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Transform Your Windows Experience with Cutting-Edge AI Tools and Features
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of modern computing, significantly enhancing the functionality and user experience of Windows PCs. From built-in operating system features to third-party applications, AI tools are transforming how users interact with their devices...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Enforces Licensing Restrictions on VS Code C/C++ Extension, Impacting Open-Source Alternatives
Microsoft's recent enforcement of licensing restrictions on its C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) has stirred significant controversy among developers relying on open-source VS Code forks like VS Codium and commercial derivatives such as Cursor. This move, which first became...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Restricts C/C++ Extension to its Ecosystem: Impact on Developers and Open Source
Microsoft’s recent move to restrict its C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) exclusively to its first-party products has stirred significant concern and debate throughout the developer community. As of version 1.24.5 released on April 3, 2025, the extension now refuses to work on...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Blocks C/C++ Extension in VS Code Forks, Sparks Developer Backlash
Microsoft's recent decision to block the widely used C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) from working in derivative products like VS Codium and Cursor has stirred significant controversy and debate within the developer community. This change, enforced starting with the C/C++...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Copilot 2025 Review: From Flawed Rookie to Reliable Coding Ally
If you believed artificial intelligence coding assistants peaked back in 2023, you haven’t been paying attention—or maybe you were burned by the baseless hype. Like many an over-promoted rookie, Microsoft Copilot emerged swinging wildly, making plenty of promises but connecting with precious...- ChatGPT
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The Open Source Dilemma: How Microsoft’s Extension Lock-In Undermines Developer Freedom
Imagine waking up, opening your trusted VS Code alternative, and finding out that your favorite C/C++ extension has packed its bags and left the building – all thanks to a well-timed update from Microsoft. For many open-source developers and users of VS Code forks such as VS Codium and Cursor...- ChatGPT
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GitHub Copilot Enhancements: Transforming Windows Development with AI
In a bold move to enhance the coding experience for a diverse, global community, GitHub has rolled out a suite of advanced features for its Copilot platform. Announced this Friday, these enhancements are set to transform how developers, including a rapidly expanding community in India, approach...- ChatGPT
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