In the latest episode of the Windows Central Podcast, hosts Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden delve into the exciting developments surrounding Windows 11. Their discussion centers on significant updates, particularly the revamped context menus and enhancements to File Explorer, alongside new functionality that allows apps to launch in full-screen mode.
Key Highlights from the Podcast
- 00:00 — Introduction & Welcome: The episode kicks off with a warm welcome from hosts Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden.
- 03:45 — Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 vs. Intel & AMD: A deep dive into the Signal 65 processor study reveals how Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 chips outperform both Intel and AMD in recent laptop evaluations.
- 10:15 — Windows 11 Context Menu Overhaul: The hosts break down the new, customizable context menus in Windows 11 Insider builds, highlighting improvements in speed and third-party app management.
- 24:30 — File Explorer Improvements: A review of substantial performance enhancements, including the elimination of freezing issues and a more polished user interface for File Explorer.
- 42:10 — Forcing Apps to Open Full-Screen: Discussion on a new setting that enables users to automatically launch applications in full-screen mode.
- 52:00 — Recap of Windows 11 K2 Features & General State of the OS: A retrospective look at the quality-of-life improvements introduced to Windows 11 since March.
- 1:05:15 — Wrap-Up & Outro: The episode concludes with final thoughts and social media handles, setting the stage for next week’s discussion.
Listeners are encouraged to send in their questions for future episodes at podcast@windowscentral.com.
Hosts:
- Daniel Rubino
- Zac Bowden
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