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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HOW 158: Semantic Search - How AI Is Quietly Transforming Windows Search
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After 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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HOW 157: Administrator Protection - Say Goodbye to Annoying Admin Prompts
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Windows 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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HOW 156: Copilot Mode Arrives in Edge - A Glimpse Into Microsoft's AI-Powered Browsing
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Microsoft'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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Feeling 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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HOW 154: Link iPhone with Windows 11 - More Than Just iTunes 2.0?
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Curious 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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HOW 153: Windows 11 25H2 is Here - What's Real, What's Hype, and What You'll Actually Get
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Windows 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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HOW 152: Microsoft Edge Pt. 3 - How to Not Use Edge
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Unlock the secrets to a seamless browsing experience on Windows 11 without ever touching Microsoft Edge again! This week on Hands-On Windows, Paul promises to show you how to configure your system to make the most of alternative browsers like Chrome and Brave. With practical strategies, we'll tackle those pesky Edge pop-ups and guide you through se…
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HOW 151: Microsoft Edge Pt. 2 - How to Configure Edge
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Microsoft Edge is the default web browser and PDF reader in Windows 11, and a modern and capable successor to the Internet Explorer browser of yesteryear. It's built on the same Chromium web platform that Google uses for Chrome, and it integrates more deeply with Windows and Microsoft online services–most notably Copilot–than other browsers. But Mi…
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HOW 150: Microsoft Edge Pt. 1 - Why Use Microsoft Edge?
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Can Microsoft Edge really change your mind about web browsing? After years of skepticism and critique, I've taken a fresh look at Edge, and you might be as surprised as I was to discover the improvements it has undergone. Join Paul, on an unexpected journey as we explore how Edge's new WebUI 2.0 interface and performance enhancements are transformi…
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HOW 149: Enhancing Windows 11 Security - Windows 11 Safety: Tips and Tricks
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Gain a comprehensive understanding of how the Windows Resiliency Initiative is transforming the operating system to stand resilient against potential threats. Learn about the Quick Machine Recovery feature, a game-changer that ensures you won't be left stranded during system boot hiccups. We discuss the upcoming administrator protection enhancement…
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