Windows Weekly (Audio)

WW 973: Bob's Rumor Store - ASUS & Dell Unveil Windows 365 Cloud PC Devices

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Mar 4, 2026
Discussion of Microsoft’s push for cloud PCs and new ASUS and Dell Windows 365 devices. Short takes on Windows 11 security, Copilot+ PC protections, and Bitwarden adding passkey support. AI funding and agents, plus Copilot Tasks and programmatic app ideas. Gaming news includes Game Pass drops, AI game recaps, and new handheld PC hardware. Audible unveils a cheaper plan.
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INSIGHT

Windows App Development CLI Speeds Project Scaffolding

  • Microsoft released a Windows App Development CLI that scaffolds projects and integrates with the Store CLI to streamline dev setup.
  • Paul describes 0.2 adding .NET project support and automating SDK, NuGet and asset generation for new projects.
ANECDOTE

AI Suggested A CLI Fix That Solved My Build Problem

  • Paul used AI to fix a build by following a CLI command suggestion after GUI builds failed.
  • The model recommended a specific command line step that solved his build issue, reinforcing CLI's value for automation and AI interaction.
INSIGHT

CLI‑First Design Enables Better Automation And AI

  • Building CLI‑first interfaces makes automation and AI integration simpler because CLIs yield structured, machine‑readable outputs.
  • Paul and Richard trace this back to Exchange/PowerShell era where admin GUIs wrapped PowerShell under the hood.
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