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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 1004: Fat-Washed - RTX Spark and Hybrid AI Oct 7, 2026 2:29:10 Microsoft and NVIDIA's RTX Spark laptops are official, with preorders open and shipping October 16. Prices run from $2,599 (24GB) to $5,899 (128GB, already sold out on Surface). Paul and Leo cover who needs that much RAM, what "hybrid intelligence" means, and why Paul's new Googlebook disappointed him. Windows RTX Spark laptops: from $2,599 (24GB), $3,700 (32GB), $5,899 (128GB). Ships Oct 16 P

WW 1003: Another Story Ruined By Keith - Windows 11, version 26H2 Is Now Available! Sep 30, 2026 2:48:35 Why does Microsoft keep stumbling with new devices and software design... and what happens when enthusiasts start favoring AI over old-school Office? Paul, Richard, and Leo dig into shifting loyalties and what that means for the future of the desktop. And with the release of 26H2, it's time to update your install and recovery media. The build number is 26300.9457 Windows Windows 11, version 26H

WW 1002: Only B & D Matter - Big Reorganization & Job Cuts Within XBOX Sep 23, 2026 2:32:53 Windows Week D arrives, and this time we get updates - a preview of Octoberʼs Patch Tuesday 24H2/25H2 Minor update with new Copilot key remaps, Wi-Fi in WRE, more 26H1 Major update that brings all new 26H2 features—Start, Taskbar, Search —to 26H1. Finally. Windows Insider Program Four new builds last Friday - Biggest change is Cloud Rebuild in WRE (in Experimental) gaining new capabilities.

WW 1001: Corporate Surveillance With Watercolors - Out-of-Band Updates & the New Normal for Windows Sep 16, 2026 2:32:46 Microsoft's record-breaking Patch Tuesday unleashed nearly a thousand fixes, but the bonus story is in the chaos that followed as out-of-band updates and AI-driven bug hunts left admins scrambling to keep up. Windows Patch Tuesday was so buggy Microsoft had to release an emergency fix to address all the issues New Release Preview builds for 24H2/25H2 - I guess we're moving past the features th

WW 1000: Ensheepified - Patch Tuesday Shatters Vulnerability Fix Records! Sep 9, 2026 2:32:40 With Microsoft shattering records for patched vulnerabilities and AI exposing even more bugs, Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell debate whether this tidal wave of fixes signals progress or just bigger trouble ahead for Windows users. Also, Sonos is back and here's something no one has been able to say for, well, forever: It's new app is great! Plus, Gemini's Daily Brief is surprisin

WW 999: Physical Goods - Acer SFF RTX Spark Desktop Design Showcased at IFA 2026 Sep 2, 2026 2:18:42 While Microsoft pushes Copilot+ PCs, NVIDIA storms into the Windows ecosystem with AI-focused Spark machines and game-changing specs, igniting new rivalries with Apple and upending expectations for what local hardware can do. Plus, Atari revives 39 Activision classics for a price that will make retro fans blink, while the Sonos saga continues as it pivots to an open AI platform that might finally

WW 998: Laptop Fort - Bill Gates Warns About the Dark Side of AI Aug 26, 2026 2:42:40 Microsoft tries to prove Windows on ARM is ready for prime time, but behind the PR push, unresolved questions about compatibility, branding, and a tepid market threaten to derail the company's ambitions. Also, PowerToys 0.101 is here with Windows Hopper and multiple improvements! Plus, Parallels Desktop 27 for Mac launches. Windows If a Week D falls in the woods and no one installs it, did a We

WW 997: Bear Swamp & The Boathouse - New Context Menu Customization Debuts for Insiders Aug 19, 2026 2:30:32 For years, the checkbox to get a PC out of the Insider Program when that Windows version shipped in stable did absolutely nothing. That's no longer the case. Windows A new context menu for File Explorer heads out to Insiders along with five new preview builds There are lots of other like UX changes happening with little communication. Will Microsoft really touch (and update) all the ancient UI

WW 996: Security Through Lack of Features - MV3 in Edge, Quake Turns 30, & AltTabby Aug 12, 2026 2:21:57 Microsoft's AI investments reveal a bizarre financial loop where billions pour into infrastructure, yet profits remain elusive. The hosts break down why the industry's most hyped tech might just be a high-stakes game of circular accounting. Plus, a developer has resurrected Microsoft Word for Windows 1.1a to run natively on Windows 11! Lastly, Stardock's latest utility replaces Alt + Tab for $7.9

WW 995: The Greatest Depression - Microsoft Reports $90 Billion in Revenue for FY26 Q4 Aug 5, 2026 2:43:45 Behind the headlines about skyrocketing revenues and AI investments, the actual costs and future risks for Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are shrouded in strategic accounting moves. Plus, Paul finished rewriting and adding new chapters to the Windows 11 Field Guide - mostly just clean-up now, and then whatever new monthly features. Lastly, The Document Foundation issues a friendly reminder about t

WW 994: The Best Kind of Correct - Can Windows Survive the 8GB RAM Comeback? Jul 29, 2026 2:17:14 There's been so much drama over what options Microsoft will allow for the Copilot key. But you don't have to wait for a future Windows update; you can remap any key with Microsoft's own Keyboard Manager PowerToy. More people should take advantage of this. Also, Paul just finished his major 2026 rewrite of the Windows 11 Field Guide! Every single chapter was rewritten or consolidated, with several

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 2:41:44 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 2:35:35 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

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