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Welcome to this week’s podcast! This week Garry, Richard and I talk about Microsoft’s latest acquisition, fixes to it Windows Server patches last week and the latest Windows Insider news. We also talk Windows 11 SE, new gadgets, smart home, and the latest EV news. Links for this week’s show: Conserve our Victor – JustGiving Video: A quick look at Windows 11 SE How to use your Amazon Alexa to alert you when it detects beeping, dogs barking or a baby crying Microsoft releases Windows 11 Build 22000.466 to Beta and Release Preview Channels Video: Hands on Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22533 Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22533 January Patch Tuesday brings updates for Windows 11 Subscribe to our PodcastApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsAndroidby EmailRSS If you want more information about how to subscribe to podcasts read our Podcast How To page. Follow us on twitter @isdixon @garrywma @Thedigitallife @richard_speed Listen Here (download mp3)

Welcome to this week’s podcast! This week Richard, Garry and I talk new Microsoft Surface devices, E-Ink displays on cars, Raspberry Pi projects, CES new and the latest Windows Insider news. Links from this week’s show: Video: Hands on with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22526 Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22526 Hands on with the new Windows 11 Media Player app Microsoft add new matt black Surface Go 3 models Microsoft Highlights How Repairable Surface Laptop SE Is (onmsft.com) Subscribe to our PodcastApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsAndroidby EmailRSS If you want more information about how to subscribe to podcasts read our Podcast How To page. Follow us on twitter @isdixon @garrywma @Thedigitallife @richard_speed Listen Here (download mp3)

Welcome to our first podcast of 2022! This week Garry and I look back our predictions for 2021 and see how well we did (spoiler we got Windows 10X wrong). We also make our predictions for 2022 and look at some of the news coming out of CES 2022. Links from this week’s show: CES 2022: Chip to cloud security: Pluton-powered Windows 11 PCs are coming | Windows Experience Blog Microsoft and Qualcomm are working together on a chip for AR headsets (xda-developers.com) Subscribe to our PodcastApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsAndroidby EmailRSS If you want more information about how to subscribe to podcasts read our Podcast How To page. Follow us on twitter @isdixon @garrywma @Thedigitallife @richard_speed Listen Here (download mp3)

Welcome to our final show of 2021! This week Garry and I talk about new Amazon Alexa devices and new options for controlling your routines. We also talk about the latest Windows 11 builds for Windows Insiders, our favourite devices of 2021, Christmas gifts and lots more. Links from this week’s show: Video: Hands on with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22523 Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22523 Microsoft Launcher updates for the Surface Duo and Duo 2 are back Fascinating Tech Magazine Subscribe to our PodcastApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsAndroidby EmailRSS If you want more information about how to subscribe to podcasts read our Podcast How To page. Follow us on twitter @isdixon @garrywma @Thedigitallife @richard_speed Listen Here (download mp3)

Welcome to this week’s podcast! This week Garry, Richard and I talk issues for home automation users running their own systems. We talk the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview builds, the latest update to the Surface Duo 2 and lots more. Links from this week’s show: Microsoft Surface Duo 2 December update comes with improvements and new features Your Phone (beta) adds multi-PC support on the Surface Duo 2 Redesigned Notepad for Windows 11 rolling out to Windows Insiders Video: A quick look at the updated Notepad app in Windows 11 Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22518 Subscribe to our PodcastApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsAndroidby EmailRSS If you want more information about how to subscribe to podcasts read our Podcast How To page. Follow us on twitter @isdixon @garrywma @Thedigitallife @richard_speed Listen Here (download mp3)

This week Garry and I are joined by a special guest! Brandon Le Blanc from the Windows Insider Team at Microsoft joins us to talk about the Windows Insider programme. Brandon talks about how the Windows Insider programme has evolved from its original inceptions, we talk about what happens to your feedback, Windows 11, the build release process, and lots more! Links from this week’s show: Windows Insiders Subscribe to our PodcastApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsAndroidby EmailRSS If you want more information about how to subscribe to podcasts read our Podcast How To page. Follow us on twitter @isdixon @garrywma @Thedigitallife @richard_speed Listen Here (download mp3)

Welcome to this week’s podcast! This week Garry and I talk about updates for the Surface Duo that add pen support, updates to Windows 11 apps and I give an update on the Surface Duo 2. Garry brings us the latest EV news update and two EV interviews! Links from this week’s show: Paint for Windows 11 updated for Windows Insiders Outlook update for the Surface Duo adds inking support lakeselectricdeliveryservice.co.uk Garry’s video https://youtu.be/M8rrhiE3uB8 Subscribe to our PodcastApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsAndroidby EmailRSS If you want more information about how to subscribe to podcasts read our Podcast How To page. Follow us on twitter @isdixon @garrywma @Thedigitallife @richard_speed Listen Here (download mp3)

Welcome to this week’s podcast. This week Richard and I talk about the latest Windows Insider news including new dev builds and a new media player for Windows 11. We also talk 20th anniversary of the Xbox, Windows on ARM and lots more. Links from this week’s show: Windows Mixed Reality update adds a new home and the ability to go directly to SteamVR November 2021 Surface Duo 2 update released Windows 11 Build 22000.348 released to Beta and Release Preview Channels Video: Hands on with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22504 Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22504 for Windows Insiders Microsoft releases Windows 10 Build 19044.1379 / 19043.1379 to Release Preview Channel New Media Player for Windows 11 rolling out to Windows Insiders on the dev channel How to control your Holiday / Christmas lights with Amazon Alexa Subscribe to our PodcastApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsAndroidby EmailRSS If you want more information about how to subscribe to podcasts read our Podcast How To page. Follow us on twitter @isdixon @garrywma @Thedigitallife @richard_speed Listen Here (download mp3)

Welcome to this week’s podcast. This week Richard and I talk about the new education focused £2919 Surface Laptop SE and Windows 11 SE. We also have the latest Windows Insider news, Surface Duo 2 news, Android on Windows 11 and lots more. Links from this week’s show: Microsoft launched £219 Surface Laptop SE Comparing the Surface Duo, Surface Duo 2 and Samsung Galaxy Note 20 cameras How to share clipboard between your Android Phone and Windows 10/Windows 11 Testing USB-C Docks with the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 Microsoft brings Android apps to Windows Insiders on the dev channel Microsoft released a fix for Windows 11 aps issues to Windows Insiders Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22494 now available on the dev channel Subscribe to our PodcastApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsAndroidby EmailRSS If you want more information about how to subscribe to podcasts read our Podcast How To page. Follow us on twitter @isdixon @garrywma @Thedigitallife @richard_speed Listen Here (download mp3)

Welcome to this week’s podcast. This week I talk about my review of the Surface Duo 2 and the differences between the new devices on the original Duo. We talk about running Android apps on Windows 11, new builds of Windows 10 and Windows 11 as well as controlling lights with MicroPython. We reflect on the 20th anniversary of Windows XP and Garry also brings us another brilliant EV interview. Links from this week’s show: Windows 10 Build 19044.1320 (21H2) and 19043.1320(21H1) now available on Release Preview Microsoft Surface Duo 2 receives its first post release update Video: On Windows XP’s 20th anniversary I look back at its development Video: How much of an improvement is the Microsoft Surface Duo2? Windows 10 November 2021 Update (21H2) available on Release Preview and ISO First impressions of the Surface Duo 2 v Surface Duo Video: Hand on with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22483 Subscribe to our PodcastApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsAndroidby EmailRSS If you want more information about how to subscribe to podcasts read our Podcast How To page. Follow us on twitter @isdixon @garrywma @Thedigitallife @richard_speed Listen Here (download mp3)

Welcome to this week’s podcast! This week Richard and I talk about why people are upset about the new emojis in Windows 11. We talk about the new build and why it could bring us fast feature updates. We talk abut Windows 11 on unsupported devices, the Apple event and LED light strips! Links from this week’s show: Windows 11 Build 22000.282 to Beta and Release Preview Channels Surface Duo October 2021 Update released Installing Windows 11 on an unsupported PC Video: Hands on with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22478 Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22478 Subscribe to our PodcastApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsAndroidby EmailRSS If you want more information about how to subscribe to podcasts read our Podcast How To page. Follow us on twitter @isdixon @garrywma @Thedigitallife @richard_speed Listen Here (download mp3)

Welcome to this week’s podcast! Richard, Garry and I talk about the launch of Windows 11 and some of frustration about the hardware limitations. We talk about Facebook’s technical issues this week and what that means for IOT devices. Garry also brings an interview with Ian Johnston from Osprey talking new EV changing stations. Links from this week’s show: Five reasons why Windows 11 is better than Windows 10 Hands on with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22471 Microsoft releases Windows 11 installation media Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22471 Video: Hands on with Window 11 Insider Preview Build 22468 Subscribe to our PodcastApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsAndroidby EmailRSS If you want more information about how to subscribe to podcasts read our Podcast How To page. Follow us on twitter @isdixon @garrywma @Thedigitallife @richard_speed Listen Here (download mp3)

Welcome to this week’s podcast! This week Garry, Richard and I talk about the devices announced at last week’s Microsoft hardware event. We talk about the Surface Pro 8, Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Duo 2, Surface Go 3 and the other devices announced last week. We talk about the latest Windows 11 news, Amazon’s new Alexa devices and Garry brings us the latest EV news. Plus we have a bonus interview with Dan Caesar from Fully Charged Outdoors. Links from this week’s show: Microsoft opens the Microsoft Store on Windows to third-party stores and browsers Windows 11 hits Release Preview for Windows Insiders Windows 10 Build 19043.1263 (21H1) available on the Release Preview Channel Windows 10 Build 19044.1263 (21H2) released to Release Preview Channel Video: Hands on with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22463 Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22463 for Windows Insiders Microsoft announces the Surface Go 3, Surface Book 4 and Surface Pro 8 Microsoft reveals the Surface Duo 2 Subscribe to our PodcastApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsAndroidby EmailRSS If you want more information about how to subscribe to podcasts read our Podcast How To page. Follow us on twitter @isdixon @garrywma @Thedigitallife @richard_speed Listen Here (download mp3)

This week Richard and I are joined by Peter Bull author of a fantastic new digital coffee table book on Microsoft’s Zune media player. The Zune was a great device and services that never really got the credit it deserves, and its legacy lives on in Windows today. We also talk Windows 11 news, Surface events, Window on ARM and we pay tribute to Sir Clive Sinclair. Links: zunepedia.com Updated Windows 11 PC checker app now available from Microsoft Surface Duo September 2021 Update released Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.194 Microsoft announces Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22458 Subscribe to our PodcastApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsAndroidby EmailRSS If you want more information about how to subscribe to podcasts read our Podcast How To page. Follow us on twitter @isdixon @garrywma @Thedigitallife @richard_speed Listen Here (download mp3)

Welcome to this week’s podcast! This week on the show Garry, Richard and I talk about Windows 11 on an M1 processor, news from the Apple announcement, Windows 11 development, EV news and more! Links from this week’s show: Video: Hands on with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.184 Video: Hands on with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22454 Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.184 Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22454 Microsoft kicks off its Windows 11 campaign Zunepedia Huawei Mobile App Engine: Runs Android apps on PC, supports direct APK installation – Huawei Central Subscribe to our PodcastApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsAndroidby EmailRSS If you want more information about how to subscribe to podcasts read our Podcast How To page. Follow us on twitter @isdixon @garrywma @Thedigitallife @richard_speed Listen Here (download mp3)

Welcome back after week off and we have a lot to fit in on the show this week! We talk Windows 11 getting a release date and the minimum requirements that have caused some controversy. We talk about the dev channel getting new builds and the issue causing devices not to start up correctly last week. We also talk new devices and Garry has an interview with Instavolt’s CEO Adrian Keen recorded at last week’s Fully Charged live. Links from this week’s show: Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22449 released Microsoft warns Windows Insiders with Windows 11 devices than will need a clean install What is the Windows 10 21H2 Update and when will it ship? How to check if your PC will run Windows 11 Subscribe to our PodcastApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsAndroidby EmailRSS If you want more information about how to subscribe to podcasts read our Podcast How To page. Follow us on twitter @isdixon @garrywma @Thedigitallife @richard_speed Listen Here (download mp3)

Welcome to this week’s TDL Show. This week Garry and I catch up on the Windows 11 news and speculate on the release date. We talk running Android apps on a Lumia 950XL via Windows 11, Android Auto, EV news and lots more! Links from this week’s show: My Windows 11 FAQ and Resources How to change Windows Insider channels in Windows 11 Now is a good time to check your Windows 11 channel setting Video: Hands on with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.160 Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.160 Microsoft releases Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19044.1200 (21H2) Video: Running Windows 11 on a Lumia 950XL fascinatingtech.com Subscribe to our PodcastApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsAndroidby EmailRSS If you want more information about how to subscribe to podcasts read our Podcast How To page. Follow us on twitter @isdixon @garrywma @Thedigitallife @richard_speed Listen Here (download mp3)

Welcome to a special episode of the podcast! This week we are joined by Jacqui Garrad, Museum Director of The National Museum of Computing in Bletchley Park. The museum follows the development in computing from the war time code breaking machines of the Turing-Welchman Bombe and Colossus to mainframes, the rise of personal computing and the Internet and is back open to visitors. Jacqui talks about the things you can see at the museum, the amazing volunteers and staff that keep the ageing system alive and how they are engaging a new generation. Jacqui also talks about difficulties facing museums in the last 18 months and how you can help keep this amazing place running. From the code breaking machines to mainframes, home computers and VR the museum is a fantastic day out. Go to TNMOC.org for details on how you can visit and support them. Links from this week’s show: tnmoc.org Video: Running Windows 11 on a Lumia 950XL Video: Running Windows 11 on as Raspberry Pi Subscribe to our PodcastApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsAndroidby EmailRSS If you want more information about how to subscribe to podcasts read our Podcast How To page. Follow us on twitter @isdixon @garrywma @Thedigitallife @richard_speed Listen Here (download mp3)

This week we are joined by Dan Caesar from Fully Charged to talk about Full Charged Outdoors coming in a few weeks. Dan talks about the live show, the technology and cars that will be on show as well as his new home energy show. We also talk switching to electric vehicles, smart home and smart heating. Links from this week show: Fullycharged.show Subscribe to our PodcastApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsAndroidby EmailRSS If you want more information about how to subscribe to podcasts read our Podcast How To page. Follow us on twitter @isdixon @garrywma @Thedigitallife @richard_speed Listen Here (download mp3)

Welcome to this week’s podcast! This week we talk Windows 11 hitting the beta channel, Surface Duo price drops and Garry has an interview with Sam Clarke, Chief Vehicle Officer at Gridserve. Links from this week’s show: How become a Windows Insider and test Windows 11 How to test Windows 11 using Hyper-V Microsoft Surface Duo now down to £679 Windows 11 Insider Preview now available on the Windows Insider Beta channel What’s new in the Surface Duo July 2021 Update? Subscribe to our PodcastApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsAndroidby EmailRSS If you want more information about how to subscribe to podcasts read our Podcast How To page. Follow us on twitter @isdixon @garrywma @Thedigitallife @richard_speed Listen Here (download mp3)