This Files update makes File Explorer look old
… You can pay for the app through the Microsoft Store to support the developer or grab Files for free through GitHub you can also sponsor the developer through GitHub if you prefer . …
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The “Xbox Skip” excuse is dying: new GPM tools make publishing on Microsoft’s platform easier than ever
… That said, seeing changes aimed at both sides of the ecosystem, players and developers, is a step in the right direction. But is it enough? Do you think updates like this will actually encourage more developers to build on Xbox, or does the platform still need to go further? …
I looked at Microsoft’s plan for native Windows 11 apps and the performance leap could reshape the OS
… Third-party developers have been able to make WinUI 3 apps for quite some time, but the new tools Microsoft has in the works, including templates that I touch on more later, make it easier for developers to embrace the framework. …
AI is far easier to implement during app development than I thought, as proven by this Microsoft MVP
… McCarthy is the developer behind the Xkcd Viewer app, available directly from the Microsoft Store or from GitHub . …
Microsoft insists Defender is enough for most PCs, but admits third‑party antivirus tools still offer extras it can’t match
… The current Learning Center text is noticeably more measured: it positions Defender as a strong baseline, acknowledges that third-party tools deliver capabilities beyond the basics, and stops short of claiming that Defender is sufficient in every scenario." The company had fronted Microsoft Defende… …
Microsoft is finally adding the right kind of AI support to Windows 11
… If developers are choosing to build the next-generation of software on Mac, that doesn't bode well for the future of Windows. So, it's eager to appeal to AI developers and encourage them to build for Windows, and is introducing APIs such as AI agents on the Taskbar to help with this. …
Hate AI in Windows 11? Nuke it with this tool Microsoft probably doesn't want you to know about
… I recently reported that the customization scene in Windows 11 is thriving, as third-party developers give users the experience they've wanted from Microsoft. …
I didn't expect this free, open-source network monitor to be so useful — Can it dethrone GlassWire and Wireshark?
…If you deal in IoT devices on your network, a tool like this is especially priceless for identifying unauthorized connections. What features were just added with the Sniffnet 1.5 update? Not…
Windows K2 tracker: Keeping tabs on Microsoft's promises to fix Windows 11
… Windows Update Control Skip updates during setup; restart/shutdown without forced updates; pause longer ✔️ Rolling out now. …
Microsoft’s new AI layer wants to handle your boring PC tasks
… The Work IQ API helps developers build agents that go beyond data—understanding context, intent, and organizational signals. …