A new Markdown reader is now available through the Microsoft Store. Sefer is designed for reading documents, books, and notes. Since it's a Markdown reader, it's a versatile app. Markdown is a ...

Microsoft's developer-focused Build conference is usually heavy on technical details, but it's still the best way to get a sneak peek into what the company has in store for your Windows PC. I'll be on ...

Microsoft launches MXC, an OS-level sandbox for AI agents in Windows, giving enterprises secure runtime controls, identity, and policy enforcement.

Microsoft used Build 2026 to position Windows as a platform for building and running AI agents, not just adding AI features to Windows apps. New and preview technologies include Windows Development ...

At the Build 2026 developer conference, Microsoft encouraged developers to build more native apps for Windows 11. While Microsoft didn’t specifically warn against “web apps,” it was one of the rare ...

Microsoft wants more developers to build native Windows applications, and at Build 2026 the company showcased new AI-powered tools designed to make that process easier. Native Windows apps often ...

Microsoft just had an amazing week, and a big part of that was thanks to Build. Sure, some excellent laptops were announced, but we've been blessed with good hardware for years. The biggest difference ...

Microsoft says it’s working on a major redesign of all existing legacy dialog boxes in Windows 11, and it’s going to be more than just a dark theme. Right now, Windows barely has modern (WinUI ...

[Discussion] Building a Design-to-XAML Code Generator - WinUI 3 & WPF Focused I'm a .NET developer (since 2022, mostly WinUI 3) and I see a MAJOR pain point that I think affects many of you: ...

The Build 2026 keynote was overly-long, in keeping with tradition. But there was some good news for Windows developers, too, and that’s been unusual in the modern era. Among that good news was ...

Veronica Beagle is the managing editor for Education at Forbes Advisor. She completed her master’s in English at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Before coming to Forbes Advisor she worked on ...