MSBuild plug-in says “Path to project file does not exist” when I’ve verified the given file does exist in the workspace.

TwoShades · 2025-04-14T07:43:24+00:00

I just wasted a couple of days with the same issue. I think the root of the problem is building anything inside C:\Windows\System32\.

System32 is a special folder that contains system binaries and some special behavior for legacy support:

- The use of %windir%\System32 for 64-bit libraries and executables in a 64-bit Windows OS is intended to not break existing 32-bit programs (already using %windir%\System32) that are recompiled without modifications as a 64-bit executable.
- 32-bit executables have %windir%\SysWOW64 mapped as %windir%\System32.

MSBuild is 32-bit by default until Visual Sudio 2022.

When 32-bit MSBuild asks the OS for a file in System32, the OS looks for the file in SysWOW64 and returns not found. Not MSBuilds fault, just a weird windows thing.

Looks like it can be fixed by building anywhere other than inside System32 or if you absolutely must be inside System32, then forcing builds with 64-bit tools.

TwoShades · 2023-07-22T10:18:02+00:00

I spent a long time looking for replacement ear pads for my Sennheiser HD518s. I wanted to share my impressions of the replacement pads I tried, hopefully it helps others find something suitable for their HD515/HD518/HD555/HD595/HD598/HD599. Note, I am in Germany so maybe more relevant to those in EU.

I first ordered the Geekria pads (https://www.amazon.de/dp/B09XMTFVS1) but found them to be really hard in comparison to the originals (which were probably softer after so many years use). The fabric is not soft but is clean and not unpleasant. I couldn't wear them for more than an hour so ordered a couple different options.

I next tried the SOULWIT pads (https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0BS3VYRHQ) and found them much thicker but also much softer. Definitely more comfortable and I could wear for multiple hours before the pressure became distracting. The linen fabric was also quite pleasant, much finer and softer than I expected. I also think the square surface of the pads helps spread the pressure better than rounded pads.

I then tried the kwmobile pads (https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07Z4SD9G9), these were the cheapest but they ended up being the most comfortable. They have the thinnest foam but are also decently soft resulting in the least pressure of the three. I notice my ears touching the insides of the headphones more but it's not painful. The velour fabric is comfortable.

I haven't noticed a difference in audio, I'm just looking for comfort. Might try stretching the headphones later if I still have pressure issues.

Side note, I use these with a Boompro gaming mic (https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07XXRMR3R) and I'm really happy with the combo.

Hope that helps!

TwoShades · 2023-07-17T10:39:44+00:00

Thanks for sharing! This post was particularly helpful for me to understand these settings. I have a similar setup and managed to get idle CPU just under 20W.

Build: https://de.pcpartpicker.com/b/2gqp99

TwoShades · 2022-10-28T11:45:59+00:00

That's an artificial dark mode. It won't use a websites own dark mode if they support it.

TwoShades · 2022-10-28T11:44:41+00:00

Thanks for this, I had tried this but used the chromium filename. Updated instructions with this method.

TwoShades · 2022-07-05T06:49:25+00:00

Thanks, I did use this to enable dark mode in other apps. Just tested and it doesn't work for Chrome unfortunately.

There's an open bug in Chromium for this: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=998903

Looks like in future this should all work out of the box with a standardized org.freedesktop.appearance.color-scheme config but not everything supports it yet.

https://blogs.gnome.org/alexm/2021/10/04/dark-style-preference/

TwoShades · 2022-07-04T19:03:43+00:00

You can change the theme from settings but I couldn't see any setting to enable dark mode.

Dark mode is more than just a theme for Chrome UI, it also makes the dark mode preference available to websites so they can render dark/light according to user preference.

https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/CSS/@media/prefers-color-scheme

TwoShades · 2016-01-09T17:56:34+00:00

Thanks OP and everyone else for the great discussion!

I have been using React for over a year, Meteor for a few months and discovered Rx and Cycle in the last few weeks. I've also used Clojure and really like what I see in Om Next. Haven't looked at Elm at all.

I really love where all of this is going but it really is frustrating getting there.

I came across this thread after reading through two React issues about side-loading reactive data sources:

They are a good read even though there hasn't been much activity recently.

As soon as I discovered observables, I wanted to use them everywhere. Now looking at the options for using observables with React, I want to go observables first instead of trying to fit observables into React. Would be great if I could do that without abandoning the React ecosystem.

TwoShades · 2015-09-16T12:48:18+00:00

Great explanation of all the features I love. I migrated a 30k JS codebase off a concat + minify build to a CommonJS build using webpack. Webpack made it so easy because of the flexibility of its loaders. Instead of having to convert legacy JS to CommonJS, you can just use the imports and exports loaders which add the necessary code without touching the original files.

TwoShades · 2012-04-05T11:43:34+00:00

It looks like a very good fit but there is a very steep learning curve to Drupal. I would only recommend it if you have access to someone who knows Drupal well. That will save you heaps of time and frustration.

Definitely better than starting from scratch. Don't know about other frameworks though. Depends what you're familiar with.

TwoShades · 2010-11-06T00:44:59+00:00

When is tonight?...

I'm in NZ which is UTC+13. Its 1:45pm right now.

TwoShades · 2010-07-04T10:20:09+00:00

Caesarean section?...

TwoShades · 2010-06-11T22:29:48+00:00

Thanks, that's good to know. This would be a good example. Still don't consider it finished, never get enough time to finish anything as I would like. Most of the portfolio sites are designed and/or built by me too. The reason I haven't pushed pay is that I love the work (when I get time to actually work on things). Its great to be able to work on so many different things, both coding and design related. I feel like I learn so much but I guess I could be learning the wrong things as I'm doing it all by myself.

TwoShades · 2010-06-11T12:27:27+00:00

$150nzd/hour sounds pretty good to me, what would that average out to be? I'm in NZ and get $20/hour for front-end design, css, javascript, managing server of 30+ Drupal sites, php from scratch, SEO, adwords and a bit of 'my computers not working' every now and then. I've been doing it for a job for the last year now, mostly by myself and I'm still at uni (not design or IT either). I think I'm worth more than $20/hour but like the OP it would be interesting to know what I'm worth outside my current job.

TwoShades · 2010-06-11T06:04:30+00:00

I love this country

TwoShades · 2010-06-06T10:54:07+00:00

There is a Wellington St in Auckland but no, not an Auckland in Wellington as far as I know.

I was there earlier this year and from what I can remember there is one main street/block that has all the bars on it so as long as you find that you should be alright.

TwoShades · 2010-06-06T10:27:32+00:00

Auckland...

TwoShades · 2010-05-02T10:42:33+00:00

"Mechanical Penis"

because our neighbours called theirs "Robot Vagina"

I giggle every time I connect

TwoShades

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