Best Windows Podcasts (2026)

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Uno and .NET 10 with Sam Basu and Jerome Laban 58:00

4h ago58:00

58:00

What's happening with Uno now that .NET 10 is released? Carl and Richard talk to Jérôme Laban and Sam Basu about the latest developments in Uno, including their collaboration with Microsoft on MAUI, WASM, and more! The conversation also digs into the role of AI in the Uno Platform, bringing MCPs into play to build applications faster and make migra…

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WW 965: Almost Meat - CES 2026 Laptops, Processors, AI, & Robots! 2:26:16

7h ago2:26:16

2:26:16

PC makers are shaking up CES with wild designs and next-gen chips, but the real story is Microsoft's bold software moves, AI's hardware hunger, and a candid debate over whether any tech company still puts users first. Come for the Windows updates, stay for the whisky warnings and robot bathroom assistants. CES 2026 is here with the 4K hummingbird f…

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WW 965: Almost Meat - CES 2026 Laptops, Processors, AI, & Robots!

7h ago

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PC makers are shaking up CES with wild designs and next-gen chips, but the real story is Microsoft's bold software moves, AI's hardware hunger, and a candid debate over whether any tech company still puts users first. Come for the Windows updates, stay for the whisky warnings and robot bathroom assistants. CES 2026 is here with the 4K hummingbird f…

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What I Use (The Tech Behind the Camera) 15:48

4d ago15:48

15:48

What I Use (The Tech Behind the Camera) by Brad SamsBy Brad Sams

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Energy Geek Out 2025 2:04:00

5d ago2:04:00

2:04:00

Happy New Year - let's talk Energy! Richard chats with Carl about the state of energy generation in the world today - and things are progressing! Almost every kind of power generation is expanding at the moment, whether you look at solar, wind, hydroelectric, natural gas, coal, oil, or even nuclear! The cost of batteries hits a new low, and new tec…

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WW 964: Happy New Year! - Paul & Richard Get Toasty by the Fire 1:28:43

12d ago1:28:43

1:28:43

This isn't your usual Windows Weekly. Pour a glass and settle in as Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell ditch the headlines for whisky-soaked tech stories, behind-the-scenes Microsoft confessions, and the unexpected joys (and disasters) of vintage hardware. These are the tales you only hear when the mics are (almost) off. Hosts: Leo La…

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WW 964: Happy New Year! - Paul & Richard Get Toasty by the Fire 1:28:43

12d ago1:28:43

1:28:43

This isn't your usual Windows Weekly. Pour a glass and settle in as Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell ditch the headlines for whisky-soaked tech stories, behind-the-scenes Microsoft confessions, and the unexpected joys (and disasters) of vintage hardware. These are the tales you only hear when the mics are (almost) off. Hosts: Leo La…

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Space Geek Out 2025 1:49:00

12d ago1:49:00

1:49:00

Space Geek Out Time - 2025 Edition! Richard talks to Carl about the past year in space, starting with a reader comment about 3I/ATLAS, the interstellar comet passing through our solar system that has kicked off conspiracies about aliens coming to visit - hint, it's just a comet. Then, into another record-breaking year of spaceflight with a record n…

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Pricing Only Goes Up 20:27

18d ago20:27

20:27

On this edition of the Sams Report, Gaming hardware is going up, Gaming sales are going down, and Copilot is forced upon us.Chapters:Intro: 00:00-1:00Tech News: 1:00-4:12Gaming News: 4:12-9:00Questions: 9:00-20:00Outro: 20:00-20:27Links:- https://www.theverge.com/report/847056/microsoft-copilot-ai-vision-pc-assistant-christmas-holiday-ad- https://w…

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The Role of AI in Software Development 1:07:00

19d ago1:07:00

1:07:00

How is AI going to change software development? Live from the Philly.NET user group, Carl and Richard have Jeff Fritz and Bill Wolff chat about how AI technologies are impacting software development. The conversation opens with a listener concerned about the costs and controls around AI technology. There are a variety of approaches to using these t…

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WW 963: I've Got an Apple Guy - Windows 11's Best Updates of 2025! 2:36:27

23d ago2:36:27

2:36:27

We were inundated with new Windows features in 2025, but which ones actually moved the needle? Fortnite isn't just back on iPhone and Android, it's available on Windows 11 on Arm, and it works great! Plus, 2 big mobile wins for Epic Games and some thoughts on the "right" way to roll out AI features. Windows 11 Best Windows 11 updates of 2025, in no…

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WW 963: I've Got an Apple Guy - Windows 11's Best Updates of 2025! 2:36:27

23d ago2:36:27

2:36:27

We were inundated with new Windows features in 2025, but which ones actually moved the needle? Fortnite isn't just back on iPhone and Android, it's available on Windows 11 on Arm, and it works great! Plus, 2 big mobile wins for Epic Games and some thoughts on the "right" way to roll out AI features. Windows 11 Best Windows 11 updates of 2025, in no…

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Expeditions of Awards 17:21

25d ago17:21

17:21

On this edition of the Sams Report, COD has a problem, the awards have arrived, and Windows can't get enough of Webview2.You can learn more about Connection Explorer here: https://www.stardock.com/products/connectionexplorer/Chapters:Intro: 00:00-00:46Tech News: 00:46-3:27Gaming News: 3:27-8:32Questions: 8:32-16:33Outro: 16:33-17:21…

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Package Management in 2026 with Gary Ewan Park 1:01:00

26d ago1:01:00

1:01:00

How is package management changing? Carl and Richard talk with Gary Ewan Park about his view of the package management landscape in the Windows world. Gary talks about the array of open source and free products out there today to do package management - you really have a lot of choice! There are also retail enterprise products that focus on feature…

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WW 962: Peak Bloat - The Last Patch Tuesday of 2025 2:43:20

27d ago2:43:20

2:43:20

December 2025's Patch Tuesday brought major shifts, but the real action is in Microsoft's pricing, privacy battles, and the arms race to control AI-enabled browsers. Plus, Paul recommends Tiny11 Builder for a clean install, or Win11Debloat for an existing install. Then, Rufus to create installation media without the forced Microsoft account (MSA) s…

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WW 962: Peak Bloat - The Last Patch Tuesday of 2025 2:43:20

27d ago2:43:20

2:43:20

December 2025's Patch Tuesday brought major shifts, but the real action is in Microsoft's pricing, privacy battles, and the arms race to control AI-enabled browsers. Plus, Paul recommends Tiny11 Builder for a clean install, or Win11Debloat for an existing install. Then, Rufus to create installation media without the forced Microsoft account (MSA) s…

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Xbox Hits the Run Dialog 23:20

1M ago23:20

23:20

On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox has a new home, Run gets updated, and RAM is going to wreck the next cycle.Chapters:Intro: 00:00-1:00Tech News: 1:00-4:15Gaming News: 4:15-6:56Questions: 6:56-22:55Outro: 22:55-23:20By Brad Sams

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Building an AI App with Calum Simpson 1:00:00

1M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

What's it like building an AI-centric application? Carl and Richard talk to Calum Simpson of SSW about their product YakShaver. Calum talks about building a tool that speeds reporting on issues and ideas, so you can spend more time focusing on key issues rather than "shaving the yak." The use of LLMs makes YakShaver far more capable, and the upcomi…

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WW 961: Petroleum Exchange Expert - AI Resistance, Reality, & the Rise of Slop 2:24:14

1M ago2:24:14

2:24:14

Can the AI boom survive its own hype? This episode takes on the future of OpenAI, tech's subscription fatigue, and why "Made with AI" labels might be the new scarlet letter. Plus, Microsoft's ugly sweaters are back for some reason. Windows 11 Week D comes a week late and in the wrong month, but it's a big one, and a preview of what to expect next w…

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WW 961: Petroleum Exchange Expert - AI Resistance, Reality, & the Rise of Slop 2:24:14

1M ago2:24:14

2:24:14

Can the AI boom survive its own hype? This episode takes on the future of OpenAI, tech's subscription fatigue, and why "Made with AI" labels might be the new scarlet letter. Plus, Microsoft's ugly sweaters are back for some reason. Windows 11 Week D comes a week late and in the wrong month, but it's a big one, and a preview of what to expect next w…

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More Sustainable Software with Tom Kerkhove 54:00

1M ago54:00

54:00

What does it take to make more environmentally sustainable software? Carl and Richard talk to Tom Herkhove about Microsoft's efforts to make carbon footprint and emissions visible for applications. Tom talks about the Azure API Management interface as a great starting point, and the ability to shift workloads to low-emission data centers as needed.…

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WW 960: Snow & Claus - Windows 11 & Agentic AI 2:25:51

1M ago2:25:51

2:25:51

Pavan Davuluri only spoke at one Ignite 2025 session, and it did not deserve the hate he got. But what did he really say? Copilot is a front-end for apps and cloud AI services, agents are background processes. Apps in Windows need to become programmatic so AI and agents can control them. You are in control. You being IT and the user. These experien…

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WW 960: Snow & Claus - Windows 11 & Agentic AI 2:25:51

1M ago2:25:51

2:25:51

Pavan Davuluri only spoke at one Ignite 2025 session, and it did not deserve the hate he got. But what did he really say? Copilot is a front-end for apps and cloud AI services, agents are background processes. Apps in Windows need to become programmatic so AI and agents can control them. You are in control. You being IT and the user. These experien…

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AI Backlash as Windows turns 40 1:29:13

1M ago1:29:13

1:29:13

The Windows Central Podcast is back, and this week Dan and Zac discuss Windows' 40th anniversary, recent backlash from customers around agentic OS plans and the future of Windows, as well as the latest news from Ignite, the Valve Steam Machine, and Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 gaming performance.

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AI Backlash as Windows turns 40 1:29:13

1M ago1:29:13

1:29:13

The Windows Central Podcast is back, and this week Dan and Zac discuss Windows' 40th anniversary, recent backlash from customers around agentic OS plans and the future of Windows, as well as the latest news from Ignite, the Valve Steam Machine, and Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 gaming performance.

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Microsoft Ignite 2025: Copilot Updates, Agent 365 & SharePoint Turns 25 - Practical 365 Podcast S04E46 56:52

2M ago56:52

56:52

Ignite 2025 delivered major updates across Microsoft 365. In this episode, we discuss: Agent 365: Public preview now. Manage AI agents like identities with Entra Agent ID, renamed app registrations, and Teams app visibility. Copilot updates: Work IQ adds proactive personalization. Voice in Outlook Mobile for hands-free triage and scheduling (early …

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The Agentic Spaghetti 30:13

2M ago30:13

30:13

Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:49Tech News: 00:49-6:30Gaming News: 6:30-10:11Questions: 10:11-30:05Outro: 30:05-30:13By Brad Sams

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The Role of LLMs in Visual Studio Productivity with Leslie Richardson 1:01:00

2M ago1:01:00

1:01:00

How are large language models going to change the way we use Visual Studio? Carl and Richard speak with Leslie Richardson about her work in Visual Studio, starting with the debugger and now focusing on the broader productivity features of the product. Leslie discusses how various Copilots are being integrated into Visual Studio to help users take a…

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WW 959: Thurrott Syndrome - Microsoft Faces AI Backlash as Windows 11 Evolves 2:29:40

2M ago2:29:40

2:29:40

Ahead of Microsoft Ignite 2025, Windows boss Pavan Davuluri tweeted an innocuous post about nothing, and all hell broke loose. We are broken as a community and it's time to cull the herd. Ignite 2025 Fun aside: Google could have announced Gemini 3 at any time, but they chose the opening day of Ignite. Who's dancing now? No Satya and suddenly the ke…

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WW 959: Thurrott Syndrome - Microsoft Faces AI Backlash as Windows 11 Evolves 2:29:40

2M ago2:29:40

2:29:40

Ahead of Microsoft Ignite 2025, Windows boss Pavan Davuluri tweeted an innocuous post about nothing, and all hell broke loose. We are broken as a community and it's time to cull the herd. Ignite 2025 Fun aside: Google could have announced Gemini 3 at any time, but they chose the opening day of Ignite. Who's dancing now? No Satya and suddenly the ke…

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Copilot + OneDrive event recap & transfer ownership 39:13

2M ago39:13

39:13

Fresh off the biggest OneDrive moment of the year, Stephen and Arvind return with a full recap of the Copilot + OneDrive event—breaking down the announcements, the behind-the-scenes surprises, and the features that are already reshaping how we work. From personalized intelligence with the FAB button to the future of search, photos, and Researcher, …

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It's Good for Xbox (Not Windows) 25:48

2M ago25:48

25:48

On this edition of the Sams Report, Windows heads the wrong direction, Xbox gets the validation it needs, and we take a look at a new app.Check Out Connection Explorer - https://www.stardock.com/products/connectionexplorer/Chapters:Intro: 00:00-00:45Tech News: 00:45-6:21Gaming News: 6:21-12:08Questions: 12:08-25:33Outro: 25:33-25:47…

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Old Developers using New Tools with Brady Gaster 1:01:00

2M ago1:01:00

1:01:00

How are folks adapting to the new tools available for development today? Carl and Richard talk to Brady Gaster about his work on improving the tooling for software development at Microsoft - and the transformation that is currently underway! Brady talks about developers doing app modernization, dealing with the challenges of the cloud, and the many…

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WW 958: Personal Turkey - Will Valve's Steam Machine Make a Splash? 2:31:56

2M ago2:31:56

2:31:56

Windows 11 just got its most noticeable Start menu revamp in a while, but is it a productivity boost or just more Microsoft meddling? The team digs into Patch Tuesday's big surprises and whether generative tools are transformative essentials or just a passing fad. Windows 11 Patch Tuesday was yesterday, your new Start menu is right where Microsoft …

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WW 958: Personal Turkey - Will Valve's Steam Machine Make a Splash? 2:31:56

2M ago2:31:56

2:31:56

Windows 11 just got its most noticeable Start menu revamp in a while, but is it a productivity boost or just more Microsoft meddling? The team digs into Patch Tuesday's big surprises and whether generative tools are transformative essentials or just a passing fad. Windows 11 Patch Tuesday was yesterday, your new Start menu is right where Microsoft …

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It's Your Friend, Pal 19:52

2M ago19:52

19:52

On this edition of the Sams Report, AI is your friend, Sony goes store shopping, and Windows doesnt have a new menu, yet.Intro: 00:00-00:51Tech News: 00:51-7:13Gaming News: 7:13-10:10Questions: 10:10-19:43Outro: 19:43-19:51By Brad Sams

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Cake.SDK with Mattias Karlsson 49:00

2M ago49:00

49:00

Ready to integrate build automation into your applications? Carl and Richard talk to Mattias Karlsson about the new Cake.SDK as an additional component of the Cake (C# Make) open source project. Mattias talks about integrating the Cake scripting experience into your .NET console applications. The conversation digs into speeding up the building of i…

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WW 957: Selectively Transparent - Windows 11 26H1 Aims For Snapdragon X2 PCs 2:47:01

2M ago2:47:01

2:47:01

We've heard that Microsoft will go off script this year with a 26H1 release of Windows 11 specifically aimed at Snapdragon X2-based PCs, as it did with the early release of 24H2 last year for the first-generation Snapdragon X. Also, Microsoft's latest earnings call left analysts baffled as execs dodged questions about multibillion-dollar AI losses …

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WW 957: Selectively Transparent - Windows 11 26H1 Aims For Snapdragon X2 PCs 2:47:01

2M ago2:47:01

2:47:01

We've heard that Microsoft will go off script this year with a 26H1 release of Windows 11 specifically aimed at Snapdragon X2-based PCs, as it did with the early release of 24H2 last year for the first-generation Snapdragon X. Also, Microsoft's latest earnings call left analysts baffled as execs dodged questions about multibillion-dollar AI losses …

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Farewell Last Exchange Server, Copilot Memory Rolls Out, and Agentic AI Improvements – Practical 365 Podcast S04E45 45:34

2M ago45:34

45:34

In this episode of the Practical 365 Podcast, Steve Goodman and Paul Robichaux discuss major Exchange updates – including the fallout from a recent AWS outage, Microsoft’s new tools to finally remove your last on-premises Exchange server, the final patches for Exchange 2016/2019, and a new auto-archiving feature for Exchange Online. They also dive …

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Office of the new Xbox 22:17

2M ago22:17

22:17

On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox is the new Office, Windows has better updates, and the tires were purchased.Chapters:Intro: 00:00-00:37Tech News: 00:37-4:04Gaming News: 4:04-7:35Questions: 7:35-21:51Outro: 21:51-22:04By Brad Sams

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GitHub Spec Kit with Den Delimarsky 1:05:00

2M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

How do you build quality software with LLMs? Carl and Richard talk to Den Delimarsky about the GitHub Spec Kit, which uses specifications to help LLMs generate code for you. Den discusses the iterative process of refining specifications to produce better code, and then being able to add your own code without disrupting the process. The conversation…

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WW 956: Blowing the Dust Off Skype - Azure's Front Door Leaves Customers Locked Out 2:47:39

2M ago2:47:39

2:47:39

Welp, Azure crashed on Microsoft's earnings day, the cloud's weakest link exposed just as AI investments hit mind-boggling numbers. And 2.5 years into the AI era, things are still moving quickly, and there are extreme opinions on both ends of the spectrum. But Paul finally found a source for a good way to evaluate AI and figure out where it works a…

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WW 956: Blowing the Dust Off Skype - Azure's Front Door Leaves Customers Locked Out 2:47:39

2M ago2:47:39

2:47:39

Welp, Azure crashed on Microsoft's earnings day, the cloud's weakest link exposed just as AI investments hit mind-boggling numbers. And 2.5 years into the AI era, things are still moving quickly, and there are extreme opinions on both ends of the spectrum. But Paul finally found a source for a good way to evaluate AI and figure out where it works a…

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When Halo Meets Wall St. 41:20

2M ago41:20

41:20

When Halo Meets Wall St. by Brad SamsBy Brad Sams

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CSLA 9 with Rocky Lhotka 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

The next version of CSLA is out! Carl and Richard talk to Rocky Lhotka about his business objects framework that pre-dates .NET itself! Rocky discusses the surge in development that occurred for version 9, where a company heavily dependent on CSLA contracted developers to clear some of the backlog. The result is a few new long-term contributors, re…

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This is what's next for Windows 1:04:28

3M ago1:04:28

1:04:28

On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss Microsoft's big Windows announcement relating to new Copilot and agentic AI experiences coming soon to Windows 11. They also discuss what this means for a possible Windows 12, and where computing as a whole is headed. Also on the agenda: Windows 10 EOL and the Xbox Ally i…

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This is what's next for Windows 1:04:28

3M ago1:04:28

1:04:28

On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss Microsoft's big Windows announcement relating to new Copilot and agentic AI experiences coming soon to Windows 11. They also discuss what this means for a possible Windows 12, and where computing as a whole is headed. Also on the agenda: Windows 10 EOL and the Xbox Ally i…

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sr101724 18:30

3M ago18:30

18:30

On this edition of the Sams Report, Windows wants you to talk to it, Xbox ships the hardware, and how do we define "Xbox".Chapters:Intro: 00:00-00:37Tech News: 00:37-5:37Gaming News: 5:37-9:23Questions: 9:23-18:15Outro: 18:15-18:30By Brad Sams

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Digging Deeper into .NET Aspire with Chris Klug 57:00

3M ago57:00

57:00

Aspire has been around for almost two years. How do you use it effectively? Carl and Richard talk to Chris Klug about his experience with .NET Aspire. Chris discusses thinking cloud natively, whether you are going to the cloud or not - it's not just a place, but also an architecture. The conversation digs into the role of containers and Kubernetes,…

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