HOW 192: Windows Insider Gets a Reboot - Why Microsoft's Big Shift Finally Makes Sense

About this episode

This episode discusses the overhaul of the Windows Insider program by Microsoft and its implications for users.

Microsoft is overhauling the Windows Insider program, streamlining its confusing channels and finally letting you enable new features on demand. Find out why this long-awaited change could get veteran enthusiasts—and frustrated dropouts—back in the game. 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 ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord . Sponsor: threatlocker.com/twit

People in this episode

Host: Paul Thurrott

Topics covered

• Windows Insider program
• Microsoft changes
• technology updates
• software features
• enthusiast community

Keywords

• Windows Insider
• Microsoft
• features
• technology
• program changes

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Microsoft, Windows Insider, TWiT

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