Hands-On Windows (Video)
A weekly Technology podcast featuring Paul Thurrott
Hands-On Windows (Video)
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This week, Paul takes a look at some Windows 11 features that Microsoft has been promising but are still missing in action. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Want access
Uncover new Windows 11 features, including the innovative Windows Sandbox 2.0., real-time language translation in live captions, an upgraded Snipping Tool steps up its game with OCR and video trimming capabilities, and Snap Assist, ensuring yo
Could the browser you use today be holding you back from a next-generation web experience? Discover the browsers poised to transform your digital life by 2025. We explore the emerging contenders reshaping the browsing landscape following Chrom
Unlock the secrets of seamless smartphone integration with Windows 11 in our latest episode. Discover how the PhoneLink app revolutionizes your digital experience by granting direct access to your Android phone's file system through Windows' F
If you've lost count of how many times Microsoft has updated the Copilot app in Windows 11, you're not alone. Indeed, even though this app has only been available since September 2023, it feels like a lifetime. And just like that annoying uncl
This episode puts AI's capabilities to the test, exploring Copilot's integration within Office apps like Word. As a professional writer, Paul shares firsthand insights on how AI tools can be a game-changer for non-professional writers. With a
This week, Paul explains what he knows about AI credits and where they might be relevant to you in Windows 11. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Want access to the ad-fre
Can a simple battery icon overhaul revolutionize your Windows 11 experience? You're about to find out! This week, we dive into the transformative features Microsoft is introducing to Windows 11 in 2025. From the vibrant new battery icon color
Paul Thurrott takes you on an exhilarating exploration of the tools now available on Copilot Plus PCs, including the integration of Microsoft Designer right within the Photos app. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows
Microsoft has enabled its controversial new AI feature Recall. This week, Paul takes a look at how it works and what is possible with Recall and Click to Do. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/sh
Microsoft has been messing around with Copilot since its launch, but to add to the confusion they have renamed Microsoft 365 to The Microsoft 365 Copilot app. This week, Paul takes us through the differences between them and why they would do
From customization to Co-Pilot, this week we take a refresher on Paul's top Windows 11 Tips. 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 exclus
From autocorrect to AI, Microsoft has updated the Notepad app to bring it into the modern age. 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
Microsoft's new web-based Outlook for Windows is now generally available for commercial customers. While the new version of Outlook has been available in preview for many months now, the "general availability" milestone means that the app now
This week, Paul takes a look at the feature updates in the latest patch to Windows 11 24H2. Host: Paul Thurrott Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT
OneDrive is Microsoft's cloud storage service, and it can be accessed from the web, smartphones and other mobile devices, Macs, and PCs running Windows 10 or 11. That latter bit is of particular interest to us here: OneDrive is deeply integrat
With the arrival of Windows 11 24H2, Microsoft has updated file sharing with some ease of use features. You don't have to email yourself those files anymore! Host: Paul Thurrott Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become
To be clear, we recommend that most people do not sign in to Windows 11 with a local account as you will have a better–and safer–overall experience using a Microsoft account. But more sophisticated users who know what they're doing can use a l
This week, Paul takes us through the advanced Windows 11 customization tool PowerToys. Host: Paul Thurrott Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT membe
Windows 11 24H2 provides the same basic multitasking features that you're familiar with from previous Windows versions. But each has been visually updated, and there is some useful new functionality as well. Host: Paul Thurrott Want access t
After you upgrade to or install Windows 11 or have signed in to a new Windows 11 PC for the first time, you should ensure that everything is working properly and prepare your PC for the work ahead. This week, Paul provides a list of several po
Deprecated features are features that meet two criteria: Microsoft is no longer updating the feature, and that feature is earmarked for removal in a future version of Windows. This week, Paul runs down some of the deprecated apps in Windows 11
This week, Paul shows us how to setup Windows 11 if you're looking to install it but have unsupported hardware, or just want to bypass some of the annoyances of installing Windows 11 on to a new PC. Host: Paul Thurrott Want access to the vid
The Windows 11 Out of Box Experience (OOBE) is part of Windows 11 Setup, and it's the first thing you will see when you purchase a new Windows 11-based PC and turn it on for the first time. The Windows 11 OOBE is similar to that from Windows 1
This week, we tell you more about Windows 11 hotkeys and Paul shares some of the keyboard shortcuts he uses most. Host: Paul Thurrott Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.t
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