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PPCC 2026: Bringing AI and your business processes together

Microsoft is emphasizing the importance of people in business processes, highlighting that systems alone cannot handle all aspects of enterprise operations.

Microsoft 365 / Office · Microsoft 365 Blog Original Microsoft announcement ↗
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Every enterprise runs on business processes, but it's the people that provide judgment, manage exceptions, and often connect systems that were never designed to work together. The post PPCC 2026: Bringing AI and your business processes together appeared first on AI at Work Blog.

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Microsoft 365 Blog, Agents, AI, Work IQ
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Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Microsoft 365 / Office · verify against the original
Informational

Enterprise Live Migrations is now in public preview

Azure DevOps is now offering a public preview of Enterprise Live Migrations, allowing users to move repositories to GitHub Enterprise Cloud while maintaining data residency and minimizing disruption.

Azure · Azure DevOps Blog Original Microsoft announcement ↗
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Move Azure DevOps repositories to GitHub Enterprise Cloud with data residency while minimizing disruption Over the last several years, we’ve encouraged customers to move their repositories from Azure Repos to GitHub to take advantage of the latest AI-powered and agentic development experiences. We know that making this move at enterprise scale isn’t always straightforward. Critical […] The post Enterprise Live Migrations is now in public preview appeared first on Azure DevOps Blog.

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Azure DevOps Blog, Azure & Cloud, DevOps, Azure DevOps, Azure Repos, GitHub
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Power Azure SRE Agent with the tools it needs

Use Azure Connector Namespace to host MCP servers and give Azure SRE Agent access to the operational tools it needs without managing the server infrastructure yourself. The post Power Azure SRE Agent with the tools it needs appeared first o

Azure · Azure SDK Blog Original Microsoft announcement ↗
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Use Azure Connector Namespace to host MCP servers and give Azure SRE Agent access to the operational tools it needs without managing the server infrastructure yourself. The post Power Azure SRE Agent with the tools it needs appeared first on Azure SDK Blog.

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Azure SDK Blog, Azure SDK, ai-agents, Azure SQL, Azure SRE Agent, Connector Namespace, MCP, model-context-protocol
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Azure Developer CLI (azd) – August 2026

Welcome to the August 2026 edition of the Azure Developer CLI (azd) release blog. This post covers releases 1.30.0, 1.31.0, 1.31.1, 1.31.2, and 1.32.0. To share your feedback and questions, join the August release discussion on GitHub. High

Azure · Azure SDK Blog Original Microsoft announcement ↗
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Welcome to the August 2026 edition of the Azure Developer CLI (azd) release blog. This post covers releases 1.30.0, 1.31.0, 1.31.1, 1.31.2, and 1.32.0. To share your feedback and questions, join the August release discussion on GitHub. Highlights: The azd extension framework is generally available. Azure Functions services can deploy from a Dockerfile, a prebuilt […] The post Azure Developer CLI (azd) – August 2026 appeared first on Azure SDK Blog.

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Azure SDK Blog, Azure SDK, .NET, azure-developer-cli, Codespaces, Docker, Go, java, javascript
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PowerToys 0.101 is here: Window Hopper, Insider updates, and Command Palette compact mode

We’re back with a fresh PowerToys release! PowerToys 0.101 introduces Window Hopper for quickly moving between windows from the same app, a redesigned update experience with Stable and Insider channels, and compact mode for Command Palette.

Windows · Windows Command Line Original Microsoft announcement ↗
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We’re back with a fresh PowerToys release! PowerToys 0.101 introduces Window Hopper for quickly moving between windows from the same app, a redesigned update experience with Stable and Insider channels, and compact mode for Command Palette. This release also continues our WinUI 3 modernization, brings on-device Phi Silica transformations to Advanced Paste, and adds a […] The post PowerToys 0.101 is here: Window Hopper, Insider updates, and Command Palette compact mode appeared first on Windows Command Line.

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Windows Command Line, Command Line, Open-Source, PowerToys, Windows, dotnet, fluent, powertoys, productivity
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WebView2 is moving to a 2-week release cadence

Microsoft Edge is switching to a 2-week release cycle for WebView2.

Edge · Microsoft Edge Dev Blog Original Microsoft announcement ↗
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Original Microsoft text

Microsoft Edge is moving to a two-week release cycle, and the The post WebView2 is moving to a 2-week release cadence appeared first on Microsoft Edge Blog.

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Microsoft Edge Dev Blog, Uncategorized, release cadence, release schedule, two-week release cycle, WebView2
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Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Edge · verify against the original
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Azure Developer CLI extension framework is GA: build dev workflows for apps using Azure

What parts of building and shipping on Azure still take too many steps? Maybe you want a command that starts a project with your organization’s approved architecture and infrastructure. Maybe you need to connect deployments to an internal s

Azure · Azure SDK Blog Original Microsoft announcement ↗
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What parts of building and shipping on Azure still take too many steps? Maybe you want a command that starts a project with your organization’s approved architecture and infrastructure. Maybe you need to connect deployments to an internal service catalog, run security checks before provisioning, or guide developers through a process that currently lives across […] The post Azure Developer CLI extension framework is GA: build dev workflows for apps using Azure appeared first on Azure SDK Blog.

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Azure SDK Blog, Azure SDK, .NET, azure-developer-cli, CLI, Codespaces, Docker, java, javascript
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Intelligent Terminal 0.2 is here with local model support

We’re back, and this is our first minor version bump: 0.1 to 0.2! It’s our biggest release yet. This update adds support for local models, lets you run a different agent in each tab with /agent, brings OpenCode into the built-in agent lineu

Windows · Windows Command Line Original Microsoft announcement ↗
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We’re back, and this is our first minor version bump: 0.1 to 0.2! It’s our biggest release yet. This update adds support for local models, lets you run a different agent in each tab with /agent, brings OpenCode into the built-in agent lineup, runs your agent inside WSL where your work actually lives, and makes […] The post Intelligent Terminal 0.2 is here with local model support appeared first on Windows Command Line.

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Windows Command Line, Command Line, Intelligent Terminal
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Moving the Microsoft Edge extensions ecosystem forward with Manifest Version 3

Microsoft Edge is moving to Manifest Version 3 for extensions, which has been in development since 2020.

Edge · Microsoft Edge Dev Blog Original Microsoft announcement ↗
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Back in 2020, we committed to Manifest Version 3 (MV3) as the future direction of the Chromium extensions platform. Since then, we've worked with developer The post Moving the Microsoft Edge extensions ecosystem forward with Manifest Version 3 appeared first on Microsoft Edge Blog.

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Microsoft Edge Dev Blog, Uncategorized, Extensions, Manifest
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Edge · verify against the original
Informational

Bring your security stack into Edge for Business — with support for more partners

Microsoft Edge for Business now supports additional security partner integrations, enhancing visibility and enforcement within the browser.

Edge · Microsoft Edge Dev Blog Original Microsoft announcement ↗
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Original Microsoft text

At a glance Edge for Business security connectors extend your security tools into the browser, so you gain visibility and enforcement where work happens. This update adds new partner integrations, including Cisco Secure Access, The post Bring your security stack into Edge for Business — with support for more partners appeared first on Microsoft Edge Blog.

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Microsoft Edge Dev Blog, Uncategorized
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Edge · verify against the original
Not analysed

Azure Developer CLI (azd) July 2026

This is the July round-up for the Azure Developer CLI (azd). Five releases shipped since the last post: 1.27.0, 1.27.1, 1.28.0, 1.28.1, and 1.29.0. Below is what’s new, what changed, and what we fixed, with links to the pull requests if you

Azure · Azure SDK Blog Original Microsoft announcement ↗
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This is the July round-up for the Azure Developer CLI (azd). Five releases shipped since the last post: 1.27.0, 1.27.1, 1.28.0, 1.28.1, and 1.29.0. Below is what’s new, what changed, and what we fixed, with links to the pull requests if you want to dig in. Have feedback or questions? Join the release discussion on […] The post Azure Developer CLI (azd) July 2026 appeared first on Azure SDK Blog.

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Azure SDK Blog, Azure SDK, .NET, azure-developer-cli, Codespaces, Docker, Go, java, javascript
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The next measure of AI momentum is work transformed

Microsoft 365 Copilot has reached 30 million paid seats and is growing rapidly.

Microsoft 365 / Office · Microsoft 365 Blog Original Microsoft announcement ↗
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In yesterday’s earnings call, we shared that Microsoft 365 Copilot has surpassed 30 million paid seats, with net seat adds more than doubling quarter over quarter. The post The next measure of AI momentum is work transformed appeared first on AI at Work Blog.

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Microsoft 365 Blog, AI
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Microsoft 365 / Office · verify against the original
Not analysed

Azure SDK Release (July 2026)

Azure SDK releases every month. In this post, you'll find this month's highlights and release notes. The post Azure SDK Release (July 2026) appeared first on Azure SDK Blog.

Azure · Azure SDK Blog Original Microsoft announcement ↗
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Azure SDK releases every month. In this post, you'll find this month's highlights and release notes. The post Azure SDK Release (July 2026) appeared first on Azure SDK Blog.

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Azure SDK Blog, Azure SDK, release, sdk
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How to build long-running MCP tools on Azure Functions

Learn how to build long-running MCP tools on Azure Functions using Durable Functions. This post explains why synchronous tool calls break down for long-running work, introduces the MCP Tasks extension, and walks through a sample pattern tha

Azure · Azure SDK Blog Original Microsoft announcement ↗
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Learn how to build long-running MCP tools on Azure Functions using Durable Functions. This post explains why synchronous tool calls break down for long-running work, introduces the MCP Tasks extension, and walks through a sample pattern that works with existing request/response clients today. The post How to build long-running MCP tools on Azure Functions appeared first on Azure SDK Blog.

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Azure SDK Blog, Azure SDK, ai-agents, azure, Azure Functions, dotnet, durable-functions, MCP, model-context-protocol
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New in Edge for developers – Style layout gaps, improve keyboard accessibility and migrate your PWA to a new origin

Microsoft Edge introduces new CSS gap properties and improvements for keyboard accessibility, along with guidance for migrating PWAs to a new origin.

Edge · Microsoft Edge Dev Blog Original Microsoft announcement ↗
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Welcome to New in Edge for developers, a new series featuring recent web platform updates in Microsoft Edge that help web developers build better sites and apps. In this first edition, we'll look at CSS gap de The post New in Edge for developers – Style layout gaps, improve keyboard accessibility and migrate your PWA to a new origin appeared first on Microsoft Edge Blog.

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Microsoft Edge Dev Blog, Uncategorized, Release notes, Web platform
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Edge · verify against the original
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Azure SDK Release (June 2026)

Azure SDK releases every month. In this post, you'll find this month's highlights and release notes. The post Azure SDK Release (June 2026) appeared first on Azure SDK Blog.

Azure · Azure SDK Blog Original Microsoft announcement ↗
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Original Microsoft text

Azure SDK releases every month. In this post, you'll find this month's highlights and release notes. The post Azure SDK Release (June 2026) appeared first on Azure SDK Blog.

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Azure SDK Blog, Azure SDK, release, sdk
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WSL container is now available for public preview

At Microsoft Build 2026, we introduced WSL containers, bringing Linux container development directly into Windows through the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Containers have become a foundational part of modern development – from cloud-n

Windows · Windows Command Line Original Microsoft announcement ↗
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At Microsoft Build 2026, we introduced WSL containers, bringing Linux container development directly into Windows through the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Containers have become a foundational part of modern development – from cloud-native applications and AI workloads to testing and deployment pipelines and WSL containers simplify this experience by providing a built-in, enterprise-ready way […] The post WSL container is now available for public preview appeared first on Windows Command Line.

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Windows Command Line, Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
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Azure Developer CLI (azd) – May and June 2026

A combined May and June recap. A new azd tool command group, the cross-platform azd exec runner, safer multi-layer provisioning, an interactive Ctrl+C cancel prompt, Go support for Azure Functions, self-contained extension bundles, per-tena

Azure · Azure SDK Blog Original Microsoft announcement ↗
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A combined May and June recap. A new azd tool command group, the cross-platform azd exec runner, safer multi-layer provisioning, an interactive Ctrl+C cancel prompt, Go support for Azure Functions, self-contained extension bundles, per-tenant subscription filters, and a long list of correctness fixes for parallel Container Apps deploys and authentication. The post Azure Developer CLI (azd) – May and June 2026 appeared first on Azure SDK Blog.

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Azure SDK Blog, Azure SDK, .NET, azure-developer-cli, Codespaces, Docker, Go, java, javascript
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Copilot in Excel: Built for the era of Frontier Finance

Microsoft 365 Copilot in Excel is being promoted as an AI tool tailored for finance, but no specific changes or requirements for IT administrators are mentioned.

Microsoft 365 / Office · Microsoft 365 Blog Original Microsoft announcement ↗
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Plenty of AI tools claim to be built for finance; Microsoft 365 Copilot in Excel is proving it in practice. The post Copilot in Excel: Built for the era of Frontier Finance appeared first on AI at Work Blog.

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Services
Microsoft 365 Apps
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Microsoft 365 Blog, AI, Work IQ
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Microsoft 365 / Office · verify against the original
Not analysed

Azure Functions MCP Extension: What’s New at Build 2026

A roundup of what shipped in the Azure Functions MCP extension since preview: resource and prompt triggers, MCP Apps, built-in MCP authentication, structured and rich content, fluent .NET configuration APIs, and what is coming next. The pos

Azure · Azure SDK Blog Original Microsoft announcement ↗
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A roundup of what shipped in the Azure Functions MCP extension since preview: resource and prompt triggers, MCP Apps, built-in MCP authentication, structured and rich content, fluent .NET configuration APIs, and what is coming next. The post Azure Functions MCP Extension: What’s New at Build 2026 appeared first on Azure SDK Blog.

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Announcements
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Azure SDK Blog, Azure SDK, ai-agents, azure, Azure Functions, dotnet, java, MCP, model-context-protocol
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Azure SDK Release (May 2026)

Azure SDK releases every month. In this post, you'll find this month's highlights and release notes. The post Azure SDK Release (May 2026) appeared first on Azure SDK Blog.

Azure · Azure SDK Blog Original Microsoft announcement ↗
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Original Microsoft text

Azure SDK releases every month. In this post, you'll find this month's highlights and release notes. The post Azure SDK Release (May 2026) appeared first on Azure SDK Blog.

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Azure SDK Blog, Azure SDK, release, sdk
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Intelligent Terminal 0.1.1 is here: bash support, new slash commands, and more customization

We’re back with the first servicing release of Intelligent Terminal! This update brings auto error detection to Bash and WSL, a new /fix command for on-demand help, an on-the-fly /model picker, a customizable agent pane, and Windows 10 supp

Windows · Windows Command Line Original Microsoft announcement ↗
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We’re back with the first servicing release of Intelligent Terminal! This update brings auto error detection to Bash and WSL, a new /fix command for on-demand help, an on-the-fly /model picker, a customizable agent pane, and Windows 10 support, along with a round of bug fixes and reliability improvements. You can grab the update from […] The post Intelligent Terminal 0.1.1 is here: bash support, new slash commands, and more customization appeared first on Windows Command Line.

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Windows Command Line, Command Line, Command-Line, Intelligent Terminal, Windows
Informational

Copilot Cowork is now generally available

Microsoft Copilot Cowork is now generally available, marking the fastest-growing feature in the Frontier program with high user satisfaction.

Microsoft 365 / Office · Microsoft 365 Blog Original Microsoft announcement ↗
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Original Microsoft text

Cowork is the fastest growing feature in the history of our Frontier program, and Cowork has among the highest user satisfaction of any Copilot or agent experience we have shipped. The post Copilot Cowork is now generally available appeared first on AI at Work Blog.

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Announcements
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Microsoft 365 Blog, Copilot Cowork
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Microsoft 365 / Office · verify against the original
Informational

Faster updates, enterprise-friendly schedule: the new Microsoft Edge release cycle

Microsoft Edge is transitioning to a two-week release cycle, providing faster updates and new features to users and organizations.

Edge · Microsoft Edge Dev Blog Original Microsoft announcement ↗
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Original Microsoft text

Microsoft Edge is moving to a two-week release cycle, bringing new features and improvements to users and organizations faster than ever. This is great news for teams that thrive on innovation: instead of waiting a full month for the next update, you The post Faster updates, enterprise-friendly schedule: the new Microsoft Edge release cycle appeared first on Microsoft Edge Blog.

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Microsoft Edge Dev Blog, Uncategorized, Beta channel, browser management, Edge for Business, enterprise deployment, Enterprise Preview, Extended Stable, release cadence
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Edge · verify against the original
Not analysed

PowerToys 0.100 is here: new Shortcut Guide, Command Palette improvements and much more!

We’re back with a fresh PowerToys release! This month introduces the brand-new Shortcut Guide, a major Command Palette update with the new Extension Gallery and multi-monitor Dock support, and a wave of improvements to Power Display. We’ve

Windows · Windows Command Line Original Microsoft announcement ↗
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Original Microsoft text

We’re back with a fresh PowerToys release! This month introduces the brand-new Shortcut Guide, a major Command Palette update with the new Extension Gallery and multi-monitor Dock support, and a wave of improvements to Power Display. We’ve also upgraded PowerToys to .NET 10, improved auto-update reliability, reduced installer size, and continued modernizing the app experience […] The post PowerToys 0.100 is here: new Shortcut Guide, Command Palette improvements and much more! appeared first on Windows Command Line.

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Windows Command Line, Command Line, developers, dotnet, fluent, net, powertoys, Terminal, Windows