software testing

Here’s a summary/analysis of the news article "Microsoft blames Outlook outage on another dodgy code change" from The Register: Summary Incident: On March 19, 2025, users of Microsoft’s email service experienced a worldwide outage on Outlook’s web version, which blocked access to Exchange...

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...

Hello WindowsForum.com members! Microsoft has just rolled out the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.575 and 22622.575 (KB5016694) to the Beta Channel. These updates bring exciting new features and critical fixes that enhance the overall user experience. Key Highlights Build...

With the clock ticking down to the end of support for Windows 10, Microsoft has announced the shutdown of the Windows 10 Insider Beta Channel. This closure comes just five short months after its reopening earlier this year, signaling a significant shift in Microsoft’s focus as they prepare to...

The development surrounding Microsoft's Windows 11 preview has recently witnessed new changes, raising significant confusion among users. The Windows Insider program, which celebrates its tenth anniversary later this year, has long allowed users to explore pre-release versions of Windows and...

I'm having trouble understanding some of the mobile testing interview questions on an online Link Removed. Specifically, I'm having difficulty understanding the code in the "What is the method of testing mobile applications?" question. Could someone please provide some clarification on this...

I stay at a hotel so my connection is public since it is shared. I recently installed the Kooraroo Media streaming software on my Computer and found a problem in it. It does have the feature to block new devices but it also has a web interface. The web interface can be accessed from any device...

Today, we’re thrilled to announce a partnership with BrowserStack, a leader in mobile and web testing, to provide remote virtual testing on Microsoft Edge for free. Until now, developers who need to test against a specific version of Microsoft Edge have been limited to local virtual machines, or...

In this episode, Robert is joined by Link Removed, who shows us how to use IntelliTest to automatically generate unit tests. IntelliTest explores your .NET code to generate test data and a suite of unit tests. For every statement in the code, a test input is generated that will execute that...

Visual Studio Test Professional 2015 RC delivers a complete plan-test-track workflow to enable in-context collaboration between testers, product managers and other stakeholders. Link Removed

Hi I saw this article, if it's true I'm all in to start beta testing it. http://winsupersite.com/windows-8/threshold-be-called-windows-9-ship-april-2015 I can't imagine that they wouldn't want to have a real beta testing, if they are going to make major changes and call it a new OS. I'm...

G'day, We have an older application that we distribute to clients with the advice they should run it in Windows XP SP3 Compatibility Mode when using Windows 7. As of late, we have had clients say that running the software in this mode means having to enter a Admin password. As a test, we had...

I write & read in several tech forums & it leads me to the following... To all those switching their existing, current, non-beta, 'daily driver' Operating Systems on their computer, to BOTH those who have done it or are considering doing this w/ Windows8... WRONG!! Windows8, whether CP...

After spending a couple weeks working with the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, here’s what I think works and doesn’t work in this beta. Some early complaints are overblown, but there’s no denying the split personality of Windows 8 has reshaped the user experience. Source: Yahoo! News

So as most of you probably already know, Microsoft has stated that it will be releasing the first Windows 8 Beta to the public as it did with the first Windows 7 Beta. (Of course this can always change and most likely will change) but it would be pretty sweet if MS actually does this again. I...

The Link Removedwrite tools for the C++ community that make it easier to write reliable, performant and scalable concurrent and parallel code. In this conversation, Mike Chu , Dana Groff, Artur Laksberg, and Vinod Koduvayoor Subramanian talk about their latest addition to the Parallel Patterns...

The other day, I walked by the office where our team members from Shanghai work while in Redmond and I ran into Leo Shum, a test lead on the new WCF Web HTTP (REST) Test Tool. On this episode, Leo joins me in the studio to show you how this new tool works. Though it's not yet shipping, we...

I am running a software, which apparently is not freeing the allocated memory at exit. However, the memory is not made available by Windows after the application exits. It takes almost 10 minutes before the memory shows up under the available. I am running this program for multiple iterations in...

Around a third of anti-malware products fail to fully protect users ofWindows 7 Professional according to the latest test from Virus Bulletin. Link Removed due to 404 Error

You probably already know that the final version of Windows Phone Developer Tools wasshipped today! In celebration, we decided to walk through the corridors of Studio F (where most of the devs, PMs, and testers are), and talk with a few of the people who are behind this great release of Windows...