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Creating a modern Windows BlueSky app: https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9np22dtfscts?hl=en-us&gl=US Repo: https://github.com/FireCubeStudios/DarkSky Discord: https://discord.gg/windows-apps-hub-714581497222398064 Twitter: https://x.com/FireCubeStudios

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FireCube @firecube.bsky.social · Jan 29

Darksky 0.5.17.0 is out now with full search, suggestions and feeds support!

Still working on showing replies, creating/quoting posts and more

www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9...

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FireCube @firecube.bsky.social · Aug 22

GitHub: github.com/FireCubeStud...

GitHub - FireCubeStudios/Clippy: Bring back Clippy on Windows 10/11!

Bring back Clippy on Windows 10/11! Contribute to FireCubeStudios/Clippy development by creating an account on GitHub.

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FireCube @firecube.bsky.social · Aug 22

I made the Clippy app completely free to use!
It's open source and we will add animations and local offline AI support soon.
Try it out now: apps.microsoft.com/detail/9NWK3...

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FireCube @firecube.bsky.social · May 4

The real reason why Windows 11 Taskbar does not have seconds displayed:
devblogs.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/...

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FireCube @firecube.bsky.social · Apr 14

It syncs with windows theme only for now

FireCube @firecube.bsky.social · Apr 8

New icons hot but old icons are so peak too

jbgski.bsky.social @jbgski.bsky.social · Apr 8

looks like Microsoft is looking to refresh and redesign their Office icon set. some are pretty cool, but others are too round for my taste. anyone else feel the same?

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phantomofearth 🌳 @phantomofearth.bsky.social · Mar 20

Want to discuss Windows 11, recent Insider features and more? Join the Discord server below: https://discord.gg/QJnnDrBt6e

Join the Microsoft Insider Hub Discord Server!

NOT AFFILIATED WITH MICROSOFT. Chat about new Microsoft technology, Windows news and more! + NOT a tech support server. | 2311 members

discord.gg

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FireCube @firecube.bsky.social · Apr 3

DarkSky work will resume soon. I have been busy 😔
However did you know the app is fully open source? This means anyone can contribute and coding a windows app is quite simple!
Here is a great link to learn how: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/window...

DarkSky code: github.com/FireCubeStud...

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FireCube @firecube.bsky.social · Mar 25

I am the developer the app is fully safe and open source. The app password is securely stored in the Windows Credential Locker

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FireCube @firecube.bsky.social · Jan 29

Getting posting fully functional is my top priority alongside showing post replies

FireCube @firecube.bsky.social · Jan 29

Darksky 0.5.17.0 is out now with full search, suggestions and feeds support!

Still working on showing replies, creating/quoting posts and more

www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9...

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FireCube @firecube.bsky.social · Jan 22

The next update will include support for viewing feeds, searching feeds, suggested feeds and suggested people

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FireCube @firecube.bsky.social · Jan 22

apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nt79...

FlowTeX - Free download and install on Windows | Microsoft Store

FlowTeX is a modern ink to math converter. Convert your handwritten math formulas into LaTeX and solve them with step by step instructions and hints. App is currently in preview beta and missing fe...

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FireCube @firecube.bsky.social · Jan 22

My FlowTeX app can already solve the equations

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FireCube @firecube.bsky.social · Jan 21

Darksky update, development has slowed recently due to life stuff. Keep in mind I am developing the app in my free time
Anyway priority roadmap:
- post with hashtags, images, videos
- search (done)
- feeds (in progress)
- view replies (partially done)
- reply to posts

Thank you all for the support!

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FireCube @firecube.bsky.social · Jan 21

Already out

FireCube @firecube.bsky.social · Jan 16

Yes I’m trying to add features it is hard. Keep in mind I am doing this in my free time unpaid so bear with me here

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FireCube @firecube.bsky.social · Jan 13

The next Darksky update will add search support for top/latest posts and people!

#DarkSkyApp

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FireCube @firecube.bsky.social · Jan 8

Clean

FireCube @firecube.bsky.social · Jan 7

I redesigned the legacy clock flyout for Fluent Flyouts
www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9...

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FireCube @firecube.bsky.social · Jan 7

Photo uploading is not supported yet, Infact creating posts is still being worked on

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FireCube @firecube.bsky.social · Jan 6

Designed a clean calendar flyout for Windows 11

Try it out now: www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9...

It's also open source! github.com/FireCubeStud...

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FireCube @firecube.bsky.social · Dec 27

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FireCube @firecube.bsky.social · Dec 22

Want to follow along with DarkSky development?
Consider joining the Discord server

Therer are also other projects and great windows apps you can discover there

discord.gg/windows-apps...

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FireCube @firecube.bsky.social · Dec 22

0.4.15.0 IS OUT FIXING ALL LOGIN AND ERROR ISSUES

Errors no longer popup for a few seconds, instead they are shown in a seeprate flyout.

The refresh login has been fixed

FireCube @firecube.bsky.social · Dec 21

Windows default mail app should not be web based

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