⚡️ Azure to Remove Default Outbound Internet Access for VMs in 2025
Starting 30 September 2025, new Virtual Machines and some new networks in Microsoft Azure will not get outbound Internet access by default. Users will need to set up a specific way for outbound connections if they want their VMs to reach the Internet.
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Starting 30 September 2025, new Virtual Machines and some new networks in Microsoft Azure will not get outbound Internet access by default. Users will need to set up a specific way for outbound connections if they want their VMs to reach the Internet.
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⚡️ .slnx Format Replaces .sln for .NET Solution Files
.NET has a new solution file type called .slnx. This format uses XML so people can read it, it is easier to merge, and programs outside of IDEs can use it.
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.NET has a new solution file type called .slnx. This format uses XML so people can read it, it is easier to merge, and programs outside of IDEs can use it.
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Batch migrate .sln files to .slnx format across repositories
Learn how to batch migrate .sln solution files to the new .slnx format across multiple repositories using automated tools.
⚡️ Trusted Publishing Launches on NuGet.org
NuGet.org has started Trusted Publishing, which lets people publish packages with short-lived tokens instead of long-lasting API keys. This change improves security for package uploads.
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NuGet.org has started Trusted Publishing, which lets people publish packages with short-lived tokens instead of long-lasting API keys. This change improves security for package uploads.
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New Trusted Publishing enhances security on NuGet.org
Announcing Trusted Publishing on NuGet.org - a safer way to publish packages using short-lived tokens instead of long-lived API keys
⚡️ XAML Live Preview Update for Visual Studio .NET MAUI
Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14 adds a new feature for .NET MAUI projects. Now, the XAML Live Preview window can be used during design time without starting a debug session.
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Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14 adds a new feature for .NET MAUI projects. Now, the XAML Live Preview window can be used during design time without starting a debug session.
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Enhancements to XAML Live Preview in Visual Studio for .NET MAUI
The XAML Live Preview feature in Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14 introduces a significant usability improvement for .NET MAUI projects: the XAML Live Preview window is now available during design time, eliminating the requirement to initiate a debug session.…
⚡️ SqlVector Support in EF Core and Dapper for Azure SQL
The SqlVector type is now generally available with EF Core and Dapper for Azure SQL. Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 6.1 also adds a way to send vector data in binary form with a new class.
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The SqlVector type is now generally available with EF Core and Dapper for Azure SQL. Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 6.1 also adds a way to send vector data in binary form with a new class.
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Using the new SqlVector type with EF Core and Dapper
Azure SQL vector support has been generally available for a few months now, and the ecosystem is quickly evolving to make working with vectors in your applications as seamless and efficient as possible. With the release of Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 6.1, developers…
⚡️ No Visual Studio IDE for Linux or macOS
Microsoft has confirmed that the full Visual Studio IDE will stay only on Windows. The company suggests using Visual Studio Code for making programs on Linux and macOS.
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Microsoft has confirmed that the full Visual Studio IDE will stay only on Windows. The company suggests using Visual Studio Code for making programs on Linux and macOS.
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⚡️ Tool for Automatic Windows Sleep After Timer
The text talks about a small .NET Native AOT tool called sleep-pc. This tool makes a Windows computer go to sleep after a set time.
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The text talks about a small .NET Native AOT tool called sleep-pc. This tool makes a Windows computer go to sleep after a set time.
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sleep-pc: a .NET Native AOT tool to make Windows sleep after a timeout
In this post I describe a small native AOT .NET tool that I built to force a Windows PC to go to sleep after a timer expires
⚡️ Agentic AI Solutions Unveiled at Migrate and Modernize Summit
A new group of agentic AI options was announced at the Migrate and Modernize Summit. These solutions aim to speed up changes and make it easier for groups to update their systems.
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A new group of agentic AI options was announced at the Migrate and Modernize Summit. These solutions aim to speed up changes and make it easier for groups to update their systems.
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Announcing migration and modernization agentic AI tools | Microsoft Azure Blog
At the Migrate and Modernize Summit, we’re announcing a set of agentic AI solutions and offerings to speed transformation and reduce friction. Learn more.
⚡️ Azure Cobalt 100 VMs Drive Performance and Efficiency
Azure Cobalt 100 systems are made to give strong performance while saving energy and money. They support many kinds of work tasks in real-world settings.
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Azure Cobalt 100 systems are made to give strong performance while saving energy and money. They support many kinds of work tasks in real-world settings.
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How Azure Cobalt 100 VMs are powering real-world solutions, delivering performance and efficiency results | Microsoft Azure Blog
Learn how you can accelerate product development, scale analytics platforms, or improve user experiences with Azure Cobalt 100 VMs.
⚡️ Agent Factory: Open AI Agent Ecosystem for Enterprises
Agent Factory is about building an AI agent system for businesses that is open, safe, and able to work with other systems. The goal is to help companies use AI agents in a way that lets them connect and share safely.
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Agent Factory is about building an AI agent system for businesses that is open, safe, and able to work with other systems. The goal is to help companies use AI agents in a way that lets them connect and share safely.
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Agent Factory: Designing the open agentic web stack | Microsoft Azure Blog
Find out how the agentic web stack—a cohesive, interoperable ecosystem—can help you fully harness the potential of AI agents.
⚡️ Visual Studio 2026 Insiders: Podman for Container Development
Podman is an open-source container engine known for working without a central daemon and allowing rootless use. It is compatible with Docker CLI commands and is often used for its security features and flexibility, making it common in large companies and cloud systems.
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Podman is an open-source container engine known for working without a central daemon and allowing rootless use. It is compatible with Docker CLI commands and is often used for its security features and flexibility, making it common in large companies and cloud systems.
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Visual Studio 2026 Insiders: Using Podman for Container Development
Podman is an open-source container engine that has rapidly gained popularity for its daemonless architecture, rootless operation, and compatibility with Docker CLI commands. Unlike Docker, Podman does not require a central daemon, offering improved security…
⚡️ Text-to-Image in .NET
The text explains how to make images from written prompts using tools in Microsoft's .NET AI extensions. It shows how the .NET platform uses special methods to connect natural language and picture creation.
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The text explains how to make images from written prompts using tools in Microsoft's .NET AI extensions. It shows how the .NET platform uses special methods to connect natural language and picture creation.
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Exploring Text-to-Image capabilities in .NET
Learn how to generate images from natural language prompts using the universal abstractions in Microsoft's extensions for .NET AI.
⚡️ Rider Roadmap and Update Plans
Rider 2025.2 is now released and work on the 2025.3 version has started. The roadmap explains plans for Rider 2025.3 and lists what is coming in new updates for the 2025.2 series.
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Rider 2025.2 is now released and work on the 2025.3 version has started. The roadmap explains plans for Rider 2025.3 and lists what is coming in new updates for the 2025.2 series.
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Rider Roadmap: What to Expect From the Upcoming Updates and Releases | The .NET Tools Blog
With Rider 2025.2 already out in the wild and the 2025.3 release cycle underway, we want to take a step back and give you a broader picture of where Rider is headed. This roadmap covers our plans f
⚡️ Data API builder 1.6 Adds Flexible Logging Options
The new Data API builder 1.6 lets users set filters and levels for logs from the engine. This update also adds support for file and Azure Log Analytics as logging targets, along with earlier options like Application Insights and OpenTelemetry.
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The new Data API builder 1.6 lets users set filters and levels for logs from the engine. This update also adds support for file and Azure Log Analytics as logging targets, along with earlier options like Application Insights and OpenTelemetry.
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Microsoft News
Data API builder 1.6: Flexible Logging for Every Developer
Discover the new features of Data API builder 1.6, including support for Azure Log Analytics and improved logging options.
⚡️ Microsoft Marketplace Launch and Frontier Firms
Microsoft is launching a Marketplace that offers thousands of solutions to millions of customers. New companies called Frontier Firms are using AI-powered technology and human skills to change how work and innovation happen.
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Microsoft is launching a Marketplace that offers thousands of solutions to millions of customers. New companies called Frontier Firms are using AI-powered technology and human skills to change how work and innovation happen.
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Introducing Microsoft Marketplace — Thousands of solutions. Millions of customers. One Marketplace.
A new breed of industry-leading company is taking shape — Frontier Firms. These organizations blend human ambition with AI-powered technology to reshape how innovation is scaled, work is orchestrated and value is created. They’re accelerating AI transformation…
⚡️ Aspire 9.5 Release Details
Aspire 9.5 is now out. It brings a preview 'aspire update' command, lets you use a single-file AppHost, has better CLI and dashboard design, and adds new tools for AI and DevTunnels.
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Aspire 9.5 is now out. It brings a preview 'aspire update' command, lets you use a single-file AppHost, has better CLI and dashboard design, and adds new tools for AI and DevTunnels.
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Announcing Aspire 9.5
Aspire 9.5 adds the preview 'aspire update' command, single-file AppHost, richer CLI and dashboard UX, and new integrations for AI, DevTunnels, and more.
⚡️ Copilot Now Supports .NET App Modernization in Visual Studio
The GitHub Copilot tool for Visual Studio can now help update and move .NET apps to Azure. It offers automated fixes, checks for known security issues, and helps apps run in containers.
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The GitHub Copilot tool for Visual Studio can now help update and move .NET apps to Azure. It offers automated fixes, checks for known security issues, and helps apps run in containers.
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Copilot Does Azure-Focused .NET App Modernizations in Visual Studio -- Visual Studio Magazine
GitHub Copilot app modernization is now generally available in Visual Studio, providing AI-powered upgrades and Azure migration for .NET apps, with automated remediation, CVE scanning, and containerization support.
⚡️ Azure Basic Public IP Addresses Upgrade Required
Azure will stop using the Basic SKU for Public IP addresses. Users need to switch to the Standard SKU before the deadline, which comes with new rules and added features.
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Azure will stop using the Basic SKU for Public IP addresses. Users need to switch to the Standard SKU before the deadline, which comes with new rules and added features.
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⚡️ Microsoft Launches Unified Marketplace
On September 25, 2025, Microsoft announced a new Microsoft Marketplace that brings Azure Marketplace and Microsoft AppSource together. The new platform is set up to offer cloud solutions, AI apps, agents, and industry tools in one place.
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On September 25, 2025, Microsoft announced a new Microsoft Marketplace that brings Azure Marketplace and Microsoft AppSource together. The new platform is set up to offer cloud solutions, AI apps, agents, and industry tools in one place.
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⚡️ Google Play 16 KB Page Size Rule for .NET MAUI Apps
Google Play will soon require app page sizes to be no more than 16 KB. .NET MAUI app makers need to get ready for this rule by November 2025.
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Google Play will soon require app page sizes to be no more than 16 KB. .NET MAUI app makers need to get ready for this rule by November 2025.
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Preparing Your .NET MAUI Apps for Google Play’s 16 KB Page Size Requirement
Learn about the upcoming 16 KB page size requirement for Google Play and how to ensure your .NET MAUI apps are ready for the November 2025 deadline.