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  1. Transform Your Windows 11 Experience with Top 10 Windhawk Mods

    Windows 11 users looking to inject personality and functionality into their operating system have a dynamic companion in Windhawk, a customization app that offers a plethora of mods designed to modify the native UI to your liking. Let’s delve into the ten standout mods that have made waves in...
  2. How to Install and Use Makefiles on Windows 11: A Complete Guide

    Understanding Makefiles and their functionality can be a game changer, especially for programmers and developers who wish to streamline their build processes. If you've ventured into compiling programs, you have likely encountered Makefiles. They are integral to managing complex program builds...
  3. Exploring Nitrux Linux 3.6.0: A Smart Alternative to Windows 11

    In a world increasingly moving toward open-source solutions, Nitrux Linux 3.6.0 has emerged as a compelling alternative for those contemplating a shift from Microsoft Windows 11. This transition is particularly relevant for users frustrated with the operational demands or performance issues of...
  4. Open-Source ‘Great Satan’ No More, Microsoft Wins Over Skeptics

    Appealing to a wider swath of developers is important for Microsoft’s growth prospects. Tools and software that help engineers write programs generate a small portion of Microsoft’s revenue, dwarfed by units like cloud services and Windows – but they lure users to the bigger businesses...
  5. Introducing the UWP Community Toolkit

    Recently, we released the Windows Anniversary Update and a new Windows Software Developer Kit (SDK) for Windows 10 containing tools, app templates, platform controls, Windows Runtime APIs, emulators and much more, to help create innovative and compelling Universal Windows apps. Today, we are...
  6. New Microsoft Edge Test Drive web demos go open-source

    We first launched the Internet Explorer Test Drive site Link Removed during the Internet Explorer 9 Preview and regularly added demos through IE10 and IE11 development as a way to help web developers get hands-on with new features and performance improvements that were being added to the...
  7. Using FFmpeg in Windows Applications

    It is important to Microsoft that developers can leverage open-source software when building apps for Windows. As part of this effort we’re very pleased to announce FFmpeg support for Window 8.1, Windows Phone 8.1, and Windows 10 applications. What is FFmpeg? FFmpeg is a free, open-source...
  8. Kinect Hacked to Work With Windows 7

    Challenge complete! One hacker got Microsoft's Kinect working with Windows 7 thanks to an open-source driver. More...