OpenAI’s GPT-5 launch was staged as a Google-friendly moment — Gmail and Google Calendar were shown on-screen — but the quiet, rapid work under the hood handed Microsoft a far broader, more consequential prize: deeper GPT-5 integration across Teams, SharePoint, GitHub, Copilot, and Azure that...
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Windows 11, in its continuous evolution, has often tread the delicate line between serving mainstream users while empowering power users, developers, and tinkerers. In a subtle yet significant twist, Microsoft is now rolling out a new "Advanced Settings" feature, poised to bring a substantial...
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When Microsoft first unveiled the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), it signaled a major shift in how professionals and enthusiasts could harness both Windows and Linux tools within a single, seamless environment. No longer restricted to the moats separating the two operating systems...
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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...
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