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👩💻 Great news for developers upgrading to Visual Studio 2026! Advanced Installer 23.1 introduces a dedicated VS 2026 extension. That means: ✅ Faster dev-to-deployment workflows ✅ Package apps without leaving your IDE ✅ Seamless integration with your toolchain 📖 Release notes: https://loom.ly/bbiFxVc #VS2026 #DevTools #AppPackaging

Whoa the new Google AI Studio just coded Windows simulator in 89 seconds. One-shot.🤯 And it was a dead simple prompt. 🧵👇 PROMPT: Build a Windows desktop simulation in a single React/TypeScript file. It must include draggable windows with minimize/maximize/close, a taskbar, a start menu (always on top), and some working applications like functional edge browser (home page to google.com), notepad, calculator, etc. including a simple but functional Gemini chat app.

Remember the free Accessibility Insights for Windows tool that I demo'd at TechMids the other day? Well, I've just pointed the tool to Visual Studio Community 2026, while debugging Accessible Solitaire. And sure enough, those #visualstudio debug-related buttons show no text yet their names available through that all-important programmatic interface include "Break All", "Stop Debugging" and "Restart". At TechMids I kept saying: "SemanticProperties.Description or whatever the equivalent is in the UI framework that you use." Accessibility Insights tells me that those debug-related buttons in VS are WPF buttons. So how did the VS team ensure that the data their customers need is available through that programmatic interface? I expect they followed option 3 at https://lnkd.in/enMpkdZA. It's nice to see that all that content I wrote a while back is still there! Perhaps one of these code snippets might help you help your customers? https://lnkd.in/eF5rtfa8 For an introduction into that programmatic interface, there's a bunch of related links at the "An introduction to developing accessible products for Windows desktop" section in this old article: https://lnkd.in/eCCQr_Ti. So anyway, please do remember that on all platforms, some of your customers depend on your app's visual interface and some depend on the programmatic interface. Often it's quite practical to deliver a high quality interface for all your customers. And for #dotnetmaui, a key part of that is SemanticProperties. Not, as one person thought I said recently, romantic properties. That's not the same thing at all. https://lnkd.in/e2tCqDya

A good breakdown of how context windows define what AI models can “see,” why info in the middle often gets ignored, and how bigger windows can backfire. Covers practical tips for managing context in coding agents—when to clear vs. compact, avoiding context bloat from MCP servers, and keeping prompts lean for better results. Here are some of those practical tips: - Keep context lean: Remove irrelevant history or tool calls before continuing work. - Clear vs. compact: -- Clear when the chat drifts off-topic or context is bloated. -- Compact when useful info can be summarized. - Watch MCP servers: Each connected tool (e.g., Figma, Linear) consumes tokens—disable rarely used ones. - Avoid “lost in the middle”: Place key instructions near the start or end of prompts. - Don’t chase bigger windows: Larger contexts slow reasoning and increase noise. - Prefer short, focused sessions: Treat AI chats like code files—refactor regularly. https://lnkd.in/gjYm_FXm

⚙️ How to Enable the New Start Menu in Windows 11 Today Microsoft has begun rolling out a redesigned Start menu - and it’s exactly the kind of UX refresh users have been asking for since Windows 11 launched. The optional KB5067036 update (for versions 24H2 and 25H2) is now available for manual installation and unlocks access to this experimental interface. 🔹 The biggest change: no more two-page layout. The Start menu now opens directly to a full list of installed apps. 🔹 The “Recommended” section can be fully disabled, freeing up space for pinned apps. 🔹 Three new layout modes are available: grid, list, and categorized - tailored to different workflows. 🔹 Other visual improvements include a redesigned battery indicator and cleaner UI elements. 🛠 How to activate: 1. Install the KB5067036 update. 2. Download ViVeTool from GitHub. 3. Open Command Prompt as administrator and run: vivetool /enable /id:57048231,47205210,56328729,48433719 👍 After rebooting, you’ll see the new Start menu - months ahead of the official November release. #Windows11 #UX #ProductDesign #Microsoft #TechUpdate #UI #StartMenu #ViVeTool #WindowsTips #DigitalExperience #ITnews #InterfaceDesign #UserExperience

Accurate Sound releases new DSP web application and web API software https://lnkd.in/g7ZXPTSS HLC Web Application and HLC Embedded are two new additions to the Hang Loose DSP Software Suite, which is a growing suite of audio DSP applications and plugins.   HLC Web Application and Embedded can run on Mac, Windows, Linux, and Raspberry Pi. HLC Web App can run with a native UI or run headless.   HLC Web App gives the user the ability to compare level matched DRC filters and/or headphone filters in real time using a web browser on a phone or tablet from the comfort of one's listening chair.   HLC Embedded gives music application developers the ability to easily embed convolution into their application and communicate with it using a simple REST API. #sound #headphones #loudspeakers #dolbyatmos #audio #audioengineering #acoustics #dsp #recordingstudio #mixing #music How to use HLC Web Application and Web API:   https://lnkd.in/g324f8Du

📣 .NET Conf 2025 Session Highlight: Master the Art of Debugging in Visual Studio. In this #dotNETConf session, we go beyond basic breakpoints and explore advanced debugging techniques, including conditional breakpoints, tracepoints, and data breakpoints. Plus, discover AI-powered insights, tips for debugging async code, memory issues, and pro tricks with the watch and immediate windows. #Debug smarter, not harder! Set your reminder: https://msft.it/6048tE8R4 #VisualStudio

Colored Battery Icons ? yes.... Microsoft has released the KB5067036 🔋  Taskbar Get Colored Battery Icons & "Share with Copilot" Shortcut in Windows 11 A small change, but one that makes battery status instantly recognizable especially at a glance. 👀 This feature is currently rolling out in Windows 11 Insider builds and will likely reach everyone with the 25H2 update. �� Sometimes, it’s the little UX touches that make the biggest difference. More 👉 https://lnkd.in/eZXAt68t #Windows11 #InsiderBuild #Taskbar #UXDesign #Microsoft #TechUpdate

🧠💻 Most devs don’t understand how context windows work — and it’s holding back their AI coding game. If you’ve ever felt like your coding agent “just doesn’t get it,” the issue might not be the model… it might be how you’re using it. Context windows — the total input + output tokens an LLM can see — are the key constraint. And stuffing them with bloated chats, giant system prompts, or endless MCP tools? That’s a recipe for lost-in-the-middle problems. Want better results? Keep your context lean. Clear chats often. Compact when needed. And remember: bigger context windows aren’t always better — retrieval matters more than raw size. I’ve been getting great performance from Claude Code by staying paranoid about token usage. You should too. https://lnkd.in/epB8Yhqq

InstallAware’s new Application Porting Toolkit is a game-changer for developers who live the “work from anywhere” lifestyle. This innovative toolkit lets you port Windows apps to macOS and GNU/Linux effortlessly — no deep programming required. By leveraging Wine’s compatibility layer, it automatically redirects installation paths, registry settings, and dependencies. For digital nomads, indie devs, and hybrid teams, this means one thing: freedom. Build once, deploy everywhere. As work transcends borders, tools that dissolve platform barriers are empowering a truly global workforce of developers who can code, test, and deploy — from anywhere. 🌍 #WorkFromAnywhere #CrossPlatformDevelopment #RemoteTech #InstallAware #DigitalNomads