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Randi Poling
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I'm a tech guy and a nerd who is also just a consumer who wants to shed light on tech and tech news from a consumer, non-influencer POV. Been messing around with computers since I was little, starting with Windows 3.1.
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RIP AOL Dial-up. 9-30-2025. You walked so that my gigabit connection at home could run. #aol #tech #internet
September 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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I earned my "Introduction to generative AI concepts" badge! I’m so proud to be celebrating this achievement and hope this inspires you to start your own @MicrosoftLearn journey!
September 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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I earned my "Describe Microsoft Security Copilot agents" badge! I’m so proud to be celebrating this achievement and hope this inspires you to start your own @MicrosoftLearn journey!

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Describe Microsoft Security Copilot agents
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August 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Protesters Briefly Seize Building on Microsoft Campus
Microsoft was forced to lock down a building on its corporate campus in Redmond after protesters occupied it briefly on Tuesday. The post Protesters Briefly Seize Building on Microsoft Campus appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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August 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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New Windows 11 Insider Builds Are Available for Canary, Dev, and Beta Testers
Microsoft is testing a redesigned mobile device companion experience for the Windows 11 Start menu, and it's also moving more settings from the legacy Control panel to the Windows 11 Settings app. The post New Windows 11 Insider Builds Are Available for Canary, Dev, and Beta Testers appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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August 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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New Podcast Episode:
Hands-On Windows: Microsoft Edge Pt. 3
How to Not Use Edge
with @thurrott.bsky.social
Microsoft Edge Pt. 3 | TWiT.TV
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
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August 7, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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I earned my "Describe Microsoft Security Copilot agents" badge! I’m so proud to be celebrating this achievement and hope this inspires you to start your own @MicrosoftLearn journey!

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Describe Microsoft Security Copilot agents
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August 8, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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New Windows 11 Dev and Beta Builds Are Available for Insiders
Microsoft has just released two new Windows 11 preview builds for Insiders on the Dev and Beta Channels with minor changes for File Explorer and the Settings app. The post New Windows 11 Dev and Beta Builds Are Available for Insiders appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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August 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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New Podcast Episode:
TWiT+ Club Shows: AI User Group #6 - Vibe Coding Mishaps
Live with Leo 8/1/2025
with @leolaporte.me, @antnielsen.bsky.social, Larry Gold, Manny, Darren Oakey, @ozoneartfoundry.com

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AI User Group #6 - Vibe Coding Mishaps
August 2, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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August 1, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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I earned my "Describe the embedded experiences of Microsoft Security Copilot" badge! I’m so proud to be celebrating this achievement and hope this inspires you to start your own @MicrosoftLearn journey!

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Describe the embedded experiences of Microsoft Security Copilot
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July 31, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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I earned my "Describe the core features of Microsoft Security Copilot" badge! I’m so proud to be celebrating this achievement and hope this inspires you to start your own @MicrosoftLearn journey!

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Describe the core features of Microsoft Security Copilot
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July 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Cloudflare’s 1.1.1.1 goes down. Ransomware’s still rising. Passkeys? Bypassed.
Steve Gibson unpacks it all on Security Now with @leolaporte.me.
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Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 Outage | TWiT.TV
Bypassing all passkey protections.The ransomware attacks just keep on coming.Cloudflare capitulates to the MPA and starts blocking.The need for online age verification is
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July 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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I earned my "Describe Microsoft Security Copilot" badge! I’m so proud to be celebrating this achievement and hope this inspires you to start your own @MicrosoftLearn journey!

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Describe Microsoft Security Copilot
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July 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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The UK backed down. Apple’s encryption holds—for now.
But with AI hiring slipping and a foldable iPhone rumored, what’s next for Cupertino?
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When will iOS 26's public beta will be made available? Is Apple losing ground in the AI talent war? Apple's first foldable iPhone could arrive next year. And a unique color
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July 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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YouTube Starts Rolling Out New AI Tools for Shorts Creators
Google has started rolling out new generative AI tools for YouTube Shorts creators, including more generative effects and a new AI playground. The post YouTube Starts Rolling Out New AI Tools for Shorts Creators appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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July 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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I earned my "Introduction to AI concepts" badge! I’m so proud to be celebrating this achievement and hope this inspires you to start your own @MicrosoftLearn journey!

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Introduction to AI concepts
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July 22, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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First Ring Daily 1817: How Will Microsoft Compete?
On this episode of First Ring Daily, an unusual deep dive into the complexities Microsoft faces with Copilot against the world. The post First Ring Daily 1817: How Will Microsoft Compete? appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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July 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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TWiT Newsletter for the week of July 14, 2025

Deepfakes Meet Digital Warfare: This Week's Reality-Bending Tech
TWiT Newsletter July 14, 2025 | TWiT.TV
Deepfakes Meet Digital Warfare: This Week's Reality-Bending Tech
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July 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Microsoft Issues New Windows 11 Builds to Dev and Beta Channels
If you have a PC enrolled in the Windows Insider Program's Dev or Beta channel, it's time to check for an update again. The post Microsoft Issues New Windows 11 Builds to Dev and Beta Channels appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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July 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Pokemon Black Bolt and White Flare are OUT!!! Have myself 70 packs to crack later.... #pokemon #blackandwhite #black #bolt #white #flare #blackbolt #whiteflare
July 18, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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I earned my "Introduction to generative AI concepts" badge! I’m so proud to be celebrating this achievement and hope this inspires you to start your own @MicrosoftLearn journey!

learn.microsoft.com/api/achievem... #MSLearnBadge
Introduction to generative AI concepts
learn.microsoft.com
July 17, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Windows 11 Install Media Will Now Always Offer the Latest In-Box Apps
Microsoft has refreshed the Windows 11 version 24H2 install media to include the latest versions of the in-box apps. The post Windows 11 Install Media Will Now Always Offer the Latest In-Box Apps appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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July 16, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Intel Layoffs Worse than Expected
Intel has begun a new round of layoffs, with over 5,000 employees losing their jobs across four U.S. states. The cuts are deeper than expected. The post Intel Layoffs Worse than Expected appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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July 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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✨ The AI factor in Microsoft layoffs, an unexpected Windows 11 install media tweak, Copilot Vision's Desktop debut, and @thurrott.bsky.social’s favorite AI writing assistant—plus Xbox & gaming updates on Windows Weekly. ▶️ buff.ly/c2OS4rE #Windows11 #AI
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Microsoft just made a major change to the Windows 11 install media, and you’re not going to believe what happens next! Plus, the AI spelling and grammar checking app/service
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July 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM