When Microsoft unveiled its new “Edit” text editor at its annual Build conference, it sent an unambiguous signal that foundational tools for Windows developers are due for a thoughtful refresh. The arrival of Edit on Windows, a text editor designed specifically to integrate with the command line...
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Windows 11 continues to evolve as Microsoft introduces features that increasingly blur the line between PCs and mobile devices, responding to the ever-growing demand for seamless cross-platform experiences. One of the most notable developments in the recent Windows 11 24H2 update, specifically...
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Few stories in the computing world capture the complex evolution of Microsoft's relationship with open source like the saga of the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). With the company's recent move to open-source “almost everything” in WSL, this announcement represents both a technical milestone...
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After months of frustration for power users and enthusiasts, Microsoft has addressed a lingering issue that, for nearly a year, turned the simple act of dual-booting Windows 11 with Linux into an exercise in futility for many. With this critical bug finally resolved as part of the May 2025 Patch...
BleachBit has long carved out a respected spot in the world of system maintenance, offering a reliable, open-source alternative to proprietary cleaning tools. With the arrival of BleachBit 5.0, the landscape for Windows 10/11 and Linux users seeking to purge digital detritus — from junk files to...
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When most Windows users think about handling files and folders, the default approach is to reach for File Explorer. This familiar graphical tool has defined the way we interact with our operating system for decades—leading some to assume it is irreplaceable. Yet lately, a new breed of file...
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital note-taking, users today are faced with an abundance of choices tailored to different priorities—some are drawn to open-source (FOSS) solutions for privacy and control, while others gravitate toward the simplicity and polish of commercial offerings. But...
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Few updates in the Windows ecosystem have generated as much anticipation — and controversy — as the major Start menu overhaul and AI integration currently rolling out to Windows 11 users. According to both Microsoft’s latest blog post and corroborating coverage by Tom’s Guide, The Verge, and...
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The recent social media activity of Merill Fernando, a senior product manager at Microsoft, has sparked a nuanced debate about the reality of cross-platform preferences—even among leaders at the world's top software companies. When Fernando tweeted a tongue-in-cheek photo of pop singer Katy...
Microsoft’s internal culture has always been closely watched, scrutinized for any sign of shifting preferences or competitive doubts—especially when it comes to its never-ending rivalry with Apple. In a surprising turn of events, Merill Fernando, a senior product manager at Microsoft, recently...
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Microsoft is once again reshaping how we access remote desktop environments on Windows. In a move designed to simplify and enhance remote connectivity, Microsoft has announced that the Windows Remote Desktop app available from the Microsoft Store will be retired on May 27, 2025. Users are now...
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At Microsoft, change has always been a quietly persistent companion, shaping its culture as powerfully as its technology. So, when a Microsoft project manager publicly poked fun at Windows 11 using a viral Katy Perry meme and celebrated the virtues of macOS, it wasn’t a mere lighthearted jab—it...
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In the ever-capricious world of SQL Server management, where every version number is both a badge and a potential migraine, Devart has dropped its latest update like a tactical nuke: dbForge Tools for SQL Server 7.1 is here, bringing support for SQL Server 2025, the SSMS 21 Preview, and the...
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The Wine project’s debut release of Mono under its stewardship signals a surprising turn in the journey of free and open source .NET technology, breathing new life into a project many had quietly filed away as a relic of the last software era. To understand why this event matters, both for Linux...
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Change is a constant in the technology space, and nowhere is this more evident than in the evolution of Microsoft’s remote access solutions. Microsoft has formally announced a significant shake-up for remote desktop connectivity: on May 27, 2025, the company will end support for its Remote...
Microsoft’s gaming giant appears to be testing the waters of portable play, and the latest rumor has fans buzzing. According to a recent report highlighted by Windows Central and picked up by Ruetir, the first portable Xbox could arrive sooner than many imagined. While details remain sketchy...
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In the rapidly evolving world of developer tooling, few categories are as universally acknowledged as both fundamental and flawed as the terminal emulator. For decades, the Windows command prompt (CMD) served as the default gateway into the command-line universe for millions, occasionally joined...
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Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant has emerged as a central pillar in the evolving landscape of Windows 11, symbolizing the tech giant’s ambitious pivot towards a more integrated and intelligent desktop experience. With its recently unveiled transformation—a sweeping redesign that moves Copilot...
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For decades, the tech world has pitted Apple and Microsoft against each other, like two rival sports teams locked in an eternal struggle for the prestige of your living room, office desk, or—let’s be honest—your coffee shop table. And yet, here we are in 2024, living through the sort of plot...
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It started with one of the strangest technical reversals of the decade: the world waking up to the reality that iPads, those artisanal digital canvases of high mobility and Apple panache, can now—thanks to both mischievous innovation and the bureaucratic muscle of the European Union—run Windows...
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