A red-brick canal-side house with white-framed windows and multiple chimneys sits beside a calm waterway, reflecting the building and surrounding greenery. A weeping willow and other lush trees frame the scene, while a small lock gate and brick wall hint at the canal’s navigational use. The sky is partly cloudy, adding to the peaceful, semi-rural atmosphere.

I Miss Riding the Cuts

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My brother gifted me a Diamond Back Ascent in the early 90s, I remember it was snowing when he dropped it off, but ...

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A vintage mechanical cash register with round, color-coded buttons arranged in vertical columns, each labeled with numbers or symbols like "1", "10", "20", and a red "5". Above the buttons is a display panel marked "Dollars", "Cents", and "Clerk", with an arrow pointing right. The register is housed in a dark metal casing and mounted against a white brick wall.

Does the math work?

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The Verge has delivered some of the year’s best interviews with a variety of tech CEOs, and this end‑of‑year ...

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Mosaic by Claude Maréchal in Paris, France, featuring vibrant swirling patterns of multicolored tiles. Two prominent red and maroon abstract forms stand out against a dynamic background of white, yellow, orange, and other hues, creating a striking and intricate composition.

An AI-orchestrated espionage campaign

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Fascinating (frightening?) report from Anthropic describing how they eventually disrupted the first reported ...

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Miniature futuristic city of metallic skyscrapers set on a circular computer‑chip platform; copper circuit traces radiate outward against a dark background with warm highlights emphasizing metallic textures.

Private AI Investment is on a GDP-Scale

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Like you, I’ve been blown away by the projected capital investments in AI. The only way I can wrap my head around the ...

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Stylized Visual Studio ribbon logo reminiscent of an abstract infinity symbol in pink-to-purple gradient centered on a soft purple-blue gradient background with rounded gradient corner shapes for depth.

Define a default startup project in your slnx file

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Earlier this year we introduced SLNX, an XML-based solution file format that replaces the old, proprietary .sln layout ...

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A weathered sign mounted on a wooden beam reads "AREA CLOSED DO NOT ENTER" in bold green capital letters against a white background with a green border. The sign is slightly scuffed and reflects sunlight. Behind it, dry grass stretches across an open field under a clear blue sky, suggesting a restricted outdoor area, possibly for safety or conservation.

Here’s how to turn off Copilot

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Every time I talk about Copilot, its value, its impact, the way it can improve a developer workflow, someone jumps in ...

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"Wall with the word 'ENTRANCE' in large white letters and a red arrow with light bulbs pointing right, set against a blue geometric background.

Visual Studio Insiders

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With the launch of Visual Studio 2026 Insiders, our team is embracing the reality of a rapidly evolving developer ...

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Art installation featuring numerous lit light bulbs suspended from the ceiling in dense vertical rows, with a mirrored wall reflecting the lights to create a sense of depth and symmetry in a modern indoor space.

Prioritizing your backlog

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The Product Managers I attempt to emulate aren't just juggling timelines and features, they are constantly finding ...

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MCP server integration in Visual Studio

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I’ve been tinkering with MCP server support in Visual Studio recently, and the latest improvements have helped a bunch. ...

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