This Microsoft coding tool is cheaper than most developer subscriptions

The Visual Studio Professional 2026 license includes IntelliCode, CodeLens, debugging tools, .NET and C++ support, and ...
Visual Studio Magazine

Using Local AI to Cut Copilot Usage-Based Billing Shock

After being gobsmacked by the new billing plan using almost all my monthly credits in one or two days, I tried pushing some Copilot-style coding work onto local models in VS Code. What I found was ...

Apple gives Mac devs a WSL-ish thing to call their own

The name "container machine" is intended to convey that the feature combines both a container and a VM. The feature uses ...

You can now browse and install PowerToys Command Palette extensions within the app

The latest PowerToys update introduces a built‑in Extension Gallery and brings improvements to Dock, PowerDisplay, and ZoomIt ...
Macworld

Mac Studio M5 (2026): Release date, rumors and the impact of RAM shortages

Macworld reports the Mac Studio M5 is expected to launch in October 2026, delayed from early 2026 due to global DRAM shortages affecting Apple’s supply chain. The new models will feature M5 Max and M5 ...