Windows Insider Podcast

It’s time for a deeper look at feedback! First, we’re joined by Eddie Leonard to take a look at how our team looks at your feedback across platforms. Then, we’re joined by Nikki Rubino and Devin Sinha from the Feedback Hub team to learn more about the app and where it’s headed next. Click here for full transcript of this episode. Windows Insider Program insider.windows.com Windows Community community.windows.com @WindowsInsider on Twitter and Instagram Listen and subscribe to other Microsoft podcasts at aka.ms/microsoft/podcasts

In this month’s episode of the podcast, we’re looking at how the Windows Insider Program is continuing to evolve with the new leader of our program, Amanda Langowski. Then we’re joined by Brandon LeBlanc to take a look at how our team is adjusting to working from home. Windows Insider Program insider.windows.com Windows Community community.windows.com @WindowsInsider on Twitter and Instagram Listen and subscribe to other Microsoft podcasts at aka.ms/microsoft/podcasts

In this month’s minisode of the Windows Insider Podcast, we’re revisiting the Windows Hassles program, how it works, and what they’re currently working on with its leader, Amy Kruzick. Windows Insider Program insider.windows.com Windows Community community.windows.com @WindowsInsider on Twitter and Instagram Listen and subscribe to other Microsoft podcasts at aka.ms/microsoft/podcasts

This month, we’re digging into troubleshooting, from how Microsoft is doing it on a large scale with Microsoft News to how you can do it as a Windows Insider. First, we’re joined by Ben Rudolph, the director of Microsoft News to look at how Microsoft is driving solutions through technology in the field of journalism. Then we’re joined by Christopher Caulfield and Emma Saboureau to take a look at the tools available for you to troubleshoot your own devices and how Insiders can get started.  Resources: insider.windows.com @WindowsInsider Check out all of our Microsoft podcasts at aka.ms/microsoft/podcasts! Ben Rudolph | Twitter | LinkedIn aka.ms/WinDebugPreview aka.ms/KDNet Docs.Microsoft.com

In this episode, we’re looking at what’s coming for the Windows Insider Program. First, we’re talking about the future of the program and our goals for the new year with Ian Todd, who’s helping guide us while we search for new leadership. Then, we take a look behind the scenes at how the podcast gets made and at what’s next for the program’s marketing content with Allison Shields, our team’s content expert. Windows Insider Program insider.windows.com @WindowsInsider Listen and subscribe to other Microsoft podcasts at aka.ms/microsoft/podcasts

In this episode, we’re looking to the future with an important feature announced at Microsoft Ignite, the Update Staging Lab and a product that’s always searching for what’s next—Bing. First, we’re joined by Raji Rajagopalan and Rama Shastri to talk about how their team’s new service, Update Staging Lab, which will help independent software vendors validate their app’s compatibility with Windows faster. Then, Michael Kroll joins us to talk about Bing’s content strategy, the Bing Insider Program, Microsoft Rewards, and the future of search. Resources: insider.windows.com @WindowsInsider Check out all of our Microsoft podcasts at aka.ms/microsoft/podcasts! Bing Bing Insider

In this episode, we’re talking about Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion in tech. First, we’re joined by Raji Rajagopalan and some of her new engineers at the new Africa Development Center in Lagos, Nigeria to talk about Microsoft’s investment in Africa. Then we’re joined by Jennifer Gentleman, a partner of the program who recently joined our inspirational Grace Hopper Awardees at this year’s Grace Hopper Celebration. Finally, we’re getting ready to see Insiders at Microsoft Ignite 2019! Resources: insider.windows.com https://www.instagram.com/windowsinsider/  https://twitter.com/windowsinsider "Meet our Grace Hopper Celebration winners!" Check out all of our Microsoft podcasts at aka.ms/microsoft/podcasts!        

Happy 5th anniversary to the Windows Insider Program! In honor of this celebration, we’re bringing you a special super-episode that journeys through the years. Think of it as our version of The Christmas Carol. First, we’re joined by Brandon LeBlanc of the Windows Insider Program, who helps us take a look back at where the program started and how far it’s come. Then, Amanda Langowski from flighting joins us as the ghost of WIP present to take about the current state of the program. And finally, Windows Insider and .NET developer Jeremy Sinclair joins us as the ghost of WIP future to talk about what’s next. Join our host Jason Howard as he proves he has a heart and gives thanks for all our Insiders! Resources: insider.windows.com Instagram @windowsinsider Twitter @windowsinsider insider.microsoft.com Jason Howard @NorthFaceHiker Jeremy Sinclair, a.k.a. snickler | @sinclairinator Check out our other shows about technology, visit: The Intrazone: https://aka.ms/TheIntrazone Sync Up, a OneDrive podcast: http:/

Internships at Microsoft can be lifechanging opportunities. In this two-part episode of the Windows Insider Podcast, our host Jason invites in interns he’s had the privilege of interviewing and staying in touch with. Chantale Ninah walks us through her role as a project manager intern for machine translation. Then we’re joined by Dasha Pushkareva, a returning program manager intern for the Microsoft Managed Desktop team, who talks to us about the culture at Microsoft, her advice for new interns, and the future of the industry. Resources links: Windows Insider Program Microsoft Early Careers Programs Microsoft Student Partners Microsoft Managed Desktop Chantale Ninah Dasha Pushkareva

Start the next phase of your career with advice from Microsoft mentors in this two-part episode of the Windows Insider Podcast, plus learn more about how you can start mentoring others. Jason chats with Anita Varghese, a mentor from the Microsoft data and analytics team, about the critical skills you need to succeed in any industry and how mentorship can help your career. Then we’re joined by Mike Pell, a mentor and envisioneer with the Microsoft Garage, to talk about the importance of creativity and diversity while problem solving and building new technology.

Learn more about accessibility in gaming and how when everybody plays, we all win in this two-part episode of the Windows Insider Podcast. Jason chats with Tara Voelker, a program manager at Mixer about gaming for everyone, the Game Accessibility Conference, the evolution of Mixer, and the future of streaming. Then we get together with Gabi Michel, the program manager behind the Xbox Adaptive Controller. She takes us through how her team developed the controller, Microsoft’s commitment to accessibility, and how the controller’s marketing was so impactful. Resources: insider.windows.com @windowsinsider Mixer  "Xbox: Accessible games can 'mean the difference between existing and living' for disabled people" Game Accessibility Guidelines Xbox Mixer.com/MixerBlueShow Mixer.com/WindowsInsider Warfighter Engaged AbleGamers SpecialEffect Craig Hospital Cerebral Palsy Foundation    

Take a fascinating dive into Microsoft’s approach to quantum computing. Then, get an inside look at recent improvements to the Windows Update experience. Machine learning and increased transparency are helping the Windows team track user feedback and deliver our best update experience ever.   Resources: Windows Insider podcast page Janet Schneider, Principal Software Engineer in the Cryogenic Computing Group at Microsoft. Microsoft Quantum Development Kit Microsoft.com/quantum AI for Africa brilliant.org Windows' new public-facing health dashboard Mike Fortin's blog Microsoft Build Conference 2019

Join us as we dig into all things security in this two-part episode of the Windows Insider Podcast. Jason chats with David Westin, group security manager for operating systems, about big picture security, including red team versus blue team operations, the importance of securing public infrastructure, and the future of AI. Plus, get an inside look at how Insiders make his job easier. Then, Jessica Payne, a senior security researcher for Microsoft Defender, joins us for a conversation about how you can stay secure. She shares a peek into how attackers in the current landscape are taking advantage of vulnerabilities and walks us through what Microsoft’s doing to protect you and what you can do to protect yourself. https://twitter.com/windowsinsider https://insider.windows.com/ https://www.instagram.com/windowsinsider/

The Windows Hello team chats about security features that make passwords obsolete and authentication safer and easier than ever. Then Jason meets up with Dona Sarkar for an inside look into the Windows Insider Program’s impact on Windows 10 and exciting new possibilities for the future.   Resources: Windows Insider Program Jason Howard Dona Sarkar Nadya Amirchoupani Anastasia Tarnouskaya Other Microsoft podcasts of interest: The Intrazone, a show about the SharePoint intelligent intranet Behind the Tech with Kevin Scott Women in Business and Technology M365 Modern Desktop   

Technology and the jobs that go with it are evolving exponentially faster. How can new grads and seasoned pros alike be prepared for the jobs of tomorrow? How does Microsoft hire the brightest minds to work on leading edge tech? We ponder these questions and more with Dave Wecker, Architect at Microsoft’s Quantum Computing team, and Tyler Roush, of Microsoft’s talent sourcing team. Dave gives us a peek into his work on the frontier of quantum computing, and Tyler shares what it’s like to source talent for an international dream team. Then, we sit down with Microsoft engineer Raymond Uchenna Ononiwu to get his tips on landing a Microsoft internship and how to turn that into a full-time job offer.     Episode Transcription   Jason Howard: You’re listening to the Windows Insider Podcast and I’m your host, Jason Howard. This is Episode 17: Jobs of Tomorrow. Technology and the jobs that go with it are evolving exponentially faster. How can new grads and seasoned pros alike be prepared for tomorrow’s jobs in tech

What’s next for the future of gaming? To find out, Dona Sarkar chats with Joe Neate, Executive Producer of the hit pirate adventure, Sea of Thieves. Joe talks about major gaming trends that are influencing Sea of Thieves and the expansion of the game’s rich storylines. Next, we explore the growing popularity of game streaming by chatting with Microsoft’s Mixer team. Marketing director Jenn McCoy and engineer Chad Gibson discuss how the Mixer platform is sparking new experiences in gameplay and innovations in game design. Finally, we catch up with Windows Insiders at E3 and get their impressions on what’s most exciting about the future of gaming.     Episode Transcription JASON HOWARD:  You're listening to the Windows Insider Podcast, Episode 16 -- Next-Level Gaming.  I'm your host, Jason Howard. This episode, we'll be chatting about exciting trends hitting the gaming universe -- namely, gaming as a service, and interactive live streaming with Mixer.  First up, Dona Sarkar, head of the Windows Insider Program,

With the release of the Windows April 2018 Update, we chat with Microsoft engineers about three exciting features that Insiders voted as part of their top 10 favorites. Tom Alphin joins Jason Howard in the studio to talk about Timeline, a new, chronological way to keep track of all your stuff, including across multiple devices. Jake Cohen chats about Eye Control, an accessibility feature that Microsoft developed with the help of Steve Gleason, an NFL football player for the New Orleans Saints who is living with ALS. And Samuele Dassatti, an 18-year-old Windows Insider from Italy, shares his experience developing his app, Fluenty,  using Fluent Design. Then, Dona Sarkar and Jason have a candid discussion about what it's really like to be a Microsoft engineer and evolve an operating system used by more than a billion users worldwide.    Episode Transcription JASON HOWARD:  Welcome to the Windows Insider Podcast.  I'm your host, Jason Howard, and this is Episode 15: Updates and Features and Engineers—Oh, My! Th

Everyone’s favorite new buzzword is ‘machine learning’ (or ‘ML’) but what exactly is ML and how is it already transforming everyday life and business? We chat with Microsoft engineers about machine learning and the significance of Windows ML, a new AI platform for developers available through the upcoming Windows 10 update. We cover how ML is changing the field of app development and how developers can get started with Windows ML. Finally, a Windows Insider gives us a tour under the hood of his app and discusses how machine learning is baked into the app’s evolution.   Episode transcription   JASON HOWARD:  Welcome to the Windows Insider Podcast.  I'm your host, Jason Howard, and you're listening to Episode 14, What's Up with Machine Learning?  In this episode we chat about ML, its future influence on app development, and the impact of Microsoft's recent Windows machine learning announcement.  Here in the studios with our first guests is Dona Sarkar   DONA SARKAR:  Hi.  I'm Dona Sarkar, Chief Ninja Cat and he

In this episode, we delve into lifelong learning – the key to growing your superpowers, whether you’re interested in taking the next step in your career or feeding your side hustle. We gathered expert tips and advice on how to keep learning and how to decide what new skills will most benefit you. We also get the scoop on how to get the most out of learning conferences and what it takes to earn a certification from Microsoft.   Listen to this episode for a chance to win a free three-month subscription to LinkedIn Learning! One lucky Windows Insider will be selected to access the entire LinkedIn Learning library of 10,000 courses. To enter, tweet about the new talents and knowledge you’ve gained through LinkedIn Learning, and we’ll randomly select one entrant to win. So, let us know on Twitter how you’ve used LinkedIn Learning to up your game. Then, tag your Tweet with #alwaysbelearning and #windowsinsider to be entered into the drawing. Entries must be received by Wednesday, April 18.   Episode transcript JASO

What does the world stand to lose without equal access to technology and the internet? Microsoft’s Dona Sarkar and Leonardo Ortiz discuss the Microsoft Airband Initiative and why the future of jobs and education make closing the digital divide more important than ever. Then, Windows Insider MVP Andre DaCosta from Jamaica, shares his thoughts on the power of connectivity, plus a few tips for optimizing Windows while having limited access to the internet.   Episode transcript JASON HOWARD:  Welcome to the Windows Insider Podcast.  You're listening to Episode 12.  I'm your host, Jason Howard.  Today, we're exploring the digital divide and access to the Internet, what does the world stand to lose if some people have access to technology and the Internet and other people don't; what can be done about the digital divide; and why should all tech companies care.  Those questions and more coming up in this episode. First up, Dona Sarkar, head of the Windows Insider Program, chats with Leonardo Ortiz of Microsoft Ph