Statically linking VC++ libraries

Open the C++ project properties:

If using MFC:
• Configuration Properties -> General: Where it reads Use of MFC, change to Use MFC in a Static Library.

If using ATL:
• Configuration Properties -> General: Where it reads Use of ATL, change to Static Link to ATL.

The CRT:
• Configuration Properties -> C/C++ -> Code Generation: Where it reads Runtime Library, change to Multi-Threaded (/MT).

The manifest must go:
• Configuration Properties -> Manifest Tool -> Input and Output: Where it reads Embed Manifest, change to No.

Show the Users Library Folder Permanently in OS X Yosemite

• From the OS X Finder, open a new window and go to the users Home folder (hit Command+Shift+H to jump to Home instantly)
• Pull down the “View” menu and select “Show View Options” (or hit Command+J if you like keyboard shortcuts)
• Check the box for “Show Library Folder” then close the View Options panel
• Navigate in the users home folder to see the newly visible “Library” directory

Taken from: http://osxdaily.com/2013/10/28/show-user-library-folder-os-x-mavericks/