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20 Sep 00:31

A spot of Python in your Azure automation? Step right this way, sir

Python 2 support for runbooks slithers out of preview
13 Comments
19 Sep 15:46

Microsoft tries a thinking cap on its cloud – voila, Dynamics 365 gets AI!

Also in news that will shock no one: HoloLens headgear a must, says Redmond
18 Sep 21:06

Early bird access to .NET Framework 4.8? Microsoft, you spoil us

Old dog still has life in it yet
21 Comments
18 Sep 14:18

App-y, app-y, joy, joy: Pain-free software installer Flatpak (kinda) works on Windows Subsystem for Linux

'This is just a bit of fun to see if it can work' says dev
18 Comments
17 Sep 16:31

First 'issue-free' build of Windows 10 October 2018 Update arrives

Plus: Machine Learning for .NET, banks call time on Windows Phone, and more
34 Comments
17 Sep 11:36

Git it girl! Academy tries to tempt women into coding with free course

School in Blighty's capital warns diversity can't be afterthought for digital economy
60 Comments
17 Sep 08:01

Linux kernel's Torvalds: 'I am truly sorry' for my 'unprofessional' rants, I need a break to get help

Project chief vows to learn to 'understand people’s emotions' after F-bomb explosions
227 Comments
17 Sep 03:39

Google Chrome 69 gives worldwide web a stay of execution in URL box

Meanwhile, Chrome 70 Beta rolls out dev and security goodies
46 Comments
14 Sep 20:30

Microsoft tickles devs with a Release Candidate for TypeScript 3.1

Type declarations? What wizardry is this?
14 Sep 11:28

Redis does a Python, crushes 'offensive' master, slave code terms

Campaign to rid programming of hurtful words finds a sequel in noSQL database project
132 Comments
13 Sep 20:52

SAP faces further South African corruption probe

Reports of $2m kickback for deal with water ministry
13 Sep 15:40
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Microsoft lights a fire under .NET Core teams, just in time for Ignite

Devs left bored to Tiers while Entity Framework flies out into the Cosmos
11 Comments
13 Sep 13:41
Open barn door

Microsoft accidentally let encrypted Windows 10 out into the world

Insider builds sometimes just don't work. Who knew?
79 Comments
13 Sep 11:18

C++ devs take a Step Back, let the UWP guy play with Visual Studio

Preview 2 of 15.9 promises speed, stability and new APIs
11 Comments
12 Sep 16:20

Opinion

weeping techie with crumpled coffee cups

I want to buy a coffee with an app – how hard can it be?

Something for the Weekend, Sir?Mindlessly self-indulgent app developers have a laugh at our expense
Microsoft Bob

Microsoft still longs to be a 'lifestyle' brand, but the cupboard looks bare

CommentIt's make-your-mind-up time
101 Comments
20 Jul 15:27
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Why Google won't break a sweat about EU ruling

CommentIf you're expecting Tizens, Fires or alt-droids to flower, don't hold your breath
100 Comments
20 Jul 10:53

Farewell then, Slack: The grown-ups have arrived

CommentRumours of email's death have been greatly exaggerated
71 Comments
13 Jul 14:44

News

Microsoft: You don't want to use Edge? Are you sure? Really sure?

UpdatedWindows 10 preview build app suggestions attract internet's ire
199 Comments
12 Sep 15:12

Chromebooks gain faff-free access to Windows file shares via Samba

SMB built in from ChromeOS 70. At its best without passwords. Oops
35 Comments
12 Sep 10:36

Cisco loses focus over TelePresence blurry videoconferencing bug

You had one job, Precision 40
12 Sep 06:04

Python joins movement to dump 'offensive' master, slave terms

Programming language bites its tongue to be more inclusive
285 Comments
11 Sep 21:24

Guys, you need to sit down and have a chat: Skype rolls out SMS a week after Microsoft

UpdatedSkype also does MMS. Your Phone also does photos. Neither talks to iOS
14 Comments
11 Sep 12:36

Dust off that old Pentium, Linux fans: It's Elive

Distro emerges blinking after 8-year hibernation
77 Comments
11 Sep 08:45

Yada yada, take my money: Firms do not scrutinise software support spend – report

$250bn market ripe for savings
10 Sep 13:56

Volkswagen faces fresh Dieselgate lawsuit in Germany – report

Angry investors want to know why they weren't told before everyone else
43 Comments
10 Sep 12:55

Microsoft's next Windows 10 release creeps closer with a cluster of builds

Also: Your Phone gets a bit more useful
22 Comments
10 Sep 10:02

make all relocate... Linux kernel dev summit shifts to Scotland – to fit Torvald's holiday plans

Edinburgh's in Canada, right? No? Oh … umm … sorry?
67 Comments
07 Sep 06:03

Official: Google Chrome 69 kills off the World Wide Web (in URLs)

Chocolate Factory cuts characters from address bar for the sake of brevity (yeah right)
181 Comments
07 Sep 01:36

Microsoft tells volume customers they can stay on Windows 7... for a bit longer... for a fee

Made the jump to Win10? Have an extra 12 months of September support
56 Comments
06 Sep 18:02
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Cover up your privates: Linux distro Tails drops a new version

Tin-foil retailers expecting a windfall as hat-makers arrive en-masse
13 Comments
06 Sep 15:40
man hangs onto lamppost to prevent wind from sweeping him out to clouds

Windows Server 2019 Essentials incoming – but cheapo product's days are numbered

Look on the bright side, there’s always the cloud. What could go wrong?
30 Comments
06 Sep 14:31

Using Python in Visual Studio Code? Microsoft has new toys for you

You will use the new debugger and you will like it, OK?
18 Comments
06 Sep 12:45
man in front of laptop puts head in hands - despairing

UK.gov's no-deal plans leave HMRC customs, VAT systems scrambling to keep up

Pity the external software devs – they only just found out about this!
65 Comments
06 Sep 08:59
scissors

Microsoft sharpens its claws to cut Outlook UI excess, snip Ribbon

Office 2019 users need not apply
54 Comments
05 Sep 12:15
Illustration of developer writing code at desk with three monitors

Gitpod git-bolts git-IDE onto GitHub for in-browser code git-editing

Devs can deal with pull requests from Chrome
04 Sep 20:37
Skype's redesignd mobile UI

Microsoft takes a pruning axe to Skype's forest of features

Say farewell to Highlights ... if you even noticed it was there
Usborne intro to programming

Microsoft gives Windows 10 a name, throws folks a bone

'Crashy McCrashface' sadly not an option this time around
148 Comments
03 Sep 11:12
privacy

Apple to require privacy policy on all apps

October iOS change reflects broader societal shift
24 Comments
31 Aug 19:46
Man at desk overwhelmed by flood of messages

Apple pushes new iOS 12 beta build to silence notification spam

Twelfth time's a charm
17 Comments
31 Aug 19:04
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