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Windows 11

Introducing Windows 11 Build 25430

Explore the latest features and improvements coming to Windows 11, including UI refinements, performance boosts, and new developer tools.

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Power Management

Optimizing Power Management for Laptops

Best practices for developers to improve battery life on Windows devices, covering sleep states, background tasks, and power throttling.

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WinUI 3

Deploying WinUI 3 Apps with MSIX

A step‑by‑step guide on packaging your WinUI 3 applications using MSIX for seamless updates and distribution.

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Windows Hello

Securing Your Apps with Windows Hello

Integrate password‑less authentication into your apps using Windows Hello’s biometric and PIN capabilities.

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WSL

Understanding the New Windows Subsystem for Linux

Deep dive into WSL 2 architecture, performance enhancements, and tips for developers working across Windows and Linux.

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DirectX 12 Ultimate

DirectX 12 Ultimate: What’s New?

Explore ray tracing, variable rate shading, and mesh shaders in the latest DirectX release, with sample code and performance metrics.

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