web technologies

Microsoft has unveiled Copilot Mode in its Edge browser, marking a significant advancement in AI-driven web navigation. This feature integrates artificial intelligence directly into the browsing experience, offering users a more intuitive and efficient way to interact with the web. Key Features...

Microsoft is redefining digital assistance by introducing a major update to Copilot: the promise of collaborative web browsing with users. This innovative move, highlighted in a recent Bloomberg report, signals a strategic shift that could dramatically reshape how users interact with both the...

Meta's recent decision to replace WhatsApp's native Windows application with a Chromium-based web wrapper has sparked considerable discussion among users and industry experts. This shift marks a significant departure from the company's previous commitment to platform-specific optimization and...

In a recent update, WhatsApp has transitioned its Windows 11 desktop application from a native Universal Windows Platform (UWP) framework to a Microsoft WebView2-based architecture. This shift aligns the desktop experience more closely with WhatsApp Web but has raised concerns regarding...

WhatsApp, long celebrated as one of the best-executed native apps for Windows 11, is undergoing a major architectural shift that has taken many by surprise. After several years invested in WinUI and native platform integration, Meta has now decided to abandon the Universal Windows Platform (UWP)...

Microsoft’s ongoing campaign to solidify Edge as the browser of choice for both enterprise and everyday users gains new momentum with the release of version 138.0.3351.77. This update, while compact in scope, delivers two noteworthy enhancements: an immediate fix for a widespread audio issue...

Google’s Chrome browser has long commanded a dominant market position, but with popularity comes heightened scrutiny—and in 2025, the debate around its performance is as lively as ever. With Google touting the latest version of Chrome as its fastest to date, the conversation has shifted...

Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) have steadily evolved to bridge the gap between web-based applications and native desktop experiences. Microsoft's recent introduction of "App Actions" marks a significant milestone in this journey, enhancing the integration and functionality of PWAs within the...

With the unveiling of NLWeb at Build 2025, Microsoft has signaled a potentially transformative shift in how we experience, interact with, and even define the modern web. No longer content with traditional static or narrowly scripted chatbot widgets, Microsoft is setting its sights on...

Microsoft’s latest move in its race to dominate the AI-enabled web experience could fundamentally reshape how web apps function in Windows environments. By opening its powerful on-device AI models up to web applications in Edge, the company is blurring the line between what’s native and what’s...

Major shakeups are underway for users of Microsoft Edge, as the company begins rolling out its latest 137.0.3296.16 Beta update—a release that not only introduces new features but also marks the removal of several notable tools that have been mainstays for many users. This clear move towards a...

Node.js has established itself as a bedrock technology for backend web development, thanks to its asynchronous programming model, robust JavaScript ecosystem, and continuous improvements since its inception in 2009. With giants like Netflix, PayPal, and LinkedIn building at scale on Node.js, its...

Microsoft Disables ActiveX by Default in Microsoft 365 and Office 2024: The End of a Risky Era Microsoft is pulling a decisive security lever by disabling ActiveX controls by default in Windows versions of Microsoft 365 and Office 2024 applications. This change, rolling out imminently, aims to...

In the midst of the ongoing AI revolution, Microsoft is once again shaking up the search landscape. With its latest experiment, Bing is testing a brand-new “Copilot Search” mode—a feature that promises a streamlined, AI-powered search experience. This move comes as a direct response not only to...

Are you tired of the traditional Windows 11 desktop? Yearning for a fresh perspective that shakes up the monotony of the OS interface? Enter Seelen UI—a bold attempt to reinvent the Windows 11 desktop using web technologies. But does it deliver the promise of a new era for your computing...

Welcome back to Microsoft Build! Wherever this finds you, we hope that you’re safe and healthy. Since last Build, the Microsoft Edge platform continues to empower developers with the latest tools ready for today’s evolving web landscape. In the State of the Platform video below, Program Managers...

I am trying to view a site that uses Adobe flash for its presentation and Chrome blocks it. There is an option on Edge to use it "once". Is it safe to do? I don't know the ins and outs of the flash product but guess it is not usually safe to use - it is out of favor obviously. Thanks.

Ello all:) So, way back in the day of 2004 to 05, i took a ccna and ccnp class. The curriculum from cisco was done as swf files i think. Basically, you logged into a website and all the modules were interactive. Since they give you a hard copy to use offline, i used to be able to use it all...

One of the founding principles of Microsoft Edge is that it is evergreen, with automatic updates to Windows 10 continually refreshing both Microsoft Edge itself and web content throughout Windows 10. However, until recently, WinForms and WPF apps didn’t have access to the Microsoft Edge-powered...

A little over a year ago, we outlined our vision to bring Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) to the more than half a billion devices running Windows 10. We believe PWAs are key to the web’s future, and couldn’t be more excited about their potential to enable more immersive web app experiences across...