This will tell you how to download and use a C++ IDE to run the programs and view the code in this blog. "IDE" is an abbreviation for Integrated Development Environment. An IDE combines the editor, compiler and other useful tools in the same software package.
Click the logo to get a free C++ IDE:
Now you should have the Dev-C++ Bloodshed IDE installed. Open it as you would any other program to get started. You can open the code I provide in my blog entries into the environment then hit Ctrl+S to save, then F9 to compile and run the program.
