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TWiT 10 Episodes Jul 1, 2026

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 990: Don't Be Nostalgic for Stupid - The Doom & Gloom Watch Jul 1, 2026 0:00 Windows Microsoft quietly extends the Windows 10 Extended Security Update program one year to October 2027 for consumers Windows Insider Windows Update is transitioning to the new Windows Insider experience by default Plus, five new builds across Beta, Experimental, Beta (26H1), Experimental (26H1), and Experimental (Future Platforms) — new Taskbar size setting is the much-needed new feature

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

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

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 6, 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

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