NEWS

Announcing C#/WinRT Version 1.0 with the .NET 5 GA Release Today is the official GA release for .NET 5, and along with it we are excited to share the latest updates with our recent release of C#/WinRT version 1.0. C#/WinRT provides WinRT projection support for .NET 5 based apps. The Windows SDK leverages this technology and is now integrated with the .NET 5.0 SDK to expose Windows APIs through the new Target Framework Monikers. In addition to the Windows SDK support added for .NET 5, C#/WinRT itself allows component authors to build their own .NET 5 projections using the CsWinRT NuGet package To use the latest runtime and SDK updates in .NET 5, install the following: .NET 5.0 SDK Visual Studio 2019 version 16.8 You can stay updated on the latest work with C#/WinRT by visiting the CsWinRT Github repo. [ more… ]

Play Gears Tactics on Xbox Series X|S and PCs with Xbox Game Pass and Smart Delivery Gears Tactics, the fast-paced, turn-based strategy game from the Gears of War franchise, is available now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and on PCs with Xbox Game Pass and Smart Delivery. This coincides with a major update released to Gears Tactics players on all platforms: The Gears franchise’s signature companion bot Jack joins the fight as a new playable character with over 20 skills, new Deviant enemies add a new layer of challenge in the battles, new Supreme equipment rewards players with powerful gear to play through the campaign, and enhanced controller support delivers an optimized experience on Xbox consoles and PC. Players are now able to fully remap their keyboard controls, adjust camera settings, resize safe zones and manage the amount of [ more… ]

Holidays got you stressed? Try our tips to help you relax For some people, this time of year can be stressful because we want to get so much done before the holidays. For others, money matters can be upsetting. And the fact it’s dark for so much of the day can add to the blues. Tech can help. If you’re worried about stretching your money further, Microsoft Edge’s new Collection feature makes it a lot easier to compare prices of products you’re shopping for online. If you’re feeling lonely or having trouble getting to sleep, you might find that keeping a journal helps you stay focused and clear your mind. And new features in Microsoft 365 can help you meditate, learn about new topics, and even try out new recipes to spice up your life. Head over to the Windows [ more… ]