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Unless you've been living under a big red Martian rock, you've likely heard that NASA's Mars Sample Return mission is in trouble. The robotic program has its roots in the 1960s, when NASA started thinking about sending robots to fetch Mars soil even before Mariner 4's first flyby of the planet. The Russians pondered it as well, as the Chinese and Japanese are today. The problem? It's really hard, with multiple spacecraft, possibly on different launches, rendezvousing around the Red Planet to accomplish. And then there are the concerns about the safety of returning possible pathogens to Earth (that said, I could use an extra tentacle). But the showstopper, as usual, is cost—and NASA's not happy. We invited the original Space Ace reporter, Leonard David, to join the discussion.
Headlines:
NASA gives green light to Dragonfly, a nuclear-powered helicopter mission to Saturn's moon Titan, set to launch in 2028 and arrive in 2034
New images from the Perseverance rover reveal the crash site of the Ingenuity helicopter on Mars, showing scattered debris and broken rotor blades
NASA continues to study the Orion spacecraft's heat shield, which experienced more erosion than expected during the Artemis 1 mission, raising concerns for future crewed missions
Main Topic: Mars Sample Return Mission
Leonard David expresses frustration with NASA's recent announcement of significant cost increases and delays for the Mars Sample Return mission
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson stated that the current estimated cost of $11 billion is too high and called for innovative ideas from industry and academia to reduce costs and accelerate the timeline
They discuss the scientific importance of returning Martian samples to Earth but question whether the current approach is the most effective way to search for life on Mars
Leonard suggests that advancements in miniaturized instruments could allow for more comprehensive life detection experiments directly on the Martian surface, reducing the need for sample return
The conversation touches on the potential for international collaboration and competition in Mars exploration, with China, Japan, and Russia planning their own missions
Rod highlights the critical role of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Mars exploration and expresses concern about the potential loss of expertise if the MSR mission is scaled back or cancelled
The TWiS crew concludes by emphasizing the need for a clear, sustainable strategy for Mars exploration that balances scientific objectives, technological capabilities, and budgetary realities
Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik
Guest: Leonard David
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Boston Dynamics introduced a new robot that has caught the attention of many people. How is Microsoft's AI Copilot impacting the coding industry? What are TikTok Notes? And what in the heck are Super Apps?
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins us this episode to discuss Boston Dynamics' introduction of its latest robot, the Atlas, and how it's a vast improvement over its previous robots.
Mikah Sargent talks about how Microsoft's AI Copilot is impacting the coding industry by automating coding aspects and saving engineers time.
Karissa Bell of Engadget joins the show to talk about TikTok's latest experiment, TikTok Notes, and how it is similar to Meta's Instagram.
Finally, Lisa Eadicicco of CNET explains what Super Apps are and why the idea of Super Apps is starting to make news lately.
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Guests: Karissa Bell and Lisa Eadicicco
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Craig Newmark the Pigeon Man / more AI Music
Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot goes electric
Marques Brownlee calls the Humane AI pin "the worst product I've ever reviewed."
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Maria Cantwell wants a privacy law. She's been one of its biggest obstacles.
Experts Provide Early Analysis of the American Privacy Rights Act
Unclear Protections in the American Privacy Rights Act Not Worth Broad Preemption
Google tests stopping news links in California because of CJPA
Whoops! Computer error leads to wrong couple getting divorced
Hey, Paris: How Neopets' nostalgic revival tripled users in six months
Amazon virtually kills efforts to develop Alexa Skills, disappointing dozens
Panic-as-a-Business is Expanding
Crypto Trader Searched Web for 'Fraud' Before $110 Million Haul
'Eat the future, pay with your face': my dystopian trip to an AI burger joint
Ready for a Chatbot Version of Your Favorite Instagram Influencers?
Prophet Song
Strands, the superior NYT game
Cow magnets
Vinod Khosla's tech-determinist TED wet dream
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau
Guest: Stacey Higginbotham
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Backlash against tech criticism, Ralf Groene retires, Hardcore Software
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell
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An update on the AT&T data breach
340,000 social security numbers leaked
Cookie Notice Compliance
The GDPR does enforce some transparency
Physical router buttons
Wifi enabled button pressers
Netsecfish disclosure of Dlink NAS vulnerability
Chrome bloat
SpinRite update
GhostRace
Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-970-Notes.pdf
Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte
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The rumor mill has begun on the upcoming M4 chips. Could these M4 chips be a way for Apple to start pushing into the AI-powered device market? Apple notifies users in 92 countries about attempted spyware attacks on select iPhone users. And Apple expands repair options for its devices with support for used genuine Apple parts.
Apple readies M4 chip Mac line, including new MacBook Air and Mac Pro.
Apple is reportedly planning a big AI-focused M4 Mac upgrade.
Apple's mysterious fisheye projection.
Apple alerts users in 92 nations to mercenary spyware attacks.
Apple drops term 'state-sponsored' attacks from its threat notification policy.
Apple to expand repair options with support for used genuine parts.
Apple opens access to used iPhone components for repair.
'Dickinson' showrunner says she ended the show after Apple 'actively gaslit' her.
Picks of the Week:
Alex's Pick: Liminal
Andy's Pick: Downie
Jason's Pick: The Masters Tournament on the App Store for Vision Pro
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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AI Music with Suno and Udio
Google's DeepMind finds 2.2M crystal structures in materials science win
Vana plans to let users rent out their Reddit data to train AI
How I Built an AI-Powered, Self-Running Propaganda Machine for $105
AI's Victories in Go Inspire Better Human Game Playing
Why the California Journalism Preservation Act is putting support of the news ecosystem at risk
Google and the CJPA
Consumers will finally see FCC-mandated 'nutrition labels' for most broadband plans
SAG-AFTRA union secures AI protections for artists in deal with major record labels
Peter Higgs, physicist who proposed Higgs boson, dies aged 94 | Peter Higgs
BESSY II: How pulsed charging enhances the service time of batteries
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Denise Howell, Larry Magid, and Owen Thomas
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Leo shows off Udio and Suno, AI-generated music services that've been making a splash in the news recently. What's the easiest way to rip DVDs nowadays? Is AliExpress a safe website to purchase goods from? Plus, Sam Abuelsamid talks about how AI is being utilized in the design of automotive vehicles. That and more are coming up on Ask The Tech Guys!
Suno and Udio.
Apple Music execs reveal months of work behind releasing Taylor Swift's new album.
My HDR videos are taking forever to export from Adobe Premiere. What could be causing this issue?
Can I force my S23 Ultra to get the latest security update?
Sam Abuelsamid and AI's application in the design of automotive vehicles.
How can I bypass copy protection on DVDs?
Is there a thing as having too many eero routers on my network?
Is AliExpress a safe website from which to buy goods?
How can I host my own public game server? Can I do it myself?
What are some recommended, budget-friendly video capture adapters for Mac computers?
After creating a new email address, how can I easily notify others about the change in my email?
How safe am I using tech given/purchased from someone else?
Why can't I cast my Netflix streams from my phone anymore?
I'm transferring my data from an iPhone to a Pixel 8 Pro, but my WhatsApp information always fails. What could be causing this issue?
What Windows virtualization application does Leo and Mikah recommend for the Mac?
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent
Guest: Sam Abuelsamid
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Eclipse Wrap-Up & More Favorite Space Places
Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik
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Humane's AI pin has arrived! Apple is expanding repair options with support for used genuine parts. The FCC is rolling out 'Consumer Broadband Labels'. And former CEO Marissa Mayer has a new photo app called Sunshine, powered by AI.
Amanda Silberling of TechCrunch joins Mikah to talk about Humane's AI Pin, now available for purchase, along with a slew of reviews and hands-on with the device.
Mikah Sargent discusses Apple's announcement of expanding repair options for its devices, including support for used genuine Apple parts.
Kyle Barr of Gizmodo stops by to discuss the FCC's rollout of 'Consumer Broadband Labels' and where you might be able to find them listed with ISPs.
Finally, Reed Albergotti of Semafor chats about Sunshine, the AI-powered photo app started by former CEO Marissa Mayer.
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Amanda Silberling
Guests: Kyle Barr and Reed Albergotti
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Google Shows AI Model Is Enterprise-Ready After Gemini Mishaps
The Internet Archive Just Backed Up an Entire Caribbean Island
FCC chair rejects call to impose Universal Service fees on broadband
Talking about the old internet
Jeff's paper on the California Journalism Preservation Act
Twitter's Clumsy Pivot to X.com Is a Gift to Phishers
Elon Musk says Tesla will unveil its robotaxi on Aug. 8; shares pop
SF Giants using facial recognition tech to fast-track ticket line
NYC Chicken Shop Replaces Cashier With Woman in Philippines On Zoom
First look at federal privacy bill
Instagram Generated Almost 30% of Meta's Revenue in Early 2022
Elon Musk's 'self-inflicted wounds' and other highlights from a newly released deposition
5 Workspace announcements from Google Cloud Next '24
Fitbit app rolling out redesigned Sleep stats
Google's Nest Secure is shut down — and you've got options besides ADT
Google brings AI-powered editing tools, like Magic Editor, to all Google Photos users for free
The wonderful world of Taskmaster
Also! A report from the teens at PS 47
Mario meets Pareto
Suno music
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau
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On this episode, Paul shares his thoughts on the Snapdragon X Elite chip with Leo and Richard. Windows 11 24H2, AI, NPUs, and SoCs from Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm are all on the way this year. But a schedule is finally starting to emerge. And it looks like we'll soon have answers to the questions about how or why AI will matter on PCs.
Windows, AI, and the future
Windows 11 version 24H2 - staggered release schedule as discussed last week
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite-based PCs in May/June - nothing but good news to date, but Paul went hands-on last week. It's the real deal.
Intel's first-gen Core Ultra chipsets are lackluster, but now we have big promises for Arrow Lake in late 2024
Microsoft Build 2024 is in mid-May, and now we have a session list with some nice clues. For example, Introducing the Next Generation of Windows on Arm
Microsoft is expected to unveil 24H2 and new X Elite-based Surface PCs at Build
Computex and other milestones, and then back-to-school and holiday selling periods
Windows 11
Moment 5 arrives in stable with yesterday's Patch Tuesday (which is now called the General Availability channel, by the way). Of course, we still don't have all the features. In particular, waiting on Android phone as a webcam.
IDC says PC market grew by 1.5 percent in Q1 and acts like it's the turnaround of the century
Microsoft is manually blocking certain registry keys related to default browsers now: Apple-like non-EU belligerence or pragmatic protection of user choice? Why can't it be both?
Beta channel (last week) - Copilot actions improvements
New Store app update improvements performance dramatically
The Windows 11 de-ensh*ttification experiments continue
Does Windows 11 Enterprise solve the problem? No. So it's time to move on
Hardware
TSMC gets some of that sweet, sweet CHIPS Act money to expand its US operations
AI
Three AIs comparison
Blockbuster report claims OpenAI/Microsoft, Google, and Meta stole content at scale to train AI
Microsoft opens a new AI hub in London
Google mulls charging for generative AI in Search
Spotify lets user create AI playlists using text prompts now
Brave brings Leo to iOS, so it's on all supported platforms now. And it added Leo to Brave Talk Premium too
Google rebrands Studio Bot to Gemini in Android Studio, still in preview. This is their GitHub Copilot
Xbox
Microsoft rolls out April updates for Xbox consoles, Xbox app on PC
Xbox reorgs, Kareem Choudhry leaves Microsoft
A rumored game preservation team is too obvious not to be true
Tips and Picks
Tip of the week: Microsoft Store hosts its annual Spring Sale
App picks of the week: Standard Notes & Beeper
RunAs Radio this week: Securing AI with Sarah Young
Brown liquor pick of the week: Dalwhinnie 15
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell
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Out-of-support DLink NAS devices contain hard coded backdoor credentials
Privnote is not so "Priv"
Crowdfense is willing to pay millions
Engineers Pinpoint Cause of Voyager 1 Issue, Are Working on Solution
SpinRite Update
Minimum Viable Secure Product
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Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte
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When will new iPads be announced? Apple confirms layoffs are coming to the company, hitting the former Apple Car division and other sectors. Apple's App Store now allows for gaming emulators. Apple is also challenging ITC's ban on the Apple Watch pulse oximetry feature.
When will Apple release the new iPad Pro?
Apple explores home robotics as potential 'next big thing' after car fizzles.
Apple cut at least 600 workers when car, screen projects stopped.
Beeper is joining Automattic.
Apple teaching an AI system to make sense of app screens – could power advanced Siri.
App Store guidelines now allow game emulators; more.
Apple challenges ITC's ban on Apple Watch pulse oximetry feature.
Microsoft is confident Windows on Arm could finally beat Apple.
Teenagers still overwhelmingly want iPhone and Apple Watch more than any other brand.
Picks of the Week:
Shelly's Pick: Zoom H6essential
Andy's Pick: Brewintosh by Kevin Noki
Alex's Pick: NAB
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko
Guest: Shelly Brisbin
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House, Senate leaders nearing deal on landmark online privacy bill
Marissa Mayer's eternal Sunshine
Elon Musk says Tesla will unveil its robotaxi on Aug. 8; shares pop
Amazon's Grocery Stores to Drop Just Walk Out Checkout Tech
X's 'complimentary' Premium push gives people blue checks they didn't ask for
President Biden is now posting into the fediverse
Yahoo is acquiring Artifact to bring its AI features to Yahoo News
MrBeast calls for slowing down video editing styles
A TikTok Whistleblower Got DC's Attention. Do His Claims Add Up?
Price of zero-day exploits rises as companies harden products against hackers
App Store guidelines now allow game emulators; more
How Tech Giants Cut Corners to Harvest Data for A.I.
Google Pledges to Destroy Browsing Data to Settle 'Incognito' Lawsuit
SF Giants using facial recognition tech to fast-track ticket line
Apple (AAPL) Explores Home Robots After Abandoning Car Efforts
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Mikah Sargent, Lisa Schmeiser, and Harry McCracken
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Leo's Atari 400 arrived recently and demos the device during the show. Can you use an Apple Newton on newer Macs? Why do HP printers get disabled sometimes? How can you make your photos and videos searchable by various defined parameters? Plus, Johnny Jet shares his multi-plane trip to Hawaii and to be aware that the price of applying for Global Entry is going up soon!
Leo's Atari 400 arrived and demos the device.
Mahbod Moghadam, who rose to fame as the co-founder of Genius, has died.
How can I extract audio from my Apple TV from HDMI and put it into an external speaker?
What alternatives to Google Podcasts do Leo and Mikah recommend? Plus, can I use my Apple Newton on newer Macs?
How can I re-enable my HP printer to print again when HP disabled my printer for failing to pay for HP Instant Ink?
Is it worth repairing the screen on my iPad Pro, or am I better off replacing the device?
How can I prepare my smartphone and DSLR cameras to capture the upcoming solar eclipse?
Why is my Bitwarden browser plugin not logging in?
What's the best way to convert DVD and VHS media into a digital format?
Johnny Jet and his recent multi-plane journey to Hawaii.
How can I make all of my photos & videos in Google Drive searchable by various set parameters?
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent
Guest: Johnny Jet
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Unless you've been living under a rock or in Barstow, you probably know all about the solar eclipse on Monday. Rod will be going to Austin, likely to be staring at ever-darkening clouds, and Tariq will be headed to the eclipse path in the Northeast. Where will you be? On today's episode, we're talking to astronomer and meteorologist Joe Rao about the solar eclipse of 2024--what is it, where the moon's shadow cross Earth, how can you maximize what you see (or don't see), and how to view partial phases safely. This last bit is important, and we're going to give you an earful about "solar safety"--the effects of improper viewing can be catastrophic. And, of course, Rod's bringing a terrible eclipse-oriented space joke! Join us.
Headlines:
Chinese Space Debris Sighting: China's Shenzhou-15 crew capsule's orbital module made an uncontrolled reentry, lighting up the skies over California without prior warning.
Space Junk Hits a Florida Home: A story of a mysterious cylinder, believed to be part of a NASA battery pallet jettisoned from the ISS, crashing through a Florida man's home, illustrating the unpredictable nature of space debris re-entry.
Main Topic: The Solar Eclipse of 2024
Introduction to Joe Rao: Introduction of Joe Rao, his background, and his excitement for the upcoming eclipse, his 14th total solar eclipse viewing.
Eclipse Overview: Joe provides an in-depth look at the upcoming solar eclipse, discussing its path across North America, from Mexico through the United States to Canada, and highlighting its significance compared to past eclipses.
Viewing Tips: Discussion on safe viewing practices, including the importance of using certified eclipse glasses and other methods to safely observe the eclipse without damaging one's eyes.
Weather Considerations: Joe offers advice on how to choose the best viewing locations based on weather patterns and suggests resources for last-minute location adjustments to avoid cloud cover.
Personal Stories and Plans: Tariq shares his plans to view the eclipse with his family, emphasizing the personal significance and communal aspect of experiencing such a rare event.
Final Thoughts and Advice: The episode wraps up with Joe stressing the unparalleled experience of witnessing a total solar eclipse firsthand, urging listeners not to miss the opportunity to be in the path of totality.
Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik
Guest: Joe Rao
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LinkedIn is testing adding TikTok-like videos to its feed. What do alternative app stores on the iPhone look like within the European Union. Business schools are integrating AI more into their coursework. And what to know about the upcoming eclipse if you're fortunate to experience it!
Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET talks about LinkedIn testing short-form video content into its feed to lure more users to its services.
Mikah Sargent shares some insight into the alternative iPhone app stores in the European Union, such as Setapp and AltStore.
Lindsay Ellis of The Wall Street Journal shares how business schools are starting to invest more heavily in AI.
Finally, Rod Pyle of space.com and This Week in Space stops by to share some fun facts about the upcoming eclipse and some tips for preparing for the experience if you're fortunate enough to see it.
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti
Guests: Lindsay Ellis and Rod Pyle
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The great rewiring: is social media really behind an epidemic of teenage mental illness?
Here Are the Cable News Ratings for March 2024
Why YouTube Decided to Take Over Cable Television
YouTube is increasing the price of premium (Red) subscription by nearly 50%
Why Did Matt Farley Put a Song About Me on Spotify?
Google Pledges to Destroy Browsing Data to Settle 'Incognito' Lawsuit
20 years of Gmail
AT&T resets account passcodes after millions of customer records leak online
Yahoo is acquiring Artifact to bring its AI features to Yahoo News
Amazon's Grocery Stores to Drop Just Walk Out Checkout Tech
Google is Bringing Gemini Nano to Pixel 8 and Circle to Search to More Devices
Tips for Linking Shell Companies to their Secret Owners
Google to Fight Cookie Hijacking With Encryption Keys for Chrome Browser
Taco Bell and Pizza Hut Are Going 'AI-First,' Yum's New Tech Chief Says
Jon Stewart claims Apple wouldn't let him interview FTC chair on his podcast
Apple sues former iOS engineer for allegedly leaking Vision Pro, Journal app details
Very good by Katie Harbath: Digging Into Ten Overused Tech Tropes
Hume, an "empathic" voice-to-voice AI chatbot
Harvard Releases the Caselaw Access Project
Ant: I streamed with Logitech's Mevo Core camera and it nearly beat out my $3,600 Canon
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau
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Windows 11 version 24H2 is coming and you're not going to believe what happens next... and then again 6 months later
Microsoft reveals Windows 10 Extended Security Updates pricing
Paul reinstalled Windows 10 after three years on Windows 11. There's some good and some bad
Multiple sources have revealed a staggered release schedule for Windows 11 version 24H2
Insider Builds
Canary/Dev - Widgets improvements head out to more people
Canary/Dev (today) - New build today with minor changes, bug fixes (24H2 RTM-ish?). Canary/Dev switch is ending soon
Microsoft is moving Photos app to Windows App SDK (from UWP, presumably). Paul has theories
Microsoft will move the Widgets button in Windows 11 if you put the Start button on the left
Dropbox comes to the Microsoft Store in Windows 11. It only took 12 years
AI
Copilot for Microsoft 365 is getting many new features by the end of April
Copilot for Microsoft 365 picks up priority ChatGPT-4 Turbo and no more conversation limits
You can use ChatGPT without an account now, asterisk, asterisk
Amazon concludes its $4 billion investment in Anthropic
Opera is bringing local LLMs to Opera One web browser
Google: Just kidding, non-Pro Pixel 8 will get Gemini Nano too, and you can suck on the performance issues
Is Intel circling the drain?
Antitrust
The EU is predictably investigating Apple, Google, Meta, and Amazon—for not complying with the DMA.
Notably absent from that list? Microsoft. Which is unique among Big Tech in that it is being reasonable with DMA compliance and antitrust in general
Microsoft debundles Teams from Office. Too little too late?
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 Basic picks up some new features
A random Microsoft engineer found a backdoor lurking in a Linux utility and might have saved the world
LinkedIn isn't just getting games, it's getting TikTok-style videos too
.NET 7 EOL is coming. Is the .NET support schedule too aggressive?
Xbox
A MASSIVE LIST OF ACTIVISION GAMES ARE COMING TO GAME PASS! Just kidding, you're getting Shadow of the Tomb Raider, jerks
Xbox is getting an AI-powered support agent. Huh. Kind of like a personal assistant then. If only they had a name for this thing
Phil Spencer says he's open to rival games stores on Xbox
Take-Two is buying (most of) Gearbox for $460 million. A Grand Theft Auto and Duke Nukem cross-over is inevitable
Rumored white Xbox Series X emerges. White and discless? YOU'RE white and discless!
Tips & Picks
Tip of the week: You can still access legacy File Explorers in Windows 11
App pick of the week: Two for two
RunAs Radio this week: Microsoft Copilot for Security with George Coldham
Brown liquor pick of the week: Clonakilty Irish Whiskey
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell
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