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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...

Windows 10’s launch in 2015 was accompanied by fanfare and promises that seemed destined to rewrite the developer playbook for the platform. In an era marred by the lingering discontent of Windows 8 and the convoluted push for “Metro style” apps, Microsoft offered what appeared to be a unifying...

Raycast, long celebrated as one of macOS’s premier productivity tools, is finally making its anticipated arrival on Windows 11—a development that is poised to energize the productivity landscape for PC users and stir the ongoing evolution of keyboard-centric workflows. As Raycast transitions...

Windows 11 users are set to experience a dynamic shift in desktop navigation, as Microsoft has unveiled a major update to the operating system’s Start menu. In its most recent Dev Channel build, the Start menu receives a distinctly enhanced interface, now featuring a scrollable layout and...

Windows users have long been divided between those who accept the increasingly opinionated direction Microsoft has taken with its flagship operating system and those who actively seek to reclaim control of their PCs. Over the years, this schism has given rise to countless utilities promising to...

Microsoft Copilot's Native Transformation: Bringing AI Locally to Windows In a move that could redefine the way Windows users interact with their systems, Microsoft is gearing up to deliver a significant upgrade to its AI assistant. Recently discovered in the Windows Insider Program and...

In the bustling realm of Windows 11 customization, a new contender has emerged: Rebound 11. This third-party tool is charting a groundbreaking course, leveraging the capabilities of the Windows App SDK and WinUI 3 API to provide an extensive and non-intrusive enhancement to the user interface...

In a significant move to address the ongoing issues plaguing Windows 11, the recent release of Rectify11 version 3.2 offers a comprehensive solution for users seeking to enhance their experience. Despite Microsoft's continuous efforts to patch bugs and introduce innovative features—including the...

If you tuned in to this morning’s App Development Community Standup, you know that today we released WinUI 3 Preview 3. If you want to skip the summary and head straight to the release notes and installation instructions, you can find those here. New Features The team has been hard at work on...

XAML Islands was our first solution to enable developers to use UWP XAML inside their desktop (Win32) apps. Within a couple of months after the release of XAML Islands, behavioral insights and customer interviews raised some signals about how developers were using it. We discovered that a...

We are thrilled to announce today the next update to the Windows Community Toolkit, version 6.1. This release was made possible with help and contributions from across our developer community. While a ‘minor’ release, it is jam-packed with new controls, helpers, and improvements to the whole...