# WW 985: Putting the Mental in Experimental

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# Windows Weekly #985 – “Putting the Mental in Experimental”

Windows Weekly episode 985 is now available.

- Paul Thurrott explores Linux principles and their relevance to Windows users, emphasizing package managers and command-line proficiency
- Windows 24H2 and 26H1 releases align with shared performance improvements, Bluetooth LE audio, and multi-app camera support
- Long-time Microsoft CMO Yusuf Mehdi departs after 35 years; NVIDIA reports 85% revenue surge
- AI landscape shifts: Google’s NotebookLM Drive integration, ChatGPT PowerPoint plugin, and DuckDuckGo’s growing adoption
- Development updates including .NET MAUI Material You support and Steam Deck restocking

> **[Windows Weekly: Putting the Mental in Experimental | TWiT.TV](https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/985)**
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> Paul has been testing various Linux distributions and other Windows alternatives for months as part of a Switcher series. The zen of Linux can mostly apply to Windows, too

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