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What Windows Wants for Christmas with Paul Thurrott

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Dec 24, 2025
Paul Thurrott, a renowned technology writer and Windows expert, shares insights on the future of Windows in 2026. He discusses Pavan Davuluri's promotion and the merging of Windows teams, highlighting the potential this brings. The conversation dives into the public backlash against AI integration and examines the challenges of Copilot adoption. They also celebrate the advancements in Windows on ARM with Snapdragon technology. Will our wishes for Windows 12 be fulfilled? Tune in for some intriguing predictions!
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New Leadership Enables Windows Reset

  • The reunification of Windows teams under Pavan Davuluri creates an opportunity to meaningfully advance Windows.
  • Paul Thurrott and Richard Campbell expect this structural change to enable bigger moves, especially around AI.
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Perception Versus Market Position

  • Microsoft risks a perception problem around AI despite deep enterprise reach.
  • Bundling and strong enterprise relationships give Microsoft leverage if they execute thoughtfully.
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Windows As The AI Orchestrator

  • Windows is positioned to act as an orchestrator for AI, routing queries to the best model or service.
  • Integrating AI into the OS could bridge cloud and local models and improve task switching.
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