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    Microsoft Restricts C/C++ Extension to its Ecosystem: Impact on Developers and Open Source

    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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    Transitioning from Windows to Linux: How Wine Makes Your Favorite Apps Work

    With Windows 10 approaching its end of life and Windows 11 locking out millions of older PCs with strict hardware requirements, a crossroads confronts many Windows loyalists: stick with aging software and risk security holes, upgrade hardware (often unnecessarily), or strike out into new...
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    Hidden Legacy Software Gems That Enhance Windows 11 Performance and Productivity

    Hidden and Timeless Software Gems That Still Shine on Windows 11 Though we live in an age of ever-shifting software landscapes, some older programs endure with surprising grace, continuing to deliver essential functionality and efficiency on modern Windows 11 systems. Not every shiny new app is...
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    Revolutionizing Music: Windows MIDI Service Public Preview in Windows 11

    Microsoft is taking a significant step forward for musicians and developers with the first-ever public preview of its Windows MIDI Service. Debuting in Windows 11 Build 27788 on the Canary channel, this update promises to revolutionize how MIDI—a protocol that’s been a backbone of digital music...
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