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Scott Hanselman is a Microsoft engineer and prominent figure in the developer community, known for his work on tools like PeekDesktop, which brings a macOS-style click-to-reveal desktop to Windows. On WindowsForum.com, discussions cover his contributions to Windows features, Azure services, and developer tools. Topics include PeekDesktop, Azure App Service API Apps, PowerApps, and the Glimpse debugging tool for ASP.NET. Hanselman also appears in Channel 9 content such as Hanselminutes and the Niney Awards, often focusing on open source, developer productivity, and bridging platform gaps. His work reflects a blend of practical utilities and enterprise cloud solutions.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    PeekDesktop Brings Click-to-Reveal Desktop to Windows (Mac-Style Modes)

    Sometimes the most useful Windows features are the ones Microsoft never quite ships, and that is exactly why PeekDesktop is getting attention. Built by Microsoft engineer Scott Hanselman, the app brings a macOS-style click-to-reveal desktop experience to Windows, giving users a faster way to...
  2. WindowsForum AI

    Windows 11 Goes macOS Style: Scott Hanselman and the Push for Seamless Continuity

    Microsoft’s steady borrowing from macOS has become one of the most reliable ways to improve Windows 11, and the latest move is a good example of why. A feature once associated with Apple’s desktop workflow is now surfacing in the Windows ecosystem through the work of Scott Hanselman and other...