WW 997: Bear Swamp & The Boathouse - New Context Menu Customization Debuts for Insiders
Summary
Paul Theriot and Richard Campbell discuss Microsoft’s recent Insider builds, highlighting the new customizable File Explorer context menus and the removal of the hated Drag Tray feature. They analyze the upcoming September update, which introduces major overhauls to the Taskbar, Start Menu, and Search, signaling a renewed focus on Windows UX. The hosts also preview hardware news, including Qualcomm’s budget-friendly Snapdragon chip for IFA and Apple’s AI-optimized M-series roadmap.
Topics discussed
Intro and banter with Richard Campbell
Windows 11 context menu customization updates
Insider builds: Drag tray removal and share pane
Microsoft's renewed focus on legacy UI fixes
Windows App SDK and WinUI 3 progress
Snapdragon X Elite vs Intel and Apple Silicon
AI on Mac Mini and local LLM performance
Pixel 9 review and camera features
Pixel 9 natural photo mode and computational photography
Amiga revival and Commodore nostalgia
Spotify earnings and Lenovo's accounting practices
Big Tech AI spending and debt concerns
Microsoft Copilot app strategy and fragmentation
OpenAI ChatGPT for teens and Mozilla partnerships
AI voice assistants and Google Home quirks
Game Pass updates and retro gaming memories
Google Play Store changes and new game releases
Tip of the week: Windows 11 rollback and privacy
Interview with Liz Tesh on Microsoft Defender
Keith Urban's whiskey and closing remarks
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