That’s one less step JavaScript developers need to complete when debugging a project. In the past, developers would have typically installed VS Code extensions such as the popular Microsoft-made Debugger for Chrome or the Debugger for Microsoft Edge. Instead of installing and using these extensions, developers can start debugging a project by pressing F5 or activating the debug icon in the menu bar and selecting “Run and debug”.

Another option is using the VS Code command palette and running the “Debug: Open Link” command to debug in Chrome, Edge or Node.js. For Edge, Microsoft has added an extra “inspect” button in the debug toolbar, which launches Edge Developer Tools within a VS Code instance. Microsoft added this button in the May 2021 release of VS Code. Microsoft noted in a blog post:

“The first time you activate this button, the editor will ask you to install the Microsoft Edge DevTools for Visual Studio Code extension. Once you have this one installed you won’t be prompted again.”

It makes sense for Microsoft to add a built-in JavaScript debugger in VS Code for developers building apps in it or in Microsoft’s own superset of the language, TypeScript. JavaScript is the most widely used language, ahead of Java and Python, and TypeScript has quickly become one of the most popular languages for writing large web applications.

Separately, Microsoft has been working on ways to improve security for developers through a feature it calls Workplace Trust, which provides “extra security against code execution when browsing unfamiliar source code.”

Microsoft has introduced a Restricted Mode “where potentially harmful functionality is disabled so you can more safely browse the code and eventually make an informed decision.” But Microsoft is still refining its approach to pop-up notifications every time developers open up new folders.

Here is the “Lenovo Aware” smart learning solution for consumers. Its software aims to support the distance learning experience by addressing some of the digital challenges revealed last year. One such challenge is to maintain the concentration and motivation of young students and improve digital well-being while attending online classes. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the education sector by implementing distance learning. Lenovo also cited a survey conducted on virtual education that revealed the main challenges facing parents.

In its study, Lenovo found that the most common challenges parents face in adapting to online schools are questions about the effectiveness of online learning, continuous monitoring for children, excessive screen time and body. Posture issues mentioned that it involves overuse of connected laptops and other electronic devices. According to Lenovo, the new smart learning solution addresses these issues by using the PC’s built-in camera to detect eye contact between a person’s body language and the device. The software can be activated within the Lenovo Vantage and all features must be manually activated by opting in from the Lenovo Aware settings. The software, with the help of pop-up notifications and voice alerts, tells the user to sit off the screen, correct their posture, rest off the screen and rest their eyes.

The main features of the software are break reminders and distance reminders that automatically notify the user to take a break according to the computer usage time settings set by the user: detect the distance between the user’s face and the PC screen. Posture reminder: Detects whether the user is sitting properly and warns the user if the wrong sitting position is consistent for a period of time. Attention Function: Determines if the user is currently in a concentrated state.

On the other hand, Lenovo Аware software presents very real challenges that need to be addressed with remote learning and remote work. There is a big trade-off of privacy. Allowing a company to access a person’s camera for an extended period of time certainly raises questions.