79: Alt-F4 for Windows 10

In this episode, Kris and Erik discuss the legacy of Windows 10 (successes and controversies), Windows' evolution, how to get an extra year of Windows 10 support for free, and our favourite Windows features. SHOW NOTES Bloomberg: Apple is enticing Windows 10 users to switch to Mac/iPad Paul Thurrott: Windows 10 Legacy Lex Fridman podcast: Dave Plummer interview (former Microsoft veteran) Dave’s Garage: Dave Plummer’s YouTube channel on PC/software history, deep dives into hardware, retro hardware, and interviews with industry legends. Steven Sinofsky's book: Hardcore Software: Inside the Rise and Fall of the PC Revolution TIPS Engadget: Get extended Windows 10 support for free! Reddit: Hidden/lesser-known Windows features TIME STAMPS 00:00:53 - Reflection on Windows 00:06:02 - Legacy of Windows 10 00:25:54 - Apple going after Windows 10 users to switch 00:27:22 - Get a year of Windows 10 support for free! 00:32:01 - Favourite Windows features 00:41:54 - Wrap up CONTACT Website: examining.ca
X: @examiningpod
LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/company/examining

TEAM INFORMATION Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: erikchristiansen.net
X: @egchristiansen Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: krishans.ca
X: @KrisHans

Episode 79 of the Examining podcast, hosted by Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans, titled "79: Alt-F4 for Windows 10" was published on October 22, 2025 and runs 42 minutes.

October 22, 2025 ·42m · Examining

Summary

In this episode, Kris and Erik discuss the legacy of Windows 10 (successes and controversies), Windows' evolution, how to get an extra year of Windows 10 support for free, and our favourite Windows features. SHOW NOTES Bloomberg: Apple is enticing Windows 10 users to switch to Mac/iPad Paul Thurrott: Windows 10 Legacy Lex Fridman podcast: Dave Plummer interview (former Microsoft veteran) Dave’s Garage: Dave Plummer’s YouTube channel on PC/software history, deep dives into hardware, retro hardware, and interviews with industry legends. Steven Sinofsky's book: Hardcore Software: Inside the Rise and Fall of the PC Revolution TIPS Engadget: Get extended Windows 10 support for free! Reddit: Hidden/lesser-known Windows features TIME STAMPS 00:00:53 - Reflection on Windows 00:06:02 - Legacy of Windows 10 00:25:54 - Apple going after Windows 10 users to switch 00:27:22 - Get a year of Windows 10 support for free! 00:32:01 - Favourite Windows features 00:41:54 - Wrap up CONTACT Website: examining.ca
X: @examiningpod
LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/company/examining

TEAM INFORMATION Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: erikchristiansen.net
X: @egchristiansen Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: krishans.ca
X: @KrisHans

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