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 (https://twit.tv/clubtwit) 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 (https://twit.memberful.com/checkout?plan=134283) ad-free for $5 per month.
New episodes every Thursday.
HOW 209: Budget Laptops in 2026 - Tradeoffs in Modern Low-End PCs
With Apple's MacBook Neo shaking up the market, Paul Thurrott breaks down how PC makers like Lenovo and Intel are scrambling to deliver affordable Windows machines—and what you give up for the lower price.
Host: Paul Thurrott (https://twit.tv/people/paul-thurrott)
Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows (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 (https://twit.tv/clubtwit)
Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord (https://twit.memberful.com/account/discord/authorize).
Sponsor:
threatlocker.com/twit (http://threatlocker.com/twit)
24 Sept 2026
HOW 208: PowerToys Gets Smarter - Discover What Every Windows 11 User Should Try
Think you know PowerToys? This episode uncovers new tools and features that quietly transform daily Windows 11 workflows and might just solve problems you didn't realize were fixable.
Host: Paul Thurrott (https://twit.tv/people/paul-thurrott)
Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows (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 (https://twit.tv/clubtwit)
Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord (https://twit.memberful.com/account/discord/authorize).
Sponsors:
trustedtech.team/twit (http://trustedtech.team/twit)
canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT (http://canary.tools/twit)
17 Sept 2026
HOW 207: Elevate Your Workflow - Unlock Hidden Power User Features in Windows 11
Discover the overlooked advanced settings in Windows 11 that can transform how you manage apps, files, and even the command line. These features aren't just for developers—every power user should know about them.
Host: Paul Thurrott (https://twit.tv/people/paul-thurrott)
Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows (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 (https://twit.tv/clubtwit)
Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord (https://twit.memberful.com/account/discord/authorize).
Sponsors:
trustedtech.team/twit (http://trustedtech.team/twit)
bitwarden.com/twit (http://bitwarden.com/twit)
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
81,750,878
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
7 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 72 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
94
Social presence
0
YouTube
93
Engagement
32
Contact Hands-On Windows (Video)
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
