How-To Geek on MSN

The hidden dangers of downloading GitHub projects: How to stay safe

Running an .exe from GitHub is a leap of faith. Here is how I keep things secure.
How-To Geek on MSN

I ditched GitHub and self-hosted my own private alternative

I trust myself more than I trust GitHub or Microsoft.
InfoWorld

Getting started with GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio or VS Code

Learn how to use GitHub Copilot to generate code, optimize code, fix bugs, and create unit tests, right from within your IDE ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft open-sources VS Code Copilot Chat extension on GitHub

Microsoft has released the source code for the GitHub Copilot Chat extension for VS Code under the MIT license. This provides the community access to the full implementation of the chat-based coding ...
TechCrunch

GitHub Copilot can now tell developers when its suggestions match code in a public repository

GitHub Copilot has changed how developers write their code. However, it can also create issues when it creates code similar to what’s already available in another public repository. In 2022, GitHub ...
Visual Studio Magazine

Hands On with New Experimental GitHub Copilot 'Agent Skills' in VS Code

Visual Studio Code 1.108 introduces Agent Skills for GitHub Copilot, enabling developers to define reusable, domain-specific ...
WGN-TV

Salt Security Launches GitHub Connect to Proactively Discover Shadow APIs and MCP Risks in Code

With GitHub Connect, Salt enables customers to securely connect their public and private GitHub repositories to the Salt Illuminate™ platform, extending visibility across the full API lifecycle. The ...