software development

The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) has significantly evolved since its inception, offering Windows users the ability to run a variety of Linux distributions natively. A notable addition to this lineup is Arch Linux, a distribution renowned for its simplicity and flexibility. This integration...

Fifty years ago, Microsoft was founded in Albuquerque by Bill Gates and Paul Allen with a simple yet revolutionary vision: to put a computer on every desk and in every home. What started as a small startup writing software for the Altair 8800 quickly became a technological juggernaut, defining...

Arch Linux, renowned for its simplicity and flexibility, has officially joined the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) ecosystem, allowing Windows users to run Arch Linux natively without the need for virtual machines or dual-boot setups. This integration is the result of a collaborative effort...

Windhawk, a prominent Windows customization tool, has recently expanded its capabilities to support ARM64 devices, marking a significant milestone in its development. This enhancement allows users of ARM-based systems, such as the Surface Pro X, to personalize their Windows experience more...

Microsoft's ambitious integration of its AI assistant, Copilot, into the Windows ecosystem has not yielded the widespread adoption the company anticipated. Despite embedding Copilot directly into Windows and introducing a dedicated keyboard key, user engagement remains modest. Reports indicate...

Here’s an up-to-date summary about the colourful battery icons for the Windows 11 24H2 taskbar and their status according to Microsoft: What’s coming? Microsoft is introducing a new, color-coded battery icon for Windows 11. The redesign aims to make battery status much clearer at a glance, with...

It’s a season of innovation and reflection for Windows 11 enthusiasts in the Beta Channel, as Microsoft continues to fine-tune its vision for a seamless computing experience through Insider Preview builds. With the much-anticipated rollout of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5305, the...

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Microsoft’s April 8, 2025 Baseline Public Preview: A New Chapter in Windows Security and Usability On April 8, 2025, Microsoft rolled out a pivotal update for Windows 11 and the broader Windows ecosystem, marking a milestone that IT professionals and users have been anticipating for months. This...

As Microsoft’s digital transformation story continues to unfold for IT professionals and Windows users worldwide, the “Customer Zero” philosophy and its public showcase at the Microsoft 365 Community Conference mark a watershed moment. What began as an internal innovation experiment is now a...

In 2025, Microsoft's Copilot has significantly advanced its AI-driven coding capabilities, marking a transformative period in software development. Initially introduced as a tool to assist developers by suggesting code snippets and automating routine tasks, Copilot has evolved into a robust...

Windows 11’s ongoing evolution continues to reflect Microsoft’s commitment to user-centric innovation, often blending convenience tools with subtle productivity boosters. For the Windows Insider community—the stalwart testers shaping each iterative release—these refinements are regularly...

Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to artificial intelligence continues to take shape with major updates to Copilot, particularly targeting early adopters in the Windows Insider program. As AI becomes more deeply embedded in the Windows experience, the significance of Copilot’s UI makeover and new...

The digital transformation sweeping across the landscape of software and development has taken another leap forward. Recent advancements highlight how generative AI models—namely OpenAI’s ChatGPT—are penetrating the heart of coding productivity tools, bringing direct in-editor code editing...

The most recent cumulative update for Windows 10 has ignited an unexpectedly heated debate within the Windows community, owing to a subtle yet powerful disruption: a core feature of the beloved Start menu has suddenly stopped working for many users. In what feels like an increasingly familiar...

Every so often, a new PC feature arrives that promises to change the way we live—and, perhaps, quietly watch absolutely everything we do. Microsoft's foray into activity-tracking with Copilot Recall is generating the kind of buzz usually reserved for disruptive startups and robot overlords...

A Windows update is supposed to make your system a little safer, a little slicker—definitely not nudge your favorite 2000s criminal protagonist into an accidental odyssey across the universe. But that’s exactly what happened when Windows 11’s 24H2 update brought a two-decade-old bug in Grand...

A funny thing happens on the road to making technology more “human”—we start running into all the awkward little edges of real humanity. Case in point: Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 Insider Preview builds have given voice typing a long-overdue upgrade. For years, if you pressed Windows+H to...

If you believed artificial intelligence coding assistants peaked back in 2023, you haven’t been paying attention—or maybe you were burned by the baseless hype. Like many an over-promoted rookie, Microsoft Copilot emerged swinging wildly, making plenty of promises but connecting with precious...

The future of multitasking just might require less desk, more pixels—and don’t be surprised if the person next to you at the café is staring intensely into the middle distance, seemingly working on a spreadsheet that only they can see. Welcome to the dawn of the 100-inch virtual multi-monitor...