You have two options. You can write your code, compile, and run it using an Integrated Development Environment (IDE), or you can write your code in your favorite editor and compile it within a terminal. In order to receive the benefits of both options, try them both to see what you like using the most.

You might even want to try programming in a different operating system such as Ubuntu. To figure out how to do that make sure to check out 3 Methods for Installing Ubuntu using Windows.

Should I use an IDE or a plain ‘ol editor and compiler?

Personally, using an IDE is the easiest option. An IDE is a software environment that provides tools and resources to make programming for you easier. An IDE usually contains a source code editor, compiler. and a debugger. It also may have many neat features like auto-complete, syntax highlighting, and can point you to the exact line where the syntax or compile time errors were found. The only downside is that downloading an IDE with a compiler can be a pretty large download (>~75mb).

Using Eclipse (IDE)

The other option is to write code in your favorite editor and compile it within a terminal (~10mb to download). This is the path many students in universities are taught in their introductory courses. I learned this way and sometimes prefer it over using an IDE. This method is sometimes more simpler since you don’t need to create an entire project in an IDE to simply write some code out.

Using gvim and the terminal

Getting started with C++ and an IDE

You can get started writing C++ with an IDE on any platform such as Windows, Linux, and Mac. Below are a list of IDEs you may be interested in. They are ordered in my preference of usage. Make sure you download a version with a compiler.

Eclipse – Windows/Mac/Linux
CodeBlocks – Windows/Mac/Linux
Netbeans – Windows/Mac/Linux

Once you download the IDE, simply create the default C++ project. That should start you with the famous “Hello World” written for you. All you need to do is hit Build & Run and you should see the output in the terminal window like the picture of the IDE above.

Getting started with C++ with a compiler, terminal, and source editor

1. The first step is to download your compiler.

Mac – Correct me if I’m wrong, but you need to download Xcode.
Linux – Using the Synaptic Package Manager or the equivalent, download build-essential.

2. Open up your favorite text editor. For now gedit (Linux) or TextEdit(Mac) is fine. Now copy and paste the following code. Make sure you save it as main.cpp (cpp is the common extension of C++ files).

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#include <iostream>
using namespace std;
 
int main() {
     cout << "Hello World!\n";
     return 0;
}

3. Open up your terminal, and navigate to main.cpp‘s location. To navigate within a terminal you can use the following commands.

//Change Directory to specified folder
cd foldername
 
//Go up one directory 
cd .. 
 
// List contents of directory
ls

4. To compile your program, simply type in the following.

g++ main.cpp

5. Now that your program is compiled, run it with the following.

./a.out

Shows steps 4 - 6

6. If done correctly, you should see a “Hello Word” outputted to the terminal!

Overview of C++ Installation

Did you have any problems with any of the steps? Let me know and I’ll address your issue. I am here to help. Once you learn once, you’ll be compiling and running your C++ programs left and right.

What could be better than having your local radio stations plus more right at the touch of your finger?

Well… how about having them on your iPhone or iPod Touch?

How sweet is that? Well let me show you… ( Click App )

Your iPhone App has loaded! From the start you can see that the AOL Radio App has a variety of features. Not only can you choose to listen to specific genres but you can also listen to your favorite local radio stations.
( Mostly CBS related stations )

Nice choice, KROQ!
This is the AOL Radio Now Playing. Simplistic media player don’t you think. Well that’s really all you need. With this App you can start and stop playing the station you are listening to. No you can’t fast forward or rewind, your are listening to a live broadcast remember! Bored of this song, tap on the Recents Tab and check out what you listened to earlier today or a few days ago.

Nice, I can see you like different types of genres just by looking at your recent stations. This is really helpful because what if you stumble onto some station you never heard before and you enjoy it but forget to add it to your favorites.
What was that station again? Just look in the recent’s tab. Let see what’s playing on the wave…

Tap the magnifying glass under the song title and select the option you want. Find it on iTunes, Find on AOL Music, or Add it to your Favorites under songs. This application is very well rounded but what else is great about this app?

How do I get this App?

This App is available for free through the Apple App Store.
( Requires you to have an iTunes Account )

Brain Tuner gives you the option of choosing between 20 or 100 simple math problems. The trick is to make sure the problem is correct or incorrect. The program records how long it takes you to get through the list of problems. This gives you an incentive to continue to try and lower your overall time.

Using this application is a no brainer. Simply hit Right if the problem has the correct answer and Wrong if the problem has a wrong answer.

If you have never tried out programs of this type you should definitely give this one a try because of its simplicity. Give it a try and see how fast you can solve the problems! Here is my the lowest time for 20 problems as of today:

Where do I get this App?

This app is available through the Apple App Store for free.
( Requires you to have an iTunes account )

BossPrefs is a very basic app for the iPhone that simply works as a shortcut to many settings on the iPhone. It allows you to toggle core services such as WiFi, BlueTooth, SSH ( if you have it installed ), and many more. With BossPrefs you can even hide Apps on your screen from showing. For example, if you are not into the stock market you probably never use the Stocks application that comes bundled with the iPhone. The Stocks app as well as all the bundled apps with the iPhone cannot be removed directly from the GUI of the iPhone. However, with BossPrefs you can use the Poof feature to hide your unwanted icons from the main screen.

BossPrefs also has a handy power button that allows you to simply touch and power off your iPhone. No more holding the power button for a few seconds!

It also has these special features to make it easier to mod your iPhone. If you ever get an error on your iPhone that makes your E-mail continuously crash simply tapping the Fix User Dir Permissions will completely fix that. This is an awesome app and one of my top favorites.

Where do I get this app?
This app is available through Cydia and Installer.
( Requires you to have a JailBroken iPhone )

* Turning off your Wifi and Bluetooth adapter while not in use may increase battery life time.

See what it’s all about!
The FaceBook app for the iPhone is quite disappointing I would say. The Web App seems to be more feature full than the Application. The App does include basic features such as checking messages, viewing your friends’ profiles and chatting with friends.

It also has five handy buttons on the bottom to access the five main parts of the program. You can also add pictures instantly to share your life to the minute.

However, you can’t check any Requests and it does not notify you of any one writing on your wall. You have to manually check it to see if someone has written on your wall. I thought that was a major blow to the app because I would like to be notified if someone has written on my Wall. Nevertheless, using the Web App makes up for all of this. Although It is one of my favorite apps for the iPhone, I can easily say it’s ranked on the lower end of my favorite apps. So try both the Web App and Native App.

How do I get this app?
This app is available for free through the Apple App Store.
(Requires you to have an iTunes Account )
To access the web app simply use Safari and point it to facebook.com.

So how much better is it against logging in from Safari?
If you noticed on the picture above, MySpace automatically signs you in when you start the app. Yep! Only type in your info once and every time after that it will sign you in automatically. How convenient is that? Once you are logged in you can immediately see what’s new. From messages to comments and friend requests.

You can easily change your status directly from your iPhone. One of the best features is that you can upload a picture instantly. Yeah, that mean that it you want to show where you are you can simply take a picture and upload it. This app works very fast because of it’s awesome integration with the MySpace site. All of the content you see is simply updated, the GUI is all stored locally on your iPhone making faster loading times.

Navigating to your Messages and Friend requests is as simple as tapping the respective buttons on the bottom of the screen that are accessible at anytime while using the program. When you preview photos you can easily scroll up and down with no lag!

With this awesome application you can stay connected with friends and family in just the time it takes you to update your status. I 100% recommend this app simply because it keeps you in touch with all your …

How do I get this app?
Simply download it from Apple’s App Store. It’s free.
( Requires you to have an iTunes Account ) ]]> http://talkbinary.com/uncategorized/iphone-app-review-myspace/feed/ 0 http://talkbinary.com/uncategorized/iphone-app-review-aim/ http://talkbinary.com/uncategorized/iphone-app-review-aim/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:27:31 +0000 Andy http://talkbinary.com/?p=841   Full Article… ]]> Although this app was not on the pictures that I showed on an earlier post, this is one of those apps that makes the iPhone super sweet! AIM ( AOL Instant Messenger ) on the iPhone is so easy to use and it works great when you are connected with EDGE (big plus).

The fact that this application works well with EDGE data means that you don’t have to worry about being in a “Hot Spot” ( area with Wireless Internet )! Lets see whats so great about this app…

If you have never used AIM before you might want to head over to their web site to Create an Account. Once you have your account set-up simply log in on the first screen. When you log in you will notice on the bottom of the screen that there are four tabs to choose from. The My Info Tab shows your status. You can customize your personal message and also add a picture directly from your iPhone.

As you can see the tabs are straight fordward… Buddy List takes you to your Buddy List, IMs are your active IMs, and Favorites are your Best Buds!

To compose an Instant Message simply tap on your buddy and IM away. With the iPhone’s full qwerty keyboard it works seamlessly.

So there you have it, AIM on the iPhone. Just Another great app for the iPhone. And don’t forget that these apps are also available for the iPod Touch!

How do I get this app?
This app is available directly from Apple’s App Store so head on over there and download it because it’s free!
( Requires you yo have an iTunes account )

Why is MxTube one of my favorite apps?

Well first off, it’s allows me to download YouTube videos direcly on to my iPhone. To download a video is as easy as searching for the video you want and tapping a few buttons. Like this:

Search ……………………….. Select Video…………………. Select Connection Speed

Download

It is as simple as that. The menus and GUI are releativly similar to the iPhone’s YouTube app so it will not take long getting use to. Once you have downloaded a video you can play it back whenever you want without having to re-download it.

This is a really great app for sharing those hilarious videos you can find on YouTube. Not only can you access them directly as you would with the regular YouTube app but you can download your favorite ones.

How do I get this app?

For this app you will have to JailBreak your iPhone. It is available through both Cydia and Installer. Please stay tuned for a great source on how to get these great apps on you phone.

]]> http://talkbinary.com/uncategorized/iphone-app-review-mxtube/feed/ 0 http://talkbinary.com/software/iphone-app-reviews/ http://talkbinary.com/software/iphone-app-reviews/#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:32:52 +0000 Andy http://talkbinary.com/?p=753   Full Article… ]]> Do you own an iPhone? Have you been wanting to download applications from the App Store but don’t know if it would be worth it? Well stay tuned even if you don’t own an iPhone because I will be reviewing 25 of my favorite applications available for the iPhone.

Some of the apps are not available in the app store so if you don’t have a Jail Broken iPhone, don’t worry! I will soon post a source that has all the information that you need on how to Jail Break your iPhone.

These are images of the apps I will be reviewing:

Expect to see a new app reviewed every day with detailed descriptions, images, and instructions on how to get them. I will not review apps bundled with the iPhone unless I receive a request. So, If you want me to please feel free to ask.

Don’t see an app you want to know more about, let us know what it is and we will do our best to get you informed on what the app is all about!

If you usually place all your files on the root of the drive, this will help a lot!
Instead of going with the usual of dropping your files on the root of your flash drive, simply create folders and place your files inside of them.

Windows was programmed to search the root of your drive so that when the Autoplay menu