.NET 11.0 Preview 2 delivers asynchronous runtime

Asynchronous programming with async and await has existed in .NET for years. Now Microsoft is delivering a new runtime environment for asynchronous execution.
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Hive0163 Uses AI-Assisted Slopoly Malware for Persistent Access in Ransomware Attacks

AI-generated Slopoly malware used by Hive0163 in 2026 attacks maintained access for over a week, highlighting how AI ...

Axle AI Acquires Portfolio Digital Asset Management Software from Extensis

Portfolio 4.1.1 going into beta; on-premise MAM/DAM leader now has over 1,500 customer sites worldwide Portfolio has ...
CNET

You Can Still Get Windows 10 Security Updates for Free. Here's the Trick

The era of Windows 10 support ended on Oct. 14 of last year. After more than a decade, Microsoft is prioritizing updates for the latest OS, Windows 11, and has thus stopped providing security updates ...
TechSpot

For a limited time, get a Windows 11 Pro license for $10

For a limited time, you can get a Windows 11 Pro license for just $10 – an unbeatable price for a full, genuine retail license (from a trusted source, of course). Don't miss out on this incredible ...
Visual Studio Magazine

Microsoft Sharpens AI Toolkit for VS Code in Foundry Update

Microsoft's February 2026 Foundry update includes broader platform changes, but the most immediate developer-facing news for VS Code users is an AI Toolkit refresh centered on tool discovery, agent ...