Microsoft has officially launched the sixth preview of .NET 10, showcasing improvements in several key areas such as the .NET Runtime, SDK, libraries, C#, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, and .NET MAUI. This version introduces significant features, including the ability to prevent duplicate JSON properties, enforce strict JSON serialization, and incorporate Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) for enhanced security. Additionally, it offers one-shot tool execution, a new DNX tool execution script, and advanced options for command-line interface (CLI) introspection.

Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 10 Build 19045.6159 to the Release Preview Channel. This update, identified by KB5062649, is designed to rectify several issues associated with the update process, particularly concerning the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) enrollment wizard. Users previously encountered a problem where the wizard would fail to load properly, closing unexpectedly after selecting "Enroll now." This issue stemmed from incomplete app registration, which has now been resolved in this update, enhancing the enrollment experience for users.

Belim has announced the release of Flyby11 3.0, an updated patcher that facilitates the installation of Windows 11 on unsupported hardware. This version introduces several enhancements, including the ability to use the Media Creation Tool as a download source. This feature allows users to access tutorial videos within the app, helping them navigate the installation process more effectively. The addition of this functionality was inspired by user feedback, particularly from a contributor known as Memory, whose YouTube tutorial provided valuable insights.

Microsoft has released an out-of-band update for Windows 11, designated as KB5064489 (OS Build 26100.4656), on July 13, 2025. This update primarily focuses on enhancing quality, implementing security patches, and addressing a specific issue related to Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) with Trusted Launch disabled. Notably, the update resolves a problem that was preventing the startup of VMs when virtualization-based security (VBS) was enabled, specifically affecting those utilizing version 8.0, which is a non-default version. The issue was linked to secure kernel initialization.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27898 to Windows Insiders in the Canary channel, introducing several new features and improvements aimed at enhancing user experience and system efficiency. Key updates include taskbar icon scaling, enabling users to customize the size of pinned app icons based on their preferences, especially when the taskbar is crowded. Quick machine recovery has been introduced to automatically detect and resolve widespread issues, minimizing downtime for users.

Microsoft recently announced the release of Visual Studio Code 1.102.0, which introduces several exciting updates. Notably, the open-sourced GitHub Copilot Chat extension now allows users to explore, contribute, and create custom instructions tailored to their project's conventions. Additionally, users can utilize custom modes for specific tasks like planning and research, enhancing their overall coding experience. MCP (Microsoft Cloud Platform) support is also now integrated, making MCP servers easily accessible within user profiles and Settings Sync. Users can delegate tasks to the Copilot coding agent, allowing for a more efficient workflow.

Microsoft has unveiled TypeScript 5.9 Beta, showcasing a range of significant improvements aimed at enhancing the developer experience. Notable features include an upgraded `tsc --init` command that now generates a more detailed and user-friendly `tsconfig.json` file. This update streamlines the initialization process for TypeScript projects, making it easier for developers to set up their environments.

Microsoft has announced the release of AttackSurfaceAnalyzer version 2.3.323, which includes several notable updates aimed at improving functionality and security. Key changes in this release involve the relocation of the GitHub release process to a separate job, enhancing organizational clarity, and an update to the SECURITY.md file, which likely addresses security practices and guidelines for contributors and users.

Microsoft has announced the release of PowerToys version 0.92.1, a patch aimed at enhancing the stability of the application by addressing critical issues identified in the previous version, 0.92. The update specifically targets problems with File Explorer add-ons, the Command Palette, and the app state reset feature.

Microsoft has rolled out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27891 to users in the Canary Channel, addressing a variety of issues and deprecating Windows PowerShell 2.0. This update resolves critical problems such as the malfunctioning "Reset this PC" option, taskbar display errors, and download stalls in Windows updates. Additional fixes include improvements to File Explorer, settings, Bluetooth functionality, and performance visualizations in Task Manager. Notable issues related to audio performance, font corruption in app menus, distorted playback controls in Media Player, and unclear print previews have also been addressed.

The June 2025 release of the Azure SDK has been officially announced, showcasing a variety of significant updates and enhancements aimed at improving the developer experience and functionality of Azure services. A key highlight is the introduction of Azure AI Agents Persistent 1.0.0 for .NET, which marks the first stable version of this library. It provides developers with robust tools for creating, managing, and executing AI agents that persist across multiple sessions, facilitating seamless integration with various Azure services such as Azure AI Search and Bing Search.

PowerToys v0.92 has been released, showcasing a range of new features, stability enhancements, and optimization improvements aimed at boosting user experience and automation capabilities. Key updates include improvements to the installer hashes, command palette, color picker, bug report tool, file explorer add-ons, and several other components.

Microsoft has launched the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4520 for users in the Beta Channel, specifically for those running Windows 11 version 24H2. This update introduces several enhancements, particularly in the realm of passwordless functionality, which is facilitated through a partnership with 1Password for plugin passkey provider integration.

Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5670 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel, marking significant enhancements in passwordless technology. This build introduces a user-friendly integration with the plugin passkey provider, allowing users to access existing passkeys stored in the plugin credential manager or to save new passkeys. This feature is aimed at improving user security and convenience. Credential manager developers are encouraged to collaborate with Windows 11 to enhance the passkey experience for users.

Microsoft has unveiled the Windows 11 KB5060826 Preview update, which applies to OS Builds 22621.5549 and 22631.5549, specifically targeting Windows 11 Enterprise and Education editions for versions 22H2 and 23H2. This update adopts a gradual rollout strategy, allowing users to receive updates at different times rather than all at once. A significant aspect of this update involves changes in the European Economic Area regarding default browsers, which now supports additional file and link types, pinning to the taskbar and Start menu, and a simplified button to change default PDF settings.

Microsoft has released a preview update for Windows 11, KB5060829, which includes various quality enhancements and new features. This update targets users running Windows 11 24H2 and introduces several improvements aimed at enhancing accessibility, user experience, and performance.

Visual Studio Code has recently released version 1.101.2, which primarily addresses an issue that was hindering users from accessing Jupyter Notebooks. This follows the previous update, 1.101.1, which also tackled specific issues within the software.

Windows Terminal v1.22.11751.0 has been officially released, bringing a range of bug fixes and enhancements aimed at improving user experience and security. Noteworthy changes include the resolution of validation errors for icon and background image paths starting with \\?\ and the disabling of HTTP sources for icons to bolster security. The default Visual Studio profiles have been updated to utilize ARM64 host tools for versions 17.4 and later, and the DA1 report now includes a new code to indicate support for clipboard operations.

The latest release of Windows Terminal Preview, version 1.23.11752.0, has brought several notable improvements and bug fixes. Among the highlights are the enhanced display of SGR 1 for ITU indexed colors, removal of validation errors for icon and background image paths, and the new default keyboard shortcut for "Clear Buffer" set to Ctrl+Shift+K. This update also includes support for OSC 52, enabling clipboard writing capabilities when activated.

Microsoft has released a non-security update for Windows 10 version 22H2, identified as KB5061087 (OS Build 19045.6036), aimed at enhancing system performance and introducing new features. This update addresses a variety of significant issues including improvements to Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) profiles, enhancements to Component Object Model (COM) functionality, and an updated version of the curl tool (now at v8.13.0). The update also resolves problems related to device registration within the Entra ID Windows Account Manager plugin, as well as the complete removal of unused language packs and Feature on Demand packages, thereby optimizing storage and reducing installation times.