Transparent labels
Matlab labels can be set to a transparent background as well as padding.
Presumed future risk
Setting class property types – take 2
R2016a saw the addition of class property types. However, a better alternative has existed for many years.
Smart listbox & editbox scrollbars
Matlab listbox and multi-line editbox scrollbars can easily be made smarter, for improved appearance.
Faster findjobj
the ubiquitous findjobj utility has been significantly improved for speed for the most common use case.
Adding a search box to figure toolbar
An interactive search-box can easily be added to a Matlab figure toolbar for enhanced user experience.
Secure SSL connection between Matlab and PostgreSQL
It is tricky, but quite possible, to use SSL to connect Matlab to a PostgreSQL database.
Customizing contour plots part 2
The contour lines of 3D Matlab plot can be customized in many different ways. This is the 2nd article on this issue.
Better MEX error messages
The default clunky and release-incompatible MEX error messages can be improved using a simple hack.
Simple GUI Tabs for Advanced Matlab Trading App
A new File Exchange utility enables to easily design GUI tabs using Matlab's GUIDE
Quirks with compiled Matlab DLLs
Several quirks with Matlab-compiled DLLs are discussed and workarounds suggested.