Set Up a Modern Local Dev Environment with WSL2, VS Code & Docker on Windows 10/11
Difficulty: Intermediate | Time Required: 30-45 minutes
Introduction
Developing on Windows used to mean tradeoffs: poor POSIX compatibility, slow filesystem IO in cross-platform toolchains, or switching to a VM...
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Elon Musk’s xAI has quietly escalated its play for the developer tooling market with Grok Code Fast 1 — a model explicitly tuned for agentic coding that promises rapid tool calls, low-latency edit loops inside IDEs, and pricing that aims to make continuous, agent-driven development economically...
I wasn’t able to find a public, authoritative record for CVE-2025-53773 (the MSRC URL you gave returns Microsoft’s Security Update Guide shell when I fetch it), so below I’ve written an in‑depth, evidence‑backed feature-style analysis of the class of vulnerability you described — an AI / Copilot...
Microsoft’s Copilot family and developer tools have been upgraded to run OpenAI’s newly released GPT‑5 across consumer and enterprise surfaces, bringing a unified “smart” model-routing approach, deeper reasoning, and larger context windows to everyday productivity, code generation, and custom...
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Microsoft’s July 2025 update to Visual Studio Code, shipped as version 1.103, is the most explicit signal yet that the VS Code team is turning the editor into a platform for AI-driven development workflows — with one of the headline additions being GitHub Copilot chat checkpoints, a preview...
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The terse exchange that followed OpenAI’s public rollout of GPT‑5—Elon Musk’s headline-grabbing “OpenAI is going to eat Microsoft alive” and Satya Nadella’s measured rejoinder—did far more than entertain social feeds; it crystallized a complex rearrangement of power, dependency, and product...
OpenAI's latest advancement in artificial intelligence, GPT-5, is now accessible to users of Microsoft's Copilot platform at no cost. This integration marks a significant milestone in making cutting-edge AI technology widely available across various Microsoft applications and devices.
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Microsoft's sweeping integration of OpenAI's GPT-5 into its Copilot suite marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of productivity and AI-powered personal assistance. With the latest breakthrough, Windows, Mac, and mobile device users will gain unprecedented access to advanced AI...
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August 7 marks a transformative moment in the artificial intelligence landscape as Microsoft announces the widespread integration of OpenAI’s just-released GPT-5 across its colossal suite of AI-powered products. From the consumer-facing Copilot chatbot to enterprise behemoths like Microsoft 365...
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Microsoft’s Visual Studio has long stood at the center of professional software development, renowned for its deep integration with .NET and extensive tooling that supports everything from application lifecycle management to debugging enterprise-grade projects. While Visual Studio Code (VS Code)...
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As of my latest information, there is no record of a vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-49714 affecting the Visual Studio Code Python Extension. The most recent notable vulnerability is CVE-2024-49050, a Remote Code Execution (RCE) issue disclosed on November 12, 2024. This vulnerability...
Microsoft’s decision to open-source its GitHub Copilot Chat extension for Visual Studio Code represents a pivotal chapter in the evolving landscape of AI-assisted software development. With the July 2025 release, developers across the globe now have full access to the extension’s source code...
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Visual Studio Code continues to stand at the forefront of code editors, serving millions of developers globally with its flexibility, open-source nature, and strong ecosystem of extensions. However, its popularity and reach make it a prime target for security researchers and threat actors alike...
GitHub Copilot, the latest collaboration between GitHub and OpenAI, signals a new era for developers seeking efficiency and innovation in software creation. The technical preview of this AI-powered tool, built atop OpenAI's Codex, isn’t just another programmer’s helper—it represents a bold step...
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Microsoft's recent unveiling of the Microsoft 365 Agents Toolkit marks a significant evolution in the development landscape for AI-powered agents within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. This toolkit, an advancement and rebranding of the former Teams Toolkit, is designed to streamline the creation...
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), the battleground for platform dominance is increasingly centered on the developer experience. Historically, technological platforms that have prioritized and streamlined the developer journey have emerged victorious, securing...
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When setting up a new Windows 11 device, most users rely on the tools and features provided out of the box. However, if you’re looking to go beyond basic usage and truly unlock the potential of your machine, it’s worth turning to a curated collection of “power user” applications. These tools...
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Microsoft Build 2025 arrived with a flourish, setting the stage for a new era in the company’s bold efforts to redefine productivity, cloud, AI, and the Windows experience itself. At the heart of this year's developer conference in Seattle, the theme echoed clearly: agentic AI, with an emphasis...
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At Microsoft Build 2025, Kedasha Kerr, a GitHub Developer Advocate, showcased the integration of Azure AI Foundry with GitHub Copilot's Agent Mode, illustrating how these tools can significantly streamline the development process.
Azure AI Foundry: A Unified Platform for AI Development
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At the Microsoft Build conference in Seattle, the company unveiled significant enhancements to Azure AI Foundry, its integrated platform designed to streamline the development, customization, and management of AI applications. These updates aim to empower developers and enterprises to build...
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