Introduction * Universal Windows Podcast – Episode 96 * Special guest Brad Sams @BDSAMS * Brad has nearly a decade of writing and publishing experience under his belt. From breaking news about Microsoft to pushing publications to new heights, he has significant experience as a journalist as well as growing web-based brands.

Word of the Week * Enjoy a sip of your favourite beverage each time any of us says "Windows"

Interview of the Week * Introduction to the book + Beneath a SURFACE is available on Amazon in Kindle format and will soon be available on paper! + A retrospective of all Microsoft Surface Devices from the Surface Table to the Surface Headphones and lots of insight into Windows 8 / 10 + Meets Talk about the personalities that made it all possible from Steven Sinofsky @stevesi to Joe Belfiore @JoeBelfiore + The "Good Old Days" at Microsoft + Microsoft really hated the press + Early Surface Pro Mockup

+ Lapable - I thought Colin had invented the word Lapable (June 4 2015)
+ SkyDrive -> OneDrive - it has become something very useful!
+ Why has the touch cover / kickstand not been copied by Apple or Samsung?
+ Surface Mini
    - do people really care that much about a non-launched product?
    - Microsoft produced between 10,000 and 125,000 units
+ Start of the Windows Insider Program
    - 10 Original Insiders
+ Surface Book 1 was a Dumpster Fire
    - Hotbag
    - BSOD

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Whisky of the Week

The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve