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Here’s how to turn off Microsoft Edge’s pesky new sidebar button

February 20, 2024

Via: TechSpot

According to reports from Edge users, the icon appeared after updating Edge to version 121.0.2277.128, and can be seen in the top-right corner of the screen, just below the Close (x) box. It is only visible when all Sidebar settings, […]


Development Software, Software Category

Java News Roundup: New JEP Candidates, Milestone Releases for Spring Projects and Micrometer

February 19, 2024

Via: InfoQ

JEP 466, Class-File API (Second Preview), has been promoted from its JEP Draft 8324965 to Candidate status. This JEP proposes a second round of preview to obtain feedback from the previous round of preview: JEP 457, Class-File API (Preview), to […]


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.NET Aspire Preview 3: Expanded Component Support with Azure OpenAI, MySQL, CosmosDB, Kafka and More

February 19, 2024

Via: InfoQ

Last week, Microsoft revealed the availability of the .NET Aspire – third preview. Preview 3 brings changes including UI improvements to the dashboard, and new component support for Azure OpenAI, Kafka, Oracle, MySQL, CosmosDB & Orleans, and many more. The […]


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Peloton Reverses Course, Will Continue to Support Apple GymKit

February 16, 2024

Via: MacRumors

Earlier this week, Peloton said that it would drop support for Apple’s GymKit feature that syncs data to the Health app. Customers were unhappy with the decision and complained to the company, leading Peloton to announce a change in plans. […]


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Microsoft fixes problem that let Edge replicate Chrome tabs without permission

February 16, 2024

Via: Ars Technica

Microsoft has fixed a problem that resulted in tabs from Google Chrome being imported to Microsoft Edge without user consent, as spotted by The Verge. Microsoft has kept mum on the situation, making the issued update the first time Microsoft […]


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Google turbocharges its genAI engine with Gemini 1.5

February 15, 2024

Via: Computerworld

Only a week after releasing its latest generative artificial intelligence (genAI) model, Google on Thursday unveiled that model’s successor, Gemini 1.5. The company boasts that the new version bests the earlier version on almost every front. Gemini 1.5 is a […]


Development Software, Software Category

Microsoft’s vision for .NET 9 development framework is all about AI and cloud

February 15, 2024

Via: TechSpot

A few months after officially launching .NET 8, Microsoft is now preparing for the next generation of its open-source development platform. .NET 9, scheduled to arrive in November 2024, will be shaped by a “vision” focused on two main development […]


Development Software, Software Category

When to use classes, structs, or records in C#

February 15, 2024

Via: InfoWorld

Classes, structs, and records are fundamental concepts in C# programming. Each is a different kind of type, with different features, capabilities, and limitations. To make matters more confusing, they have features and characteristics in common. Classes are reference types that […]


Software Category

Chromium developers are working on a browser API for micropayments

February 14, 2024

Via: TechSpot

Software engineer Alexander Surkov recently proposed a new addition to the Chromium source code, the layout engine on which many modern browsers are based. The programmer aims to implement the Web Monetization specifications, providing Chrome and many other free browsers […]


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Java Flight Recorder eyed for improvement

February 14, 2024

Via: InfoWorld

Java’s profiling capabilities would be improved within the Java Flight Recorder (JFR), a tool for collecting diagnostic and profiling data in running Java applications, under a proposal floating in the OpenJDK community. Called Skogsluft, the project would introduce advanced profiling […]


Software Category, System Software

Nvidia unveils ‘Chat with RTX,’ a personal AI chatbot for Windows

February 13, 2024

Via: Computerworld

Nvidia on Tuesday announced a generative AI (genAI) chatbot that can run on Windows PCs, giving enterprises the potential to leverage AI on employees’ local environments to bolster productivity rather than requiring them to access genAI tools on platforms hosted […]


Development Software, Software Category

Microsoft Graph Toolkit 4.0 boosts search, developer experience

February 13, 2024

Via: InfoWorld

Microsoft is shipping version 4.0 of its Graph Toolkit, a set of components for working with the Microsoft Graph. The update brings the search components to general availability, enhances the developer experience, and fixes bugs. Microsoft Graph is a set […]


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10 Best Generative AI Software for LinkedIn

February 12, 2024

Via: TechBullion

In the fast-paced world of professional networking, standing out on platforms like LinkedIn is a constant challenge. To address this, many professionals are turning to Generative AI software, a revolutionary technology that aids in content creation and engagement. In this […]


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Tor vs. VPN: What are the Differences

February 12, 2024

Via: TechBullion

Privacy is vital, considering we do not need hackers, companies, and advertisers following us on the internet. But privacy tools exist, and picking the best one can be a task. For this purpose, we will make things easier today by […]


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Optimizing Java for Modern Hardware: The Continuous Evolution of the Vector API

February 12, 2024

Via: InfoQ

JEP 460, Vector API (Seventh Incubator), has been Closed / Delivered for JDK 22. This JEP, under the auspices of Project Panama, incorporates enhancements in response to feedback from the previous six rounds of incubation: JEP 448, Vector API (Sixth Incubator), delivered […]


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Top 10 Vision Pro Apps

February 9, 2024

Via: MacRumors

The Vision Pro launched with its own dedicated App Store, and last Friday, there were more than 600 Vision Pro-optimized apps available for download. We thought we’d pull out 10 of the best apps to check out on Vision Pro, […]


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Apple working on a new AI-powered editing tool and you can try out the demo now

February 9, 2024

Via: TechRadar

Apple says it plans on introducing generative AI features to iPhones later this year. It’s unknown what they are, however, a recently published research paper indicates one of them may be a new type of editing software that can alter […]


Application Software, Software Category

Watch out for this fake LastPass app on the App Store

February 8, 2024

Via: BGR

Downloading a password manager app is a smart way to keep your passwords organized and your online accounts safe. Unfortunately, downloading a fake password manager is a good way to have your personal information stolen. We bring that up because […]


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OpenSilver adds F# language support

February 8, 2024

Via: InfoWorld

Userware has released OpenSilver 2.1, an update to its open-source successor to Microsoft’s discontinued Silverlight framework for building rich web applications. OpenSilver 2.1 adds support for Microsoft’s F# language. Introduced February 6, OpenSilver 2.1 can be downloaded from the project […]


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iTunes for Windows is finally being discontinued – here’s what to use instead

February 8, 2024

Via: BGR

Apple is phasing out iTunes for Windows. Years after the company broke down its legendary software for the Mac into Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple TV+, it’s finally time for Windows users to have a similar experience. If you’re […]