Windows Weekly 700: Have You Met a Goose? - a podcast by TWiT

from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

:: ::


Android apps on Windows, coupons on Edge, Microsoft Bob.



Windows + PC


  • Is the pandemic PC buying frenzy over? Data point: HP PC sales were flat YOY.

  • Mary Jo Foley says: Buying a PC right now is not easy. Ask me how I know.

  • Chrome support for Windows 7 is extended by 6 months.

  • There have been more Insider builds since last week but no new features.

  • Microsoft may be looking to allow Android apps in the Microsoft Store.



Microsoft 365


  • Microsoft 365 Business Premium is on sale this week.

  • Microsoft finally begins adding consumer features to Teams on desktop and web.

  • Microsoft adds shopping features to Microsoft Edge.

  • There are many other new features for Microsoft Edge.



Microsoft


  • Microsoft co-founder looks back on what he got right and wrong in "The Road Ahead".

  • Microsoft among firms petitioning court to protect its data from Google during antitrust case.



Xbox


  • A weak final 2020 outing for Games with Gold. Is this promotion coming to a close?

  • Flight Simulator makes the US look prettier. When is it coming to Xbox?

  • Microsoft to bring Game Streaming to smart TVs in 2021. What about console, PC, Mac, web, and iOS?

  • No consoles for you in Xbox Black Friday deals.

  • Related: GeForce Now comes to iOS via the web too.



Tips and Picks


  • Tip of the week: Meet Now is available on the web and in the latest version of Windows 10, on the taskbar.

  • App pick of the week: Vivaldi

  • Enterprise pick of the week: Salesforce could buy Slack.

  • Codename pick of the week: Utopia

  • Cocktail pick of the week: Thanksgiving Cranberry Cider Sipper


Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Mary Jo Foley, and Paul Thurrott


Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly


Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com


Check out Mary Jo's blog at AllAboutMicrosoft.com


The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin.


Sponsors:


Further episodes of All TWiT.tv Shows (Video)

Further podcasts by TWiT

Website of TWiT