Best Paul Thurrott Podcasts (2024)

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HOW 90: What About Windows 10? - The Other Windows 15:47

2h ago15:47

15:47

Those unhappy with Windows 11 have good alternatives in ChromeOS, Linux, and macOS. But what about Windows 10? Host: Paul Thurrott Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.…

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WW 880: B.C. in a Bottle - Passkeys, Xbox Studios, Democracy Prevails! 2:04:50

5h ago2:04:50

2:04:50

Microsoft is promising to put security first, again. Three features have been added to Windows 11 Canary build 26212. Microsoft shuts down some game developer studios under its Xbox Games Studios, including a popular one that published Hi-Fi RUSH. And Playstation recinds PSN account requirement for Helldivers 2 on PC. Microsoft & Security Microsoft…

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WW 880: B.C. in a Bottle - Passkeys, Xbox Studios, Democracy Prevails! 2:10:34

4h ago2:10:34

2:10:34

Microsoft is promising to put security first, again. Three features have been added to Windows 11 Canary build 26212. Microsoft shuts down some game developer studios under its Xbox Games Studios, including a popular one that published Hi-Fi RUSH. And Playstation recinds PSN account requirement for Helldivers 2 on PC. Microsoft & Security Microsoft…

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HOW 89: Copilot Tips and Tricks - Using Microsoft's AI 19:05

3d ago19:05

19:05

AI is complicated, with lots of new technology and terminology to learn. This week, Paul shows us some ways to take advantage of Microsoft's generative AI tool. Host: Paul Thurrott Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leav…

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WW 879: The Cockroach of CPUs - FY24 Q3 Earnings, AI Explorer, Github Copilot Workspace 2:22:34

7d ago2:22:34

2:22:34

FY24 Q3 Earnings, AI Explorer, Github Copilot Workspace Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/879 Sponsors: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT - code TWIT30 cachefly.com/twitBy TWiT

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WW 879: The Cockroach of CPUs - FY24 Q3 Earnings, AI Explorer, Github Copilot Workspace 2:22:34

7d ago2:22:34

2:22:34

FY24 Q3 Earnings, AI Explorer, Github Copilot Workspace Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/879 Sponsors: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT - code TWIT30 cachefly.com/twitBy TWiT

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HOW 88: Workarounds for Windows 11 Issues - Make Windows Work Right for You 16:29

10d ago16:29

16:29

Windows has never been without its controversies. There have been dark years of doubt and uncertainty, of Microsoft putting its corporate interests ahead of the needs of its customers. But it's fair to say that this type of behavior, which we now call enshittification, has escalated dramatically in recent years. And that Windows 11, in particular, …

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WW 878: If You Build It, You Are Dumb - Snapdragon X Series SKUs, Phi-3-mini, Fallout 2:32:28

12d ago2:32:28

2:32:28

Leo, Paul, and Richard steer towards the performance race as they speculate about how Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite/Plus PCs will compare to Apple Silicon MacBooks. What makes a laptop truly user-friendly? System reliability, UI consistency, battery life? Plus, the recent Fallout TV series, the practicality of using winget for browser installations, …

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WW 878: If You Build It, You Are Dumb - Snapdragon X Series SKUs, Phi-3-mini, Fallout 2:32:28

12d ago2:32:28

2:32:28

Leo, Paul, and Richard steer towards the performance race as they speculate about how Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite/Plus PCs will compare to Apple Silicon MacBooks. What makes a laptop truly user-friendly? System reliability, UI consistency, battery life? Plus, the recent Fallout TV series, the practicality of using winget for browser installations, …

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HOW 87: 5 Windows Apps to Uninstall - Get Rid of These Windows Apps 12:13

19d ago12:13

12:13

Winbdows 11 comes with a lot of Microsoft apps. This week, Paul runs through the 5 apps you should think about replacing or uninstalling completely. Host: Paul Thurrott Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback i…

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WW 877: The Tiger in the Grass - Backlash against tech criticism, Ralf Groene retires, Hardcore Software 2:16:49

23d ago2:16:49

2:16:49

Backlash against tech criticism, Ralf Groene retires, Hardcore Software Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/877 Sponsors: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT - code TWIT30 kolide.com/ww Melissa.com/twitBy TWiT

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WW 877: The Tiger in the Grass - Backlash against tech criticism, Ralf Groene retires, Hardcore Software 2:16:49

18d ago2:16:49

2:16:49

Backlash against tech criticism, Ralf Groene retires, Hardcore Software Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/877 Sponsors: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT - code TWIT30 kolide.com/ww Melissa.com/twitBy TWiT

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HOW 86: Moment 5 Multitasking Secrets - Boost Your Productivity in Windows 11 9:08

27d ago9:08

9:08

With the arrival of the Moment 5 Update to Windows 11, Microsoft has added some multitasking features to help boost your productivity. Host: Paul Thurrott Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWi…

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WW 876: Solder On - Snapdragon X Elite impressions, KB5036893 update, CHIPS & Science Act 2:43:26

30d ago2:43:26

2:43:26

On this episode, Paul shares his thoughts on the Snapdragon X Elite chip with Leo and Richard. Windows 11 24H2, AI, NPUs, and SoCs from Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm are all on the way this year. But a schedule is finally starting to emerge. And it looks like we'll soon have answers to the questions about how or why AI will matter on PCs. Windows, AI, a…

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WW 876: Solder On - Snapdragon X Elite impressions, KB5036893 update, CHIPS & Science Act 2:43:26

29d ago2:43:26

2:43:26

On this episode, Paul shares his thoughts on the Snapdragon X Elite chip with Leo and Richard. Windows 11 24H2, AI, NPUs, and SoCs from Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm are all on the way this year. But a schedule is finally starting to emerge. And it looks like we'll soon have answers to the questions about how or why AI will matter on PCs. Windows, AI, a…

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HOW 85: Updates to Microsoft Copilot - New Windows AI Features 19:46

1M ago19:46

19:46

With Windows 11 24H2 build 26080, Microsoft is once again flighting the same bits to Insiders on both channels, and the biggest changes include a unified Teams client and a new undocked mode for Copilot. The new built-in Copilot capabilities let you use the assistant to turn on accessibility features such as Narrator or Live Captions, enable batter…

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WW 875: A Lot of Neil Diamond - Grounding Copilot, Intel Foundry's losses, Andres Freund's heroic save 2:47:06

1M ago2:47:06

2:47:06

Windows 11 version 24H2 is coming and you're not going to believe what happens next... and then again 6 months later Microsoft reveals Windows 10 Extended Security Updates pricing Paul reinstalled Windows 10 after three years on Windows 11. There's some good and some bad Multiple sources have revealed a staggered release schedule for Windows 11 ver…

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WW 875: A Lot of Neil Diamond - Grounding Copilot, Intel Foundry's losses, Andres Freund's heroic save 2:47:06

1M ago2:47:06

2:47:06

Windows 11 version 24H2 is coming and you're not going to believe what happens next... and then again 6 months later Microsoft reveals Windows 10 Extended Security Updates pricing Paul reinstalled Windows 10 after three years on Windows 11. There's some good and some bad Multiple sources have revealed a staggered release schedule for Windows 11 ver…

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HOW 84: Windows 11 Moment 5 - The Latest Windows Feature Update 21:03

1M ago21:03

21:03

In keeping with its Week D preview release cadence, Microsoft today issued Moment 5 for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2. Of course, Moment 5 is an internal name. To the outside world, today's release is named KB5035942, and it's described as a Cumulative Update Preview. Those with who install this update on Windows 11 version 22H2 will see the sy…

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WW 874: Dark Satya - Moment 5, Surface Pro 10 & Laptop 6 2:06:51

1M ago2:06:51

2:06:51

On Windows Weekly, Moment 5 has arrived as a Preview Update, Windows 10 gets a preview update, and Microsoft announces the Surface Pro 10 & Surface Laptop 6 for Business at a digital event. Designer and Copilot are coming to the Microsoft 365 mobile app. Would Microsoft develop a Windows-based gaming handheld device? And Canva acquires Affinity. Wi…

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WW 874: Dark Satya - Moment 5, Surface Pro 10 & Laptop 6 2:06:51

1M ago2:06:51

2:06:51

On Windows Weekly, Moment 5 has arrived as a Preview Update, Windows 10 gets a preview update, and Microsoft announces the Surface Pro 10 & Surface Laptop 6 for Business at a digital event. Designer and Copilot are coming to the Microsoft 365 mobile app. Would Microsoft develop a Windows-based gaming handheld device? And Canva acquires Affinity. Wi…

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HOW 83: Widgets in 23H2 - Windows 11 Widgets Update 8:48

2M ago8:48

8:48

Windows 11 includes a Widgets feature that consists of a Widgets button on the left end of the Taskbar and a pop-up widget board that displays notifications for important news and events, widgets, and a Microsoft Start news and general interests feed. This feature can be annoying in its default configuration, depending on your needs. But it's also …

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HOW 90: What About Windows 10? - The Other Windows 15:47

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WW 880: B.C. in a Bottle - Passkeys, Xbox Studios, Democracy Prevails! 2:04:50

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WW 880: B.C. in a Bottle - Passkeys, Xbox Studios, Democracy Prevails! 2:10:34

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HOW 89: Copilot Tips and Tricks - Using Microsoft's AI 19:05

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WW 879: The Cockroach of CPUs - FY24 Q3 Earnings, AI Explorer, Github Copilot Workspace 2:22:34

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WW 879: The Cockroach of CPUs - FY24 Q3 Earnings, AI Explorer, Github Copilot Workspace 2:22:34

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HOW 88: Workarounds for Windows 11 Issues - Make Windows Work Right for You 16:29

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WW 878: If You Build It, You Are Dumb - Snapdragon X Series SKUs, Phi-3-mini, Fallout 2:32:28

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WW 878: If You Build It, You Are Dumb - Snapdragon X Series SKUs, Phi-3-mini, Fallout 2:32:28

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HOW 87: 5 Windows Apps to Uninstall - Get Rid of These Windows Apps 12:13

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WW 877: The Tiger in the Grass - Backlash against tech criticism, Ralf Groene retires, Hardcore Software 2:16:49

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WW 877: The Tiger in the Grass - Backlash against tech criticism, Ralf Groene retires, Hardcore Software 2:16:49

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HOW 86: Moment 5 Multitasking Secrets - Boost Your Productivity in Windows 11 9:08

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WW 876: Solder On - Snapdragon X Elite impressions, KB5036893 update, CHIPS & Science Act 2:43:26

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WW 876: Solder On - Snapdragon X Elite impressions, KB5036893 update, CHIPS & Science Act 2:43:26

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HOW 85: Updates to Microsoft Copilot - New Windows AI Features 19:46

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WW 875: A Lot of Neil Diamond - Grounding Copilot, Intel Foundry's losses, Andres Freund's heroic save 2:47:06

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WW 875: A Lot of Neil Diamond - Grounding Copilot, Intel Foundry's losses, Andres Freund's heroic save 2:47:06

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HOW 84: Windows 11 Moment 5 - The Latest Windows Feature Update 21:03

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WW 874: Dark Satya - Moment 5, Surface Pro 10 & Laptop 6 2:06:51

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WW 874: Dark Satya - Moment 5, Surface Pro 10 & Laptop 6 2:06:51

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HOW 83: Widgets in 23H2 - Windows 11 Widgets Update 8:48

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