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

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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 2:35:35 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 21, 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

WW 983: Puts the Buh in Benelux - Can Googlebooks Challenge Existing Laptops? May 13, 2026 2:17:27 It's not just Recall: Security vulnerabilities that require you to sign into an account on your PC are not necessarily vulnerabilities. Also, Windows 11 gets its first big feature updates in this week's Patch Tuesday releases. Snapseed 4.0 comes to Android/iOS, and Claude FM is great for relaxing or getting coding/work done. Plus, the Helium browser has emerged as a favorite with 2 notable caveat

WW 982: Don't Lick the Manta Rays - Breaking Down Microsoft's Earnings May 7, 2026 2:46:47 Microsoft's earnings report went out last week, and the company spent a lot on AI in the quarter. Microsoft updates its customers on what it's done to address Windows 11 problems. And Xbox kills Copilot plans for the console. Microsoft Earnings Microsoft announced that it earned a net income of $31.8 billion on revenues of $82.9 billion in the previous quarter. Windows: 1.6 billion monthly a

WW 981: Semi-Sophisticated - Microsoft Releases Source Code For 86-DOS 1.00 Apr 29, 2026 2:43:48 This episode dives into early MS-DOS/PC-DOS source code, Snapdragon X2 gaming, and the "We are Xbox" messaging. Plus, Paul details 2 big changes in the Windows Insider Program. The latest PowerToys adds 2 useful new utilities and many improvements. And a TWiT listener asked about buying Windows 11 on Arm to virtualize it on a Mac. You're not going to believe what happened next. Windows Microsof

WW 980: Running Outta Tolkiens - Hands-On With 2 Snapdragon X2 Laptops! Apr 22, 2026 2:43:31 AI is democratizing the making of things, from bespoke/custom apps to websites, designs of all kinds, and everything else you might imagine. It's a new world, and it's time to create. Plus, Helium is a new Chromium-based web browser that's completely open source, lightweight, secure, and private. There's a native version for Windows 11 on Arm, too. Also, Firefox 150 arrives with over 270 security

WW 979: The Nespresso of the PC World - Simplifying the Windows Insider Program Apr 15, 2026 2:35:50 With Microsoft finally doing right by Windows 11 and the Windows Insider Program, it's time to start testing and provide some feedback. And then we'll see if we can really trust these people. Also, Stardock's Connection Explorer 1.0 is here! And if you want one of macOS's dumbest features on Windows 11, you can get it now. Windows Yesterday was Patch Tuesday - Another month in paradise 26H1 -

WW 978: Pre-Peated - "Copilot Is for Entertainment Purposes Only" Apr 8, 2026 2:19:19 Julia Liuson is leaving Microsoft. Liuson joined Microsoft in 1992, the same year as CEO Satya Nadella (she worked on Access at first). She helped build the first version of Visual Studio and was the first female corporate vice president at Microsoft. Liuson has been president of Microsoft's Developer Division since 2021. Also, curious about life on the other side of the fence? Paul has a tip for

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