Pluton, Mac vs PC, Xbox Series X Microsoft's Pluton security processor What is Pluton? Coming to Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm processors starting next year Precursors: TPM ... and then Xbox security processor and the Pluton security subsystem in Azure Sphere Macs vs. PCs The first reviews of Apple's Silicon devices are in. And, not surprisingly, they're very positive Related: Microsoft explains how Office will work on new Macs Related: Photoshop comes to Arm on Windows and macOS Meanwhile: Microsoft publishes end of device support dates for Surface devices What does this mean? Are there any exceptions? How does this relate to the Windows support lifecycle? Windows 10 New Dev Channel build today with fixes/no features and still no word from MS on what's next Microsoft pauses optional updates for December for the holidays - It's like Christmas in December! A quick check-in on issues affecting Win 10 20H2 Microsoft Edge notifications are about to get better What's next for Microsoft Search? Windows Search integration, Dynamics 365 integration, more semantic capabilities, and lots more starting in December Project Reunion update Preview 3 of WinUI 3 is here In other developer news: Look who's working for Microsoft now. All hail the Python BDFL! Xbox Biggest. Xbox. Launch. Ever. Also, Commercial Cloud. Where have all the Xboxes gone? Long time passing. When will they ever learn? With the release of Halo 4 for PC, Halo: The MCC is now optimized for Xbox Series X|S Tips and picks App pick of the week: Google Photos App pick of the week #2: Halo 4 remastered for PC and Halo: MCC optimized for Series X|S Enterprise pick of the week: Dataflex, Project Oakdale, and now Dataverse Codename pick of the week: Sabre Beer pick of the week: Torch and Crown King Elizabeth Barleywine Hosts: Leo Laporte, Mary Jo Foley, and Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com Check out Mary Jo's blog at AllAboutMicrosoft.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsors: LastPass.com/twit try.eset.com/twit expressvpn.com/windows