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Microsoft is killing this handy Windows 11 feature for developers — less than two years after its debut

Microsoft launched a new Windows 11 app for developers called Dev Home that helped streamline the setup process of a development environment, making it easy to install multiple different coding tools and even link sync with Github repositories to make managing and coding for projects easier.

Microsoft is Discontinuing its Dev Home App for Windows 11 and Windows 10

Microsoft's Dev Home app for Windows 11 and Windows 10 will be retired in May 2025. However, the company is planning to bring a subset of its features to "new places."

Digital Trends on MSN · 1d

Microsoft just added a secret file sharing feature to Windows 11

A secret feature has been spotted in a Windows 11 Insiders build and it lets you share files by dragging and dropping them into a tray at the top of the screen.

XDA Developers on MSN · 18h

Windows 11 will soon lose this system app, unwanted by many but useful to some

Windows 11 will soon lose the Dev Home system app - a new major removal. Some Dev Home features might continue to be available after retirement. You can remove the Dev Home app using Windows Terminal.

Microsoft, Scareware

Microsoft Previews Edge Scareware Blocker

Microsoft said today that its recently announced Scareware blocker in Edge is now available in preview on Windows.

Microsoft Edge offers new tool to combat scareware - here's how it works

Edge's new scareware blocker aims to protect you from malicious websites that try to scam you through fear tactics. Here's how to opt in.

Microsoft Edge just got a secret weapon against scareware

A new security feature for Microsoft Edge is now available for preview, helping people overcome scareware scams.

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Microsoft Update Fails—More Bad News For Windows Users

Microsoft’s first Windows 11 patch of 2025 “is turning out to be a disaster,” as another raft of incompatibility issues and ...

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Microsoft admits bug that kills PC’s audio is seriously widespread affecting multiple Windows 11 versions and Windows 10 – but a fix is coming

Microsoft has confirmed a bug is taking out audio on some PCs It’s affecting all versions of Windows 11, and also Windows 10, ...

ExtremeTech on MSN3h

The Latest Windows 24H2 and 23H2 Updates Are Causing Widespread Issues

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 updates, KB5050009 for version 24H2 and KB5050021 for version 23H2, released in January 2025, ...

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Microsoft: January Windows security updates break audio playback

Microsoft has confirmed that the025 Windows security updates are breaking audio playback on some systems with external DACs ...

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Microsoft is forcing Windows 11 24H2 update on all eligible PCs, but is it stable enough?

Computers running the Home and Pro flavors of Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2 will gradually be updated, whether you like it or not.

A Windows XP User Is Running Windows 11 in a Virtual Machine

The 32-bit version of Windows XP might work as well, but it will likely need a RAM upgrade to get past the 4GB limit needed ...

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Windows 11 Update Decision—Microsoft’s Bold Security Move

Microsoft has made an update decision that significantly improves Windows 11 account security—here’s everything you need to ...

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File sharing on Windows 11 could soon get a lot easier

The Android OS-like file-sharing feature is only available on the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview, and it’s unclear when ...

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Microsoft wants to 'recruit your squad' in the latest unbidden Game Pass ad on your Windows Settings homepage. Also, it might crash

The latest Windows 11 Insider Preview build (22635.4805) has been rolling out for some, and Microsoft's blog proudly lists ...

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