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Hands-On Windows (Video)

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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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Episode thumbnail for HOW 195: Strip Microsoft Out of Windows 11 - From Bloat to Barebones

June 25, 2026

HOW 195: Strip Microsoft Out of Windows 11 - From Bloat to Barebones

<p>What happens when you strip Windows 11 down to the bare essentials and kick most Microsoft services to the curb? Paul Thurrott reveals how going minimal can transform your PC into a cleaner, faster machine.</p> <p><strong>Host:</strong> <a href="https://twit.tv/people/paul-thurrott">Paul Thurrott</a></p> <p>Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at <a href="https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows">https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows</a></p> <p><strong>Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts!</strong><br /> Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: <a href="https://twit.tv/clubtwit" rel="payment">https://twit.tv/clubtwit</a></p> <p>Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the <a href="https://twit.memberful.com/account/discord/authorize">Club TWiT Discord</a>.</p> <p><strong>Sponsor:</strong><ul> <li><a href="http://canary.tools/twit" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT</a></li> </ul></p>

Episode thumbnail for HOW 194: Xbox Mode Arrives on Windows 11 - More Than Game Mode

June 18, 2026

HOW 194: Xbox Mode Arrives on Windows 11 - More Than Game Mode

<p>Xbox Mode is finally rolling out to Windows 11, giving your PC a full-screen, controller-focused gaming experience that feels more like a console than ever. Dive into how this long-awaited feature changes the way you play and manage games on your desktop.</p> <p><strong>Host:</strong> <a href="https://twit.tv/people/paul-thurrott">Paul Thurrott</a></p> <p>Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at <a href="https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows">https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows</a></p> <p><strong>Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts!</strong><br /> Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: <a href="https://twit.tv/clubtwit" rel="payment">https://twit.tv/clubtwit</a></p> <p>Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the <a href="https://twit.memberful.com/account/discord/authorize">Club TWiT Discord</a>.</p> <p><strong>Sponsor:</strong><ul> <li><a href="http://bitwarden.com/twit" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">bitwarden.com/twit</a></li> </ul></p>

Episode thumbnail for HOW 193: Windows 11 Update Overhaul (6/2026) - Major Changes to Windows Update and Taskbar

June 11, 2026

HOW 193: Windows 11 Update Overhaul (6/2026) - Major Changes to Windows Update and Taskbar

<p>Windows 11 finally answers persistent user requests with updates that let you shrink the oversized taskbar and pause updates almost indefinitely. Find out why these long-denied features matter now.</p> <p><strong>Host:</strong> <a href="https://twit.tv/people/paul-thurrott">Paul Thurrott</a></p> <p>Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at <a href="https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows">https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows</a></p> <p><strong>Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts!</strong><br /> Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: <a href="https://twit.tv/clubtwit" rel="payment">https://twit.tv/clubtwit</a></p> <p>Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the <a href="https://twit.memberful.com/account/discord/authorize">Club TWiT Discord</a>.</p> <p><strong>Sponsor:</strong><ul> <li><a href="http://canary.tools/twit" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT</a></li> </ul></p>

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What is Hands-On Windows (Video)?

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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