Best Podcast Episodes About Windows 11
Everything podcasters are saying about Windows 11 — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 26, 2026 – 23 episodes
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Top Podcast Clips About Windows 11
“… is a new chat GPT might be dropping at any minute, so maybe it'll be out by the time you hear this. But back to Apple. No less an authority than Windows Central says that Apple's new MacBook Neo is a serious threat to OEMs like HP, Lenovo, and Dell, and their $599 laptops seem inferior, and Windows 11's reputation is at an all-time low, a sort of perfect storm. Quote, you can definitely get a more capable, perhaps even more powerful Windows laptop for $599. It would likely have more RAM and storage, but to most mainstream laptop buyers, none of this truly matters. Owning a Mac is less about the …”
“No new Apple products today. I guess that's done for now, though the rumor is a new chat GPT might be dropping at any minute, so maybe it'll be out by the time you hear this. But back to Apple. No less an authority than Windows Central says that Apple's new MacBook Neo is a serious threat to OEMs like HP, Lenovo, and Dell, and their $599 laptops seem inferior, and Windows 11's reputation is at an all-time low, a sort of perfect storm. Quote, you can definitely get a more capable, perhaps even more powerful Windows laptop for $599. It would likely have more RAM and storage, but to most mainstream laptop buyers, none of this truly matters. Owning a Mac is less about the raw specs and more about it being a Mac and not a Windows PC. One of the reasons Windows laptops are so popular is that they're cheap. MacBooks have historically never been considered to be affordable laptops, but that changes with the MacBook Neo. Because of this, someone who had no choice but to buy a mid-range Windows laptop in the past now has …”
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The MacBook Neo is a serious threat to Windows laptops, potentially causing a significant shift as users abandon Windows for Apple's affordable offering.
“… what do you really need on this new computer? If it's just QuickBooks, then go to QuickBooks, see what the deal is with downloading the software for Windows 11. And also, you're going to have to see if your old program that you have, if you have a disk or something like that, is going to work with this new version of Windows. It may not. So I would do that and just check that out. And do that for all your major programs. Most of the stuff that you're doing nowadays is pretty much online. Most of the stuff is built in. You mentioned Outlook. The version of Outlook that you have on your old computer may …”
“I would take stock of everything that you have on this old computer, make a list of all the programs that you have. And kind of investigate, like, what do you really need on this new computer? If it's just QuickBooks, then go to QuickBooks, see what the deal is with downloading the software for Windows 11. And also, you're going to have to see if your old program that you have, if you have a disk or something like that, is going to work with this new version of Windows. It may not. So I would do that and just check that out. And do that for all your major programs. Most of the stuff that you're doing nowadays is pretty much online. Most of the stuff is built in. You mentioned Outlook. The version of Outlook that you have on your old computer may not work on Windows 11. I know they just came out with a brand new version of Outlook, but then they have a classic Outlook. So look into those things, and you probably could either come pre-installed, or you maybe will just install Outlook as well. So if those are the only two programs, I would just investigate them. But me personally, I don't …”
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Don't carry over old programs to your new computer; it could create more issues than it's worth. Instead, evaluate what you actually need, install fresh versions, and transfer only essential files using a hard drive. This ensures a smoother transition to Windows 11 and avoids potential compatibility problems.
“Almost every business distributes Windows computers. I think that's a big part of the equation for like why they are where they are. Especially because you talk about like David having like he'd come from an iPhone. So he's already plugged in and use a lot of iPhone only apps. Yeah. There's a lot of people who play a certain game that you can't play on Mac. Or there are people who use certain softwares for their business that are just only Windows XP. Like that's a real thing where, …”
“Almost every business distributes Windows computers. I think that's a big part of the equation for like why they are where they are. Especially because you talk about like David having like he'd come from an iPhone. So he's already plugged in and use a lot of iPhone only apps. Yeah. There's a lot of people who play a certain game that you can't play on Mac. Or there are people who use certain softwares for their business that are just only Windows XP. Like that's a real thing where, okay, now Windows XP has a massive market share because that's still stable. And that's the thing that we use. And that's where our apps are. So like if your dependencies or you're plugged into one specific thing, like I'm a Mac user, I you not because I switched to Final Cut Pro. Yeah. That is why I started using a Mac. Yeah. And now here we are a …”
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Windows holds a massive market share due to businesses relying on its software, even outdated versions like Windows XP. This dependency traps users in an ecosystem, as many switch to Mac only after being drawn in by specific apps. The fear of negative comparisons to Apple’s M1 chip shows how far behind competitors feel in the laptop market.
“… but nobody thought to do this. That allows for the creation of malware containing zip files that slide right past endpoint security tools, you know, Windows Defender and so forth. All the various AVs. In his testing, Christopher found that his simple, I mean, horrifyingly simple zip format hack would evade 98 percent of antivirus engines. I think one out of 55 caught it. The other 54 didn't. when Chris packaged something, a piece of known, very well-known malware in a regular zip file, it was almost universally detected by the AV engines at VirusTotal. But when he simply then tweaked the zip file's …”
“… this is so is it frightening is it clever is it genius is it a movie of the week okay so a security researcher by the name of christopher aziz of bombadil systems discovered a very very clever I say new technique. I mean, it's always been there, but nobody thought to do this. That allows for the creation of malware containing zip files that slide right past endpoint security tools, you know, Windows Defender and so forth. All the various AVs. In his testing, Christopher found that his simple, I mean, horrifyingly simple zip format hack would evade 98 percent of antivirus engines. I think one out of 55 caught it. The other 54 didn't. when Chris packaged something, a piece of known, very well-known malware in a regular zip file, it was almost universally detected by the AV engines at VirusTotal. But when he simply then tweaked the zip file's header to claim that its file contents had been directly stored rather than compressed. Nearly all existing AV tools were fooled into believing that the contents was just gibberish. In other words, they didn't attempt to decompress the contents because the header said it wasn't compressed.”
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A security researcher discovered a shocking new malware technique that bypasses 98% of antivirus engines. By cleverly manipulating the zip file header, known malware can be disguised as gibberish, fooling security systems into not decompressing it. This revelation highlights a significant vulnerability in current endpoint security measures.
“Do you think it's possible has Windows gotten so shitty that it is now capable of eating another Windows? I don't know what that means Brad. Okay, let me expand this is Windows now Practicing auto cannibalism. Do you do did you put a Windows inside another window? Let me just set the stage I've talked about this before I have a second Windows install on a USB drive That is just kind of a junk install that I use for you things. I don't want to touch my real install Okay, like for …”
“Do you think it's possible has Windows gotten so shitty that it is now capable of eating another Windows? I don't know what that means Brad. Okay, let me expand this is Windows now Practicing auto cannibalism. Do you do did you put a Windows inside another window? Let me just set the stage I've talked about this before I have a second Windows install on a USB drive That is just kind of a junk install that I use for you things. I don't want to touch my real install Okay, like for example the Logitech G hub Yeah, like shit that you know is gonna hook deep into Windows that you don't want to like gum everything up That's less of a problem in the 21st century than it was 20 years ago Yeah, it's maybe not as bad as I don't you know What a lot of that type of vendor software is still pretty crappy. I so remember I did the testing …”
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Updating a second Windows installation can potentially disrupt your main Windows setup. After a failed update on a USB-installed Windows, network issues arose, leading to questions about whether the update process affected the primary installation. This segment explores the pitfalls of Windows updates and their surprising consequences.
“… ready to continue. Let's take an effect. Yes. So Jason Grimard said, Hi, Steve, you mentioned on this week's podcast, how annoyed you were whenever Windows 11 was updated and you would receive a full screen page after every major update. The one that asks you to turn backup on and other crap. He wrote, if you haven't already, you need to turn off experience or whatever they call it now under system notifications. And he provided me with a screenshot. Now I appreciated Jason's tip, although in my case, this was occurring on two Windows 10 machines, one of which I only fire up once a week for the …”
“… slash securitynowcss and submit a form, get in contact with Trusted Tech's Microsoft support engineers. Great people who do a great job. Trustedtech.team slash securitynowcss. Well, the river of coffee has sluiced its way into Steve's brain and he is ready to continue. Let's take an effect. Yes. So Jason Grimard said, Hi, Steve, you mentioned on this week's podcast, how annoyed you were whenever Windows 11 was updated and you would receive a full screen page after every major update. The one that asks you to turn backup on and other crap. He wrote, if you haven't already, you need to turn off experience or whatever they call it now under system notifications. And he provided me with a screenshot. Now I appreciated Jason's tip, although in my case, this was occurring on two Windows 10 machines, one of which I only fire up once a week for the podcast recording with you, Leo. I had wrongly assumed that the continual annoyance from these Windows 10 machines was due to my having logged on under my Microsoft account rather than using a local account. And maybe that plays a part. But Jason provided a screenshot from a YouTube video showing settings which under Windows 11 would allow this …”
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Many Windows 10 users are frustrated by annoying notifications after updates, but there's a simple fix. By navigating to the control panel, you can turn off the 'Welcome Experience' and other intrusive suggestions, enhancing your user experience. This tip not only benefits those sticking with Windows 10 but also applies to Windows 11 users looking for a more streamlined interface.
“And it's more and more frustrating, and it's getting slower instead of faster. or it's just, Windows is not in good shape right now, so it's not helping. Our buddies over at PC World wrote a story a couple of weeks ago I think it was last week Amazon was selling a or laptop that had quote 1 terabytes of storage But it was 128 gigs of SSD and then a free Europe subscription to one terabyte of OneDrive which is just so sneaky Yeah, that's BS. Yeah. I mean, Apple only gives you five gigs free, but at least they're honest about it. yeah at least …”
“And it's more and more frustrating, and it's getting slower instead of faster. or it's just, Windows is not in good shape right now, so it's not helping. Our buddies over at PC World wrote a story a couple of weeks ago I think it was last week Amazon was selling a or laptop that had quote 1 terabytes of storage But it was 128 gigs of SSD and then a free Europe subscription to one terabyte of OneDrive which is just so sneaky Yeah, that's BS. Yeah. I mean, Apple only gives you five gigs free, but at least they're honest about it. yeah at least they don't call that the storage that the laptop has so yeah no so yeah there's a lot of um a lot of sneaky things that go on especially particularly at the at the range of the neo like the cheaper you go in windows the more stuff you get in pre-installed because that's how they make the their money yeah yeah there's going to be an antivirus there's …”
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Windows laptops often mislead consumers about their storage capabilities, like a recent case where a 1TB claim included just 128GB of SSD and a subscription to OneDrive. This contrasts with Apple's straightforward approach, where users get a clear understanding of their storage limits. The difference in SSD performance between the M5 MacBook Pro and budget Windows options highlights the value of honesty in tech marketing.
“It's running in the current Windows operating system. But I want to clean it off. I want all my information off of it. I want to restart it. Now, on my phone, they have a reset to factory specs. but I couldn't find anything on the computer. I was wondering how to go about, you know, a fresh input of the operating system and, you know, clearing my information. Yeah, so if it's running Windows, you can absolutely do this right from Windows. So if you type in the search menu right …”
“It's running in the current Windows operating system. But I want to clean it off. I want all my information off of it. I want to restart it. Now, on my phone, they have a reset to factory specs. but I couldn't find anything on the computer. I was wondering how to go about, you know, a fresh input of the operating system and, you know, clearing my information. Yeah, so if it's running Windows, you can absolutely do this right from Windows. So if you type in the search menu right at the bottom, little search bar, just type in reset this PC, and that will bring you right to it. Reset this PC. Yeah and it bring you to your system recovery And there a couple options So you said you want to get everything off this computer and start fresh Is there a reason why Did you just you got too much stuff on there You want to start over …”
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Want a fresh start on your Windows PC? You can easily reset it by typing 'reset this PC' in the search bar, which allows you to remove all your files and reinstall the operating system. Just be sure to back up your data first, as this process will wipe everything clean.
“… So this is an interesting question from Danny. PCs have more than enough power nowadays to multitasking efficiently. Why as a standard in windows, can't I separate user input devices so I can check emails while my kid is playing Disney speed storm video games can already take keyboard and controller input separately for same screen multiplayer i don't i don't know of any technical reason that couldn't exist i'm assuming it's just because microsoft has not built such a feature the os's don't like having made games where people are like hey man why don't you have split screen in this game …”
“… gig sfp cage so yeah like that seems pretty like that's that's that is an appropriate price for that hardware from what I look at. Yeah. You can get a lot for, for a good price from them as I, as far as I've seen. Yeah. I, I don't have any personal experience. So this is an interesting question from Danny. PCs have more than enough power nowadays to multitasking efficiently. Why as a standard in windows, can't I separate user input devices so I can check emails while my kid is playing Disney speed storm video games can already take keyboard and controller input separately for same screen multiplayer i don't i don't know of any technical reason that couldn't exist i'm assuming it's just because microsoft has not built such a feature the os's don't like having made games where people are like hey man why don't you have split screen in this game before it's really hard to have multiple viewports on modern graphics cards because they're not designed to be time sliced that's that's the one thing i was going to say that i realized as i was saying there's no technical reason you couldn't do this is that Yeah, if you're on a single GPU system, like that does exist now. I think that's the type …”
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Windows lacks the ability to separate user input devices for multitasking, leaving parents frustrated while their kids game. This limitation stems from both hardware constraints and Microsoft's business decisions. As technology advances, features like SRIOV may eventually enable this functionality, but it's uncertain if Microsoft will prioritize it.
“Is the Windows 11 experience different depending on what country you're from? I live in Norway and find Windows 11 to basically be the same as 10. No copilot push, no ads anywhere. Listening to the podcast and the general hate for Windows 11 makes me think there must be a difference. The EU has a little bit of a different Windows experience because of antitrust regulation. The other thing is if you have different versions of Windows, it's different. So if you're …”
“Is the Windows 11 experience different depending on what country you're from? I live in Norway and find Windows 11 to basically be the same as 10. No copilot push, no ads anywhere. Listening to the podcast and the general hate for Windows 11 makes me think there must be a difference. The EU has a little bit of a different Windows experience because of antitrust regulation. The other thing is if you have different versions of Windows, it's different. So if you're on an enterprise version of Windows, it is much more like Windows 10. It's challenging for consumers to get the enterprise version of Windows. Yeah. And just to be clear, I'm not talking about Pro. I'm talking about the actual enterprise version of Windows. Sure. okay i'm going to read a question about home automation i don't want to try to …”
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The Windows 11 experience varies significantly by country, influenced by regulations and version types. For example, users in Norway report a lack of ads and features like Copilot, while those in the EU encounter a different experience due to antitrust laws. Additionally, the enterprise version of Windows offers a more familiar interface akin to Windows 10, which is less accessible for average consumers.
“… not deleted from my inbox. They are still in my inbox. Okay. Which creates confusion. What program are you using? What program am I using? I have Windows, Windows, Windows 10 or… Okay, so you're checking. What's your email provider? Google. Google. Oh, okay. All right, here's the thing. It sounds like you are not using IMAP. So if you connected this account a long time ago in Outlook, you might have used what's called POP3. And so that is a – there's two types of protocols for email, two main protocols. One is IMAP and the other one is POP3. POP3, what it does is it looks at the server and it …”
“… 8,000 emails right now. Okay. Some emails are more important than others. Okay. So what I do, I transfer those emails to my Starbucks. Okay? But here's the problem. When I transfer the important email to my Starbucks, the emails I transferred are not deleted from my inbox. They are still in my inbox. Okay. Which creates confusion. What program are you using? What program am I using? I have Windows, Windows, Windows 10 or… Okay, so you're checking. What's your email provider? Google. Google. Oh, okay. All right, here's the thing. It sounds like you are not using IMAP. So if you connected this account a long time ago in Outlook, you might have used what's called POP3. And so that is a – there's two types of protocols for email, two main protocols. One is IMAP and the other one is POP3. POP3, what it does is it looks at the server and it says, okay, I see all these messages. Let me download them to your computer. Any changes you make on your computer are not necessarily reflected back on the server because it's sort of like independent. And so if you have it set up that way, any changes you're making, you're starring them, you're moving them, whatever you're doing, it's not telling …”
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Are you frustrated with your Word document's formatting getting messed up overnight? This is often due to using the wrong layout view or hidden formatting characters. Switching to the 'Print Layout' view and adjusting your settings can save you hours of reformatting work.
“pretty high level and, and the windows 11, the like where windows 11 is going. We're going to have to revisit. I've, this is like the third time this episode I have resisted bringing up and now I'm going to bring up that open letter kind of thing that Microsoft posted this week about windows 11. We're going to have to talk about that soon. Maybe we talk about that next week on the next week's episode. Cause they keep, or the next one I'm here next week, but I really, I would love to …”
“pretty high level and, and the windows 11, the like where windows 11 is going. We're going to have to revisit. I've, this is like the third time this episode I have resisted bringing up and now I'm going to bring up that open letter kind of thing that Microsoft posted this week about windows 11. We're going to have to talk about that soon. Maybe we talk about that next week on the next week's episode. Cause they keep, or the next one I'm here next week, but I really, I would love to dig They keep dribbling out other things that they realize people are annoyed by and that they have to fix Like the hey maybe it wasn a great idea to use React in the start menu Who knew Yep Their numbers must be terrible for them to be putting out messaging like this I was going to, yeah, for making, like, this is right up there with the hashtag fix …”
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Microsoft is facing significant backlash over Windows 11, as they acknowledge mistakes in their design choices, like using React in the start menu. This admission suggests their user numbers are lower than expected, prompting them to reconsider their approach. The discussion hints at a larger trend in tech where companies must adapt quickly to user feedback or risk losing their audience.
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Apple's new $600 laptop could entice iPhone users who have never considered a Mac before. While it may not dethrone the MacBook Air as the best-selling Mac, it opens the door for new users who prioritize cost over features. This shift could redefine how Apple targets its audience in the laptop market.
“do you think Windows laptops are just kind of cooked now? What will they be able to do to counteract the $600 dollar, totally great general purpose computing device that Apple just came up with. The challenge here is that Microsoft just hasn't really made a ton of progress in the past more than decade, almost 15 years. And so that means you're really, really far behind. There's really two giant problems. One of them is that the Windows APIs themselves, Windows is …”
“do you think Windows laptops are just kind of cooked now? What will they be able to do to counteract the $600 dollar, totally great general purpose computing device that Apple just came up with. The challenge here is that Microsoft just hasn't really made a ton of progress in the past more than decade, almost 15 years. And so that means you're really, really far behind. There's really two giant problems. One of them is that the Windows APIs themselves, Windows is really caught in this conundrum of the value that corporations and enterprises see in Windows is compatibility. And the levels of compatibility that Windows has are legendary. I mean, the only thing that comes close is our IBM mainframes running the 360 instruction set, which runs banks and stuff like that. But the PC, you could take a Windows 11 …”
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Windows laptops are struggling to compete with Apple's new $600 MacBook Neo due to outdated compatibility and security issues. Microsoft’s reliance on legacy systems hampers innovation, while Apple's continuous API updates provide a more secure and efficient experience. This stark contrast makes it nearly impossible for Windows laptops to match the performance and reliability of Apple's offerings.
“… was in the music biz doing promo for music videos online and the challenge we had was at that time pre you had multiple formats you had real player windows media player quicktime player and you know so you had multiple formats people had to have a player on their device uh you had to output it in all those different formats and of course you would have a clip that It was like 10 seconds long. It took an hour to download or whatever it was, right? So terrible experience all around. And, you know, you could imagine things would get faster. You could imagine that the quality would go up. You couldn't …”
“… and bandwidth reasons, why has there never even been this race to begin with, with video? So it's really hard. I mean, the short answer is video's really, really hard, right So you know I will go full old handed I earned it But you um 25 years ago i was in the music biz doing promo for music videos online and the challenge we had was at that time pre you had multiple formats you had real player windows media player quicktime player and you know so you had multiple formats people had to have a player on their device uh you had to output it in all those different formats and of course you would have a clip that It was like 10 seconds long. It took an hour to download or whatever it was, right? So terrible experience all around. And, you know, you could imagine things would get faster. You could imagine that the quality would go up. You couldn't imagine that Apple would ever let you put it in a format that would also work on RealPlayer, that would also work on Windows Player, right? So there's this whole thing around, like, standardization where there's no incentives to ever have things interoperate, right? And video in particular was a thing that was so controlled by big media, right? …”
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Video has faced unique challenges that podcasting has largely avoided, primarily due to its reliance on controlled formats and big media. While podcasting thrives on the open RSS technology, video has been hindered by the need for standardization and proprietary interests from major content creators. This stark difference explains why platforms like YouTube emerged later and struggled to monetize initially.
“and computers and there are some windows compatible tiling managers coming online that you replace the default windows tiling manager i went window window manager are those hooking into i'm always a bit iffy about modifying low-level windows stuff like these are these are like replacing system libraries or i don't know if they're touching dll's or what but i am 100 sure that they're that they're uh that they're impacting low-level windows system stuff that breaks on the reg yeah um …”
“and computers and there are some windows compatible tiling managers coming online that you replace the default windows tiling manager i went window window manager are those hooking into i'm always a bit iffy about modifying low-level windows stuff like these are these are like replacing system libraries or i don't know if they're touching dll's or what but i am 100 sure that they're that they're uh that they're impacting low-level windows system stuff that breaks on the reg yeah um there's one called komorebi k-o-m-o-r-e-b i haven't tested any of these for what it's worth um there's glaze wm there's whim q w-h-i-m-q and these are the windows These are the windows ones. Interesting. Um, and there's JWNOQ, um, are the, are the kind of four or five big ones. Um, but yeah, uh, it's, it's, there's a lot going on there. It's to the …”
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Tiling window managers are revolutionizing how users interact with Windows, offering a sleek, Linux-like environment. Notable options like Komorebi and Glaze WM are emerging, making it easier to manage multiple windows efficiently. This shift highlights the surprising superiority of Windows' snapping capabilities over macOS, raising questions about Apple's desktop management features.
“They said those who don't want to wait for the automatic update can manually check whether the update is available in Settings Windows Update and click the link to download and install Windows 11 25H2. If you're not ready to update, you can also pause updates from Settings Windows Update by selecting the amount of time you'd like to pause them. However, you must install the latest updates after the time limit has passed. Microsoft also provides a support document and a step-by-step guide, Right Sleepping Computer, to help users resolve problems encountered during the Windows …”
“They said those who don't want to wait for the automatic update can manually check whether the update is available in Settings Windows Update and click the link to download and install Windows 11 25H2. If you're not ready to update, you can also pause updates from Settings Windows Update by selecting the amount of time you'd like to pause them. However, you must install the latest updates after the time limit has passed. Microsoft also provides a support document and a step-by-step guide, Right Sleepping Computer, to help users resolve problems encountered during the Windows 11 25 H2 upgrade process. Since the March 2026 Patch Tuesday updates were released last month, Microsoft has issued several emergency updates, including ones that address a known issue breaking sign-ins with Microsoft accounts across multiple Microsoft apps, such as Teams and OneDrive, that also pushed out-of-band updates for hot-patch-enabled …”
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Windows 11 users can take charge of their update process by using GRC's in-control freeware, which allows them to manage updates as if their system is under management. This tool can easily reverse any settings if you decide to upgrade to the latest version. With recent emergency updates fixing critical issues, having control over your system has never been more essential.
“where Windows 11 26H1 will come pre-installed on those machines. It only runs on them, and it will not be available in any other form for general use or upgrading. The latest general Windows 11 release will remain 25H2, and this oddball 26H1, whose naming appears to have ruffled many feathers. There's lots of dialogue out on the net saying, what? Come on, Microsoft, give this a different name. It's just really confusing. Anyway, despite its name, it is not an …”
“where Windows 11 26H1 will come pre-installed on those machines. It only runs on them, and it will not be available in any other form for general use or upgrading. The latest general Windows 11 release will remain 25H2, and this oddball 26H1, whose naming appears to have ruffled many feathers. There's lots of dialogue out on the net saying, what? Come on, Microsoft, give this a different name. It's just really confusing. Anyway, despite its name, it is not an update for 25H2, so everybody else should just ignore it. We can't have it. We need to wait for 26H2. And Leo, they just, Microsoft just cannot stick with anything. It just, I mean, I guess I understand. You don't know how the world is gonna evolve over time. That's the nature of it, but still, it's not like what they do doesn't matter. And a lot of …”
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Windows 11 26H1 will only come pre-installed on specific machines, leaving many users puzzled. The general release remains at 25H2, while 26H1's unusual naming has sparked frustration online. This constant shift in Microsoft's strategy raises concerns about clarity and user experience.
“Mine wasn't that fancy, being the younger child, I guess. I get the second-rate computer. It's just beige all around. Running Windows 2000. so not that I grew up with a text based system but I grew up with a graphical user interface that was entirely shades of grey and ugly pixelated icons Internet Explorer 4 I know not as good of a sob story as the two of you Windows 2000 was the only thing I knew until in school we were taken to a special computer lab that was entirely imacs of some kind i actually don't remember if they were like i don't think they were colorful which …”
“Mine wasn't that fancy, being the younger child, I guess. I get the second-rate computer. It's just beige all around. Running Windows 2000. so not that I grew up with a text based system but I grew up with a graphical user interface that was entirely shades of grey and ugly pixelated icons Internet Explorer 4 I know not as good of a sob story as the two of you Windows 2000 was the only thing I knew until in school we were taken to a special computer lab that was entirely imacs of some kind i actually don't remember if they were like i don't think they were colorful which makes me think they were probably emacs like the education version of the imac that was all white and ran off of a g4 processor either imacs or your emacs of some kind but either way these were running mac os 10 and i see for the first time the aqua interface everything is translucent the windows have all these pinstripes and bright vivid colors i'm …”
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Discover how a simple school visit to an iMac lab ignited a passion for technology in me. Growing up on a dull Windows 2000 machine, I was mesmerized by the vibrant, animated Mac interface, which ultimately led to my first Mac Mini after a family loss. This experience transformed my perspective on computers and sparked a lifelong interest in tech.
“… from virtual platforms provider Omnisa. According to those, Macs in business settings tend to last about five years to the three-year lifespan of Windows PCs. Macs last longer according to the study. They crash less. Their apps crash less. Plus, they play nice with iPhones, which tend to last twice as long in business settings as their competitors. According to the cult, businesses typically choose Windows PCs over Macs, primarily because they cost less, especially when buying in large volumes. But if you're replacing Windows machines more frequently, do they really cost less? Plus, PC costs are …”
“One more factor working in Apple's favor, a point Apple users have been making for years, Macs just do not quit. Cult of Mac has had a look at numbers from virtual platforms provider Omnisa. According to those, Macs in business settings tend to last about five years to the three-year lifespan of Windows PCs. Macs last longer according to the study. They crash less. Their apps crash less. Plus, they play nice with iPhones, which tend to last twice as long in business settings as their competitors. According to the cult, businesses typically choose Windows PCs over Macs, primarily because they cost less, especially when buying in large volumes. But if you're replacing Windows machines more frequently, do they really cost less? Plus, PC costs are going up. Not sure you've heard. Hey, speaking of buying computers, I told you yesterday about listener Brian writing in to ask what the heck was going on with the Mac Mini. He and some friends were talking about doing some AI projects using OpenClaw They talked about different hardware they might use and Brian thought it might be fun to use a Mac …”
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Macs are proving to be a smart investment for businesses, lasting about five years compared to three for Windows PCs. However, a recent surge in demand for Mac Minis, particularly for AI projects, has led to significant shortages, leaving potential buyers like listener Brian frustrated. It turns out that the rush for Mac Minis is driven by their affordability as a platform for running AI software, not a new model on the horizon.
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