Paul Thurrott

I may or may not write and publish a short e-book about Markdown sometime this year, most likely as part of a monthly focus. But I’ve written small parts of it already, as I do, and I figured it might be interesting for at least some readers. And so here’s an early draft of an […] The post The Markdown Book: On Writing ⭐️ appeared first on Thurrott.com.

This is a minor update, but I added Zoom and Recent files support to WinUIpad and fixed a few bugs. The post WinUIpad: Mop Up in Aisle WinUI 3 ⭐ appeared first on Thurrott.com.

Thanks to Valve's work on SteamOS and its underlying Proton compatibility engine, Linux can be viable as a Windows alternative for gaming. The post Switcher 2026: Linux Gaming First Steps ⭐️ appeared first on Thurrott.com.

Fedora Workstation 43 is a happy surprise, a stable, modern, and refined take on the Linux desktop. The post Switcher 2026: Fedora Workstation ⭐️ appeared first on Thurrott.com.

The new Xbox Mode on Windows 11, previously known as the Xbox Full Screen Experience, is rolling out to Windows Insiders on the Dev and Beta Channels. The post Xbox Full Screen Experience Becomes ‘Xbox mode’ in Latest Windows 11 Insider Builds appeared first on Thurrott.com.

OpenAI is acquiring Technology Business Programming Network (TBPN), a daily live tech podcast popular among people working in the Silicon Valley ecosystem. The post OpenAI Acquires Live Tech Talk Show TBPN appeared first on Thurrott.com.

Happy Friday! Let's kick off the weekend a bit early with some great reader questions. The post Ask Paul: April 3 ⭐️ appeared first on Thurrott.com.

Google has updated its Home app to add support for paid Google Workspace accounts, which can now fully participate in smart home management. The post Google Home App Now Supports Google Workspace Accounts appeared first on Thurrott.com.

Google appears to be finally expanding the availability of its Gemini AI on its Android Auto platform, but not all users are positive about the experience. The post Google Gemini in Android Auto Starts Rolling Out More Widely appeared first on Thurrott.com.

ChatGPT is now available via Apple's CarPlay infotainment system for iPhone users who have already installed iOS 26.4. The post ChatGPT is Now available in Apple CarPlay for iOS 26.4 Users appeared first on Thurrott.com.

One week after [it launched this feature on the Mac, Anthropic has brought computer use to Windows in Claude Cowork and and Claude Code. The post Anthropic Brings Claude Computer Use to Windows appeared first on Thurrott.com.

Leo, Richard, and Paul discuss Week D issues, a push for native apps, Microsoft's Critique orchestrator, Siri madness, Xbox and gaming, and much more. The post Windows Weekly 977: Moonshine University appeared first on Thurrott.com.

The Windows Security app now displays additional information about the status of Secure Boot certificate updates on your PC, The post Microsoft Provides a Secure Boot Certificate Update appeared first on Thurrott.com.

Microsoft is releasing today 3 new foundational MAI models via its Azure Foundry platform, while Google is launching new Gemma 4 open models that can run locally. The post Microsoft and Google Launch New AI Models appeared first on Thurrott.com.

Microsoft is forming a new team that will work on "100 percent native" in-box apps for Windows. Don't believe a word of it. The post Native Apps? It’s a Trap! ⭐️ appeared first on Thurrott.com.

The Xbox team announced a FanFest tour in Cologne, London, Mexico City, Seattle, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto to celebrate the brand's 25th anniversary. The post Xbox Announces More Upcoming FanFest Events Around the World appeared first on Thurrott.com.

It provides Android app compatibility, Phone Hub for Android smartphone integration, Quick Share, and other features missing from Chrome OS Flex. The post Switcher 2026: So, I Bought a Chromebook appeared first on Thurrott.com.

On this episode of First Ring Daily, a dog, a cough, and a few talks of baseball. The post First Ring Daily 1938: Not Starting Over appeared first on Thurrott.com.

Back Market, a French marketplace of refurbished electronics, has teamed up with Google to launch a $3 USB key that can be used to install Chrome OS Flex on any Windows PC or Mac. The post Back Market Launches $3 ChromeOS Flex Kit to Give New Life to Unsupported PCs appeared first on Thurrott.com.

Samsung is bringing new Google Photos features to its 2026 AI TV lineup. It's currently limited to curated “Memories”, but image generation and editing features are coming later this year. The post Google Photos is Now Available on Samsung’s 2026 TV Lineup appeared first on Thurrott.com.