cross-platform development

Windows 10 and Windows 11 now let you open and work with your Linux files from the Windows desktop with two simple tricks: enter \wsl$ in File Explorer to browse all installed distributions, or run explorer.exe . from inside a WSL shell to open the current Linux directory in Windows File...

When Microsoft rewrote its Linux support into WSL2 it solved the subsystem’s compatibility and many performance problems — but it didn’t convert Windows into a full Linux host. For the majority of developers and tinkerers, WSL2 now delivers the right amount of Linux: a real kernel running in a...

Microsoft’s latest update to the Windows Subsystem for Linux, version 2.5.10, has landed with little fanfare but significant impact, quietly delivering a targeted security fix for users running Linux binaries on Windows 11. This release underscores an evolving strategy at Microsoft, where rapid...

Microsoft has unveiled "Wassette," an open-source project designed to enhance the security and functionality of AI agents through the integration of Rust and WebAssembly. This initiative underscores Microsoft's commitment to open-source development and its focus on creating secure...

A long-awaited shift is taking shape within Microsoft's Windows ecosystem. The tech giant has committed to eventually making WinUI—a modern user interface framework central to Windows development—“truly open source.” While Microsoft’s intentions are now public, the path to full transparency for...

Meta's recent decision to phase out the native WhatsApp application for Windows 11 in favor of a web-based version marks a significant shift in the platform's desktop strategy. This move has sparked discussions among users and industry experts, highlighting both the advantages and drawbacks of...

ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant synonymous in the West with TikTok, is quietly expanding its software ambitions well beyond social media. Its latest foray, Trae, is a fork of Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code (VS Code)—a name that evokes immediate recognition for millions of developers worldwide...

Meta's recent decision to replace WhatsApp's native Windows application with a Chromium-based web wrapper has sparked considerable discussion among users and industry experts. This shift marks a significant departure from the company's previous commitment to platform-specific optimization and...

In a recent update, WhatsApp has transitioned its Windows 11 desktop application from a native Universal Windows Platform (UWP) framework to a Microsoft WebView2-based architecture. This shift aligns the desktop experience more closely with WhatsApp Web but has raised concerns regarding...

WhatsApp, long celebrated as one of the best-executed native apps for Windows 11, is undergoing a major architectural shift that has taken many by surprise. After several years invested in WinUI and native platform integration, Meta has now decided to abandon the Universal Windows Platform (UWP)...

Enterprises have long faced difficult decisions regarding software infrastructure, particularly those entrenched in Microsoft’s .NET ecosystem. Historically, running .NET applications meant being bound to Microsoft’s licensing costs, patching cycles, and a tight dependency on Windows Server...

Microsoft's recent decision to open-source the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) marks a significant milestone in the evolution of cross-platform development tools. This move, announced at the Build 2025 conference, is poised to reshape the landscape for developers who rely on both Windows and...

The echoes of Steve Ballmer’s booming “Developers! Developers! Developers!” chant continue to reverberate through the halls of Microsoft’s legacy, but the backstory is far richer and more nuanced than the viral video clips suggest. The infamous on-stage performance, which took place at a...

Progressive Web Apps, or PWAs, have long treaded the line between the open flexibility of the web and the immersive, tightly integrated experience of native Windows applications. Now, with the release of Microsoft Edge version 137, Microsoft is making a significant play to make that boundary...

Microsoft Build 2025 has once again served as the launchpad for groundbreaking developer technologies, with Syncfusion® making headlines by unveiling its fourth set of open-source .NET MAUI controls. This announcement not only marks another milestone for the venerable provider but also signals a...

The open sourcing of the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) represents a transformative moment in both Microsoft's developer outreach and the broader Windows ecosystem. Since its inception in 2016, WSL has evolved into a critical bridge between the world of Windows and Linux, enabling millions of...

The curtain has lifted once again on Microsoft Build, the premier event where the software giant rolls out the latest breakthroughs in technology for developers, IT professionals, and business leaders worldwide. Held in-person at the Seattle Convention Center, yet freely accessible online for...

Microsoft's Build 2025 conference showcased a series of groundbreaking advancements, particularly emphasizing artificial intelligence (AI) integration across its product suite. The keynote, delivered by CEO Satya Nadella, introduced several key initiatives aimed at enhancing developer...

The landscape for Windows developers is about to change dramatically as Microsoft eliminates the last barrier to publishing apps on the Microsoft Store. Beginning in June, developers worldwide will no longer need to pay fees to sign up or submit their apps for listing on the Microsoft Store in...

Every year, anticipation runs high in the developer community and across the technology industry for Microsoft’s flagship developer conference, Microsoft Build. This annual gathering has consistently served as a launchpad for the company’s biggest ideas and its clearest vision for the future of...