Episodes

  • How Windows 11 Is Making Enterprise Wi-Fi More Secure

    How Windows 11 Is Making Enterprise Wi-Fi More Secure
    Jun 7 2026
    Microsoft is quietly deprecating WPA2-TKIP in Windows 11, forcing enterprises to migrate to WPA3 or risk losing connectivity. Lucas and Luna discuss the timeline, the compatibility headaches for legacy devices like badge scanners and medical equipment, and what IT admins need to do before the change hits stable builds. Specific focus on the June 2026 Insider Preview that blocks TKIP connections and the upcoming 24H2 release. #Windows11 #EnterpriseWiFi #WPA3 #TKIP #Microsoft #WiFiSecurity #ITAdmin #NetworkSecurity #LegacyDevices #24H2 #InsiderPreview #TechPodcast #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #WindowsPodcast #PC #Enterprise Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 mins
  • How Windows 11 Is Changing Enterprise Keyboard Firmware

    How Windows 11 Is Changing Enterprise Keyboard Firmware
    Jun 6 2026
    Lucas and Luna dive into how Windows 11's new HID firmware update mechanism is transforming enterprise keyboard management. With the shift to USB HID and the removal of legacy PS/2 support, IT teams are facing unexpected challenges in deploying keyboard firmware updates across fleets of laptops and desktop peripherals. The episode explores a real-world case from a large financial services firm where a routine keyboard firmware update bricked 400 devices, forcing a rollback and a rethink of update strategies. We discuss the technical underpinnings, the role of Windows Update for Firmware, and what IT admins can do to avoid similar pitfalls. A focused look at an overlooked corner of enterprise device management that's about to get a lot more attention. #Windows11 #EnterpriseIT #KeyboardFirmware #HID #USB #FirmwareUpdate #ITManagement #DeviceManagement #WindowsUpdate #Microsoft #Keyboard #Firmware #Enterprise #Technology #ITAdmin #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheWindowsPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    10 mins
  • Windows 11 Is Making Enterprise Network Printers Obsolete

    Windows 11 Is Making Enterprise Network Printers Obsolete
    Jun 6 2026
    Episode 34 of The Windows Podcast examines Microsoft's quiet push to replace traditional enterprise network printers with Universal Print, a cloud-based print infrastructure that's becoming mandatory in Windows 11. Lucas and Luna break down the timeline: Microsoft stopped supporting third-party print drivers for new devices in 2025, and the Windows 11 24H2 update now blocks legacy network printer connections by default. For IT teams managing fleets of HP, Canon, or Xerox printers connected via TCP/IP ports, this is a hard deadline. We look at a real migration at a 500-user manufacturing firm that spent $47,000 retooling its print servers — and why Universal Print costs $5 per user per month but eliminates print servers entirely. The conversation covers Microsoft's compatibility checker tool, the death of the Point and Print driver model, and what IT admins need to do before Windows 10 end-of-support in October 2025 forces the move. No clickbait, just the practical reality of print in a cloud-first Windows world. #Windows11 #UniversalPrint #EnterprisePrint #NetworkPrinters #Microsoft #ITManagement #PrintInfrastructure #CloudPrint #WindowsPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Technology #ITAdmin #PrintServer #Windows10EOS #PointAndPrint #PrinterDrivers #EnterpriseIT Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 mins
  • How Windows 11 Is Making Enterprise VPNs Obsolete

    How Windows 11 Is Making Enterprise VPNs Obsolete
    Jun 5 2026
    Lucas and Luna explore how Microsoft is quietly steering enterprise IT away from traditional VPNs with Windows 11's built-in Secure Access and Always On VPN features. They break down the technical shift from per-app VPN to zero-trust network access, using Microsoft's own deployment data showing a 40 percent reduction in VPN infrastructure at early-adopter firms. The episode examines why legacy VPN concentrators are becoming shelfware and what IT admins need to know about the transition, including the role of Entra ID and SASE integration. No hype — just the practical implications for your corporate network. #Windows11 #EnterpriseIT #VPN #ZeroTrust #Microsoft #NetworkSecurity #SASE #EntraID #AlwaysOnVPN #ITInfrastructure #RemoteWork #CorporateNetwork #TechPodcast #WindowsPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LucasAndLuna #Fexingo Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 mins
  • Windows 11 Is Redesigning Enterprise Laptop Trackpads

    Windows 11 Is Redesigning Enterprise Laptop Trackpads
    Jun 5 2026
    Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 update introduces Precision Touchpad Protocol 2.0, which brings new gestures and haptic feedback APIs. But for enterprise IT admins managing fleets of Dell, Lenovo, and HP laptops, the shift means driver conflicts, user retraining, and a new compatibility matrix. Lucas and Luna dig into why the old Synaptics and Elan drivers are being phased out, how the new protocol changes the user experience for everything from scrolling to three-finger swipes, and what IT should do before rolling out the update. They also discuss a recent Microsoft hardware certification change that requires all new laptops shipping with Windows 11 to use Precision Touchpad Protocol 2.0 by Q1 2027, and why that deadline is causing concern among enterprise procurement teams. Specific examples include how the new gesture API affects Windows 11's Snap Layouts feature and why some legacy enterprise apps that rely on custom touchpad gestures are breaking. #Windows11 #PrecisionTouchpad #EnterpriseIT #Microsoft #LaptopComputing #TouchpadGestures #ITPro #HardwareCertification #WindowsUpdate #DriverCompatibility #EnterpriseTechnology #HapticFeedback #SnapLayouts #Dell #Lenovo #HP #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 mins
  • Windows 11 Is Redesigning Enterprise Power Management

    Windows 11 Is Redesigning Enterprise Power Management
    Jun 4 2026
    Lucas and Luna dive into a quiet but disruptive change in Windows 11: the new power management framework that overrides traditional enterprise control. They break down how Microsoft's 'Modern Standby' and dynamic refresh rate policies are causing unexpected battery drain on Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbons, forcing IT admins to revise group policies they've used for a decade. The episode focuses on a specific documented case from a Fortune 500 manufacturing firm's internal report, showing how Windows 11's 'Balanced' power scheme now throttles CPU differently than Windows 10, leading to a 12 percent performance drop in Excel VBA macros. Lucas explains the new 'Power Slider' API and why third-party tools like ThrottleStop no longer work. Luna questions whether Microsoft is prioritizing consumer battery life over enterprise predictability. The conversation ends with a practical takeaway: the 'ultimate performance' power scheme is still hidden in Windows 11 Pro, and how to unlock it via command line. #Windows11 #EnterprisePowerManagement #ModernStandby #PowerSlider #ThinkPadX1Carbon #ITAdmin #GroupPolicy #BatteryLife #CPUPowerThrottling #Windows10vs11 #ExcelVBA #Fortune500 #Lenovo #Microsoft #BusinessTechnology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TechPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 mins
  • How Windows 11 Is Reshaping Enterprise Keyboard Shortcuts

    How Windows 11 Is Reshaping Enterprise Keyboard Shortcuts
    Jun 4 2026
    In Episode 30 of The Windows Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore a quiet but disruptive change in Windows 11: the gradual deprecation of classic keyboard shortcuts in favor of new key combinations tied to Copilot, Widgets, and Teams Chat. They discuss how Microsoft's decision to reassign the Win+C key from Cortana to Copilot, and the new Win+Shift+F shortcut for Focus Sessions, are confusing power users and breaking muscle memory in enterprise environments. The episode cites a recent survey from the Windows Enterprise IT Pro community showing that 63% of enterprise helpdesk tickets related to keyboard shortcuts have increased since Windows 11 24H2. Luna shares a story about a financial services firm whose traders lost valuable seconds retraining their fingers after an update. Lucas connects the shift to Microsoft's broader strategy of embedding AI into the OS. The conversation stays grounded in the day-to-day reality of IT admins and professional users who rely on speed. #Windows11 #KeyboardShortcuts #EnterpriseIT #Microsoft #Copilot #WindowsProductivity #ITAdmin #Helpdesk #WinC #WinShiftF #FocusSessions #MuscleMemory #EnterpriseTechnology #WindowsPodcast #LucasAndLuna #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    11 mins
  • Windows 11 Is Killing Enterprise USB Printers

    Windows 11 Is Killing Enterprise USB Printers
    Jun 3 2026
    Episode 29 of The Windows Podcast with Fexingo: Lucas and Luna dive into a quiet but disruptive change in Windows 11 24H2 — the removal of the legacy USB printer class driver. As of the June 2026 preview update, new Windows 11 installations no longer include the 'usbprint.sys' driver that has supported hundreds of USB printer models for over a decade. Lucas explains how enterprises with older label printers, receipt printers, and specialty output devices are finding that their hardware simply stops working after an OS refresh. Luna points out that Microsoft's official guidance — use the vendor's own driver — fails when the vendor has gone out of business or never made a Windows 11-compatible driver. The hosts walk through a real-world example: a regional hospital group whose patient wristband printers were rendered obsolete overnight. They discuss workarounds like IPP-over-USB and network-shared printers, and question whether Microsoft is forcing a hardware refresh cycle under the guise of 'modernizing the print stack.' If you manage enterprise printing, this episode will save you a weekend of troubleshooting. #Windows11 #EnterpriseIT #USBPrinters #PrintStack #DriverRemoval #Microsoft #ITPro #HardwareRefresh #PrinterCompatibility #WindowsUpdate #LegacyDrivers #EnterprisePrinting #LabelPrinters #TechPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #ITStrategy #WindowsPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 mins