This podcast is presented by Marijn and Steve; two experienced Microsoft 365 and SharePoint consultants. In each podcast you will get a smile or two with a chunk of interesting and practical help in Microsoft 365. Then you get introduced you to what we hope is a Whisky you have not tasted before.
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Sync Up is your one-stop shop for all things OneDrive. Join hosts, Stephen Rice and Arvind Mishra, as they shed light on how OneDrive connects you to all of your files in Microsoft and enables you to share and work together from anywhere, and any device! Hear from experts behind the design and development of OneDrive, as well as customers and Microsoft MVPs! Each episode will give you news and announcements, tips and best practices for your OneDrive experience, and some fun and humor!
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The Intrazone is a show about the Microsoft 365 intelligent intranet, taking you into the building blocks of your Microsoft 365 intranet. It's about how SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Yammer and more fit into your everyday work life – with the goal being to share and manage content, knowledge, and applications to empower teamwork throughout your organization.
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Office 365 Exposed delivers high-quality technical insight into what's happening in the world of Office 365 and Exchange Server. Your hosts are Microsoft Exchange MVPs Tony Redmond and Paul Robichaux, both well-known personalities and the authors of many books, magazine articles, blog posts, and rants covering Exchange Server, Office 365, Skype for Business, and even, occasionally, SharePoint.
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Hands-On Windows, featuring Paul Thurrott, will help you adapt to the changes made in Windows 11. From visual tweaks to performance boosts Hands-On Windows will show you how to get the most out of your Windows 11 PC. You can join Club TWiT for $10 per month and get ad-free audio and video feeds for all our shows plus everything else the club offers...or get just this podcast ad-free for $5 per month. New episodes every Thursday.
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Chaos Lever examines emerging trends and new technology for the enterprise and beyond. Hosts Ned Bellavance and Chris Hayner examine the tech landscape through a skeptical lens based on over 40 combined years in the industry. Are we all doomed? Yes. Will the apocalypse be streamed on TikTok? Probably. Does Joni still love Chachi? Decidedly not.
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Hosted by Carlos L Chacon, the SQL Data Partners Podcast focuses on Microsoft data platform related topics mixed with a sprinkling of professional development. Carlos and guests discuss new and familiar features and ideas and how you might apply them in your environments. Visit our website for episode show notes at marathonus.com/podcast and leave a comment if you have a topic you think we should discuss. We'll see YOU on the SQL Trail.
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HOW 170: Best Windows 11 Features of 2025 - What Changed For Power Users This Year?
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24:48Windows 11 quietly shifted the way we manage apps, protect data, and interact with our devices in 2025. This episode reveals the must-try upgrades tech insiders are buzzing about. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get…
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Marijn makes a total arse of himself at a whisky tasting. Because why not. The boys are talking about undiscovered gems in SharePoint,which they uncover in an old-school method.By Steve & Marijn
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HOW 169: Windows 11's New Start Menu - The Windows 11 Changes You'll Actually Notice
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16:04Windows 11 just got a fresh Start menu, and it's not just a pretty face. Find out what Microsoft is quietly changing, how it affects everyone (not just Copilot+ PC users), and why your app-launching habits could shift. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free …
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HOW 168: Windows 11 Meets Xbox - The Portable Gaming Revolution Begins
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19:21Is the future of Xbox really a PC you can hold in your hands? Paul Thurrott puts the new full-screen Xbox app for handheld gaming PCs to the test and reveals why Microsoft's latest move could reshape how—and where—you play. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Want access to the ad-…
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HOW 167: Tiny 11 Builder - De-enshittifying Windows 11
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22:09Imagine Windows 11 without Edge, OneDrive, or Copilot. This episode dives into Tiny11Builder, the tool that strips Windows down to just what you want—no corporate extras. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of…
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Copilot + OneDrive event recap & transfer ownership
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39:13Fresh 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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This time, the boys are not alone! Anouck Fierens, co-host of the FusionTalk podcast is joining them for a dada-dram! The talk of tonight? How, and what people think. About technology, automation, communication and change.By Steve & Marijn
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HOW 166: Power Toys 2025 Update - Windows Tweaks You Didn't Know You Needed
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13:01Windows keeps improving behind the scenes, but sometimes the most useful updates come from PowerToys. Get the inside scoop on which PowerToys utilities may be headed for official Windows status and why you'll want the latest version right away. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows W…
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HOW 165: The New OneDrive App - OneDrive's Secret Upgrade
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19:03OneDrive isn't just for cloud storage anymore. Paul Thurrott breaks down how Microsoft is quietly building it into an intelligent, all-in-one hub for your photos, docs, and daily digital life—long before most users catch on. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Want access to the ad…
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HOW 164: Every PC Is Now an AI PC - The Secret New Features Hiding in Copilot for Windows
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21:22Microsoft is redefining the "AI PC" to include almost every machine running Windows 11, putting futuristic Copilot features in the hands of millions overnight. Find out what surprises—from voice-triggered actions to smart app integrations—are landing on your desktop next. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit…
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HOW 163: Gaming on ARM PCs - Which Titles Actually Work and How Well Do They Run?
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16:16Is Windows 11 on ARM finally ready for gaming? Paul Thurrott puts new Snapdragon-powered laptops to the test with both classics and demanding titles, revealing some unexpected wins and ongoing hurdles. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Want access to the ad-free video and exclusi…
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The boys talk about Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu, Shitsuke. In short: the 5s methodology. After Marijn's session on Marie Kondo, this is another methodology to clean up your content. Whiskies come out, and boy..these are something else!By Steve & Marijn
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HOW 162: Get Windows 11 25H2 Today - Skip The Wait With Paul Thurrott's Insider Tips
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10:56Windows 11's 25H2 release isn't hitting every device right away—find out how to jump the line and enable hidden new features before the official rollout. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today!…
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The boys are at Collabdays Zagreb and talking to Frane Borozan and Danijel Cizek, from Syskit. They are enjoying some Croatian whisky (well, some of them...) and talking governance, AI and life in the beautiful city of Zagreb.By Steve & Marijn
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HOW 161: Google Wants To Be Your Co-Pilot - Google's Surprise Desktop App for Windows
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13:29Google is bringing Gemini into Windows territory, taking on Microsoft Copilot right from your desktop. Is the world's most popular browser about to change how you work with AI on Windows? Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? B…
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Back from a short summer break, Stephen and Arvind return with a brand-new Sync Up episode—spotlighting audio overviews in OneDrive. From quick summaries to full podcast-style recaps, this new Copilot feature transforms how you catch up on documents. Joining the conversation are Cass Weber and Cammi Mejia from the OneDrive team, who share the insid…
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Marijn for once, does something useful (in Steve's house).A new Modern Workplace workshop arises, so that means the boys will be live workshopping (aka pisstaking) around it. Marijn tells his Copilot horror stories. The boys end with such a unique whisky that only 1 bottle exists.By Steve & Marijn
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Companeros, all good things must come to an end. While the details of what is next is uncertain, my time with the podcast is coming to an end. A quick thank you and a glimpse of what is next.
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EP172: Does your Microsoft 365 spark joy?
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1:12:40Marijn talks about his new session that is delivering in Helsinki and Oslo. That one is about finding a methodology to handle data, and Marijn chooses the Marie Kondo method. Initially, Steve can't stop laughing about it, but he is won over when Marijn says the magic word (which is not whisky). The whisky is a sherry finished Islay bomb.…
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"You never listen to me", might be the start of a old fashioned shoot out in the wild wild west. Thankfully, the boys are much more civilized (so they say) and talk about the Frontier Firm. They end with a Kavalan, that has been on the shelve for ages and finally gets opened. Links to the material: 2025: The year the Frontier Firm is born https://b…
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EP170: No more mister nice M365 guy
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1:02:49The boys had it with M365. Done. Dusted. But what are alternatives? If you want to use spreadsheets, run an intranet or collaborate, what are the real serious contenders? Let's find out, and have a great Irish whisky (yes, without an e!!).By Steve & Marijn
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When the boys are left alone.. they come up with great ideas. New models for whisky that also work for Microsoft 365? Why not!By Steve & Marijn
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Episode 286: Data Governance and Security In Microsoft Fabric
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33:24In this episode of the SQL Data Partners Podcast, host Carlos L. Chacón is joined by Kevin Feasel and Eugene Meidinger for a deep dive into data governance and security within Microsoft Fabric. As part of Season 8's focus on Fabric, the trio explores how governance tools and practices are evolving with Microsoft's platform, including the use of dom…
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The boys are renewed as MVP. But what does that even mean? How do you become one? Would you want to be one? What are the perks? And how much work is involved? And how much whisky?By Steve & Marijn
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The boys try something new this episode. What started as a great idea, turned into a drinking game! Marijn got some great Teerenpeli Finnish whisky samples from Vesa Nopanen (which they always exchange). Every time we drink, we ask a question. Let's see how far they got!By Steve & Marijn
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The End of Season One (Finally) | Chaos Lever
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13:26Ned and Chris are back for one final ramble before they vanish into the summer ether like a Wi-Fi balloon over Cádiz. No, seriously—Ned might actually be in a balloon. This episode is one part announcement, one part ice cream therapy, and all parts Chaos Lever. We're talking podcast hiatus, upcoming plans, and a truly tragic story involving strawbe…
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Spinning Rust [Still] Ain’t Dead Yet (Redux) | Chaos Lever
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41:24Spinning rust is still not dead. Despite what some all-flash evangelists want you to believe, hard drives have a lot of life left—and yes, we’re still talking about tape too. While Chris and I enjoy a week off, we’re revisiting one of our favorite topics: storage tech and the slow demise that never quite comes. Spoiler: if you thought 2028 would be…
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In this episode, the boys talk about migrations in the wild, and the experiences they had. They end with a brilliant whisky from one of their favorite distilleries.By Steve & Marijn
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Can WordPress Be Saved from Its Creator? | Chaos Lever
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39:41🔥 The world may be on fire, but at least we’ve got s’mores and dark chocolate (just not 98% cacao, thank you). In this episode, we dunk on tech billionaires with the finesse of a flaming marshmallow and explore the dramatic saga of WordPress—from its humble GPL beginnings to the ego-fueled chaos of its current overlord. Yes, Matt Mullenweg, we’re t…
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Microsoft’s OneDrive Fiasco and the FAA’s Retro Tech | Tech News of the Week
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10:10Welcome to Tech News of the Week! Here's what caught our eye in the past seven days: Scammers are out in full force this summer with hyper-detailed (but totally fake) DMV texts warning about traffic violations. Chris reads one of these gloriously absurd attempts to scare Pennsylvanians into paying fake fines. Spoiler: no, you're not going to lose y…
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Behind the Scenes at the M365 Community Conference
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56:35Live 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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Welcome back, fellow humans (and bots in disguise)! This week on Chaos Lever, Chris and Ned dive into the dusty archives and slap us with a two-by-four of cybersecurity déjà vu. We’re talking legendary hacks that should have taught us better—and yet, here we are. From Emacs-enabled espionage in 1986 to Equifax’s honor-system security policies, it's…
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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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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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Your ASUS Router Is a Botnet Now | Tech News of the Week
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9:01Chaos is inevitable—especially on Patch Tuesday. This week, Chris and I dive into four juicy stories that highlight just how strange, scary, and downright ridiculous the world of tech can be. Buckle up. 🪟 Microsoft is now rolling out a Windows Update framework for third-party apps. That’s right—your janky software updater might get replaced with a …
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The boys discuss 1 billion SharePoint users, agents and all the other sweet stuff coming out of #M365Conf in Las Vegas. Steve talks about his conference in Amsterdam with Agent 2 Agent experiences. We end with Frey Ranch whisky bourbon.By Steve & Marijn
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What happens when a Google engineer thinks his chatbot has developed a soul? Three years ago, we covered the LaMDA saga, and now it's back—because someone forgot to turn off the AI. In this rebroadcast episode, Chris and Ned re-examine the wild story of Blake Lemoyne, who believed his creation had achieved sentience. It... uh, didn't. 🤖 The duo dig…
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Episode 285: Who Is Using Microsoft Fabric
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34:05Fabric personas were originally designed to break down the various functional roles within Microsoft Fabric—such as Power BI, Data Factory, Data Activator, Data Engineering, Data Science, Data Warehouse, and Real-time Analytics—into more manageable, bite-sized sections. The goal was to prevent users from feeling overwhelmed by the platform's breadt…
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Your Interview Process is a Lie | Chaos Lever
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36:29Chris and Ned are joined this week by Colin Lacy, a senior software engineer at Cisco, recovering architect, and food photographer in a past life—yes, really. What starts as a detour into food photography quickly becomes a deep dive into everything wrong with technical interviews in tech today. From debugging Java on paper to AI in assessments, Col…
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Microsoft Layoffs Amid Record Profits- Wait, What? | Tech News of the Week
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10:09Another week, more tech news chaos. This week: 🧠 Students are getting salty over professors using ChatGPT while banning it in their own assignments. One Northwestern University student even tried to get a refund over it. Nice try Margot. https://fortune.com/2025/05/15/chatgpt-openai-northeastern-college-student-tuition-fees-back-catching-professor/…
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It is getting hot in here! Not only are the boys talking governance, intranets and whisky, but Steve might not have a lot of clothes on...By Steve & Marijn
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Brain Dumps, VARs, and Toiletfeet: The Certification Debate | Chaos Lever
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41:14🎙️ In this episode of Chaos Lever, Chris and Ned dive deep into the murky waters of IT Certifications. Are they still relevant? Are they just money grabs? Or do they actually help you land that dream tech job? The snark is strong in this one as they discuss the good, the bad, and the brain dumps that come with navigating the world of certifications…
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Apple’s Smart Glasses Chips & Clippy's AI Comeback | Tech News of the Week
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8:47Welcome back to Tech News of the Week! Today, we're diving into some of the most interesting stories shaking up the tech world right now. 📰 Wikipedia vs. the UK Government: Wikipedia is going head-to-head with the British government over the newly passed Online Safety Bill. This massive 250-page legislation aims to increase online safety but at the…
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Sparkles McTwinklefeet and the Insanity of Job Interviews | Chaos Lever
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40:51In this episode, Ned and Chris dive headfirst into the chaotic world of technical interviews. From absurd coding tests to multi-hour marathons that seem more like hazing rituals, they break down just how broken the hiring process is in tech. Plus, you'll hear the incredible (and incredibly dystopian) story of Roy Lee, the college sophomore who turn…
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AI Writes Code, Judges Write Burns | Tech News of the Week
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11:07Another week, another tech reckoning! In this episode of Tech News of the Week, we dive into Microsoft's AI coding claims, password security doomscrolling courtesy of Hive Systems, Meta's courtroom drama, and Apple getting absolutely obliterated (again) in the Epic Games case. It's a smorgasbord of corporate shenanigans and judicial sass. 👨💻 Satya…
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