Daniel Paulino 🇨🇦
@kidjenius.bsky.social
Canadian indie app developer 🚀 Engineer on the Microsoft Store on Windows team. Canucks fan. Vancouverite.
Creator of Markerpad, Ambie White Noise, Nightingale REST Client, and Beeskie.
Creator of Markerpad, Ambie White Noise, Nightingale REST Client, and Beeskie.
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Daniel Paulino 🇨🇦
@kidjenius.bsky.social
· Sep 23
After months of late nights and early mornings, I'm back with a new app. This time inspired by my lovely Surface Pro 12-inch.
Introducing Markerpad, a digital scratchpad where your ideas, unstructured notes, diagrams, and more begin.
Check it out now: apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nh0w...
Introducing Markerpad, a digital scratchpad where your ideas, unstructured notes, diagrams, and more begin.
Check it out now: apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nh0w...
If you are a coffee lover, you have to try JJ Bean. In my 7 years discovering coffee in Seattle, this was the best I’ve had. It’s actually from Vancouver 🤣 Learned about it from a friend. jjbeancoffee.com #coffee #vancouver #seattle
November 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM
If you are a coffee lover, you have to try JJ Bean. In my 7 years discovering coffee in Seattle, this was the best I’ve had. It’s actually from Vancouver 🤣 Learned about it from a friend. jjbeancoffee.com #coffee #vancouver #seattle
All the graphic design I’ve done for my apps were made with Affinity Designer. I’ve been a big fan of their software, having bought both v1 and v2.
Very cool to see them make a new version completely free to everyone. It’s a tool I think more people should use! www.affinity.studio
Very cool to see them make a new version completely free to everyone. It’s a tool I think more people should use! www.affinity.studio
October 31, 2025 at 2:29 PM
All the graphic design I’ve done for my apps were made with Affinity Designer. I’ve been a big fan of their software, having bought both v1 and v2.
Very cool to see them make a new version completely free to everyone. It’s a tool I think more people should use! www.affinity.studio
Very cool to see them make a new version completely free to everyone. It’s a tool I think more people should use! www.affinity.studio
After using iOS 26 for a few weeks, I think Apple missed the mark on Liquid Glass. Some effects make UI and text unreadable. It’s particularly painful in Safari. The elements are frantically switching between light/dark as you scroll a page.
Uncharacteristically unpolished UI for Apple.
Uncharacteristically unpolished UI for Apple.
October 20, 2025 at 2:37 AM
After using iOS 26 for a few weeks, I think Apple missed the mark on Liquid Glass. Some effects make UI and text unreadable. It’s particularly painful in Safari. The elements are frantically switching between light/dark as you scroll a page.
Uncharacteristically unpolished UI for Apple.
Uncharacteristically unpolished UI for Apple.
In my 10 years of building apps, one of the most important things I learned is I hate seams.
Seams are friction. Seams are papercuts. Seams are breaks in your UX. And one seam is slow app launch.
I work hard to keep my apps' launches seamless. I wish all Windows apps were seamless too.
Seams are friction. Seams are papercuts. Seams are breaks in your UX. And one seam is slow app launch.
I work hard to keep my apps' launches seamless. I wish all Windows apps were seamless too.
October 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
In my 10 years of building apps, one of the most important things I learned is I hate seams.
Seams are friction. Seams are papercuts. Seams are breaks in your UX. And one seam is slow app launch.
I work hard to keep my apps' launches seamless. I wish all Windows apps were seamless too.
Seams are friction. Seams are papercuts. Seams are breaks in your UX. And one seam is slow app launch.
I work hard to keep my apps' launches seamless. I wish all Windows apps were seamless too.
My favourite coffee beans, JJ Bean, is now at $20 per bag. And my second favourite 49th parallel is now at $20 as well, up from $13.99 a couple weeks ago 🫣
Coffee bean prices have spiked 😭 #vancouver #coffee
Coffee bean prices have spiked 😭 #vancouver #coffee
October 13, 2025 at 5:39 PM
My favourite coffee beans, JJ Bean, is now at $20 per bag. And my second favourite 49th parallel is now at $20 as well, up from $13.99 a couple weeks ago 🫣
Coffee bean prices have spiked 😭 #vancouver #coffee
Coffee bean prices have spiked 😭 #vancouver #coffee
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Happy Thanksgiving, Canada.
October 12, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, Canada.
I've owned 6 Surfaces in my life. I recall the fanfare for each launch. Meanwhile, the SP12" launched a few months ago with what seemed to be one of the quietest launches ever.
So how is it possible that this may be the best Surface I've owned? #microsoft
kidjenius.medium.com/surface-pro-...
So how is it possible that this may be the best Surface I've owned? #microsoft
kidjenius.medium.com/surface-pro-...
Surface Pro 12-inch Review – the best Surface yet?
It’s been 5 years since I bought a Surface Go 2 and reviewed it. It’s time I review its spiritual successor: The Surface Pro 12-inch.
kidjenius.medium.com
October 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
I've owned 6 Surfaces in my life. I recall the fanfare for each launch. Meanwhile, the SP12" launched a few months ago with what seemed to be one of the quietest launches ever.
So how is it possible that this may be the best Surface I've owned? #microsoft
kidjenius.medium.com/surface-pro-...
So how is it possible that this may be the best Surface I've owned? #microsoft
kidjenius.medium.com/surface-pro-...
It’s unfortunate that Azure Portal running on Microsoft Edge running on Windows on Surface Pro 12” has bugs like this. Meanwhile, everything runs fine on my iPhone.
October 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
It’s unfortunate that Azure Portal running on Microsoft Edge running on Windows on Surface Pro 12” has bugs like this. Meanwhile, everything runs fine on my iPhone.
Had fun making a website for Markerpad 🙂 I should probably have used some AI to make it nicer, but I think this turned out okay!
markerpadapp.com
markerpadapp.com
October 2, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Had fun making a website for Markerpad 🙂 I should probably have used some AI to make it nicer, but I think this turned out okay!
markerpadapp.com
markerpadapp.com
My boss, who is also using a Surface Pro 12 inch, is now using Markerpad for his meetings 😂 anytime he wants to draw something to explain a concept, he fires up Markerpad and shares his screen! Love it! ✍️
September 24, 2025 at 10:49 PM
My boss, who is also using a Surface Pro 12 inch, is now using Markerpad for his meetings 😂 anytime he wants to draw something to explain a concept, he fires up Markerpad and shares his screen! Love it! ✍️
After months of late nights and early mornings, I'm back with a new app. This time inspired by my lovely Surface Pro 12-inch.
Introducing Markerpad, a digital scratchpad where your ideas, unstructured notes, diagrams, and more begin.
Check it out now: apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nh0w...
Introducing Markerpad, a digital scratchpad where your ideas, unstructured notes, diagrams, and more begin.
Check it out now: apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nh0w...
September 23, 2025 at 2:50 PM
After months of late nights and early mornings, I'm back with a new app. This time inspired by my lovely Surface Pro 12-inch.
Introducing Markerpad, a digital scratchpad where your ideas, unstructured notes, diagrams, and more begin.
Check it out now: apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nh0w...
Introducing Markerpad, a digital scratchpad where your ideas, unstructured notes, diagrams, and more begin.
Check it out now: apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nh0w...
Just learned right now that the Multilingual Toolkit, a popular dev tool for localizing Windows apps, will be shut down by MS and blocked from download starting October. No official replacement. learn.microsoft.com/en-us/window...
Day by day, it's another blow for Windows app developers.
Day by day, it's another blow for Windows app developers.
Announcements - Windows apps
Recent announcements for the Multilingual App Toolkit (MAT).
learn.microsoft.com
September 18, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Just learned right now that the Multilingual Toolkit, a popular dev tool for localizing Windows apps, will be shut down by MS and blocked from download starting October. No official replacement. learn.microsoft.com/en-us/window...
Day by day, it's another blow for Windows app developers.
Day by day, it's another blow for Windows app developers.
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Publishing apps in the Microsoft Store is now free for indie devs.
No $19 fee. No credit card required.
www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/wi...
No $19 fee. No credit card required.
www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/wi...
Microsoft Store is now free for indie developers
The Microsoft Store removed registration fees and credit card requirements, making it easier than ever to publish apps on Windows.
www.windowscentral.com
September 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Publishing apps in the Microsoft Store is now free for indie devs.
No $19 fee. No credit card required.
www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/wi...
No $19 fee. No credit card required.
www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/wi...
This just arrived and I think I'm in love. Not only does it have the same ergonomic shape that the classic MS Ergonomic keyboard has, it has cherry MX brown mechanical keys and it doesn't have a number pad. No need to extend my arm to use the mouse.
Highly recommend kinesis-ergo.com/shop/mwave-pc/
Highly recommend kinesis-ergo.com/shop/mwave-pc/
Kinesis mWave Mechanical Keyboard | Windows Layout
A classic design reimagined for a more discerning typist with mechanical switches, backighting, full programmability, integrated keypad and much more.
kinesis-ergo.com
September 6, 2025 at 8:23 PM
This just arrived and I think I'm in love. Not only does it have the same ergonomic shape that the classic MS Ergonomic keyboard has, it has cherry MX brown mechanical keys and it doesn't have a number pad. No need to extend my arm to use the mouse.
Highly recommend kinesis-ergo.com/shop/mwave-pc/
Highly recommend kinesis-ergo.com/shop/mwave-pc/
Ambie got featured in this tech youtuber's 13 Windows Apps video! youtu.be/exadT2xUF00?...
13 Windows Apps I Wish I Found Sooner
YouTube video by ThisIsE
youtu.be
August 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Ambie got featured in this tech youtuber's 13 Windows Apps video! youtu.be/exadT2xUF00?...
the MSAL team's decision to drop uwp support in newer versions of the SDK is so incredibly annoying.
devblogs.microsoft.com/identity/uwp...
devblogs.microsoft.com/identity/uwp...
Announcing the Upcoming Deprecation of MSAL.NET for Xamarin and UWP | Microsoft Entra Identity Platform
Announcing the deprecation of the Xamarin and UWP versions of MSAL.NET starting with MSAL.NET 4.61.0.
devblogs.microsoft.com
August 22, 2025 at 5:05 AM
the MSAL team's decision to drop uwp support in newer versions of the SDK is so incredibly annoying.
devblogs.microsoft.com/identity/uwp...
devblogs.microsoft.com/identity/uwp...
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My statement on Canada-U.S. trade:
August 1, 2025 at 4:28 AM
My statement on Canada-U.S. trade:
Reposted by Daniel Paulino 🇨🇦
The Microsoft Store on Windows 11 (and Windows 10) is actually really great these days. Here's what's improved and why you should definitely give it another chance: www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/wi...
The Microsoft Store on Windows 11 is actually great now — here's why you should be using it in 2025
The Microsoft Store is now an incredible, reliable, and safe place to discover and download apps on Windows. Everyone should be using it, and it's time to give it another chance if you're not.
www.windowscentral.com
July 31, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The Microsoft Store on Windows 11 (and Windows 10) is actually really great these days. Here's what's improved and why you should definitely give it another chance: www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/wi...
Great TEDx from @scott.hanselman.com. Technology promised us connection, convenience, and creativity. But lately, it's felt like a burden. Can we change course? www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVG8... #tedx #technology
Tech Promised Everything. Did it deliver? | Scott Hanselman | TEDxPortland
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
www.youtube.com
July 25, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Great TEDx from @scott.hanselman.com. Technology promised us connection, convenience, and creativity. But lately, it's felt like a burden. Can we change course? www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVG8... #tedx #technology
I would like to report a sev0 bug to the copilot team. Who is James Montemagno?!
July 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I would like to report a sev0 bug to the copilot team. Who is James Montemagno?!
📢 Ambie 4.9.7 now out with improvements to the channel viewer!
✨ UI for timers improved for readability
🎯 The focus timer is now integrated directly into the channel viewer to make it easier for you to start/stop/pause your focus sessions
Give it a try and let me know what you think!
✨ UI for timers improved for readability
🎯 The focus timer is now integrated directly into the channel viewer to make it easier for you to start/stop/pause your focus sessions
Give it a try and let me know what you think!
July 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM
📢 Ambie 4.9.7 now out with improvements to the channel viewer!
✨ UI for timers improved for readability
🎯 The focus timer is now integrated directly into the channel viewer to make it easier for you to start/stop/pause your focus sessions
Give it a try and let me know what you think!
✨ UI for timers improved for readability
🎯 The focus timer is now integrated directly into the channel viewer to make it easier for you to start/stop/pause your focus sessions
Give it a try and let me know what you think!
Happy Canada Day!!!! 🍁
July 2, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Happy Canada Day!!!! 🍁
From Paul Thurrott: "The Microsoft Store... is the ideal place to get, install, and manage updates for apps. Meaning, if an app is available on the web and in the Store, get the version in the Store." https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-11/322660/you-use-windows-be-resilient
June 27, 2025 at 5:11 PM
From Paul Thurrott: "The Microsoft Store... is the ideal place to get, install, and manage updates for apps. Meaning, if an app is available on the web and in the Store, get the version in the Store." https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-11/322660/you-use-windows-be-resilient
It has just occurred to me that in my decades playing Pokémon games, I don't recall ever experiencing a game breaking bug. But every month I release software, there's some form of crash or UX bug... How do I get on Nintendo's level???
June 24, 2025 at 7:59 AM
It has just occurred to me that in my decades playing Pokémon games, I don't recall ever experiencing a game breaking bug. But every month I release software, there's some form of crash or UX bug... How do I get on Nintendo's level???
Wrote down some thoughts on improving your app's ratings in the Microsoft Store, based off my indie developer experience.
Hopefully others find this useful! #indiedev #windowsapps #windowsdev
kidjenius.medium.com/how-to-impro...
Hopefully others find this useful! #indiedev #windowsapps #windowsdev
kidjenius.medium.com/how-to-impro...
How to improve your app’s ratings in the Microsoft Store
Having published apps to the Microsoft Store for the past 9 years, I’ve learned these strategies for improving ratings for Windows apps.
kidjenius.medium.com
June 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Wrote down some thoughts on improving your app's ratings in the Microsoft Store, based off my indie developer experience.
Hopefully others find this useful! #indiedev #windowsapps #windowsdev
kidjenius.medium.com/how-to-impro...
Hopefully others find this useful! #indiedev #windowsapps #windowsdev
kidjenius.medium.com/how-to-impro...