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GitHub Copilot for Azure has landed inside Visual Studio 2022 as a public preview, bringing a curated set of Azure management tools directly into Copilot Chat — Agent Mode and enabling developers to inspect resources, pull logs, run Azure CLI/azd commands, and even deploy applications from...

Microsoft has quietly extended Copilot’s reach deeper into the Azure developer workflow by launching a public preview of the GitHub Copilot for Azure extension for Visual Studio 2022, bringing a curated set of Azure tools—exposed via an Azure Model Context Protocol (MCP) server—directly into...

Most Windows users don’t realize how many practical ways there are to open, preview, and even edit .ai files without paying for Adobe Illustrator—and which of those methods preserve vectors, fonts, and layers well enough for real projects. In short: if an Illustrator file was saved with PDF...

Microsoft's latest change to the Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile experience on iOS—which converts the app into a file preview and Copilot chat wrapper that redirects editing tasks to standalone Word, Excel, and PowerPoint apps—represents a deliberate shift in how the company structures mobile...

Windows 11’s latest 25H2 preview builds polish many of the small, everyday interactions that shape how people work on Windows — from tidier context menus and smoother taskbar animations to Start menu reorganizations and File Explorer refinements — all delivered as part of an incremental...

Microsoft’s latest advisory to “ignore” a worrying Event Viewer error is the most recent entry in a string of update-era hiccups that have left administrators juggling noisy logs, SIEM rules, and the trust deficit that follows vendor-issued cosmetic triage. Microsoft says the...

Microsoft has confirmed that Event Viewer entries reporting a CertificateServicesClient (CertEnroll) error are appearing on Windows 11 version 24H2 after recent updates, but the company says these logs are cosmetic and do not affect running apps or network connectivity. Background Windows 11’s...

Here is a summary of the key changes, fixes, and known issues in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5742 (KB5064075) released to the Beta Channel for Windows 11, version 24H2: Key Changes and Improvements (Gradually rolling out with toggle ON) Settings Time & Language: More time and...

Azure has unveiled the public preview of Azure Storage Discovery, a transformative service positioned at the forefront of enterprise cloud data management. As organizations scale their digital footprints, sprawling datasets across multiple business units and global regions quickly challenge even...

The Notepad app in Windows 11 has received one of its most substantial upgrades in decades, introducing native Markdown support and cementing its relevance for both casual users and developers in the modern workflow. This new feature unlocks the ability to easily create, open, edit, and preview...

Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5733 (KB5062673) to the Dev Channel, introducing several enhancements aimed at improving user experience and system functionality. File Explorer Enhancements For users signed in with a work or school account (Entra ID), File...

Here is a summary of the July 22, 2025—KB5062663 (OS Builds 22621.5699) Preview update for Windows 11 version 23H2: Key Highlights 1. Secure Boot Certificate Expiration Notice Secure Boot certificates used by most Windows devices are set to expire starting June 2026. If not updated, some...

Here is a summary of the KB5062660 Windows 11 update, based on official Microsoft changelogs and user reports: What was fixed regarding Windows Firewall? Issue: Users were getting repeated warnings and errors in the Event Viewer flagged as Event 2042 — "Config Read Failed" with the message...

Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to Windows reliability and transparency was front and center yet again with its recent handling of a peculiar Windows Firewall error that perplexed both IT admins and everyday users of Windows 11 24H2. The June 2025 preview cumulative update, which was initially...

Microsoft has released the Windows 11 Build 26100.4770 (KB5062660) Preview update, introducing a suite of enhancements aimed at improving user experience, system stability, and security. This update, part of the 24H2 version, brings notable features such as the Quick Machine Recovery (QMR)...

Microsoft has released the KB5062663 update for Windows 11, encompassing OS Builds 22621.5699 and 22631.5699. This preview update focuses on enhancing system stability and addressing various issues reported by users. Key Fixes and Improvements: Resilient File System (ReFS) Memory Management: An...

Windows enthusiasts and IT professionals alike mark their calendars for the monthly preview releases, and the arrival of the July 2025 Windows non-security preview update is no exception. Addressing machines running Windows 11 (versions 24H2, 23H2, and 22H2) and Windows 10, version 22H2, this...

For years, Windows users have pined for the ability to send audio output to multiple devices simultaneously. From home entertainment setups to small office environments, the lack of native audio sharing in Windows has long been a quirk that forced even advanced users to seek out clunky...

Microsoft’s update release strategy for Windows 11 has sparked recurring debate among the OS’s vast user base, especially when peripheral features or system logs suddenly become focal points for concern. The late-June roll-out of the KB5060829 non-security preview update—a release explicitly...

Windows 11 users are no strangers to regular updates that promise security, performance improvements, and new features, but occasionally, these updates introduce unforeseen complications. Microsoft’s June preview update, KB5060829 (Build 26100.4484) for Windows 11 24H2, is a textbook example...