Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 Community -

Regardless of which one you choose, the "Community" edition represents one of the best values in the software development world: a world-class tool, completely free for the individual creator.

Microsoft offers three primary editions:

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A new launch experience allows you to quickly clone repositories from GitHub, open recent projects, or start new ones with a simplified template selection. Enhanced Global Search:

Use the to drag and drop elements like Tables , Charts , or Text Boxes onto the design surface. Regardless of which one you choose, the "Community"

| Feature | Community 2019 | Professional 2019 | Enterprise 2019 | | :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: | | | Free | ~$45/month or $1,199/year | ~$250/month or $5,999/year | | IDE Core & Debugging | Full | Full | Full | | Live Share | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | | IntelliCode | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | | CodeLens | Basic (references only) | Full (tests, changes) | Full | | Architecture Tools | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ (Dependency graphs, layer diagrams) | | Code Coverage | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ | | IntelliTest (Fuzzing) | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ | | Production Debugging (Snapshots) | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ | | DevOps Integration | Basic | Advanced Azure Boards | Full Azure Test Plans | | Cloud Load Testing | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ |

As of 2026, Visual Studio 2019 is in its extended support phase. This means it primarily receives security patches rather than new features. Visual Studio 2019 Community Visual Studio 2022 Community 32-bit (limited memory usage) 64-bit (handles huge projects) Frameworks Excellent .NET Framework 4.x support Best .NET 6/7/8/9+ support UI Classic VS Layout Modernized, faster UI Status Stable/Maintenance Active Development Enhanced Global Search: Use the to drag and

Compared to its predecessor (Visual Studio 2017), the 2019 edition focuses on speed, space, and collaboration. 1. Visual Studio Live Share

Offers powerful compiler optimizations for game and desktop development.

Choose your privacy settings

The first time you open Boss Key you should configure its settings to best suit your needs: create a keyboard shortcut, choose the privacy actions you want taken when activated, and select a safe app. It's super simple and takes less than a minute.

View the content you want

You can relax knowing that privacy is only one keystroke away. Play the games you want. Watch YouTube and TikTok videos. Scroll through your social media feed. Ask Google that embarrassing question. Boss Key is ready to hide it all in an instant.

Hide your private life

When someone unexpected walks by, activate Boss Key. Sounds are muted and everything on your screen instantly disappears: games, videos, social media, chats, emails. In their place, Boss Key can open a safe app, so it looks like you were busy with something else.

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Frequently asked questions

How's it better than using “Hide app”?: “Hide app” wasn't designed for privacy. For example: if all other apps are hidden, it won't hide the visible app. Boss Key is made for privacy: to hide all apps, mute all sounds, and open a safe app.
Can it hide all apps and websites?: Yep! Boss Key can hide all types of apps and websites, including games, social media, videos, emails, and more. Just make sure the app you're using is not in full-screen mode.
What is full-screen mode?: Full-screen mode is when an app takes up the entire screen, including the menu bar and dock. Most apps that can be run in this mode can also be run in a windowed (non-full-screen) mode too.
What is a “safe app”?: It's an app that runs when you trigger Boss Key. For example, you can get Boss Key to hide the YouTube video your watching and open a spreadsheet app instead, so it looks like you're working.
Does it work across multiple screens?: Yes, Boss Key hides all app windows across multiple screens. So if you extend your MacBook's or iMac's display with an external monitor, Boss Key will hide everything on that screen too.
I have another question...: Please get in touch and we'll be happy to help. We reply quickly to all inquiries and are always looking for feedback and suggestions to make Boss Key even better!