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TWiT 10 Episodes Jul 22, 2026

Windows Weekly is a podcast that goes beyond just Windows, covering Microsoft's entire ecosystem including AI, Xbox, and enterprise technology. Hosted by Leo Laporte alongside veteran Microsoft insiders Paul Thurrott and Richard Campbell, the show provides deep insights into the most valuable company in the world. New episodes are released every Wednesday.

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WW 993: The Columnist Savant - Reflecting on John C. Dvorak's Influence & Impact Jul 22, 2026 2:19:16 As the tech world catches its breath from AI whiplash and retro gaming returns to the PC, Microsoft quietly kills underused tools and tries to double down on what actually works. This episode blends the excitement of tech and entertainment (like Xbox classics landing on Windows 11) with a poignant look back at the life and legacy of legendary columnist John C. Dvorak. Windows Five new Insider b

WW 992: Gassy Jack - Largest Patch Tuesday in Microsoft History! Jul 15, 2026 2:32:12 Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday just shattered records with hundreds of bug fixes, and AI is the force behind the surge. Are we witnessing the beginning of a safer Windows, or is this flood of vulnerabilities the new normal? Plus, Tony Redmond's epic book has a new name (was Office 365 for IT Pros) and is now a bundle of four books. Windows Patch Tuesday is here! Point in Time Restore, qui

WW 991: Strategically Repositioned Productivity Surface - Gaming Layoffs Signal a New XBOX Era Jul 8, 2026 2:19:36 Microsoft's latest round of layoffs and game studio shakeups reveal deep cracks in the XBOX business, as years of unprofitability and missed expectations force the company into tough decisions. Are industry icons like Game Pass and big-name studios on borrowed time? Also, Paul's made major progress on the Windows 11 Field Guide updates! Plus, a desktop and mobile web browser that now blocks YouTu

WW 990: Don't Be Nostalgic for Stupid - The Doom & Gloom Watch Jul 1, 2026 2:39:55 Windows 10's Extended Security Update program quietly gets extended for another year for consumers. Microsoft reportedly kills Surface Go products & is now selling 8 GB Surface Pro & Laptop models. And Xbox Series X & S prices are going to go up again. Windows Microsoft quietly extends the Windows 10 Extended Security Update program one year to October 2027 for consumers Windows In

WW 989: Deer Hate MSDN - Point-in-Time Restore Arrives for Windows 11 Jun 24, 2026 2:41:45 Windows 12 is stalled and the real reasons go far beyond software. The conversation unpacks how soaring hardware prices, AI chaos, and market confusion have Microsoft in a holding pattern. Also, Paul finally took a sledgehammer to the subscription services he pays for, and more is on the way. Plus, one of Paul's favorite Markdown editors supports authorship on Windows now and an integrated Search

WW 988: Bubbleable - XBOX Could Be Facing a Moment of Reckoning Jun 17, 2026 2:51:13 With major leadership shakeups and rumors of studio closures, the future of XBOX inside Microsoft suddenly looks uncertain. Is this the beginning of a Game Pass overhaul, or could XBOX face an outright split from the company? Plus, PowerToys 0.100 (yes, point one hundred) arrives with so many improvements. And the Windows Insider program is leaving even seasoned users scratching their heads over

WW 987: SelfLoathing.md - Will AI-Driven Vibe Coding Replace Traditional Developers? Jun 10, 2026 2:39:37 If you think code is safe from automation, think again. This week's discussion tackles why the rise of vibe coding and AI-powered tools could upend long-held beliefs about software development, with even seasoned pros rethinking their roles. Also, a new C++ documentary is worth watching! Windows After a weekend of Build session viewing, two big takeaways! Vibe coding native Windows apps and a

WW 986: Liminal AI - RTX Spark, Project Solara, Scout, & Much More! Jun 3, 2026 2:32:00 Build 2026 is underway in San Francisco this week, and it started with a big, overly-long keynote as always. And Computex is this week, too. There's a lot going on, and some of it is fascinating. Plus, WWDC is next week because you cannot relax. Also, Microsoft GA's WinApp CLI, announces the Windows Platform Skills plug-in for native app creation, and you're not going to believe what Paul did nex

WW 985: Putting the Mental in Experimental - Some Linux Learnings for the Windows User May 27, 2026 2:35:36 Paul has been testing various Linux distributions and other Windows alternatives for months as part of a Switcher series. The zen of Linux can mostly apply to Windows, too: Install and manage software with package managers, and embrace the command line, especially. And if you're going to use a local account, at least be smart about it. Also, Vivaldi 8.0 looks awesome and appears to deliver what F

WW 984: For Entertainment Purposes Only - Price Shock With Surface Laptops?! May 20, 2026 2:44:28 Windows Insider Program Release Preview channel updates (including 26H1 for the first time? - A preview of the June Patch Tuesday updates - Shared audio, NPU usage in Task Manager, multi-app camera support, Magnifier improvements. Taskbar updates come to Insiders! Also in Canary, weʼre throwing them a bone this time. Enshittification remedies all around Microsoft just held a WinHEC for the f

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