In the latest episode of the Windows Weekly podcast, Leo Laporte and Mary Jo Foley discuss Windows 8 RTM and General Availability dates, a slightly different Windows Server 2012 schedule, 630 million licenses sold for Windows 7, Microsoft fixes a serious Windows 8 RP bug, the Microsoft Partner Conference, more Microsoft Stores on the way, some new Azure services, and the Bing Fund.

Running time: 1:33:38

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Tip of the week: Two things that make Windows 8 better immediately

First, learn at least one keyboard shortcut (WINKEY + C, for Charms) to get unstuck no matter where you are in the OS. Second, enable File History immediately. It's one of Windows 8's best features, but it's off by default.

Software pick of the week: Windows Server 2012 Essentials Beta

This could be the Windows Home Server you're looking for.

Plus: New version of SkyDrive application for Windows!

Enterprise pick of the week: Office 365 FPP (fully packaged product) and Office 365 Open

What are these and why you should care

Codename pick of the week: Katal

The Azure Service Management Portal/API technology for Win Server