Paul Thurrott - Podcast Details

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Windows Weekly (Audio)A World of Wonder - The weakness of Copilot's branding Microsoft finally kills Movies & TV show service in the Microsoft Store. This was the final vestigial minder of Zune that remained. There was Groove Video and Xbox Video, too. Microsoft previously killed eBook (2019) and music (2017) sales. At this point, you would have to be insane to buy content from Microsoft, sorry... but you can get to some of your content on other services via Movies Anywhere - and use the Movies & TV app for now in Windows, which is no longer bundled. Windows 11 It's Week D and you can't tell your Copilot+ PC features from your...2025-07-232h 47

Total Leo (Video)Windows Weekly 942: A World of Wonder Microsoft finally kills Movies & TV show service in the Microsoft Store. This was the final vestigial minder of Zune that remained. There was Groove Video and Xbox Video, too. Microsoft previously killed eBook (2019) and music (2017) sales. At this point, you would have to be insane to buy content from Microsoft, sorry... but you can get to some of your content on other services via Movies Anywhere - and use the Movies & TV app for now in Windows, which is no longer bundled. Windows 11 It's Week D and you can't tell your Copilot+ PC features from your...2025-07-232h 47

Windows Weekly (Video)K... and Q - The AI factor in those Microsoft layoffs Microsoft just made a major change to the Windows 11 install media, and you're not going to believe what happens next! Plus, the AI spelling and grammar checking app/service that Paul relies on. And yes, he does pay for it. Windows 11 Copilot Vision gets full Desktop support, Voice integration across all Insider channels Click to Do gets a "Describe image" action, Administrator protection, App permission dialog changes in Dev (25H2) and Beta (24H2) Canary finally gets the features everyone else has had for a while now Also, Microsoft quietly killed the simplified date/time in the...2025-07-162h 38

Windows Weekly (Audio)K... and Q - The AI factor in those Microsoft layoffs Microsoft just made a major change to the Windows 11 install media, and you're not going to believe what happens next! Plus, the AI spelling and grammar checking app/service that Paul relies on. And yes, he does pay for it. Windows 11 Copilot Vision gets full Desktop support, Voice integration across all Insider channels Click to Do gets a "Describe image" action, Administrator protection, App permission dialog changes in Dev (25H2) and Beta (24H2) Canary finally gets the features everyone else has had for a while now Also, Microsoft quietly killed the simplified date/time in the...2025-07-162h 38

All TWiT.tv Shows (Video)Windows Weekly 941: K... and Q Microsoft just made a major change to the Windows 11 install media, and you're not going to believe what happens next! Plus, the AI spelling and grammar checking app/service that Paul relies on. And yes, he does pay for it. Windows 11 Copilot Vision gets full Desktop support, Voice integration across all Insider channels Click to Do gets a "Describe image" action, Administrator protection, App permission dialog changes in Dev (25H2) and Beta (24H2) Canary finally gets the features everyone else has had for a while now Also, Microsoft quietly killed the simplified date/time in the...2025-07-162h 38

All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio)Windows Weekly 941: K... and Q Microsoft just made a major change to the Windows 11 install media, and you're not going to believe what happens next! Plus, the AI spelling and grammar checking app/service that Paul relies on. And yes, he does pay for it. Windows 11 Copilot Vision gets full Desktop support, Voice integration across all Insider channels Click to Do gets a "Describe image" action, Administrator protection, App permission dialog changes in Dev (25H2) and Beta (24H2) Canary finally gets the features everyone else has had for a while now Also, Microsoft quietly killed the simplified date/time in the...2025-07-162h 38

Total Leo (Video)Windows Weekly 941: K... and Q Microsoft just made a major change to the Windows 11 install media, and you're not going to believe what happens next! Plus, the AI spelling and grammar checking app/service that Paul relies on. And yes, he does pay for it. Windows 11 Copilot Vision gets full Desktop support, Voice integration across all Insider channels Click to Do gets a "Describe image" action, Administrator protection, App permission dialog changes in Dev (25H2) and Beta (24H2) Canary finally gets the features everyone else has had for a while now Also, Microsoft quietly killed the simplified date/time in the...2025-07-162h 38

Total Leo (Audio)Windows Weekly 941: K... and Q Microsoft just made a major change to the Windows 11 install media, and you're not going to believe what happens next! Plus, the AI spelling and grammar checking app/service that Paul relies on. And yes, he does pay for it. Windows 11 Copilot Vision gets full Desktop support, Voice integration across all Insider channels Click to Do gets a "Describe image" action, Administrator protection, App permission dialog changes in Dev (25H2) and Beta (24H2) Canary finally gets the features everyone else has had for a while now Also, Microsoft quietly killed the simplified date/time in the...2025-07-162h 38

Windows Weekly (Video)The Donkey Always Wins - Windows 11 usage surpasses Windows 10 It's been a big year for Windows 11 updates. This month is at least semi-manageable! Also, a few more bits from the layoffs. Plus, Amiga Forever 11 and C64 11 Forever help you live in the past! Patch Tuesday Copilot+ PC only: Ask Copilot action for Click to Do 24H2 only: Show smaller Taskbar icons. Screen curtain feature in Narrator. Settings home page for commercial customer 23H2 and 24H2: Windows Share shows preview when sharing web content. Beginning of PC migration feature in Windows Backup. More changes for EU users to meet DMA requirements, mostly Edge related Windows 10: EU...2025-07-092h 41

Windows Weekly (Audio)The Donkey Always Wins - Windows 11 usage surpasses Windows 10 It's been a big year for Windows 11 updates. This month is at least semi-manageable! Also, a few more bits from the layoffs. Plus, Amiga Forever 11 and C64 11 Forever help you live in the past! Patch Tuesday Copilot+ PC only: Ask Copilot action for Click to Do 24H2 only: Show smaller Taskbar icons. Screen curtain feature in Narrator. Settings home page for commercial customer 23H2 and 24H2: Windows Share shows preview when sharing web content. Beginning of PC migration feature in Windows Backup. More changes for EU users to meet DMA requirements, mostly Edge related Windows 10: EU...2025-07-092h 41

All TWiT.tv Shows (Video)Windows Weekly 940: The Donkey Always Wins It's been a big year for Windows 11 updates. This month is at least semi-manageable! Also, a few more bits from the layoffs. Plus, Amiga Forever 11 and C64 11 Forever help you live in the past! Patch Tuesday Copilot+ PC only: Ask Copilot action for Click to Do 24H2 only: Show smaller Taskbar icons. Screen curtain feature in Narrator. Settings home page for commercial customer 23H2 and 24H2: Windows Share shows preview when sharing web content. Beginning of PC migration feature in Windows Backup. More changes for EU users to meet DMA requirements, mostly Edge related Windows 10: EU...2025-07-092h 41

All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio)Windows Weekly 940: The Donkey Always Wins It's been a big year for Windows 11 updates. This month is at least semi-manageable! Also, a few more bits from the layoffs. Plus, Amiga Forever 11 and C64 11 Forever help you live in the past! Patch Tuesday Copilot+ PC only: Ask Copilot action for Click to Do 24H2 only: Show smaller Taskbar icons. Screen curtain feature in Narrator. Settings home page for commercial customer 23H2 and 24H2: Windows Share shows preview when sharing web content. Beginning of PC migration feature in Windows Backup. More changes for EU users to meet DMA requirements, mostly Edge related Windows 10: EU...2025-07-092h 41

Total Leo (Video)Windows Weekly 940: The Donkey Always Wins It's been a big year for Windows 11 updates. This month is at least semi-manageable! Also, a few more bits from the layoffs. Plus, Amiga Forever 11 and C64 11 Forever help you live in the past! Patch Tuesday Copilot+ PC only: Ask Copilot action for Click to Do 24H2 only: Show smaller Taskbar icons. Screen curtain feature in Narrator. Settings home page for commercial customer 23H2 and 24H2: Windows Share shows preview when sharing web content. Beginning of PC migration feature in Windows Backup. More changes for EU users to meet DMA requirements, mostly Edge related Windows 10: EU...2025-07-092h 41

Total Leo (Audio)Windows Weekly 940: The Donkey Always Wins It's been a big year for Windows 11 updates. This month is at least semi-manageable! Also, a few more bits from the layoffs. Plus, Amiga Forever 11 and C64 11 Forever help you live in the past! Patch Tuesday Copilot+ PC only: Ask Copilot action for Click to Do 24H2 only: Show smaller Taskbar icons. Screen curtain feature in Narrator. Settings home page for commercial customer 23H2 and 24H2: Windows Share shows preview when sharing web content. Beginning of PC migration feature in Windows Backup. More changes for EU users to meet DMA requirements, mostly Edge related Windows 10: EU...2025-07-092h 41

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1809: More Studio, More MexicoOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Paul heads south, the cuts are still the topic, and we keep it short for tomorrow.2025-07-0710 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1804: A Medal for RecordingOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad touches a medal, Paul fights a code, and we keep it low.2025-06-3009 min

Windows Weekly (Video)When Will Then Be Now? - Copilot's struggles against ChatGPT Windows 10 EOL update Microsoft confirms that Windows 10 EOL is a go for October. But... Consumers can now get a free year of extra security updates instead of paying(!) Businesses can now enroll in extended security updates program Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 to get security updates through October 2028 Windows 11 A few new features via the Insider Program Recall gets a new home page and some nice updates to hardware indicators in Dev and Beta We know there's a Settings AI agent coming to Windows 11. Apparently, it needs its own local AI model. And why this might be...2025-06-262h 34

Windows Weekly (Audio)When Will Then Be Now? - Copilot's struggles against ChatGPT Windows 10 EOL update Microsoft confirms that Windows 10 EOL is a go for October. But... Consumers can now get a free year of extra security updates instead of paying(!) Businesses can now enroll in extended security updates program Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 to get security updates through October 2028 Windows 11 A few new features via the Insider Program Recall gets a new home page and some nice updates to hardware indicators in Dev and Beta We know there's a Settings AI agent coming to Windows 11. Apparently, it needs its own local AI model. And why this might be...2025-06-262h 34

All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio)Windows Weekly 938: When Will Then Be Now? Windows 10 EOL update Microsoft confirms that Windows 10 EOL is a go for October. But... Consumers can now get a free year of extra security updates instead of paying(!) Businesses can now enroll in extended security updates program Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 to get security updates through October 2028 Windows 11 A few new features via the Insider Program Recall gets a new home page and some nice updates to hardware indicators in Dev and Beta We know there's a Settings AI agent coming to Windows 11. Apparently, it needs its own local AI model. And why this might be...2025-06-262h 34

All TWiT.tv Shows (Video)Windows Weekly 938: When Will Then Be Now? Windows 10 EOL update Microsoft confirms that Windows 10 EOL is a go for October. But... Consumers can now get a free year of extra security updates instead of paying(!) Businesses can now enroll in extended security updates program Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 to get security updates through October 2028 Windows 11 A few new features via the Insider Program Recall gets a new home page and some nice updates to hardware indicators in Dev and Beta We know there's a Settings AI agent coming to Windows 11. Apparently, it needs its own local AI model. And why this might be...2025-06-262h 34

Total Leo (Audio)Windows Weekly 938: When Will Then Be Now? Windows 10 EOL update Microsoft confirms that Windows 10 EOL is a go for October. But... Consumers can now get a free year of extra security updates instead of paying(!) Businesses can now enroll in extended security updates program Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 to get security updates through October 2028 Windows 11 A few new features via the Insider Program Recall gets a new home page and some nice updates to hardware indicators in Dev and Beta We know there's a Settings AI agent coming to Windows 11. Apparently, it needs its own local AI model. And why this might be...2025-06-262h 34

Total Leo (Video)Windows Weekly 938: When Will Then Be Now? Windows 10 EOL update Microsoft confirms that Windows 10 EOL is a go for October. But... Consumers can now get a free year of extra security updates instead of paying(!) Businesses can now enroll in extended security updates program Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 to get security updates through October 2028 Windows 11 A few new features via the Insider Program Recall gets a new home page and some nice updates to hardware indicators in Dev and Beta We know there's a Settings AI agent coming to Windows 11. Apparently, it needs its own local AI model. And why this might be...2025-06-262h 34

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1800: AMD Spills ItOn this episode of First Ring Daily, AMD shares more details, Paul gets Boston'd, and we slide into the weekend.2025-06-2014 min

Windows Weekly (Audio)Vexed by Perturbations - What just happened to Windows Hello!? No, it's not you. Windows Hello doesn't work in the dark anymore. For reasons. Say "Hello" to the Windows Hello controversy of the month! Windows AI agent in Settings and Recall export experience in Dev/Beta channels - plus the old clock is back, baby July Patch Tuesday preview: App defaults (EEA only), Share images with visual preview, and some fixes for Windows 11 (The first one is coming to Windows 10 too - tied to the DMA news from last week.) Commentary: What Apple gets right in macOS 26 (and otherwise) Surface One year with Surface...2025-06-182h 43

Windows Weekly (Video)Vexed by Perturbations - What just happened to Windows Hello!? No, it's not you. Windows Hello doesn't work in the dark anymore. For reasons. Say "Hello" to the Windows Hello controversy of the month! Windows AI agent in Settings and Recall export experience in Dev/Beta channels - plus the old clock is back, baby July Patch Tuesday preview: App defaults (EEA only), Share images with visual preview, and some fixes for Windows 11 (The first one is coming to Windows 10 too - tied to the DMA news from last week.) Commentary: What Apple gets right in macOS 26 (and otherwise) Surface One year with Surface...2025-06-182h 43

All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio)Windows Weekly 937: Vexed by Perturbations No, it's not you. Windows Hello doesn't work in the dark anymore. For reasons. Say "Hello" to the Windows Hello controversy of the month! Windows AI agent in Settings and Recall export experience in Dev/Beta channels - plus the old clock is back, baby July Patch Tuesday preview: App defaults (EEA only), Share images with visual preview, and some fixes for Windows 11 (The first one is coming to Windows 10 too - tied to the DMA news from last week.) Commentary: What Apple gets right in macOS 26 (and otherwise) Surface One year with Surface...2025-06-182h 43

All TWiT.tv Shows (Video)Windows Weekly 937: Vexed by Perturbations No, it's not you. Windows Hello doesn't work in the dark anymore. For reasons. Say "Hello" to the Windows Hello controversy of the month! Windows AI agent in Settings and Recall export experience in Dev/Beta channels - plus the old clock is back, baby July Patch Tuesday preview: App defaults (EEA only), Share images with visual preview, and some fixes for Windows 11 (The first one is coming to Windows 10 too - tied to the DMA news from last week.) Commentary: What Apple gets right in macOS 26 (and otherwise) Surface One year with Surface...2025-06-182h 43

Windows Weekly (Audio)Liquid Aero - Microsoft Build ditches Seattle, Washington Get to know Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday updates and new features in Windows 11, such as improvements to the Start menu, File Explorer, and Copilot integration. They also cover new AI features coming to the Photos app for Copilot+ PCs and updates to the Microsoft Store. The discussion then shifts to developer conferences like Google I/O and Apple's WWDC, with a focus on their respective AI advancements and product strategies. Plus, the controversy surrounding Microsoft's decision to no longer host its Build conference in Seattle. Don't miss the discussion on the evolving role of the iPad as a potential...2025-06-112h 26

Windows Weekly (Video)Liquid Aero - Microsoft Build ditches Seattle, Washington Get to know Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday updates and new features in Windows 11, such as improvements to the Start menu, File Explorer, and Copilot integration. They also cover new AI features coming to the Photos app for Copilot+ PCs and updates to the Microsoft Store. The discussion then shifts to developer conferences like Google I/O and Apple's WWDC, with a focus on their respective AI advancements and product strategies. Plus, the controversy surrounding Microsoft's decision to no longer host its Build conference in Seattle. Don't miss the discussion on the evolving role of the iPad as a potential...2025-06-112h 26

All TWiT.tv Shows (Video)Windows Weekly 936: Liquid Aero Get to know Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday updates and new features in Windows 11, such as improvements to the Start menu, File Explorer, and Copilot integration. They also cover new AI features coming to the Photos app for Copilot+ PCs and updates to the Microsoft Store. The discussion then shifts to developer conferences like Google I/O and Apple's WWDC, with a focus on their respective AI advancements and product strategies. Plus, the controversy surrounding Microsoft's decision to no longer host its Build conference in Seattle. Don't miss the discussion on the evolving role of the iPad as a potential...2025-06-112h 26

Windows Weekly (Video)OK, JK - Paint, Notepad, and Snipping Tool Get AI Upgrades Microsoft shakes up Windows Update with third-party app integration while AI features flood into Paint, Notepad, and Snipping Tool. Plus, the browser wars heat up as Arc pivots to agentic AI and Opera launches Neon, while Richard calls in from Cape Town with whiskey wisdom. Windows 11 It's Week D! Microsoft issues preview updates for 23H2/22H2 - Windows Key + C for Copilot, Drag tray, FAQs in Settings, Lock screen widget customization, IT admin controls for Taskbar Windows Insider Program Canary - Microsoft adds support for asymmetrical key encryption that won't be vulnerable to quantum computing attacks ...2025-05-292h 27

Windows Weekly (Audio)OK, JK - Paint, Notepad, and Snipping Tool Get AI Upgrades Microsoft shakes up Windows Update with third-party app integration while AI features flood into Paint, Notepad, and Snipping Tool. Plus, the browser wars heat up as Arc pivots to agentic AI and Opera launches Neon, while Richard calls in from Cape Town with whiskey wisdom. Windows 11 It's Week D! Microsoft issues preview updates for 23H2/22H2 - Windows Key + C for Copilot, Drag tray, FAQs in Settings, Lock screen widget customization, IT admin controls for Taskbar Windows Insider Program Canary - Microsoft adds support for asymmetrical key encryption that won't be vulnerable to quantum computing attacks ...2025-05-292h 27

All TWiT.tv Shows (Video)Windows Weekly 934: OK, JK Microsoft shakes up Windows Update with third-party app integration while AI features flood into Paint, Notepad, and Snipping Tool. Plus, the browser wars heat up as Arc pivots to agentic AI and Opera launches Neon, while Richard calls in from Cape Town with whiskey wisdom. Windows 11 It's Week D! Microsoft issues preview updates for 23H2/22H2 - Windows Key + C for Copilot, Drag tray, FAQs in Settings, Lock screen widget customization, IT admin controls for Taskbar Windows Insider Program Canary - Microsoft adds support for asymmetrical key encryption that won't be vulnerable to quantum computing attacks ...2025-05-292h 27

Windows Weekly (Video)Live from Build - Protestors, AI agents, Edit, Doom: The Dark Ages Agentic AI is the theme of the show this year, and this time its multi-agent with orchestration! But first, we need to discuss the protestors. Paul and Richard have stories. So many stories! Build 2025 New Microsoft 365 Copilot features are rolling out now because it's a day that ends in y Tuning is the unexpected Build Bingo center square term - rolling out to agents GitHub Copilot is open source in VS Code, more Win32 app support improvements, no more fees in Microsoft Store A shift in making Windows 11 the best place for developers - some things...2025-05-222h 09

Windows Weekly (Audio)Live from Build - Protestors, AI agents, Edit, Doom: The Dark Ages Agentic AI is the theme of the show this year, and this time its multi-agent with orchestration! But first, we need to discuss the protestors. Paul and Richard have stories. So many stories! Build 2025 New Microsoft 365 Copilot features are rolling out now because it's a day that ends in y Tuning is the unexpected Build Bingo center square term - rolling out to agents GitHub Copilot is open source in VS Code, more Win32 app support improvements, no more fees in Microsoft Store A shift in making Windows 11 the best place for developers - some things...2025-05-222h 09

All TWiT.tv Shows (Video)Windows Weekly 933: Live from Build Agentic AI is the theme of the show this year, and this time its multi-agent with orchestration! But first, we need to discuss the protestors. Paul and Richard have stories. So many stories! Build 2025 New Microsoft 365 Copilot features are rolling out now because it's a day that ends in y Tuning is the unexpected Build Bingo center square term - rolling out to agents GitHub Copilot is open source in VS Code, more Win32 app support improvements, no more fees in Microsoft Store A shift in making Windows 11 the best place for developers - some things...2025-05-222h 09

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1786: Break and FixOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad breaks it, Brad fixes it, Paul searches it.2025-05-1311 min

All TWiT.tv Shows (Video)Windows Weekly 931: The Eaglet Has Landed Microsoft announces big changes to Windows 11: New Start menu, Phone Companion on Start, AI actions in File Explorer, Notepad and other updates. Plus, new Copilot+ PC features: Click to Do actions, AI agent in Search for some reason, new Photos, Paint, and Snipping Tool features, and more. Windows 11 Microsoft announces new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models after teasing the announcement last week Recall improvements, Taskbar improvements, HDR improvements, more come to Beta and Dev Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2 to start on hotpatching, same schedule as Windows Server 2025 A moment of silence for Skype, we didn't know...2025-05-072h 48

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1782: New SurfaceOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Paul is back from NY, Surface is hot off the press, and Brad goes USB-C.2025-05-0716 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1781: Better PacketsOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Paul is home, packets are crisp, and we have a Surface announcement this week.2025-05-0507 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1779: Microsoft EarningsOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Microsoft releases earnings, Xbox raises prices, and Paul drinks a small drink.2025-05-0109 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1766: It's RoundOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Paul installs a table, Brad looks at a round icon, and we talk about screen savers.2025-04-1012 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1758: Vitamin AIOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Paul is outside, Brad tries to segway, and we look at Recall.2025-03-3107 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1753: Apple Announces ThingsOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Apple announces new hardware, Paul tries Cursor, and Brad browses the web.2025-03-0613 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1751: Unplug and MoveOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad moves a monitor, Paul tries a phone number, and we hope it all works.2025-03-0310 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1748: Camera ShyOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Paul adjusts a camera, Brad ponders a download speed, and it's another top-notch podcast.2025-02-2107 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1744: What's the AppOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad sets up an app live, Paul enters his password, and we talk about an update.2025-02-1409 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1742: They WonOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad gives up, Microsoft gives up, and Paul tolerates the above.2025-02-1215 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1727: Getting WarmerOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Paul is in the warmth, Brad is in the cold, and tech is a side conversation. 2025-01-2108 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1722: SonosyOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Sonos has a new CEO, Paul installs Windows and Brad jumps.2025-01-1309 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1714: A December PodcastOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad tries to do a sensible thing, Paul tries to talk him out of it, and a few other late December ideas.2024-12-1911 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1704: Big Changes for IntelOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Intel "retires" the CEO, Brad retires Adobe, and Paul retires his video halfway through the podcast.2024-12-0216 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1702: RecallingOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad recalls the ISO, Paul uses Recall, and we try the Champ.2024-11-2516 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1700: Chrome Needs a HomeOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Chrome needs a home, it snows at home, and Paul is home.2024-11-2115 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1696: Organic Free-Range ISOOn this episode of First Ring Daily, ARM has a new ISO, Brad has an idea, and Paul does it for humanity.2024-11-1410 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1693: Birds of the WeatherOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Outlook fly's south, Brad stays up late, and Paul looks at a logo.2024-11-0812 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1687: Second ChanceOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Paul goes around the sun, Brad fixes the audio, and we cover the highlights.2024-10-2912 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1686: Oil the RobotOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Call of Duty day, Satya gets a payday, and Paul has an analogy.2024-10-2509 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1673: Bigger in TexasOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Paul is in Texas, Windows ships an update, and the room is bigger too.2024-10-0107 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1657: An Apple TodayOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Apple has an event, Paul is back, and Monday is the day.2024-09-0909 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1655: The Berlin of TimesOn this short episode of First Ring Daily, Paul is in Berlin, connectivity is ok, but the sun is beaming.2024-09-0303 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1649: If a Recall Falls in the WoodsOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Cat Quest is good, Recall is MIA, and Paul finds COD again.2024-08-1913 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1646: All the PixelsOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Google announces the hardware, Paul buys the hardware, and Brad is not surprised.2024-08-1412 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1645: The Cat's QuestOn this episode of First Ring Daily, the Cat doesn't get the quest, Paul travels to a new land, and the phone call is coming from an iPad.2024-08-1210 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1638: Learned Something NewOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad learns iPad OS, Paul is blurry, and stick around as we go to Walmart.2024-08-0114 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1625: It's in the AirOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Paul gets some Air, the Pro doesn't look optional, and AI can never be escaped these days.2024-07-0809 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1622: Logistics of the MessageOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Paul packs it up, FY packs it up, and RCS will be better.2024-06-2808 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1614: Happy ARM DayOn this episode of First Ring Daily, ARM has arrived-ish, Adobe has a spotlight, and Paul signed up.2024-06-1815 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1602: On the FloorOn this brief episode of First Ring Daily, Paul is on the ground floor of the Windows and Surface event but connection isnt great, so enjoy the photo.2024-05-2002 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1601: Edit the AppOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Paul hangs up, consoles could be an app, and Dell has a leak.2024-05-1611 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1593: Level SidewaysOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad changes the levels, Paul scoots back, and we miss Ray.2024-05-0108 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1590: In the Arms of an AdOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Paul want's the option, Brad has a song, and Microsoft drops earnings today.2024-04-2514 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1576: Unbalanced ArmOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Paul tries the future of ARM, Brad has a lower output on his mic for some reason that will be fixed, and the eclipse is coming.2024-04-0516 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1575: On LocationOn this quick episode of First Ring Daily, Paul is in a tower, a perfect build number, and mysterious events. 2024-04-0405 min

Tech Break (Video)WW Clip: CEO Bobby Kotick to Leave Activision Blizzard Dec 29 On the Windows Weekly podcast, Richard Campbell, Paul Thurrott, Leo Laporte, and Mary Jo Foley discuss the confirmation that Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick will be departing the company on December 29, 2023 following Microsoft's recent $68 billion acquisition. Full episode at http://twit.tv/ww860 Hosts: Paul Thurrott, Leo Laporte, and Richard Campbell Guest: Mary Jo Foley You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT - code TWIT30 2023-12-2012 min

Tech Break (Audio)WW Clip: CEO Bobby Kotick to Leave Activision Blizzard Dec 29 On the Windows Weekly podcast, Richard Campbell, Paul Thurrott, Leo Laporte, and Mary Jo Foley discuss the confirmation that Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick will be departing the company on December 29, 2023 following Microsoft's recent $68 billion acquisition. Full episode at http://twit.tv/ww860 Hosts: Paul Thurrott, Leo Laporte, and Richard Campbell Guest: Mary Jo Foley You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT - code TWIT30 2023-12-2012 min

Tech Break (Video)WW Clip: Core Ultra & the Purpose of NPUs On the eve of Intel's Meteor Lake processor launch, Paul Thurrott, Leo Laporte, and Richard Campbell discuss the future of neural processing units and how PC hardware will adapt to the new age of AI computing. Are the lower-end chips essentially "defects" of the top version? Full episode at http://twit.tv/ww859 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ 2023-12-1417 min

Tech Break (Audio)WW Clip: Core Ultra & the Purpose of NPUs On the eve of Intel's Meteor Lake processor launch, Paul Thurrott, Leo Laporte, and Richard Campbell discuss the future of neural processing units and how PC hardware will adapt to the new age of AI computing. Are the lower-end chips essentially "defects" of the top version? Full episode at http://twit.tv/ww859 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ 2023-12-1417 min

Tech Break (Video)WW Clip: Extended Security Update program for Windows 10 On the Windows Weekly podcast, Paul Thurrott chats with Richard Campbell and Leo Laporte about the newly announced Windows 10 ESU program. This will allow organizations (and supposedly consumers) to enroll their PCs in a paid flow of updates that provide critical security fixes. Watch the full episode and subscribe at http://twit.tv/ww858 Hosts: Paul Thurrott, Richard Campbell, and Leo Laporte You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT - code TWIT30 2023-12-0709 min

Tech Break (Audio)WW Clip: Extended Security Update program for Windows 10 On the Windows Weekly podcast, Paul Thurrott chats with Richard Campbell and Leo Laporte about the newly announced Windows 10 ESU program. This will allow organizations (and supposedly consumers) to enroll their PCs in a paid flow of updates that provide critical security fixes. Watch the full episode and subscribe at http://twit.tv/ww858 Hosts: Paul Thurrott, Richard Campbell, and Leo Laporte You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT - code TWIT30 2023-12-0709 min

Tech Break (Video)WW Clip: tiny11 2311 Makes Windows Compact! On Windows Weekly, Paul Thurrott chats with Richard Campbell and Mikah Sargent about NTDEV's tiny11 2311 project - a smaller Windows 11 install option with servicing capabilities. It is based on the 23H2 release and makes Windows less resource intensive. Full episode at http://twit.tv/ww857 Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT - code TWIT30 2023-11-3011 min

Tech Break (Audio)WW Clip: tiny11 2311 Makes Windows Compact! On Windows Weekly, Paul Thurrott chats with Richard Campbell and Mikah Sargent about NTDEV's tiny11 2311 project - a smaller Windows 11 install option with servicing capabilities. It is based on the 23H2 release and makes Windows less resource intensive. Full episode at http://twit.tv/ww857 Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT - code TWIT30 2023-11-3011 min

Tech Break (Video)WW Clip: The Sam Altman Saga - Who Won & Who Lost? On Windows Weekly, Paul Thurrott, Richard Campbell, and Leo Laporte unpick the layers of Microsoft's controversial dealings with Open AI, the ethical concerns at play, and the potential fallout on the tech industry after Sam Altman was fired...and then rehired! Listen to the full episode and subscribe at http://twit.tv/ww856 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100 2023-11-2324 min

Tech Break (Audio)WW Clip: The Sam Altman Saga - Who Won & Who Lost? On Windows Weekly, Paul Thurrott, Richard Campbell, and Leo Laporte unpick the layers of Microsoft's controversial dealings with Open AI, the ethical concerns at play, and the potential fallout on the tech industry after Sam Altman was fired...and then rehired! Listen to the full episode and subscribe at http://twit.tv/ww856 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100 2023-11-2324 min

Tech Break (Audio)WW Clip: .NET 8 Released! On the Windows Weekly podcast, Richard Campbell and Paul Thurrott chat with Leo Laporte about 2023's .NET Conference, which has been overlapping with Microsoft Ignite. Check out Richard's presentation at https://www.youtube.com/live/xEFO1sQ2bUc?si=o-pYNAv6DoNoeMtL&t=24142 Watch the full podcast episode and subscribe at http://twit.tv/ww855 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Richard Campbell, and Paul Thurrott You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100 2023-11-1613 min

Tech Break (Video)WW Clip: .NET 8 Released! On the Windows Weekly podcast, Richard Campbell and Paul Thurrott chat with Leo Laporte about 2023's .NET Conference, which has been overlapping with Microsoft Ignite. Check out Richard's presentation at https://www.youtube.com/live/xEFO1sQ2bUc?si=o-pYNAv6DoNoeMtL&t=24142 Watch the full podcast episode and subscribe at http://twit.tv/ww855 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Richard Campbell, and Paul Thurrott You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100 2023-11-1613 min

Tech Break (Video)WW Clip: HP Spectre Fold - Possibly the Future of PCs On Windows Weekly, Paul Thurrott talks to Richard Campbell and Leo Laporte about his review of the HP Spectre Foldable device. The innovative product can act as a competent laptop, tablet, or desktop. The screen can unfold to 17 inches and comes with a built-in kickstand to keep it upright. The 3-in-1 PC costs $5000 and runs Windows 11. Full episode at http://twit.tv/ww854 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM...2023-11-0911 min

Tech Break (Audio)WW Clip: HP Spectre Fold - Possibly the Future of PCs On Windows Weekly, Paul Thurrott talks to Richard Campbell and Leo Laporte about his review of the HP Spectre Foldable device. The innovative product can act as a competent laptop, tablet, or desktop. The screen can unfold to 17 inches and comes with a built-in kickstand to keep it upright. The 3-in-1 PC costs $5000 and runs Windows 11. Full episode at http://twit.tv/ww854 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM...2023-11-0911 min

RunAs RadioWindows 11 One Year Later with Paul ThurrottThe return of Two Grumpy Old Men Complain about Windows! Richard chats with Paul Thurrott about a year of Windows 11 - the good, the bad, and the meh. Paul talks about the bits of Windows 10X that became Windows 11 and how simplifications in Win11 may annoy power users but are beneficial to regular folks. But nobody benefits from the ads on the desktop - except Microsoft. The conversation turns to the hardware side of the world and the soon-to-be-announced ARM-based Windows laptop. After all, there are already ARM servers in Azure, so when do we get a new generation...2022-10-1943 min

TWiT Throwback (Video)Windows Weekly 423: Bitter, Sweet and Salty Microsoft earnings revenue figures are down from the same quarter a year ago, Windows 10 hits RTM and kicks off an ad campaign, what to expect from Threshold 2, Microsoft buys Adallom, Visual Studio 2015, and pre-order Windows 10 retail media. Hosts: Paul Thurrott, Mary Jo Foley, and Leo Laporte Guest: Mike Nash Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com Check out Mary Jo's blog at AllAboutMicrosoft.com Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. ...2015-07-231h 58

TWiT Throwback (Video)Windows Weekly 422: Nadella Unplugged Mary Jo Foley talks about her exclusive 30 minute sit-down interview with Satya Nadella, Paul Thurrott pleas for a flagship phone, and Windows 10 has allegedly been finished. Hosts: Mary Jo Foley, Paul Thurrott, and Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ Technical Director: Alex Gumpel Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com Check out Mary Jo's blog at AllAboutMicrosoft.com Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of...2015-07-151h 56

TWiT Throwback (Video)Windows Weekly 419: Dueling Flowcharts More questions answered about who gets Windows 10 for free, Windows 10 SDK test builds coming to Insiders, Samsung disables Windows Update, HoloLens field of view isn't going to improve much before launch, Surface 3 gets it's first set of firmware updates, the Lumia 735 is finally on Verizon, Microsoft has some big plans for Azure Service Fabric, how to use Windows 10 without a Microsoft account, and more! Hosts: Paul Thurrott, Mary Jo Foley, and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly. Check out Paul's blog at the thurrott.com.2015-06-241h 38

TWiT Throwback (Audio)Windows Weekly 419: Dueling Flowcharts More questions answered about who gets Windows 10 for free, Windows 10 SDK test builds coming to Insiders, Samsung disables Windows Update, HoloLens field of view isn't going to improve much before launch, Surface 3 gets it's first set of firmware updates, the Lumia 735 is finally on Verizon, Microsoft has some big plans for Azure Service Fabric, how to use Windows 10 without a Microsoft account, and more! Hosts: Paul Thurrott, Mary Jo Foley, and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly. Check out Paul's blog at the thurrott.com.2015-06-241h 38

TWiT Throwback (Video)Windows Weekly 418: The Stephen Elop Signature Edition Microsoft's reorg, who's out and who's in, Xbox One's makeover, Microsoft at E3, Xbox Elite controller, YouTube taking on Twitch, new Windows 10 Mobile test build, Skype universal app, and Mary Jo's beer pick of the week. Hosts: Paul Thurrott, Mary Jo Foley, and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly. Check out Paul's blog at the thurrott.com.Check out Mary Jo's blog at the AllAboutMicrosoft.com. Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show.The Windows Weekly theme music is...2015-06-171h 47

TWiT Throwback (Audio)Windows Weekly 418: The Stephen Elop Signature Edition Microsoft's reorg, who's out and who's in, Xbox One's makeover, Microsoft at E3, Xbox Elite controller, YouTube taking on Twitch, new Windows 10 Mobile test build, Skype universal app, and Mary Jo's beer pick of the week. Hosts: Paul Thurrott, Mary Jo Foley, and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly. Check out Paul's blog at the thurrott.com.Check out Mary Jo's blog at the AllAboutMicrosoft.com. Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show.The Windows Weekly theme music is...2015-06-171h 47

TWiT Throwback (Video)Windows Weekly 417: St. Butolph's School for Girls Apple announces Windows 8 Snap for iOS and Mac, leaked Build 10134, Build 10130 heads to ISO but not Slow Ring, Surface Hub preorders start July 1, Facebook pulls away from several Microsoft services, Skype Translator coming to desktop apps this year, Skype for Business being integrated into Office 365, Xbox One 1TB, new Xbox One controller and wireless adapter announced. Hosts: Paul Thurrott, Mary Jo Foley, and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly. Check out Paul's blog at the thurrott.com. Check out Mary Jo's blog at...2015-06-112h 11

TWiT Throwback (Audio)Windows Weekly 417: St. Butolph's School for Girls Apple announces Windows 8 Snap for iOS and Mac, leaked Build 10134, Build 10130 heads to ISO but not Slow Ring, Surface Hub preorders start July 1, Facebook pulls away from several Microsoft services, Skype Translator coming to desktop apps this year, Skype for Business being integrated into Office 365, Xbox One 1TB, new Xbox One controller and wireless adapter announced. Hosts: Paul Thurrott, Mary Jo Foley, and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly. Check out Paul's blog at the thurrott.com. Check out Mary Jo's blog at...2015-06-112h 11

Tech & Gadgets - Pixel RefreshPodcast #15 – Paul Thurrott on Windows VistaI interview Paul Thurrott regarding Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows Vista. Paul is an independent journalist who loves to coverRead more... Original post link: Podcast #15 – Paul Thurrott on Windows Vista, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Love of Retro Gaming & Modern Tech.2007-01-2657 min