Microsoft Agent Framework offers a harness for .NET and Python

Microsoft has equipped its Agent Framework with a stable, “batteries-included” harness. This is intended to transform large ...
Visual Studio Magazine

Microsoft Agent Framework Makeover: Claws, Loops and Harnesses

Microsoft's newly released Agent Framework Harness packages the loops, planning, memory, context management and safety controls that developers previously had to assemble around AI models themselves.
TechRepublic

Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Addresses 137 Vulnerabilities, Including High-Severity SQL Server RCE

Microsoft’s July 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 137 vulnerabilities, including critical flaws in SQL Server, Netlogon, Office, and the .NET Framework. Microsoft’s July 2025 Patch Tuesday rollout delivered ...
Visual Studio Magazine

.NET 11 Preview 4 Roundup: MAUI, Blazor, EF Core, SDK and Runtime Updates

Microsoft released .NET 11 Preview 4, a broad update covering runtime, SDK, libraries, ASP.NET Core, .NET MAUI, C# and Entity Framework Core. The company said the fourth preview includes improvements ...
Analytics Insight

.NET 8 vs .NET 6: Complete Comparison and Upgrade Guide

Overview:  Both .NET 6 and .NET 8 are Long-Term Support (LTS) releases, but .NET 8 introduces significant improvements in ...
TWCN Tech News

What is Windows Desktop Runtime used for? Is it safe?

When you install or run certain applications on Windows, you may see a prompt asking you to install the Windows Desktop Runtime. What is Windows Desktop Runtime? Why is it needed? Is it safe? Let’s ...