Best Windows Podcasts (2025)

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Mastering Copilot Studio Governance 33:57

5d ago33:57

33:57

Episode 17 of "Guardians of Microsoft 365 Governance" featured hosts MVPs Christian Buckley, Joy Apple and Ragnar Heil discussing Copilot Studio governance with guest Matthias Einig, CEO of Rencore. Agent Sprawl Crisis: Organizations are experiencing explosive growth in Copilot Studio agents - one customer already has 20,000 agents in just six mont…

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Active Directory Security and Configuration Best Practices with Victor King: Practical 365 Podcast S04E40 41:24

4d ago41:24

41:24

In this episode, Steve Goodman and Bastiaan Verdonk interview Victor King from Quest on best practices for Active Directory security. They discuss identifying misconfigurations, managing privileged access, and continuous environmental monitoring. Want to stay up to date on all things Practical 365? Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Linkedin to st…

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Xbox Ally is official, and Aero Glass is back? 1:35:02

6d ago1:35:02

1:35:02

On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss the big Windows and Xbox news that broke over the weekend: The Xbox Ally is official, and with it comes major changes to Windows for gaming handhelds. The crew also talks about WWDC and Apple's new Liquid Glass, and how we think it's just a worse version of Aero Glass fro…

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Xbox Ally is official, and Aero Glass is back? 1:35:02

6d ago1:35:02

1:35:02

On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss the big Windows and Xbox news that broke over the weekend: The Xbox Ally is official, and with it comes major changes to Windows for gaming handhelds. The crew also talks about WWDC and Apple's new Liquid Glass, and how we think it's just a worse version of Aero Glass fro…

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Changing Testing using Playwright MCP with Debbie O'Brien 50:00

7d ago50:00

50:00

What happens when AI comes to your web testing tool? While at Build, Carl and Richard talked to Debbie O'Brien about the latest features in Playwright, including Playwright MCP, the model control plane for Playwright capabilities. Debbie talks about using Playwright MCP to buy a table. Ask your LLM what tests should be written for your web page, an…

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WW 936: Liquid Aero - Microsoft Build ditches Seattle, Washington 2:26:45

7d ago2:26:45

2:26:45

Get to know Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday updates and new features in Windows 11, such as improvements to the Start menu, File Explorer, and Copilot integration. They also cover new AI features coming to the Photos app for Copilot+ PCs and updates to the Microsoft Store. The discussion then shifts to developer conferences like Google I/O and App…

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WW 936: Liquid Aero - Microsoft Build ditches Seattle, Washington 2:26:45

7d ago2:26:45

2:26:45

Get to know Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday updates and new features in Windows 11, such as improvements to the Start menu, File Explorer, and Copilot integration. They also cover new AI features coming to the Photos app for Copilot+ PCs and updates to the Microsoft Store. The discussion then shifts to developer conferences like Google I/O and App…

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Behind the Scenes at the M365 Community Conference 56:35

9d ago56:35

56:35

Live from the M365 Community Conference in Las Vegas, Stephen and Arvind break down the biggest announcements in OneDrive, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365—from mind-blowing Copilot demos to Sync deployment best practices. Plus, guest Vlad Catrinescu shares insights on governance, Copilot readiness, and the power of community. Whether you’re an admin,…

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Is Windows in trouble? 1:10:58

13d ago1:10:58

1:10:58

On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss the current state of Windows 11 on gaming handhelds, and how failures like Windows Core OS and Windows CorePC have put Microsoft on the back foot in this new mobile category. Also on the agenda: Windows 11 Start menu designs, Bing Video Creator, and AI leading us down a l…

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Is Windows in trouble? 1:10:58

13d ago1:10:58

1:10:58

On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss the current state of Windows 11 on gaming handhelds, and how failures like Windows Core OS and Windows CorePC have put Microsoft on the back foot in this new mobile category. Also on the agenda: Windows 11 Start menu designs, Bing Video Creator, and AI leading us down a l…

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Farewell (for now) 4:25

13d ago4:25

4:25

After over seven years and more than 220 episodes, The Intrazone is taking a pause. In this special episode, host Mark Kashman reflects on the learnings, sharing gratitude for the best community in tech, and all the wonderful, insightful conversations. With heartfelt thanks to co-host Chris McNulty and producer Lisa Gray, Mark acknowledges the impa…

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Coding Agents with Scott Hunter 57:00

14d ago57:00

57:00

How will coding agents change your code? While at Build, Carl and Richard chatted with Scott Hunter about the announcements around coding agents at the keynote. Scott talks about the agent mode available in Visual Studio Code - and now in Visual Studio! Agent mode allows the LLM to evaluate the code across an entire solution, not just the file you'…

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WW 935: Don't Spritz Yourself - The Great Notepad Controversy of 2025! 2:36:55

14d ago2:36:55

2:36:55

Richard Campbell is out this week! Microsoft continues to make changes to Notepad as it tests 'lightweight text formatting' in Notepad. 22H2, 23H2, and 24H2 got preview updates. And Microsoft has reportedly delayed its first-party Xbox / Windows gaming handheld. Windows THE GREAT NOTEPAD CONTROVERSY OF 2025 Microsoft announced it was testing "light…

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WW 935: Don't Spritz Yourself - The Great Notepad Controversy of 2025! 2:36:55

14d ago2:36:55

2:36:55

Richard Campbell is out this week! Microsoft continues to make changes to Notepad as it tests 'lightweight text formatting' in Notepad. 22H2, 23H2, and 24H2 got preview updates. And Microsoft has reportedly delayed its first-party Xbox / Windows gaming handheld. Windows THE GREAT NOTEPAD CONTROVERSY OF 2025 Microsoft announced it was testing "light…

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Hybrid Work on Wheels 26:18

16d ago26:18

26:18

In this episode of The Intrazone, Chris and Mark sit down with Sascha Fredrich and Markus Etzel from Bechtle to talk about their unique approach to modern collaboration. And when I say unique, I mean Microsoft Teams Rooms inside Volkswagen ID.Buzz EV vans—yes, rolling collaboration hubs (with hub caps); meetings on the move, proving that hybrid wor…

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How SharePoint is Making Governance Easier & More Secure 42:54

18d ago42:54

42:54

Summary of Guardians of M365 Governance Ep.14 When data sprawl, out-of-date documents, and misaligned permissions persist unchecked, any AI output (such as that from co-pilot) can be compromised or inaccurate. The overarching message is that organizations need to establish clear policies and processes to keep information fresh, secure, and properly…

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Sony Finds a Wedge 29:00

19d ago29:00

29:00

On this edition of the Sams Report, Sony makes a smart move, Xbox cuts a handheld, and Windows is outnumbered.Check out Fences 6 - https://www.stardock.com/products/fences/Find me on:❎ - https://x.com/bdsams🟦 - https://bsky.app/profile/bdsams.comChapters:Intro: 00:00-00:40Tech News: 00:40-7:00Gaming News: 7:00-13:30Questions: 13:30-28:47Outro: 28:4…

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Serverless Elastic with Ken Exner 44:00

21d ago44:00

44:00

What if you could use ElasticSearch serverless? While at Build, Carl and Richard chatted with Ken Exner about the new announcements around Elastic providing serverless storage and search! Ken talks about paying for only the data you move and store with serverless, rather than needing to operate any infrastructure for Elastic. The conversation digs …

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WW 934: OK, JK - Paint, Notepad, and Snipping Tool Get AI Upgrades 2:27:14

21d ago2:27:14

2:27:14

Microsoft shakes up Windows Update with third-party app integration while AI features flood into Paint, Notepad, and Snipping Tool. Plus, the browser wars heat up as Arc pivots to agentic AI and Opera launches Neon, while Richard calls in from Cape Town with whiskey wisdom. Windows 11 It's Week D! Microsoft issues preview updates for 23H2/22H2 - Wi…

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WW 934: OK, JK - Paint, Notepad, and Snipping Tool Get AI Upgrades 2:27:14

21d ago2:27:14

2:27:14

Microsoft shakes up Windows Update with third-party app integration while AI features flood into Paint, Notepad, and Snipping Tool. Plus, the browser wars heat up as Arc pivots to agentic AI and Opera launches Neon, while Richard calls in from Cape Town with whiskey wisdom. Windows 11 It's Week D! Microsoft issues preview updates for 23H2/22H2 - Wi…

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Xbox BUILDS it Out 24:13

26d ago24:13

24:13

On this edition of the Sams Report, Microsoft hosted Build, Xbox tops a chart, and the show notes spilled over.Chatpers:Intro: 00:00-00:33Tech News: 00:33-7:08Gaming News: 7:08-11:30Questions: 11:30-24:00Outro: 24:00-24:13By Brad Sams

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Build 2025 recap and Surface reviews! 1:37:58

27d ago1:37:58

1:37:58

On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac are back to discuss what's top of mind from Build 2025 and how it compared to Google I/O. Also on the agenda: Surface Pro 12-inch review and Surface Laptop 13-inch first impressions, the latest from Windows 11, OpenAI buys Jony Ive design company, and Google's XR platform gets cl…

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Build 2025 recap and Surface reviews! 1:37:58

27d ago1:37:58

1:37:58

On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac are back to discuss what's top of mind from Build 2025 and how it compared to Google I/O. Also on the agenda: Surface Pro 12-inch review and Surface Laptop 13-inch first impressions, the latest from Windows 11, OpenAI buys Jony Ive design company, and Google's XR platform gets cl…

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C# Networking with Chris Woodruff 1:05:00

28d ago1:05:00

1:05:00

Do you understand how networking works in C#? Carl and Richard chat with Chris Woody Woodruff about his new book on networking with C#. Chris runs down the fundamentals of networking and then discusses the different approaches readily available in the C# world, including web sockets, gRPC, SignalR, and many more! The conversation also turns to the …

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WW 933: Live from Build - Protestors, AI agents, Edit, Doom: The Dark Ages 2:09:02

28d ago2:09:02

2:09:02

Agentic AI is the theme of the show this year, and this time its multi-agent with orchestration! But first, we need to discuss the protestors. Paul and Richard have stories. So many stories! Build 2025 New Microsoft 365 Copilot features are rolling out now because it's a day that ends in y Tuning is the unexpected Build Bingo center square term - r…

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WW 933: Live from Build - Protestors, AI agents, Edit, Doom: The Dark Ages 2:09:02

28d ago2:09:02

2:09:02

Agentic AI is the theme of the show this year, and this time its multi-agent with orchestration! But first, we need to discuss the protestors. Paul and Richard have stories. So many stories! Build 2025 New Microsoft 365 Copilot features are rolling out now because it's a day that ends in y Tuning is the unexpected Build Bingo center square term - r…

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M365 Numbers, Viva Engage Evolution, and Cybersecurity Leadership with Adam Banks: Practical 365 Podcast S04E39 1:02:16

29d ago1:02:16

1:02:16

Steve and Paul dissect Microsoft's latest financial report, explore Viva Engage's future, and discuss the role of AI in project management. Adam Banks shares insights on cybersecurity, accountability, and the mindset shifts needed for IT leadership. Want to stay up to date on all things Practical 365? Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Linkedin to…

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Surface Laptop Studio is dead?! 36:03

1M ago36:03

36:03

On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Zac is on his own as he discusses the potential death of Surface Laptop Studio, the rumored AMD powered Arm-based Surface coming in 2026, Qualcomm's job listing suggesting the next Xbox will be Arm based, and layoffs.

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Surface Laptop Studio is dead?! 36:03

1M ago36:03

36:03

On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Zac is on his own as he discusses the potential death of Surface Laptop Studio, the rumored AMD powered Arm-based Surface coming in 2026, Qualcomm's job listing suggesting the next Xbox will be Arm based, and layoffs.

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Doom and Layoffs 18:39

1M ago18:39

18:39

Doom and Layoffs by Brad SamsBy Brad Sams

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Backend for Frontend Security Framework with Erwin van der Valk 52:00

1M ago52:00

52:00

How do you secure browser-based frontends with ASP.NET Core backends? Carl and Richard discuss the Backend for Frontend (BFF) Security Framework with Erwin van der Valk. Erwin talks about Sam Newman's BFF Pattern and how it helps deal with the diversity of clients, including web, desktop, and mobile, to work with a common backend. OAuth 2.0 is capa…

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WW 932: The Last Australian - Microsoft lays off 3%, Windows 10 ESU, "Hey Copilot" 2:28:12

1M ago2:28:12

2:28:12

It's go time: The biggest Patch Tuesday of 2025 sets the stage for 2025! Microsoft has finally revealed whether it will further extend Windows 10 support past October (it won't). Also, Microsoft designed notifications in Windows 11 to be annoying and pointless, so Paul has some advice. Plus, Proton Drive gets a long awaited albums feature, and more…

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WW 932: The Last Australian - Microsoft lays off 3%, Windows 10 ESU, "Hey Copilot" 2:28:12

1M ago2:28:12

2:28:12

It's go time: The biggest Patch Tuesday of 2025 sets the stage for 2025! Microsoft has finally revealed whether it will further extend Windows 10 support past October (it won't). Also, Microsoft designed notifications in Windows 11 to be annoying and pointless, so Paul has some advice. Plus, Proton Drive gets a long awaited albums feature, and more…

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New (Smaller) Surfaces are Official! 1:36:40

1M ago1:36:40

1:36:40

On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss Microsoft's latest wave of Surface PCs, our initial impressions of the new Surface Pro 12-inch, and how they fit into the lineup. They also discuss a whole bunch of new Windows 11 features that are coming later this year, including a new AI agent in Settings, the updated …

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New (Smaller) Surfaces are Official! 1:36:40

1M ago1:36:40

1:36:40

On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss Microsoft's latest wave of Surface PCs, our initial impressions of the new Surface Pro 12-inch, and how they fit into the lineup. They also discuss a whole bunch of new Windows 11 features that are coming later this year, including a new AI agent in Settings, the updated …

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The Most Important Button in Xbox History 24:58

1M ago24:58

24:58

On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox has a new button, Surface has new hardware, and Windows gets new features.Find me on:❎ - https://x.com/bdsams🟦 - https://bsky.app/profile/bdsams.comChapters:Intro: 00:00-00:35Tech News: 00:35-6:18Xbox News: 6:18-14:30Questions: 14:30-24:27Outro: 24:27-24:58By Brad Sams

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Architecture vs Code with Steve Smith 56:00

1M ago56:00

56:00

How do you balance architecture and code? Carl and Richard talk to Steve Smith about various architectural strategies and the swing back-and-forth against over-designing architecture and getting code written. Steve talks about how architecture changes depending on the size and number of teams, how the latest tools can help with architectural choice…

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WW 931: The Eaglet Has Landed - New Surface Copilot+ PCs, Xbox raises prices 2:48:29

1M ago2:48:29

2:48:29

Microsoft announces big changes to Windows 11: New Start menu, Phone Companion on Start, AI actions in File Explorer, Notepad and other updates. Plus, new Copilot+ PC features: Click to Do actions, AI agent in Search for some reason, new Photos, Paint, and Snipping Tool features, and more. Windows 11 Microsoft announces new Surface Pro and Surface …

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WW 931: The Eaglet Has Landed - New Surface Copilot+ PCs, Xbox raises prices 2:48:29

1M ago2:48:29

2:48:29

Microsoft announces big changes to Windows 11: New Start menu, Phone Companion on Start, AI actions in File Explorer, Notepad and other updates. Plus, new Copilot+ PC features: Click to Do actions, AI agent in Search for some reason, new Photos, Paint, and Snipping Tool features, and more. Windows 11 Microsoft announces new Surface Pro and Surface …

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SharePoint Roadmap Pitstop April 2025 16:59

1M ago16:59

16:59

The Easter Bunny hopped and in SharePoint tech terms - the SharePoint Easter eggs were hoppin' into your Microsoft 365 tenants! This month's (eggs) updates include: Viva Connections cards in SharePoint agents, SharePoint eSignature for Microsoft Word, SharePoint quick steps to automate common tasks and workflows, new document library template: "Res…

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Microsoft Up, Xbox Uppers 17:27

2M ago17:27

17:27

On this edition of the Sams Report, Microsoft releases good earnings, Xbox is raising their hardware price, and Surface has an event next week.Chapters:Intro: 00:00-00:38Tech News: 00:38-7:24Gaming News: 7:24-10:31Questions: 10:31-17:15Outro: 17:15-17:27By Brad Sams

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Photo Finish—OneDrive's Mobile Glow-Up 41:58

2M ago41:58

41:58

Olga Dalecka joins Stephen Rice and Arvind Mishra on this month's Sync Up podcast to share how OneDrive’s mobile app is transforming the way users experience and manage their photos. From Moments of Joy and Photo Shuffle to AI-powered editing and seamless sharing, this episode dives into the innovations making OneDrive the trusted home for your mem…

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The Open Source Maintenance Fee with Rob Mensching 1:06:00

2M ago1:06:00

1:06:00

Open Source Maintainers are burning out or going commercial - how do we solve this? Carl and Richard chat with Rob Mensching about his work to create the open source maintenance fee through GitHub. Rob talks about the common problem of single maintainers getting buried under issues and demands of consumers for a project. Recognizing that most peopl…

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WW 930: Flocculation & Saponification - Profanity filter, EU digital commitments, FY25 Q3 2:40:31

2M ago2:40:31

2:40:31

YOU ARE THE PRODUCT! But... are you? In Russia, Windows 11 uses you! Plus, something happened to Paul on the way to dual-booting Ubuntu 25.04 on Surface Laptop 7, but all is well! Also, you should be using Brave. But if you don't like/trust Chromium, Firefox 138 finally added profile management support. Windows Windows 11 24H2 preview update for Ap…

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WW 930: Flocculation & Saponification - Profanity filter, EU digital commitments, FY25 Q3 2:40:31

2M ago2:40:31

2:40:31

YOU ARE THE PRODUCT! But... are you? In Russia, Windows 11 uses you! Plus, something happened to Paul on the way to dual-booting Ubuntu 25.04 on Surface Laptop 7, but all is well! Also, you should be using Brave. But if you don't like/trust Chromium, Firefox 138 finally added profile management support. Windows Windows 11 24H2 preview update for Ap…

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It's a Chrome Game 16:20

2M ago16:20

16:20

On this edition of the Sams Report, Chrome has a suitor, Xbox launches a game, and a week before earnings.Check out Fences 6! - https://www.stardock.com/products/fences/Chapters:Intro: 00:00-1:00Tech News: 1:00-7:29Gaming News: 7:29-11:14Questions: 11:14-15:25Outro: 15:25-16:20By Brad Sams

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The dream Surface Pro 12 1:36:05

2M ago1:36:05

1:36:05

On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss the latest on Windows 11, our thoughts on Recall, Click To Do, and AI in Search as Copilot+ PCs gear up to finally receive them, and Phone Link in Start. They also discuss Edge's new Copilot New Tab Page, the latest on PC shipments, and Intel job cuts. The duo also chat a…

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The dream Surface Pro 12 1:36:05

2M ago1:36:05

1:36:05

On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss the latest on Windows 11, our thoughts on Recall, Click To Do, and AI in Search as Copilot+ PCs gear up to finally receive them, and Phone Link in Start. They also discuss Edge's new Copilot New Tab Page, the latest on PC shipments, and Intel job cuts. The duo also chat a…

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AI for Government RFPs with Vishwas Lele 55:00

2M ago55:00

55:00

How can a large language model help your organization answer government RFPs? Carl and Richard talk to Vishwas Lele about his startup pWin, as in proposal win. Vishwas talks about being a year into the startup and his deeper understanding of how AI technologies can augment skilled operators to produce better quality products in less time, including…

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WW 929: The Blue Screen of Soup - Agent Store, Oblivion Remastered, Ubuntu 25.04 2:17:50

2M ago2:17:50

2:17:50

It's Week D, do you know where your preview update is? 23H2 is out - 24H2, not so much! No surprises in the new features list, but are more new features on the way? Windows New text actions in Click to Do - Practice in Reading Coach and Read with Immersive Reader - in Dev and Beta (24H2) Find cloud-based (OneDrive-based) photos using Semantic searc…

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