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In today's fast-paced world, efficiency and productivity are key to staying ahead. Microsoft 365, with its suite of powerful tools, has long been a cornerstone for businesses and individuals aiming to achieve more. But imagine having a digital companion to help you navigate and maximise these tools – enter Microsoft Copilot.
One of the standout benefits of having a Copilot is the significant boost in productivity. With Copilot's assistance, routine tasks are streamlined, allowing users to focus on more strategic and creative endeavors. Whether it's drafting emails, managing calendars, or organising files, Copilot ensures tasks are completed swiftly and accurately.
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In the fast-paced world of software development, efficiency and productivity are key. That's where Microsoft PowerToys comes into play. PowerToys is a collection of utilities for power users to streamline and enhance their Windows experience. From simplifying workflows to introducing new functionalities, these tools are designed to maximize productivity and make everyday tasks easier.
Before we dive into the full suite of PowerToys, I'd like to remind you of an article we previously explored: PowerToys Run: The Quick Launcher for Power Users. In that piece, we delved into the features and benefits of PowerToys Run, a versatile quick launcher that can boost your productivity by providing fast access to apps and files. If you haven't checked it out yet, I highly recommend giving it a read.
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Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) have been a game-changer in the world of web development, offering the best of both web and native app experiences. Microsoft Edge has been at the forefront of this evolution, continuously introducing new features to enhance the functionality and user experience of PWAs on desktop. Let's take a chronological journey through the recent advancements in Edge's PWA capabilities.
App Sync: This feature expanded the sync service to include installed web apps, allowing users to see and install apps across devices with the same signed-in profile[1].
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JavaScript developers often rely on the console for debugging and monitoring their code. The
consoleobject provides several methods to log different types of messages, each serving specific purposes. Let's explore the diverse capabilities of the console and how you can enhance your logging experience with styled log messages.The most commonly used logging method is
console.log(). It outputs messages to the console and can display strings, numbers, objects, arrays, and more. -
The digital landscape is constantly evolving, and with it, the need for more secure and isolated web applications. Enter the concept of Isolated Web Apps (IWA), a new experimental approach to web app delivery that promises enhanced security and user experience.
Isolated Web Apps are a form of web application that are packaged in web bundles, signed by their developers, and distributed to end-users through various methods. Unlike traditional web apps that are hosted on live servers and fetched over HTTPS, IWAs are designed to be more secure by being self-contained and not reliant on live server hosting.
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Winget is a powerful tool for developers, allowing them to easily install and manage software packages on their Windows machines. Here is a blog article that highlights some of the benefits of using Winget for developers:
As a developer, you’re probably familiar with the frustration of having to manually search for, download, and install software on your Windows machine. Not only is this process time-consuming, but it can also be error-prone, leading to compatibility issues and other headaches.
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To speed up my workflow, I have recently been utilising PowerToys Run to speed up tasks and to launch applications.
PowerToys Run is a versatile quick launcher designed for power users who want to enhance their productivity on Windows. As part of the broader suite of utilities known as Microsoft PowerToys, Run stands out with its additional features and performance-focused design. It’s open-source and modular, allowing for the integration of additional plugins.
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Since the launch of Windows 11, I have been continually frustrated with the need for the seemingly basic core functionality of the rewritten taskbar.
As a member of the Windows Insider Program since 2015, I was given early access to Windows 11. I, amongst many others, headed to the Feedback Hub to tell Microsoft what a huge mistake they had made. In all honesty, I expected many of these issues to be resolved by now. After all, I was an Insider getting a sneak peek at an unpolished version of the new OS.
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Last month, we embarked upon the task of updating our bespoke framework to support PHP 8.1.
When a new version of PHP reaches general release, it's always exciting to take a look at new features and syntax improvements.
