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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Windows11 Podcasts
Technology as it impacts our society told from the point of view of a blind technologist
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I talk about some complaints people have about Windows11 and put them to rest.By Kevin Sisco
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This is a reminder not to let technology raise kidsBy Kevin Sisco
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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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Please stop the AI deepfakes of dead people. Enough saidBy Kevin Sisco
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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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I take a look at technology's role in the lack of accountability todayBy Kevin Sisco
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HOW 160: Smarter Search and AI in Notepad - Inside Microsoft's Newest AI Upgrades
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14:53Are Windows 11's evolving context menus about to become useful or just cluttered chaos? This episode unpacks Microsoft's bold new interface tweaks and how third-party developers could shake up your right-click routine. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Want access to the ad-free …
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HOW 159: Microsoft's Silent Security Updates - Unlocking Enhanced Security
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11:06Why does Microsoft quietly ship important new protections without enabling them, and should you trust the defaults? Join us as we unpack Windows 11's quiet security secrets and what they mean for your digital life. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Want access to the ad-free vide…
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I talk about the scientific and technological causes of brain fogBy Kevin Sisco
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HOW 158: Semantic Search - How AI Is Quietly Transforming Windows Search
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14:04After decades of broken promises, semantic search arrives on Windows 11—but is this the breakthrough we've been waiting for, or just another half-step? Hear Paul's honest verdict and what matters for power users. 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 …
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I talk about how the Internet often plays a part in adding fuel to the fire of political violence.By Kevin Sisco
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HOW 157: Administrator Protection - Say Goodbye to Annoying Admin Prompts
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11:51Windows 11's latest update finally tackles a 30-year-old security flaw with a new feature called Administrator Protection. Find out how this major change uses Windows Hello to quietly lock down your PC without making your day-to-day experience a hassle. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-…
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People miss the old internet. This is whyBy Kevin Sisco
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HOW 156: Copilot Mode Arrives in Edge - A Glimpse Into Microsoft's AI-Powered Browsing
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14:18Microsoft's new Copilot mode in Edge takes its shot at the AI browser craze, but is it ready to rival more daring upstarts like Neo or Perplexity? Dive into what works, what's experimental, and why this early approach could shape your browsing habits. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wi…
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HOW 155: A Cure for Mac Envy - Making Windows 11 Feel Like a Mac
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10:02Feeling a pang of Mac envy? Paul Thurrott dives into how Windows 11 stacks up against Apple's latest visual enhancements and reveals clever ways Windows users can bring those sleek features to their own desktops. 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 …
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I talk about a common mistake that beginners make when learning programming and how to correct it.By Kevin Sisco
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HOW 154: Link iPhone with Windows 11 - More Than Just iTunes 2.0?
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13:41Curious how well your iPhone actually works with Windows 11? Paul Thurrott tests every integration, from texting to photo sync, and reveals where the experience shines—and where it stubbornly falls short. 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 excl…
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AOL will be discontinuing dial up service and I talk about it.By Kevin Sisco
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HOW 153: Windows 11 25H2 is Here - What's Real, What's Hype, and What You'll Actually Get
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21:28Windows 11's next big update, 25H2, is finally official—but Microsoft quietly revealed it in a way only Microsoft would. This week, Paul breaks down the hidden gems and impactful privacy, security, and AI features you'll actually care about, with some changes that might just surprise even seasoned Windows users. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subs…
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I talk about the website for this show: https://thesiscoreport.comBy Kevin Sisco
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In this episode I talk about the no code movement. Check out The Sisco Report community forums at: https://thesiscoreport.freeforums.netBy Kevin Sisco
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In this episode I review ChatGPt, Grok, copilot, and DeepSeekBy Kevin Sisco
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