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Microsoft has unveiled Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27881 to the Canary Channel, introducing several enhancements aimed at refining user experience and accessibility. Profanity Filter Setting for Voice Typing A notable addition is the new profanity filter setting for voice typing. Users can...

Artificial intelligence continues to redefine the landscape of interactive entertainment, and its newest conquest—gaming-focused AI assistants—has set the industry abuzz. Microsoft's Copilot for Gaming, now in limited beta, is at the forefront of this technological wave, promising to blend...

Microsoft’s public beta release of Copilot for Gaming, integrated into the Xbox app on iOS and Android, marks a significant step in how artificial intelligence is interwoven with the broader gaming experience. This AI chatbot, built as a second-screen digital companion, arrives at a moment when...

Microsoft has unveiled 'Copilot for Gaming,' an AI-powered assistant integrated into the Xbox mobile app, now available in beta across iOS and Android platforms in over 50 regions, including India, the US, Japan, Australia, and Singapore. This initiative marks a significant step in Microsoft's...

Here’s a summary of the major changes and significance of VirtualBox 7.2 Beta, with a focus on Windows 11 ARM support, GUI refinements, other ARM improvements, Guest Additions, and the open-source code being on GitHub: VirtualBox 7.2 Beta: Key Highlights 1. Windows 11 ARM Support First-time...

Microsoft’s upcoming refresh to the Windows 11 Start menu is stirring up excitement among longtime users who have longed for more control, better aesthetics, and a nod to the familiar comforts of previous Windows versions. After nearly four years of feedback and quiet grumbling, insiders have...

Ubuntu’s latest release is stirring up excitement—not only among Linux enthusiasts but also for those Windows users who dabble in dual-boot setups or leverage the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). The forthcoming Ubuntu 25.04 brings a host of enhancements that promise to smooth over...

Microsoft has been steadily shifting the user experience in Windows from the old Control Panel to the modern Settings interface—and a new beta build confirms that even the classic mouse properties options aren’t exempt from this transition. This isn’t an overnight transformation; it’s a...

The world of package managers, though often confined to niche developer dialogs, is now adding some serious usability upgrades, and none stands out quite like UniGetUI in its latest iteration. Formerly recognized as WingetUI, this indispensable tool received a fresh overhaul not long ago and...

In a significant development for Windows 11 users relying on ARM64 architecture, Google has announced the beta support for Drive for Desktop on Qualcomm Snapdragon devices. This move addresses a critical gap in functionality, making it easier for users to access and manage files on their Windows...

In a significant move for productivity on Windows 11 platforms, Google has released a beta version of Google Drive that extends support to laptops powered by ARM processors. This includes widely utilized Qualcomm Snapdragon chips, enhancing the functionality and practicality of ARM devices for...

Microsoft has launched a beta version of an innovative on-screen keyboard specifically optimized for use with game controllers in Windows 11. This new feature addresses long-standing usability challenges faced by gamers when typing using device controllers. Announced on September 3, 2024, via...

Explanation: So, at least for now, once you join the Windows Insider Program and join the DEV Channel, you will NOT be able to revert back to perform a roll back after 10 days. That is how long Windows internally keeps a backup of the previous OS installation. So the Windows Dev Channel is a...

As of June 28, Xbox Cloud Gaming is available to all Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members with Windows 10 PCs and Apple phones and tablets, via browser, across 22 countries. If you’re a member or want to become one, go to Edge, Chrome or Safari on your PC or mobile device to start playing hundreds of...

Colin Miller announced that the .NET Micro Framework SDK v4.3 has RTW'd. This has been in beta for a while, highlighted here in Oct 2014, Visual Studio 2013, VS "14" .NET Micro Framework Support is here! but now is finally, officially RTM Link Removed The changes to NETMF 4.3 to make it work...

The beta release of Windows 8 is just a few weeks away. It should be nearly feature-complete, and expectations will be high. So what’s keeping managers in Redmond awake at night? Here are my top five questions. Source: Yahoo! News

Had all the fun you can stand? Want to get back to just plain old Windows 7 and remove all remnants of the Windows 8 Developers Preview? Want to wait until the next iteration or Beta Release which should be coming soon? This video will hopefully get you through the process. Good luck and Best...

An early beta release of Windows 8 has been leaked onto the Internet Link Removed

Windows 7 Problem Steps Recorder or PSR by Britec YouTube - Windows 7 Problem Steps Recorder or PSR by Britec How to use Problem Steps Recorder Tool in Windows 7 Problem Steps Recorder is a new miracle tool in Windows 7 for especially help desk or support engineers as well as software...

This Week on Channel 9, Dan Fernandez is joined by Clint Rutkas to discuss the week's top developer news, including: [00:35] Somasegar: Link Removed including VS 2010 Service Pack 1, TFS-Project Server Integration Feature Pack, Load Test Feature Pack, and LightSwitch Beta 2 [01:01] Jason...