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Microsoft’s decision to openly confirm its intent to open source the Windows App SDK marks a significant pivot in its approach to developer collaboration, transparency, and the future of Windows application development. While a full transition to open source is some months away and involves...

A long-awaited shift is taking shape within Microsoft's Windows ecosystem. The tech giant has committed to eventually making WinUI—a modern user interface framework central to Windows development—“truly open source.” While Microsoft’s intentions are now public, the path to full transparency for...

The landscape of Windows app development is on the cusp of a transformative shift as Microsoft publicly details its plan to open up the Windows UI Library (WinUI) framework to broader community engagement. For years, developers and enthusiasts have called on Microsoft to fully open source the...

The landscape of modern software development was jolted by a move many believed was unimaginable just a decade ago: Microsoft is initiating the process of open-sourcing significant parts of Windows 11, specifically its user interface layer. For those who have watched Microsoft’s evolution from a...

Reliability in the modern desktop operating system is a pursuit as much as it is a promise, especially in an era when user expectations increasingly demand products that just work—unobtrusively, seamlessly, and securely. Microsoft’s latest marketing push for Windows 11 24H2 makes a bold claim...

While Windows 11 is undoubtedly a modern, visually refreshed operating system with substantial improvements over its predecessors, many enthusiasts and everyday users alike remain vocal about a suite of crucial features and customizations they believe are missing or in need of refinement. After...

Microsoft's recent announcement of Windows 11 version 25H2 has set the tech community abuzz, not only for the features it introduces but also for its implications on the anticipated release of Windows 12. This development suggests that Windows 12 may not debut until at least late 2025, as...

The relentless pace of artificial intelligence continues to reshape the landscape of operating systems, and nowhere is this evolution more evident than in Microsoft’s strategic repositioning of Windows as the premiere platform for AI development. At Build 2025, Microsoft didn’t just reiterate...

With growing anticipation surrounding Microsoft’s long-rumored entry into the portable gaming market, the official debut of the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X—developed in partnership with ASUS—signals a seismic shift in how Windows gaming will be experienced in handheld form. These pioneering...

Microsoft has introduced the Windows Update Orchestration Platform, a significant advancement aimed at streamlining the update process for both users and developers. Traditionally, Windows Update has focused primarily on updating the operating system components, leaving line-of-business (LOB)...

Few things capture the spirit of personal computing quite like customizing the look, feel, and behavior of your Windows PC. For decades, hobbyists and professionals alike have transformed their desktops from sterile out-of-the-box experiences into highly tailored digital workspaces, reflecting...

At the recent Microsoft Build 2025 conference, the tech giant unveiled a suite of artificial intelligence (AI) innovations aimed at transforming Windows 11 into a premier platform for AI development. Central to these announcements is the introduction of the Windows AI Foundry, a comprehensive...

The Microsoft Store is undergoing its most impactful transformation in years—ushering in changes likely to alter how both developers and end users experience Windows software distribution. At Build 2025, Microsoft’s annual developer showcase, a suite of new features and policies were unveiled...

Anticipation is mounting in the tech world as Microsoft prepares to kick off its annual Build developer conference, set to run from May 19 to 22. This event has become a cornerstone for unveiling innovations across the Microsoft ecosystem, with this year’s spotlight fixed firmly on AI...

When Microsoft’s flagship developer conference convenes again at the Seattle Convention Center, the tech world will turn its gaze not just to keynote announcements and developer deep-dives, but to the ongoing transformation of the Windows ecosystem itself. As the curtain rises on Microsoft Build...

The recent announcements from Microsoft regarding enhancements to hardware and driver compatibility testing in Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 mark a significant shift in how device makers and developers approach certification for modern Windows platforms. As the company phases...

Microsoft’s update strategy for Windows 11 has always been dynamic, oscillating between major leaps and “calmer” refinement cycles. Now, as clues quietly surface about the next anticipated update—Windows 11 25H2—the approach for this iteration is coming into sharper focus. Instead of boasting...

Microsoft's upcoming update has tech enthusiasts buzzing—not because a revolutionary Windows 12 is on the horizon but due to a significant evolution of Windows 11 itself. Recent reports indicate that Microsoft is testing new content through its Insider program in the Dev Channel, geared toward...

Link Removed The TimeTrigger class is extremely useful when your Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app has background tasks you want to run periodically. For instance, if you are writing a mail app, you will want to regularly poll for new messages in the background with a time trigger. If you...

Since Windows Phone doesn’t allow 3rd party applications to run in the background, your code can’t listen to or poll the Web for updates. However, Windows Push Notification Service overcomes this communication issue, making it possible for Windows Phone devices to receive Push Notification...