developer resources

How to Configure MCP Server on Windows 11 Using Claude: A Detailed Guide The ability to integrate AI systems and tools seamlessly has become a paramount requirement for developers and IT professionals. One of the newest breakthroughs in this space is the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open...

Overview of the Deprecation Announcement Microsoft has recently announced that the Windows UWP Map Control and Maps platform API will be deprecated starting this month. This strategic move, detailed in an official blog post and widely covered by industry news outlets including Windows Report...

Microsoft has announced a significant change for Windows users and developers alike. In a move aimed at streamlining privacy and data management, the company is deprecating the Location History feature—a tool that, until now, allowed apps such as Cortana to access a rolling 24-hour cache of your...

If you’re a developer, software tinkerer, or someone who thinks in if statements, then buckle up. GitHub, the home ground for developers worldwide, has just gifted the community with a nifty little Christmas present: GitHub Copilot Free. This free tier of its AI-based pair programming tool is...

The Microsoft Ignite 2024 conference wrapped up just before the Thanksgiving holiday here in the United States, and it was a whirlwind of exciting announcements, innovative solutions, and valuable resources for startups, developers, and tech enthusiasts alike. Whether you attended in person or...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries by enhancing user experiences, automating tasks, and providing powerful data analysis tools. With Windows 11, Microsoft has integrated comprehensive support for AI development, offering tools, frameworks, and support resources to enable...

Hello Windows enthusiasts! Microsoft has rolled out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25182 to the Dev Channel. Here's a detailed breakdown of what's new, improved, and what's still a work in progress. Key Highlights Build Expiration: This build's expiration date is now set for September 15...

Introduction Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25951 in the Canary Channel. This build introduces significant changes and improvements aimed at enhancing the user experience and security features in Windows 11. Noteworthy Updates Include SMB NTLM Blocking...

Hello WindowsForum.com members! Microsoft has just rolled out the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.575 and 22622.575 (KB5016694) to the Beta Channel. These updates bring exciting new features and critical fixes that enhance the overall user experience. Key Highlights Build...

Welcome back to Microsoft Build! Wherever this finds you, we hope that you’re safe and healthy. Since last Build, the Microsoft Edge platform continues to empower developers with the latest tools ready for today’s evolving web landscape. In the State of the Platform video below, Program Managers...

In continuation of our commitment to reduce fragmentation of the web for all developers, and to create better web compatibility for our customers, we plan to support the Declarative Net Request API and other changes proposed as part of Manifest V3. The decision to embrace Manifest V3 changes is...

We’re happy to announce that the video recordings from last weeks’ Developers’ Guide to Windows 10 live event are now available on-demand on Channel 9. This half day event is an addendum to the existing Developers’ Guide to Windows 10 video series and covers new features for developers in the...

In this episode, Robert is joined by Link Removed, who shows us how to integrate Cortana into apps. Among the topics Nick covers and shows are voice commands, speech recognition and synthesis, background voice commands and continuous dictation. Resources: Link Removed Nick's Demos Link...

With the Universal Windows Platform in Windows 10, your apps will now run on a number of device families and automatically scale across the different screen and window sizes, supported by the platform controls. In the next three weeks of the Windows 10 by 10 development series, we’re going to...

Last week I was a little taken to task for not covering the many Kinect assets in the Unity Asset Store. Sure I've blogged about a few, but I'd never actually searched the Store for Kinect assets. I know, "Bad Greg..." Link Removed I have to thank Rumen Filkov (aka RF Solutions) for pointing...

Taking a breather from Visual Studio Extensions, today our Mobile Monday project shows you how you can build Cortana enabled projects... Link Removed ... You’ve likely already read about how Cortana will use the power of Bing to deliver personalized, natural experiences to users. What you may...

Since Windows Phone doesn’t allow 3rd party applications to run in the background, your code can’t listen to or poll the Web for updates. However, Windows Push Notification Service overcomes this communication issue, making it possible for Windows Phone devices to receive Push Notification...

Link RemovedSince Windows Phone doesn’t allow 3rd party applications to run in the background, your code can’t listen to or poll the Web for updates. However, Windows Push Notification Service overcomes this communication issue, making it possible for Windows Phone devices to receive Push...