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    Agent Ransack on Windows 11: Fast non indexed file and content search

    Agent Ransack delivers a fast, no-friction alternative to Windows Search on Windows 11 — lightweight, feature-rich, and built to find both filenames and text inside files with precision and minimal setup. Background Agent Ransack is a long-running desktop search utility from Mythicsoft that...
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    VBScript Deprecation: A Practical Migration Playbook for Enterprises

    Microsoft's gentle-but-urgent nudge that VBScript really is on the way out has moved from rumor to a concrete program of deprecation, and the implications for enterprise automation and long‑running VBA codebases are immediate and real. Microsoft has confirmed a staged removal plan that will make...
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    SSMS 22 Preview 1: Modern UI, IntelliSense Upgrades, and SQL Server 2025 AI

    Microsoft’s SSMS tooling quietly stepped into its next chapter this week with the public appearance of SSMS 22 Preview 1 — a preview build that brings a modernized settings experience, refreshed theming, results-grid zooming, and deeper alignment with SQL Server 2025 and Microsoft Fabric. Early...
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    SQL Server 2025 RC0: AI-Ready, Secure-by-Default On-Prem Database

    Microsoft’s first Release Candidate (RC0) for SQL Server 2025 is here, and it’s more than a stability checkpoint—it’s a statement of direction that blends built-in AI, developer‑friendly T‑SQL, and secure‑by‑default networking into a single, on‑premises database platform that looks and feels...
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    Microsoft’s New Open Source Terminal Text Editor: edit.exe Review and Alternatives

    Microsoft’s surprising release of its new open source terminal text editor, edit.exe, for Windows 10 and 11 is making waves among both nostalgic users and modern code warriors. The announcement has generated outsized interest, fueled by claims that edit.exe is based on Visual Studio Code—the...
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    Microsoft Launches 'Edit': A Modern Command-Line Text Editor for Windows

    When Microsoft unveiled its new command-line text editor “Edit” for Windows, it signaled more than just a modern reboot of a classic utility—it underscored a deeper commitment to developer-centric tooling and a desire to harmonize decades of Windows history with today’s fast-evolving digital...
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    Transforming Excel: Python Integration, Regex Functions, and Forms Enhancement

    Microsoft has once again upped the ante for spreadsheet enthusiasts and data pros alike by introducing groundbreaking updates to Excel. If you thought Excel couldn’t get any more powerful, think again. The new enhancements focus on advanced text analysis powered by Python and the seamless...
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