Best Windows Podcasts (2024)

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Xbox Says Goodbye to Ambassadors 16:29

2h ago16:29

16:29

On this edition of the Sams Report, Microsoft wants more AI, Xbox says goodbye, and a little dividend.By Brad Sams

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How Simple is as Simple as Possible with Mark Rendle 1:01:00

1h ago1:01:00

1:01:00

How simple can you make software development? Carl and Richard talk to Mark Rendle about his focus on simplicity in building software - as simple as possible. Mark talks about the tendency of developers, sometimes through no fault of their own, to use what is new and cool in development, regardless of how practical or necessary it actually is. The …

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WW 899: Functional But Disturbing - Copilot agents, HP Omnibook Ultra, What's Next? 2:10:49

7h ago2:10:49

2:10:49

On this episode, Paul Thurrott gets a bit better at unmuting! Mikah is back once again while Leo is away, and Richard features a classic single malt scotch. Wave 2 of Microsoft 365 Copilot kicks off, including an agent builder! Lenovo's got an everything-in-one ThinkBook, HP's got a Ryzen AI 300-based Copilot+ PC, and Netflix has a new series with …

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WW 899: Functional But Disturbing - Copilot agents, HP Omnibook Ultra, What's Next? 2:10:49

9h ago2:10:49

2:10:49

On this episode, Paul Thurrott gets a bit better at unmuting! Mikah is back once again while Leo is away, and Richard features a classic single malt scotch. Wave 2 of Microsoft 365 Copilot kicks off, including an agent builder! Lenovo's got an everything-in-one ThinkBook, HP's got a Ryzen AI 300-based Copilot+ PC, and Netflix has a new series with …

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A Tough Week for Xbox 24:52

3h ago24:52

24:52

On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox has a tough week, Windows security will probably improve, and a goodwill impairment.By Brad Sams

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Making Design Pay with Billy Hollis 1:06:00

1d ago1:06:00

1:06:00

How does good design pay off in software? Carl and Richard talk to Billy Hollis about his work designing software, both from a user interaction perspective and application architecture. Billy talks about saving time and money by working hard on design to get a clearer picture of what stakeholders want—because code rework is always more expensive! T…

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WW 898: It's Notable When It Works - IFA Berlin 2024, PS5 Pro, Bonjourr 2:22:32

7d ago2:22:32

2:22:32

Paul is back from Berlin! Mikah Sargent subs in for Leo, while Richard brings a glass of Einar's whisky to the show! They talk about the latest from IFA 2024, including the state of Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm. Later, tune in for intriguing updates about Parallels Desktop, Windows 10's Photos app, and Apple's lineup of (currently) AI-less devices. IFA…

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WW 898: It's Notable When It Works - IFA Berlin 2024, PS5 Pro, Bonjourr 2:22:32

7d ago2:22:32

2:22:32

Paul is back from Berlin! Mikah Sargent subs in for Leo, while Richard brings a glass of Einar's whisky to the show! They talk about the latest from IFA 2024, including the state of Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm. Later, tune in for intriguing updates about Parallels Desktop, Windows 10's Photos app, and Apple's lineup of (currently) AI-less devices. IFA…

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TEC Special: Paul Thurrott on Windows future & Copilot taking your job - The Practical 365 Podcast S04 E27 32:43

7d ago32:43

32:43

On the show this week, Steve Goodman is joined by IT industry veteran, Paul Thurrott to talk a variety of subjects he'll be speaking on in his keynote at TEC 2024 - namely Windows and Copilot. As Microsoft have had a turbulent year with both, we get Paul's take on it. Want to stay up to date on all things Practical 365? Follow us on Twitter, Facebo…

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The ARM Moment is Here 21:37

14d ago21:37

21:37

On this edition of the Sams Report, the ARM moment has arrived, Xbox doesn't need the IP, and AI is for everyone now.By Brad Sams

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Remote Mob Programming with Ulrika Malmgren 51:00

8d ago51:00

51:00

Can you do mob programming remotely? Carl and Richard talk to Ulrika Malmgren about mob, or team programming - where three to five developers work together on the same problem, rotating keyboard control and collaborating to write the best possible code. Modern tools like Teams and Zoom make it easy to do the same programming style with everyone rem…

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WW 897: Not the Worst Currywurst - Lunar Lake launch, NVIDIA's Q2 FY25. weird WSJ piece 2:38:51

12d ago2:38:51

2:38:51

In this week's episode, Paul is in Germany in preparation for IFA 2024. Some of the big PC players have made timely hardware announcements, including Intel launching their Core Ultra 200V series processors, Qualcomm revealing an 8-core Snapdragon X Plus chip, and Dell listing a new XPS 13 laptop for preorder. Plus, does the Wall Street Journal have…

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WW 897: Not the Worst Currywurst - Lunar Lake launch, NVIDIA's Q2 FY25. weird WSJ piece 2:38:51

14d ago2:38:51

2:38:51

In this week's episode, Paul is in Germany in preparation for IFA 2024. Some of the big PC players have made timely hardware announcements, including Intel launching their Core Ultra 200V series processors, Qualcomm revealing an 8-core Snapdragon X Plus chip, and Dell listing a new XPS 13 laptop for preorder. Plus, does the Wall Street Journal have…

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SharePoint roadmap pitstop August 2024 29:43

16d ago29:43

29:43

August 2024 brought a slew of updates and information—Microsoft 365 Backup (GA), SharePoint: A new Start experience, SharePoint: New Banner web part, Stream Playlist card on Viva Connections dashboard, Viva Amplify: Video templates, OneDrive: Annotate PDFs (text boxes), Microsoft Lists: Row reorder, Clipchamp: Image background removal, Microsoft Lo…

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TEC Special: Microsoft 365's Darkest Corners & PowerShell Scripting with Tony Redmond & Michel de Rooij - The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E26 31:39

11d ago31:39

31:39

Joining Steve Goodman on this week's podcast, is Paul Robichaux - as a guest alongside MVPs Tony Redmond and Michel de Rooij. Tony talks to us about his upcoming TEC session and explores some of the darker secrets of Microsoft 365 and what IT teams need to know as they continue manage it. And managing it doesn't get more fun than when you use Power…

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Concord's Myth 18:26

13d ago18:26

18:26

On this edition of the Sams Report, Windows gets a small ARM, Xbox gets a myth, and Sony has a deadlock.By Brad Sams

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Machine Learning on Geospatial Data with Malte Loller-Anderson & Mathilde Ørstavik 54:00

19d ago54:00

54:00

What can machine learning do for geospatial data? Carl and Richard talk to Malte Loller-Anderson and Mathilde Ørstavik about their work at Norkart, using aerial imagery to build detailed maps around Norway. Mathilde dives into the critical role of machine learning - identifying buildings in images. Usually done by hand with each new image, Norkart …

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WW 896: A Very Buxom Seal - Touchpad right-clicking, Pixel 9 XL, Win11Debloat 2:03:09

15d ago2:03:09

2:03:09

It's Week D. Do you know where your preview updates are? Windows 11 Windows 11 version 22H2/23H2 get the same update Windows 11 version 24H2 gets a different update, but at least it's on time Beta: Media controls on the Lock screen, more Windows security update borks small number of Linux bootloaders, is perfect example of misplaced and faux outrag…

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WW 896: A Very Buxom Seal - Touchpad right-clicking, Pixel 9 XL, Win11Debloat 2:03:09

22d ago2:03:09

2:03:09

It's Week D. Do you know where your preview updates are? Windows 11 Windows 11 version 22H2/23H2 get the same update Windows 11 version 24H2 gets a different update, but at least it's on time Beta: Media controls on the Lock screen, more Windows security update borks small number of Linux bootloaders, is perfect example of misplaced and faux outrag…

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Governance War Stories from the Field 38:52

17d ago38:52

38:52

In this latest episode, Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet) and Ragnar Heil (@ragnarh) welcome fellow MVP and new co-host Joy Apple (@joyofsharepoint) to the #GoM365gov team! Join us in this insightful episode, "Governance War Stories from the Field," as we dive into the real-world experiences of managing Microsoft 365 governance. We'll explore both…

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Improving your AD Security with Derek Melber: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E25 34:56

18d ago34:56

34:56

On the show this week, Steve Goodman and Rich Dean are joined by speaker guest, TEC speaker & 20-time Microsoft MVP, Derek Melber. On the show, Derek gives invaluable tips on how to ensure your AD remains secure in a world of cloud and on-premises threats, and we discuss an important but often ignore topic - removing NTLM passwords from use in your…

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Changes for Xbox and Accounting 19:36

21d ago19:36

19:36

On this edition of the Sams Report, Accounting is making a few changes, Xbox signals what's ahead, and Windows reminds us of what's behind.By Brad Sams

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Domain Driven Design and Event Sourcing with Anita Kvamme 55:00

22d ago55:00

55:00

What do Domain-Driven Design and event sourcing have to do with each other? Everything! Carl and Richard chat with Anita Kvamme about her experiences applying DDD, and specifically event storming, to developing applications using event sourcing. Anita talks about building applications that have many sources of events—from users and elsewhere—and ne…

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WW 895: I'm Done Transitioning - Recall for Insiders, Loop 2.0, gamescom 2024 2:36:32

27d ago2:36:32

2:36:32

This episode of Windows Weekly has Paul, Richard, and Leo chatting about everything from Microsoft Recall's upcoming availability to AMD's move to acquire ZT Systems. Paul reviews a new Meteor Lake-equipped laptop from HP, and Leo shows off his Diablo skills on iPad. The group also takes a look at gamescom news, including a trailer for Indiana Jone…

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WW 895: I'm Done Transitioning - Recall for Insiders, Loop 2.0, gamescom 2024 2:36:32

22d ago2:36:32

2:36:32

This episode of Windows Weekly has Paul, Richard, and Leo chatting about everything from Microsoft Recall's upcoming availability to AMD's move to acquire ZT Systems. Paul reviews a new Meteor Lake-equipped laptop from HP, and Leo shows off his Diablo skills on iPad. The group also takes a look at gamescom news, including a trailer for Indiana Jone…

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Xbox Goes to the Com 21:25

28d ago21:25

21:25

On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox is headed to the community, Windows removes an old barrier, and Forza can Tango too.By Brad Sams

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Low-Code Solutions for .NET Developers with Serge Sarafudinov 59:00

29d ago59:00

59:00

How can a low-code solution help you deliver a .NET app? Carl and Richard talk with Serge Sarafudinov about his Xomega project. Serge describes how Xomega uses models and templates to generate .NET code for applications for Blazor clients, WPF, and even ASP.NET Forms and TypeScript! The conversation also digs into rehabilitating existing .NET appli…

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WW 894: This Isn't the Airport Jail! - Intel Innovation delay, QuakeCon 2024, Compact Mode 2:27:04

30d ago2:27:04

2:27:04

Windows 11 Synchronicity achieved! Patch Tuesday updates put 22H2, 23H2, and 24H2 on the same page, as expected Dev and Beta channels (last week) - simplified system tray is back, new jump list behavior is optional Clipchamp is getting two new AI features soon, for free AI/Developer Security researcher (and ex-Microsoftie) demonstrates several Copi…

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WW 894: This Isn't the Airport Jail! - Intel Innovation delay, QuakeCon 2024, Compact Mode 2:27:04

30d ago2:27:04

2:27:04

Windows 11 Synchronicity achieved! Patch Tuesday updates put 22H2, 23H2, and 24H2 on the same page, as expected Dev and Beta channels (last week) - simplified system tray is back, new jump list behavior is optional Clipchamp is getting two new AI features soon, for free AI/Developer Security researcher (and ex-Microsoftie) demonstrates several Copi…

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Microsoft 365 Backup—Veeam 21:20

30d ago21:20

21:20

Back up your data with confidence. Microsoft 365 Backup offers lightning-fast restorability, ensuring business continuity. On this episode, guest host, Brad Gussin from the SharePoint engineering team, provides an overview of the core offering. You'll then hear an interview with our valued partner, Karinne Bessette from Veeam, about the Veeam Data …

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Microsoft is building a consumer VR headset? 1:01:58

1M ago1:01:58

1:01:58

On this week's Windows Central Podcast, Zac is joined by Windows Central tech editor Ben Wilson to discuss the week's biggest news. We talk Intel's 13th/14th Gen issues, Intel's layoffs, and Intel being sued. We also discuss AMDs new Ryzen chips and how they compare to Intel/Qualcomm, plus the rumor that Microsoft is working on a new VR headset!…

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Microsoft is building a consumer VR headset? 1:01:58

1M ago1:01:58

1:01:58

On this week's Windows Central Podcast, Zac is joined by Windows Central tech editor Ben Wilson to discuss the week's biggest news. We talk Intel's 13th/14th Gen issues, Intel's layoffs, and Intel being sued. We also discuss AMDs new Ryzen chips and how they compare to Intel/Qualcomm, plus the rumor that Microsoft is working on a new VR headset!…

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Hard for the Console 24:24

1M ago24:24

24:24

On this edition of the Sams Report, Consoles sales decline for everyone, Google has a big problem, and Microsoft makes more investments.By Brad Sams

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Azure API Management's GenAI Gateway with Andrei Kamenev 51:00

1M ago51:00

51:00

How do you manage APIs to GenAI, and how can GenAI help with API management? Carl and Richard chat with Andrei Kamenev about the latest features coming to Azure API Management. On the one hand, there are Copilot tools to help craft and understand APIM policies, which can get very complex. Then, there is the provisioning of access to GenAI-related A…

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WW 893: The WordStar Look - Intel Q2 Earnings, Security Core Priority, Legent 2:46:13

1M ago2:46:13

2:46:13

It's the last Windows Weekly in the TWiT Eastside Studio! The Week D mystery continues in this episode. And Windows Insider has had a relatively quiet week. Intel is in trouble, with stock price dropping over 25 percent! WordStar is back, but the big news here is the documentation archive. Also, Paul thinks the improved Reader mode in Firefox 129 i…

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WW 893: The WordStar Look - Intel Q2 Earnings, Security Core Priority, Legent 2:46:13

1M ago2:46:13

2:46:13

It's the last Windows Weekly in the TWiT Eastside Studio! The Week D mystery continues in this episode. And Windows Insider has had a relatively quiet week. Intel is in trouble, with stock price dropping over 25 percent! WordStar is back, but the big news here is the documentation archive. Also, Paul thinks the improved Reader mode in Firefox 129 i…

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Microsoft 365 Backup—Commvault 23:42

1M ago23:42

23:42

Microsoft 365 Backup is your in-place solution for lightning-fast restorability, ensuring business continuity. On this episode, guest host Brad Gussin from the SharePoint engineering team provides an overview of the core offering. You'll then hear an interview with our valued partner, Brad Kirby from Commvault, about their integration of Commvault …

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Crowdstrike Fallout, OneDrive Changes and Planner gets Copilot: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E24 32:36

1M ago32:36

32:36

On the show this week, Steve and Paul discuss the Crowdstrike outage and its fallout, and discuss important changes coming to OneDrive for Business that you'll need to pay attention to. In other news, Copilot for Planner is in preview - but there's a big catch! Want to stay up to date on all things Practical 365? Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and…

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Getting into Containers using Aspire with Jiachen Jiang 55:00

1M ago55:00

55:00

How can .NET Aspire help you get into containers? Carl and Richard talk with Jiachen Jiang about her experiences working with .NET Aspire. Jiachen talks about the power of .NET Aspire to help lead developers to utilize cloud native architecture efficiently. A key part of the equation is containers, and Jiachen talks about how relatively rare contai…

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It's the Numbers 21:29

2M ago21:29

21:29

It's the Numbers by Brad SamsBy Brad Sams

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WW 892: Capacious Chyrons - Microsoft's FY24 Q4, Xbox 360 Store closes, Skype ad-free 2:17:37

1M ago2:17:37

2:17:37

On this episode of Windows Weekly, the show has a new yet similar look (as Leo tries to read chyrons that may be a tad tiny). Microsoft announces its quarterly (and annual) financial results. They're doing OK. The company also expands on what it has done and will do, with Windows security in the wake of the CrowdStrike outage. Finally, Paul advises…

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WW 892: Capacious Chyrons - Microsoft's FY24 Q4, Xbox 360 Store closes, Skype ad-free 2:17:37

1M ago2:17:37

2:17:37

On this episode of Windows Weekly, the show has a new yet similar look (as Leo tries to read chyrons that may be a tad tiny). Microsoft announces its quarterly (and annual) financial results. They're doing OK. The company also expands on what it has done and will do, with Windows security in the wake of the CrowdStrike outage. Finally, Paul advises…

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SharePoint roadmap pitstop July 2024 37:09

1M ago37:09

37:09

July 2024 brought some great new offerings—New SharePoint content pane, co-authoring in SharePoint, OneDrive: Additional file types to filter, OneDrive: Updated shared folder experience, new Copilot in Planner (preview), the 2024 release wave 2 plans for Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, details about how to enter the Deadpool Xbox giveaway sweepsta…

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Windows BSOD Carnage and Version 24H2 Approaches 1:35:39

2M ago1:35:39

1:35:39

Zac and Dan are back to chat about the latest news in the Microsoft and Windows world. This week's episode tackles the recent Windows BSOD carnage thanks to CrowdStrike, our thoughts on Windows 11 version 24H2 so far, new features coming soon, and our continued experiences with Copilot+ PCs such as the Surface Pro 11!…

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Windows BSOD Carnage and Version 24H2 Approaches 1:35:39

2M ago1:35:39

1:35:39

Zac and Dan are back to chat about the latest news in the Microsoft and Windows world. This week's episode tackles the recent Windows BSOD carnage thanks to CrowdStrike, our thoughts on Windows 11 version 24H2 so far, new features coming soon, and our continued experiences with Copilot+ PCs such as the Surface Pro 11!…

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Office Walks it Back 19:43

2M ago19:43

19:43

On this edition of the Sams Report, Windows drops new features, Office walks it back, and Xbox considers something it should have a long time ago.By Brad Sams

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(Re) Searching for OneDrive 32:59

2M ago32:59

32:59

Curious about how user research shapes OneDrive? In this episode of Sync Up, Stephen Rice, Arvind Mishra, and Rachel Hungerford dive into the world of UX research! Discover how the team gathers insights to improve your OneDrive experience, from Home to Sharing to much more! Research is key to how we learn and evolve the product to meet our users' n…

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Building Domain-Specific Copilots with Vishwas Lele 50:00

2M ago50:00

50:00

What if you want to build your own copilot? Carl and Richard talk to Vishwas Lele about his new startup, which is focused on using Azure OpenAI tools to help automate the government RFP writing process. Vishwas discusses the complexities of proposal writing, how specific and complex rules exist for each part of the proposal, and the challenge of ge…

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WW 891: Scent of Carbon - CrowdStrike Outage, Windows 23H2, Halo Series 2:38:00

2M ago2:38:00

2:38:00

CrowdStrike: Terrible name, terrible outage CrowdStrike, a company no one has ever heard of, ships an update that borks Windows PCs, servers, and clouds services at the heart of the worldʼs infrastructure. Naturally, everyone blamed Microsoft at first Microsoft says outage impacted under 1 percent of PCs. It was just the worst PCs imaginable Micros…

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WW 891: Scent of Carbon - CrowdStrike Outage, Windows 23H2, Halo Series 2:38:00

2M ago2:38:00

2:38:00

CrowdStrike: Terrible name, terrible outage CrowdStrike, a company no one has ever heard of, ships an update that borks Windows PCs, servers, and clouds services at the heart of the worldʼs infrastructure. Naturally, everyone blamed Microsoft at first Microsoft says outage impacted under 1 percent of PCs. It was just the worst PCs imaginable Micros…

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