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Microsoft Enhances MSBuild Compiler with Usability Improvements and IntelliSense
March 28, 2024 – Microsoft has recently announced significant enhancements to its experimental MSBuild compiler, aimed at improving usability and addressing developer feedback indicating initial difficulties with the tool. MSBuild Editor, a crucial component of Microsoft’s Visual Studio software development suite, serves as a powerful platform for building and managing applications. However, initial feedback from…

Windows Formatting Interface: A 30-Year-Old Design That Refuses to Die
March 28, 2024 – Despite undergoing numerous iterations and updates over the years, some aspects of the Windows operating system have remained surprisingly unchanged. One such example is the formatting interface, which has retained its original design for an astonishing three decades. According to Dave Plummer, a former programmer at Microsoft, the Windows formatting interface…

Microsoft’s New Patent Aims to Boost Ray Tracing Performance with SSDs
March 25, 2024 – Microsoft has recently been granted a patent for a revolutionary method that promises to enhance the performance of ray tracing in games through the innovative use of Solid State Drives (SSDs), potentially paving the way for future updates to the DXR API. Entitled “Systems and Methods for Ray Tracing Acceleration Structure…

Microsoft to Introduce Spell Check and Autocorrect Features in Updated Notepad for Windows 10 and 11
March 21, 2024 – Microsoft is gearing up to introduce a significant update to its Notepad application in both Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems, bringing much-anticipated spelling check and autocorrect features to users. According to recent reports, the tech giant has commenced the initial phase of testing for the revamped Notepad app by…

macOS Sonoma 14.4 Update Leads to Permanent Loss of iCloud Drive File Versions
March 20, 2024 – Recent reports from numerous Mac users have raised concerns over a potential issue with the latest macOS Sonoma 14.4 update. According to these reports, enabling the “Optimise Mac Storage” feature after updating to the new system has resulted in the permanent loss of historical versions of files saved on iCloud Drive….

Microsoft Expands Windows 11 Preview with Mobile Camera Integration
March 20, 2024 – Microsoft recently announced a significant update, introducing a new feature exclusively for Windows 11 Insider Preview members: the ability to use a mobile device’s camera as a PC camera. Initially rolled out to a select group of preview members on March 1st of this year, the tech giant has now declared…

Microsoft Adjusts Browser Settings to Comply with DMA Regulations Globally
March 13, 2024 – Following its designation as a “gatekeeper” by the European Union, Microsoft has recently unveiled several carefully crafted measures to ensure compliance with the DMA regulations. Among these measures are the options to disable Bing within Windows Search and to uninstall the Edge browser for European users. Additionally, the tech giant has…

Microsoft Quietly Removes Windows Subsystem for Android from Windows 11
March 06, 2024 – In a recent and understated update to its technical support documentation, Microsoft has revealed that the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) has been removed from Windows 11. This development effectively dashes the widely touted and eagerly anticipated prospect of running Android applications and games on personal computers. The integration of PC…

Microsoft Introduces New Hover-to-Launch Feature for Copilot in Windows 11 Preview Update
March 06, 2024 – In a recent development, Microsoft has announced a new way to launch Copilot in the Windows 11 Preview update KB5034857. According to the tech giant, users will now be able to hover their mouse over the Copilot taskbar button, eliminating the need for a click, to automatically open the Copilot window….

Windows 11 Embraces USB4 2.0 and Hints at Wi-Fi 7 Support in Latest Update
March 05, 2024 – In a recent development, Microsoft has quietly introduced support for USB4 2.0 in its latest Windows 11 update, sparking excitement among users. With this update, Windows 11 now boasts support for 80Gbps USB4 connections, marking a significant leap forward in data transfer speeds. The updated operating system versions, 22621.3235 and 22631.3235,…