Windows Weekly (Audio) WW 964: Happy New Year! - Paul & Richard Get Toasty by the Fire
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Dec 28, 2025 This episode is a cozy chat by the fire, where the hosts trade whiskey tasting notes and personal holiday memories. Richard reminisces about receiving his first soldering iron, while Paul reflects on family influences in music and tech. They dive into early Microsoft experiences and share hilarious tales from the chaotic world of trade shows. The discussion touches on the evolution of Microsoft leadership and future expectations for Windows. It's a relaxed blend of nostalgia, technology, and heartfelt anecdotes to ring in the new year.
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First Soldering Iron Sparked A Career
- Richard Campbell remembers getting his first soldering iron from his father and practicing on LED displays until he got it right.
- He turned that early training into an after-school job repairing Model I and floppy-drive kits for H&S Microsystems.
Capacitor Explosion In The Salvage Room
- As a teen Richard scavenged a university spectrum analyzer and used huge canned capacitors to build a Jacob's ladder.
- One capacitor exploded, vaporized, blew out the building power, and scattered paper everywhere in a memorable service-room disaster.
Mexico Home Bought On A Whim
- Paul Thurrott described how a brief Mexico trip turned into buying a home after stumbling on a listing and his wife instantly agreeing.
- He now runs a site and book project about living between Mexico City and the U.S., called Eternal Spring.