# WTF Microsoft!

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Podcast: [ROAD RAGE 101](https://stenobird.com/podcast/road-rage-101-5574937)
Published: 2026-07-10T16:50:00+00:00
Episode link: https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/episode/wtf-microsoft
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