Visual Studio Code 1.99.2 released

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Microsoft has announced the release of Visual Studio Code version 1.99.2, which includes several updates and improvements. A notable addition is an experimental feature that allows users to configure the default language model or mode. The release also highlights various issues that have been identified and are expected to be addressed in future updates. These issues encompass updater crashes during updates, difficulties with installation and upgrades, Windows-specific problems, a bug in the agent mode chat window, significant input delays when policies are activated after version 1.99, challenges with configuration and setup, performance lags, chat context errors following the latest update, issues with opening notebook cell output in a new text editor tab, and problems with quick fix overlay tips not being displayed due to insufficient CSS.

Visual Studio Code 1.99.1 released

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Microsoft has officially released Visual Studio Code version 1.99.1, which includes important security updates aimed at mitigating a remote code execution vulnerability. This flaw had the potential to allow users within the same group to execute unauthorized code in the integrated zshell environment.

Windows Package Manager 1.11.210 Preview released

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Microsoft has unveiled the Windows Package Manager 1.11.210 Preview, which introduces several enhancements and updates geared towards users eager to explore new functionalities. This preview version includes experimental support for DSC v3 processing but has phased out support for 32-bit ARM architecture.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5170 (Beta Channel) released

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Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5170 to users in the Beta Channel, part of the 23H2 update. This new build introduces several enhancements and fixes to improve user experience. Notably, it allows users to open File Explorer folders in new tabs when accessing them from outside the application, a feature that had been temporarily disabled previously. Additionally, the update removes labels for actions—such as cut, copy, and paste—in the context menu of File Explorer that had been introduced in an earlier build.

Visual Studio Code 1.99.0 released

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Visual Studio Code has released version 1.99.0 in March 2025, introducing a host of exciting features aimed at enhancing the user experience. One of the standout additions is the new "Agent mode," now available in the stable version of VS Code, which comes equipped with tools for the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. This mode allows developers to leverage advanced capabilities, such as fetching web content and symbol references, alongside enhanced "deep thinking" functionalities.

Windows Package Manager 1.10.390 released

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Microsoft has announced the release of Windows Package Manager version 1.10.390, which focuses on resolving several issues found in WinGet 1.10 for both Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems. This update introduces robust support for Entra ID, allows for enhanced privilege attributes within configuration files, and incorporates source management capabilities into the COM API. Additionally, it includes minor fixes, notably resolving problems with COM downloads.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5518 (Dev Channel) released

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Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5518 to users in the Dev Channel, featuring several enhancements aimed at improving user experience. Key updates include taskbar icon scaling, which allows icons to automatically reduce in size when the taskbar becomes crowded, facilitating easier access to more applications without needing to navigate through menus. Users can customize these settings via the "Taskbar settings" menu.

Windows Package Manager 1.11.200 Preview released

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Microsoft has announced the release of Windows Package Manager 1.11.200 Preview, a new build of WinGet that includes several experimental features and improvements. Notably, this version introduces support for DSC v3 processing while discontinuing support for 32-bit ARM architecture.

PowerToys 0.90.0 released

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Microsoft has launched PowerToys version 0.90.0, showcasing significant upgrades in functionality, stability, and automation. A key highlight of this release is the introduction of the Command Palette, a new quick launcher that enhances user experience with a richer interface and more features while ensuring high performance. The Color Picker has also been revamped to improve theme support and visual consistency by transitioning from WPF UI to .NET WPF.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5160 (Beta Channel) released

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Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5160 to users in the beta channel, focusing on enhancements for the upcoming Windows 11 version 23H2. This update introduces several valuable features, particularly aimed at improving accessibility and user experience.