The MSVC Build Tools Preview is updated regularly with the latest features and fixes from the MSVC (Microsoft C++) development team. The MSVC team’s updates for August 2026, targeting the Visual ...

Microsoft's July release adds a Copilot Chat agent preview, workload-specific skills, shared instructions, branch context and C++ build controls.

Tom Fenton tackles seven free and open-source AI tools bring local chat, coding, voice, design and research capabilities to personal computers and self-hosted environments.

Spread the loveWhen you’re diving into the world of audio production, whether you’re a podcaster, a musician, a video editor, or someone just looking to clean up some recordings, you’ll inevitably ...

VS Code model picker now allows users to switch between Anthropic and Copilot providers between turns reconfiguring the agent host. Microsoft has released Visual Studio Code 1.133, an update to its ...

Bloom Security found that 677 VS Code Marketplace extension packs and 94 Open VSX packs contained references to extensions that did not exist, creating a supply-chain attack path through trusted ...

New controls for model reasoning and Copilot code-review depth let developers decide how much AI effort a task warrants, with speed, depth and credit consumption all part of the tradeoff.

The Des Plaines Public Library will hold a free screening of the recent film version of “Wuthering Heights” Saturday, Aug. 8. The movie, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, will begin at 1:30 p.m ...

Learning Glass 66” lightboard on adjustable-height table Neon dry erase markers Dark backdrop Camera to record presentation including a lavalier mic The Learning Glass Studio is located on the lower ...

On Thursday August 13, come on down to The Reserve Fairhope for an Artist Showcase and Reception for local artist Kris Garard.