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The Microsoft Copilot can help you learn new skills. Here’s a simple example prompt for creating a learning plan (and lessons) to transition knowledge of Java to learning C#.

The great thing about using Copilot to learn is that you can keep asking "Why?" like a 3 year old until you understand!

And of course you can personalize it to your level.

The Microsoft Store pages got a big update!

https://developer.microsoft.com/microsoft-store/register/

Register as an app developer – Windows app development

Register as a developer and submit your apps and games to the Microsoft Store and other Microsoft marketplaces.

Hello!

Windows Hello is the name Microsoft has given to the new biometric sign-in system built into Windows.

We just updated the docs and samples to allow you to add support to your app: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/apps/develop/security/windows-hello

Windows Hello - Windows apps

This article describes the Windows Hello technology that ships as part of Windows and discusses how developers can implement this technology to protect their Windows apps and backend services.

#WindowsAppSDK 1.5.5 (1.5.240627000) has shipped!

This is a servicing release that includes critical bug fixes for the 1.5 release.

Release notes:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/windows-app-sdk/stable-channel?#version-155-15240627000

Download package:
https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK/1.5.240627000

#WinUIWednesday

Stable channel release notes for the Windows App SDK - Windows apps

Provides information about the stable release channel for the Windows App SDK.

Dive into native Windows development with new WinUI workload and template improvements - Visual Studio Blog

Explore the latest in native Windows app development with our comprehensive guide on WinUI workload and template enhancements in Visual Studio 17.10. Dive into modern, stylish, and fast WinUI app creation using .NET or C++ and discover new tools for a seamless coding experience.

Visual Studio Blog

Learn how to integrate AI into your Windows applications with our updated FAQ page. Use AI to enhance your apps, making them more powerful and easier to use.

https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/ai/faq

FAQs about using AI in Windows apps

Frequently Asked Questions about using AI in Windows apps.

Seattle’s Living Computers Museum logs off for good as Paul Allen estate will auction vintage items

Living Computers Museum + Labs on First Avenue South in Seattle. The nonprofit closed in 2020 just before the pandemic and never reopened. (GeekWire Photo

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Sitting outside resolving Git Issues. #livingthedream #microsoftlife

I asked my teen what to say about the new Windows Copilot+ PCs, and they told me: "Just say 'This laptop ate'".

So there you have it.

This laptop, apparently, ate.

https://blogs.windows.com/devices/2024/06/18/top-things-to-know-about-copilot-pcs-from-microsoft-surface-available-today-at-microsoft-com/

Top things to know about Copilot+ PCs from Microsoft Surface, available today at Microsoft.com

Available today, the all-new Copilot+ PCs from Microsoft Surface –

Microsoft Devices Blog

Copilot+ PCs became available today!

To align with their launch, we published a Dev Guide that covers what devices/chips are (or will be) included in the “Copilot+ PC” line up!

https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/ai/npu-devices/

Copilot+ PCs developer guide

Developer guide for Windows Copilot+ PCs.