The Tech Edvocate

100 Best Code Editors

Spread the loveChoosing the right code editor can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. With so many options out ...

SD Times News Roundup: Oct. 9, 2026 — OpenAI adds speed capabilities; Functionize’s new MCP server; Lower SMB pricing for Java SE Universal Subscription

This week's roundup includes news from OpenAI with new speed capabilities, Functionalize's MCP and Java SE pricing.
The Tech Edvocate

100 Best IDEs

Spread the loveWhen it comes to software development, choosing the right Integrated Development Environment (IDE) can make or ...
PCMag Australia

Microsoft Built a Version of Windows 11 Without the Bloat, But There's a Big Catch

Project Zenith is proof that Microsoft knows how to make a less annoying version of Windows 11. So, why is it making it ...
PCMag Middle East

Microsoft Built the Best Version of Windows 11...and Put It Behind a Wall of Code

Project Zenith proves that a bloat-free Windows 11 can exist. Why is Microsoft reserving it for developers with 64GB of RAM?

Chat log with Gemini about the realization that Minecraft is a game engine, the impression of Craftopia, and installing a VRM plugin in Godot

Conversation with GeminiThis is tough... The more vast the vision you have in your mind, the more endless and daunting the ...
Visual Studio Magazine

Stack Overflow 2026 Survey: VS Code Leads, Visual Studio Takes Third

Microsoft's editors remain prominent in the 2026 developer survey, while GitHub Copilot trails Claude Code and ASP.NET Core ranks fourth among web technologies.
How-To Geek

VS Code is the overlooked Excel companion I didn't know I needed

Excel is still my spreadsheet workhorse, but VS Code handles the awkward file-level jobs I don't want Excel touching.

Google Play now lets you install your own vibe-coded apps without publishing them

Google announced the feature this week for US users. Creators can use a standard Google account, and their apps stay private.
XDA Developers on MSN

I spent a month coding without VS Code, and I don't want to go back

Turns out, I wasn’t missing much ...

Python 3.15 goes global with UTF-8 support

Today all the cool languages and runtimes pledge allegiance to UTF-8, including Rust, Go, and Node.js (JavaScript itself prefers UTF-16 for internal encoding). Most code editors, from Visual Studio ...
AppleInsider

Best Mac Studio Deals

The best deals on the Mac Studio are in effect today, with Apple resellers offering significant discounts on the powerful tech. You can order the high-performance Mac Studio right now and save money ...