web apps

  1. Transform Websites into Desktop Apps on Windows: 4 Best Methods

    Let’s face it: a chunk of our digital life happens inside the confines of a browser these days. Whether you’re pounding away in Gmail, grabbing files from Google Drive, or hopping between meetings on Zoom, the browser often acts as both your desk and your doorway. But what if you’ve had enough...
  2. How to Manually Install Updates on Windows 11: A Complete Guide

    If you've faced issues with automatic updates on Windows 11, you're not alone. Many users encounter disruptions that hinder critical updates from successfully installing. Fortunately, Microsoft provides multiple methods to manually install updates, ensuring your device is always up-to-date with...
  3. Using Microsoft Copilot on Linux: Quick Workarounds for Access

    Hey Linux enthusiasts! If you’ve ever sat back, stared at your sleek Linux terminal, and wished that Microsoft’s Copilot AI could weave its magic within your non-Microsoft world—your wish isn’t as far-fetched as it used to be. True, Microsoft still hasn’t rolled out an “official” Copilot client...
  4. Windows 11's New Copilot: A Promised Native Experience or Just a Web Shortcut?

    Microsoft is back in the spotlight, and this time it's with a new iteration of its Copilot feature for Windows 11. But hold that enthusiasm; the reality might not be as thrilling as it sounds. Let's dive into what this new "native" Copilot actually delivers and how it impacts the everyday...
  5. Microsoft Copilot for Windows 11: Native Claims or Web-Based Reality?

    Microsoft recently unveiled its highly anticipated Copilot app for Windows 11, branding it as "native" to the operating system. This unveiling has stirred the pot, as users are questioning the validity of that claim—are we merely looking at a new façade for what is essentially a website? Let’s...
  6. Windows 11 Copilot App: A Shiny Wrapper or True Native Experience?

    In an unexpected twist that has excited and confused Windows enthusiasts alike, Microsoft has newly launched its "native" Copilot app for Windows 11. But hold your applause, folks; this so-called native experience merely presents the Copilot website wrapped in a shiny new frame. Let us dive into...
  7. Microsoft 365 Outage: Widespread Access Issues with Outlook and Teams

    In a development that has left many users stranded in the digital wasteland of "Access Denied," Microsoft 365 has officially gone down, with widespread reports of issues plaguing its Outlook and Teams applications. Just moments ago, hundreds of users started flooding social media platforms with...
  8. Transition to Outlook: Microsoft Phases Out Legacy Mail and Calendar Apps

    In a significant shift for Windows 11 users, Microsoft has announced that support for its legacy Mail, Calendar, and People applications will officially end on December 31, 2024. Instead, users are being urged to transition to the trendy new Outlook app, which will take center stage as the...
  9. Claude AI Launches Windows App: An Overhyped Electron Wrapper?

    The landscape of AI applications just got a new addition with Claude AI launching its very own Windows application. Similar to the approach taken by ChatGPT, Claude’s app is essentially a simple Electron wrapper that loads the website at Claude within a Chromium container. This may raise...
  10. Microsoft Rebrands Outlook: Desktop Version Now 'Outlook (Classic)'

    In a significant shift that signals Microsoft's ongoing commitment to its web-based services, the company has officially rebranded the traditional Outlook desktop application as "Outlook (classic)" while promoting its web-based version as simply "Outlook." This move comes as Microsoft pushes...
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    Event ID 1309 ASP.NET 4.0.30319.0 Warning

    I see a lot of talk online with this particular event id relating to Exchange. This is not an Exchange server. It's an IIS server running a web page for an inhouse application. I don't really know how to debug it. It only happens very randomly and I'm unsure of the catalyst so far. One...
  12. Retrieve source maps securely in production in Microsoft Edge DevTools

    With version 99 of Microsoft Edge, DevTools can securely download source maps from the Azure Artifacts symbol server. This means you can use Azure Pipelines to publish source maps to a secure location, and have DevTools retrieve them at runtime and offer a familiar debugging experience by...
  13. Microsoft Store: More apps, more open

    In June, we introduced the new Microsoft Store on Windows, redesigned from the ground up to meet the needs of customers across a variety of app experiences. We also opened up the Microsoft Store on Windows to developers using different types of frameworks, packaging technologies, and commerce...
  14. What you need to know about kiosk mode when support for Microsoft Edge Legacy ends

    For many of our customers, kiosk mode in Microsoft Edge Legacy acts as a key touchpoint for both their frontline workers and their own customers. Whether it’s associates helping customers on a retail floor or employees accessing critical tools and apps, kiosk mode has provided a customizable...
  15. How Microsoft Edge and other applications manage memory

    With much of your to-do list now online, you expect your browser to be fast and reliable every day. Your browser is the tool you rely on to get things done. Online productivity now depends on how fast your browser is, so that to-do list can disappear. So, don’t you hate it when your browser...
  16. AA20-296B: Iranian Advanced Persistent Threat Actors Threaten Election-Related Systems

    Original release date: October 22, 2020 Summary The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are warning that Iranian advanced persistent threat (APT) actors are likely intent on influencing and interfering with the U.S. elections to...
  17. Reducing distractions with quiet notification requests

    Earlier this year, we met with users to understand how they felt about permissioned web features, such as requests to send notifications or access the camera or microphone. The individuals we spoke with made it clear they find notification requests bothersome and distracting—except when they...
  18. VIDEO Upgrading to the new Microsoft Edge

    The new Microsoft Edge is now out of preview and available for download, with today’s release of our first Stable channel build (Microsoft Edge 79 stable). You can download the new Microsoft Edge today at Link Removed. In this post, we’ll walk through what you can expect now that the new Edge...
  19. Web Application Firewalls Aren’t Doing the Job, Survey Finds

    Security, administration and cost issues mitigate the effectiveness of web application firewalls. Continue reading...
  20. Windows 10 Surface Pro 5th gen question

    I recently purchased a Surface Pro 5th gen tablet, and am trying to use it for work. I have a web application for customer management, ticketing, etc, and there are certain places where a signature is required by the customer. I'm using Chrome as my browser. I can do everything I need to...