
just to improve it;
When I click Ctrl+Tab I see the images in the Forms list.


This issue has already been fixed in version 1.1.0.2.

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N.A.N.Y. 2021 / Re: PaintedGlass (decorate your desktop)
« on: November 30, 2020, 09:09 PM »
Sry, I wasn't clear: I'm turning click-through on and leaving it so. I haven't checked if the setting is remembered on restart (not on pc now). Would be nice ...

Re the glitter bomb, yeah, was a bit disconcerting to lose all created glass after having put a bit of effort into making a nice collage of sorts.

Yes, it should be remembered on startup.
Sorry about that, it's gone now.  ;D
It would be nice to see what design you have come up with, so do share some screenshots if you can.

PS: the "PaintedGlass.ldb" is the database file, which you can manually backup/restore.

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N.A.N.Y. 2021 / Re: PaintedGlass (decorate your desktop)
« on: November 30, 2020, 11:45 AM »
I like it :up:
For me the default behaviour is "click-through" / uneditable.

I request a tooltip to warn us what happens when we press on the bottom left button (it appears to delete all created "glass", and it creates random new ones with rounded corners). See below:

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Glad you liked it.
What do you mean by the default behavior? "Clickthrough" should be off/false by default when you first run the application.
That button was supposed to be a "glitter bomb", it deletes all existing glass and creates 10 random ones.
I think I'll just remove it altogether, I don't think it's useful at this point. Done, check the updated version.

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N.A.N.Y. 2021 / Re: PaintedGlass (decorate your desktop)
« on: November 30, 2020, 05:27 AM »
Maybe you could enable/disable that by flipping an option (Edit mode?) in the Systray context menu?

That might be possible. I'll look into it, thanks for the suggestion.

Edit: Done, check the updated version.


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N.A.N.Y. 2021 / Re: PaintedGlass (decorate your desktop)
« on: November 30, 2020, 03:01 AM »
Looks good.
Can you click through the "glass" e.g. on a desktop shortcut icon?

No, you can't.
I considered doing that but if I made them "click-through" then you wouldn't be able to resize/move them.


Now you can, check the updated version.

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N.A.N.Y. 2021 / N.A.N.Y 2021: PaintedGlass (decorate your desktop)
« on: November 30, 2020, 01:16 AM »
Application NamePaintedGlass
Version1.1.0.2
Short Description Colorful painted glass to decorate your dekstop
Supported OSes   Windows 10
Download   Download Link
VirusTotalVirusTotal Link
Author   GrumpyCoder

Description
This is purely decorative, I just thought it would be nice if you can decorate your desktop with something like painted glass.

History
1.0.0.0
 - Initial release

1.1.0.0
 - Now there are three shapes to choose from (Square, Squircle, and Circle).
 - You can use the tray icon to enable/disable global "clickthrough"

1.1.0.1
 - Removed the "glitter bomb" button.
 - Added confirmation message for the "delete all" button.

1.1.0.2
 - Minor code clean up
 - Removed the need for the LiteDb.Helper.dll
 - Now the "glass" forms will no longer appear in the Windows Alt+Tab


2020-12-11 11_39_10-.png


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N.A.N.Y. 2020 / NANY 2020 - Ducky (A Simple Dock)
« on: December 16, 2019, 01:14 AM »
Application NameDucky
Version1.0.0.0
Short Description A simple dock.
Supported OSes   Windows 7, 8, or 10
Download   https://mega.nz/#!iJ...GqiTUAMkLr-ZJR-UPPdU
VirusTotalhttps://www.virustot...efb0097d2f/detection
Author   GrumpyCoder

Description
This is a simple dock. Drag and drop any executable or shortcut on the main window and it will be added as a button which you can use to launch it later.
Right-click the button if you want to remove it. You can move on the window horizontally by dragging it from the small orange stripe on the right.
Also, you can right-click on it (orange stripe) to show the settings window.

History
1.0.0.0 - Initial release

2019-12-16 10_07_55-.png

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