Beyond the Mirage: Leaving Windows Behind for Good
How Microsoft’s recent decisions—from ending Windows 10 support to pushing invasive AI—make a full-time move to Linux the only rational step for developers and privacy advocates.
The ‘object not found’ Error After Applying KB5058722 on SQL Server 2019 CU32
With the release of security update KB5058722 (SQL Server 2019 CU32) on July 8, 2025, some administrators and developers reported encountering the error “object not found” when accessing objects outside the default dbo schema. This post explains the root cause of this issue, why it occurs after the update, and how to address it.
The Cross-Platform Mirage: .NET and the Windows Dependency Trap
The promise of .NET has always included cross-platform capabilities, allowing developers to build applications that run seamlessly on Windows, Linux, and macOS. However, this dream can quickly turn into a mirage when you rely on third-party packages, even those from Microsoft, that are intrinsically tied to the Windows operating system.
ORM vs. Raw SQL: A Performance Showdown
In the realm of data access, the choice between Object-Relational Mappers (ORMs) like Entity Framework (EF) Core and direct SQL approaches like Dapper can significantly impact application performance. This post delves into the nuances of each and explore a comparative analysis using .NET code examples.