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⚡️ Azure Container Storage Gets Major Speed Boost and Open Source Release The latest release of Azure Container Storage is now open source and offers up to 7 times higher IOPS and 4 times less latency than earlier versions. This upgrade helps speed up work with AI and databases. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Open Windows Explorer to a Folder with C# The text explains how to make Windows Explorer open to a chosen folder from a C# program. It shows how to use the Windows Shell API with the Microsoft.Windows.CsWin32 package, and also mentions another way using Meziantou.Framework.FullPath. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ F# Weekly #37, 2025: .NET 10 RC1 and FScrobble Updates .NET 10 Release Candidate 1 is out. The update also highlights news about FScrobble. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Visual Studio Code 1.104 Update Adds New Features Microsoft released Visual Studio Code 1.104. The update brings Auto model selection, support for contributed language models in chat, and improvements for security, productivity, and Model Context Protocol. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Copilot Profiler Agent Launches in Visual Studio 2026 Insiders The Copilot Profiler Agent is now available in Visual Studio 2026 Insiders. It is an AI-powered performance assistant built into Visual Studio to help users understand code performance more easily. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Mermaid Diagram Support in Visual Studio Markdown Editor Visual Studio can now show Mermaid diagrams in its Markdown editor. Users can write or let Copilot create Mermaid syntax, making it easier to see data and workflows in the editor without needing another extension. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Azure Storage APIs Add Entra ID and RBAC Support Microsoft Azure Storage data plane APIs now support Microsoft Entra ID and role-based access control. This update follows security best practices and is generally available. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Agent Factory Links Agents, Apps, and Data Using New Standards Agent Factory uses open standards such as MCP and A2A to let agents connect with each other, with apps, and with business data and systems. These links help agents work together and share information. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ .NET 10 Performance Improvements .NET 10 brings many updates that make programs run faster and use less memory. There are hundreds of small changes aimed at improving how .NET works. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Azure Cosmos DB Account Overview Hub Launched The Azure Cosmos DB Account Overview Hub gives users a single place in the Azure portal to see setup help, ways to access data, monitoring tools, learning materials, and tips. This new hub is made to be simple to use for both new and experienced users. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Visual Studio 2026 Arrives in Insiders Channel Microsoft unveiled Visual Studio 2026 Insiders at VSLive! San Diego, introducing deep GitHub Copilot integration, performance and productivity upgrades, a Fluent UI redesign with new themes, and the new Insiders Channel to replace Preview. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Default outbound access retirement – one month to go! ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ .NET and .NET Framework September 2025 Servicing Updates There are new servicing updates for .NET and .NET Framework released in September 2025. These updates include changes and fixes for both platforms. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Awesome Copilot MCP Server Launch and MCP Registry Release Microsoft released the Awesome Copilot MCP Server for GitHub Copilot changes. The MCP community also started the MCP Registry, a list of servers made by different companies. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Ask Ralph AI-Powered Styling Companion Ask Ralph is a new AI tool for styling that helps users find products and offers ideas based on Ralph Lauren’s style. It combines product search and fashion advice through conversations. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ New Support for .NET Tools in NuGet There is new support for platform-specific .NET tools in NuGet. This allows tools to be packed as self-contained or Native AOT packages. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Azure Networking Unplugged: Lessons from the Field The text shares key lessons learned from working with Azure Networking. It covers real examples and facts about using Azure Networking in practice. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Copilot Studio Adds Real-Time Security Controls for AI Agents Microsoft Copilot Studio now has near-real-time security for AI agents. It can work with Defender and other systems to stop unsafe actions while the AI is running. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ Azure AI Foundry Update Adds GPT-5 and Browser Automation Preview Azure AI Foundry's August 2025 update adds models from the GPT-5 family. It also shows a preview of a Browser Automation tool and makes Agent Service available in more areas. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!

⚡️ How to Move Files and Folders to Recycle Bin in .NET In .NET applications on Windows, files and folders are often deleted with File.Delete or Directory.Delete, which removes them for good. By using the Windows Shell API, items can be moved to the Recycle Bin, making it possible for users to restore them later. ♻️ Subscribe for free now!