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technology8 days ago•1 min saved

Microsoft Declares WSL Containers Generally Available with New CLI and Enterprise Controls

Microsoft has made Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Containers generally available, allowing users to run Linux containers natively on Windows without third-party software. The release introduces the wslc.exe command-line tool and a programmatic API for Windows applications. Key additions include container restart capabilities, file copying, health checks, and configurable storage. Enterprise features integrate with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Intune for security and registry allow-listing. Microsoft notes that Docker Compose-style support is upcoming, and the feature aims to improve cross-OS file performance by up to 2x.

via bleepingcomputer.com|

#developer-tools #linux-containers #microsoft

technology9 days ago•119 min saved

Microsoft Makes WSL Containers Generally Available, Eliminating Need for Docker Desktop

Microsoft has made WSL Containers generally available, providing a native, built-in method for running Linux containers on Windows 11 without third-party software like Docker Desktop. The feature includes a new CLI tool, enterprise security integrations, and improved performance, aiming to streamline developer workflows and local AI execution.

via Windows Central|

#developer-tools #linux-on-windows #microsoft

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

AI coding agents push developers toward design and verification, not typing

GitHub Copilot now includes a coding agent that can set up environments, modify repos, run tests, and open pull requests, signaling a shift from writing individual lines of code to higher‑level work like system design, dependencies, and security reviews. Aspire adds richer context for AI agents, MDASH enables deeper automated vulnerability analysis, WinUI 3 is open source, and Project Zenith aims to run large AI models locally. The takeaway remains that developers will design and validate software, while AI handles boilerplate and routine fixes.

via TechSpot|

#ai #copilot #developer-tools

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Microsoft launches Zenith: a distraction-free Windows 11 Pro setup for developers

Microsoft announced Project Zenith—a pre-configured, distraction-free Windows 11 Pro setup on select high-end PCs for developers, bundling tools like Visual Studio Code, GitHub Copilot, PowerToys and more, plus UI tweaks to reduce clutter and enable local AI workloads (30B parameters) with 64GB RAM and 250 GB/s memory bandwidth; it's not a new Windows SKU, and open scripts can replicate Zenith on any PC, though first devices will be AMD Ryzen AI Halo-based.

via TechSpot|

#ai #developer-tools #microsoft

technology1 month ago•134 min saved

Project Zenith: Windows 11 gets a built-for-developers, distraction-free mode

Microsoft’s Windows 11 is adding Project Zenith, a developer-focused experience that preinstalls core tools (Terminal, VS Code, Copilot, PowerToys, WinAppCLI, Windows Dev Skills) and enables settings tailored for coding. On dev-class hardware (minimum 64 GB unified memory and 250 GB/s bandwidth), devices will run large models locally (30B+ params) and ship with a ready-to-code environment, initially debuting on AMD Ryzen AI Halo devices before expanding to other systems. The aim is to cut setup time and clutter for developers, while noting that such preconfigurations may feel crowded for everyday users and underscoring a broader push to tailor Windows 11 to different use cases, like Xbox Mode.

via Windows Central|

#amd-ryzen-ai-halo #developer-tools #github-copilot

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Microsoft Unveils Zenith: A Clutter-Free Windows for Local AI Dev on High-End PCs

Microsoft announces Project Zenith, a distraction-free Windows variant aimed at developers with 64GB RAM or more, enabling local running of large AI models (30B+ parameters) and a Linux-like workflow. Initially rolling out on AMD Ryzen AI Halo mini-desktop, Zenith pre-installs tools and emphasizes a configurable, developer-first baseline to streamline coding and local AI work while avoiding unnecessary Windows clutter.

via Engadget|

#ai #developer-tools #local-ai

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Slack Code lets teams vibe-code with AI in dedicated channels

Slack launches Slack Code, creating open, project-specific code channels where teams can work with AI agents (like Claude or Devin), compare code diffs, preview HTML output, and approve changes before shipping. Channels auto-archive after tasks complete and include an audit log, enabling transparent collaboration; it integrates with AI agents from Slack’s marketplace and is available on all plans.

via The Verge|

#ai #coding #collaboration

technology4 months ago•4 min saved

Microsoft Build unlocks RTX Spark dev box and Linux-ready tools for Windows developers

At Microsoft Build, Microsoft unveiled a compact RTX Spark‑powered Surface RTX Spark Dev Box (up to 128GB RAM) for Windows developers and rolled out Linux-friendly tooling, including a native Windows port of coreutils, WSL in containers, and Windows Developer Configurations via WinGet for a streamlined setup. It also introduced enterprise sandboxing for AI agents with Microsoft Execution Containers (MXC) to limit access and behavior. Pricing for the Dev Box wasn’t disclosed. Overall, the announcements push tighter Windows/Linux integration and AI-enabled development workflows.

via Ars Technica|

#developer-tools #microsoft #rtx-spark

technology4 months ago•50 min saved

Microsoft’s tiny Surface dev box aims to accelerate local AI beyond Qualcomm’s kit

Microsoft unveiled the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, a compact Surface PC designed for local-first AI development. Powered by Nvidia’s Arm-based RTX Spark chips, it features a 100-watt thermal envelope and 128GB of unified memory to run up to 120‑billion‑parameter models offline, and is preconfigured with Windows 11 Pro and developer tools (Visual Studio Code, GitHub Copilot) with Developer Mode enabled to keep developers in their workflow. Positioned as a successor to Qualcomm’s canceled Snapdragon Dev Kit, the device will ship later this year in the US.

via The Verge|

#ai #developer-tools #microsoft

technology4 months ago•48 min saved

Windows leans into Linux: Microsoft expands Linux tooling at Build 2026

At Build 2026 Microsoft unveils a developer-optimized Windows with Linux-friendly tooling, including Coreutils for Windows, deeper WSL integration with containers, an experimental Intelligent Terminal, and Windows Developer Configurations that auto-install WSL, PowerShell 7, VS Code, and Git to streamline cross‑platform workflows.

via The Verge|

#developer-tools #linux #microsoft-build

technology4 months ago•4 min saved

Google Launches Dev Hub to Turn Googlebook into Desktop-Grade Platform

Google unveils a dedicated Googlebook developer hub that guides developers to build desktop-grade apps using multi-pane layouts, precise input handling, contextual cursors, and true multi-window and drag-and-drop support, with Android Studio Canary's desktop emulator and Adaptive AI Skills to auto-generate desktop-optimized layouts ahead of a fall rollout.

via Chrome Unboxed|

#android #desktop-apps #developer-tools

technology5 months ago•4 min saved

Roku OS 15.2 Rollout Adds Developer Tools and Performance Boosts

Roku has begun a staged rollout of Roku OS 15.2 to compatible TVs and streaming players. The update focuses on developer-facing improvements—Perfetto-based app tracing with a BrightScript heap graph, the chanperf command for raw CPU stats, new debug protocol variables, and expanded BrightScript APIs for low-memory handling and input control—along with AES-GCM encryption support. End users should see smoother performance, faster app launches, more reliable playback, and better multitasking as the rollout continues over several weeks to a month, with some older devices likely receiving fewer features or updates on a different schedule.

via | Cord Cutters News|

#developer-tools #memory-optimization #roku

technology5 months ago•7 min saved

Codex Goes Chrome: OpenAI Launches In-Browser Coding Extension

OpenAI today launched Codex for Chrome, a Chrome extension that lets Codex run directly in the browser on Macs and PCs, enabling it to test web apps, share context across tabs, use DevTools, and more without taking over the browser; the extension is installable via the Codex Plugins menu and adds to OpenAI's growing Codex user base of over 4 million weekly active users.

via MacRumors|

#ai-coding #chrome #codex

technology5 months ago•2 min saved

OpenAI adds animated AI pets to Codex to surface real-time project status

OpenAI added Codex Pets, an optional animated AI companion that floats over the Codex coding tool to surface real-time project status without leaving your editor. It ships with eight built-in pets and a custom creator to generate and share your own companions (including pop-culture figures like Clippy and even Sam Altman). Access is via Settings > Appearance or hotkeys such as /pet, Wake Pet, or Cmd/Ctrl-K.

via Mashable|

#ai-companions #codex #developer-tools

technology5 months ago•1 min saved

Codex Gets AI Pet Overlays to Visualize Coding in Real Time

OpenAI added optional AI-generated pets as live overlays in Codex, displaying Codex activity with a floating companion you can summon via /pet or hatch via /hatch. With eight built-in pets (and user-generated ones), these AI pets run on Windows and macOS, helping users see Codex status without switching apps. A limited promo also offers 30 days of ChatGPT Pro for 10 favorite companions.

via Engadget|

#ai-pets #codex #developer-tools