Sean Endicott
Sean Endicott is the news writer at Windows Central, a website focusing on Microsoft, Windows 11, PCs, and gaming. He’s covered these topics for almost a decade, including the launch of three major versions of Windows as well as dozens of product launches from industry leaders such as Microsoft, Dell, Lenovo, ASUS, and Razer.
Sean focuses largely on daily news coverage of major companies within the industry. His role consists of writing articles about breaking news, covering content from press releases, and coordinating coverage of embargoed materials.
In addition to his news coverage, Sean communicates with developers to share news on the latest applications for Windows 11 as well as Microsoft’s applications on Android, iOS, and the web.
Sean studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and worked in local television before joining us in the world of online news. You can find him on Twitter @Sean_Michael_UK.
If you're a fan of American football, or even if you're not, Sean's keen to tell everyone about the sport and how he uses Microsoft Teams to do film study with the youth team he coaches.
Latest articles by Sean Endicott
Here's why Arm Holdings wants Qualcomm to destroy ALL Copilot+ PCs one week before they ship to customers
By Sean Endicott published
Up in arms The shipment of Copilot+ PCs could be halted, though that seems unlikely.
MediaTek will end Qualcomm's exclusive reign over Arm-based Windows PCs in 2025
By Sean Endicott published
More competition Qualcomm is about to get some company in the Arm-computing space.
Lenovo's ludicrous ThinkPad X1 Carbon deal from earlier this year looks expensive compared to this 72-hour flash sale
By Sean Endicott last updated
How much?! The ThinkPad X1 Carbon is one of the best business laptops around, but it is also very expensive. That is, unless you get one at up to 48% off, which is exactly what you can do right now.
The first wave of Copilot+ PCs launches next week. Here's how to get a free 50-inch 4K TV with the new Snapdragon X laptops. (Update)
By Sean Endicott published
Free TV! Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft, and Samsung all have Copilot+ PCs launching next week. Best Buy Plus or Best Buy Total members can get a free 50-inch TV when they buy a Snapdragon X-powered PC.
Apple adding this feature to iOS 18 in 2024 is so basic it hurts my brain, and it makes me miss Windows Phone
By Sean Endicott published
So simple iOS 18 adds a feature that's been on other platforms for over a decade.
Microsoft just found another way to connect your phone and your PC, but you can't try it yet
By Sean Endicott published
Stay connected You'll soon be able to view your phone's files through your PC's File Explorer.
This discounted Seagate Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S is perfect for all the games unveiled during Xbox Games Showcase 2024
By Sean Endicott published
So much storage The Xbox Games Showcase featured a ton of games worth getting excited about, but those games will take up a lot of storage. Luckily, the best expansion card for the Xbox Series X|S is on sale.
Xbox handheld all but confirmed by Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer
By Sean Endicott published
what a tease! Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer just teased an Xbox handheld. He all but confirmed Microsoft is working on a portable device designed to play Xbox games locally.
Microsoft isn't the best place to preorder a Surface Pro 11. Here's the best bundle on the flagship Copilot+ PC.
By Sean Endicott last updated
Where to buy Microsoft's Surface Pro 11 starts shipping on June 18. While a few online retailers offer preorders, one stands out as the best option.
Do you trust Microsoft with a feature like Windows Recall?
By Sean Endicott published
🤔🤔🤔 Windows Recall is a powerful new feature that uses AI to search what you've done on your PC. Many question the security of such a feature. We would like to know your thoughts.
This new Microsoft Designer feature is so good I burned all my boosts in 10 minutes
By Sean Endicott published
Too much fun Microsoft Designer now has a sticker creator that can generator stickers based on text prompts. Those stickers can then be used in messaging apps, presentations, and social media posts.
Microsoft accused of secretly tracking children and using the browser data of minors for advertising
By Sean Endicott published
Uh oh An advocacy group claims Microsoft collected the data of children without consent.
Want a Surface Laptop without Windows Recall? This is the perfect PC for you.
By Sean Endicott published
I don't Recall Right now, you can grab a Surface Laptop 5 for $500 off through Microsoft. The discount saves you a large chunk of change off what was once one of the best Windows laptops around.
MSI claws its way back into the top tier of gaming handhelds with its Intel Lunar Lake-powered console
By Sean Endicott published
So much power MSI just unveiled the next version of its Claw gaming handheld. The console runs on Intel's new Lunar Lake processors and has a larger screen and bigger battery than the original.
This new MacBook Pro rival has AMD's new Ryzen AI 9 300 processor, an RTX 4070, and a 4K display
By Sean Endicott published
ASUS just unveiled a trio of ProArt PCs. The most powerful of the bunch is the ProArt P16, which pairs an AMD Ryzen AI 9 processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070.
'I'm a Mac' guy is now a Copilot+ PC guy in this confusing and hypocritical commercial
By Sean Endicott published
Things change Qualcomm concluded its Computex 2024 keynote with a confusing ad for Snapdragon-powered PCs. The commercial features Justin Long, who famously starred in Apple advertisements for years.
You'll have to wait months for one of the most exciting Copilot+ PCs of 2024
By Sean Endicott published
Patience ASUS just announced a trio of ProArt PCs. Among the new devices is the convertible ProArt PZ13 that runs on a Snapdragon X processor and features a 3K OLED display.
Windows Recall is officially exclusive to Copilot+ PCs, but you can try it RIGHT NOW on unsupported hardware
By Sean Endicott published
Try it now A new tool lets you use Windows Recall on unsupported hardware.
Xbox Series X and PC gamers will drool over these new Acer OLED monitors
By Sean Endicott published
Shift gears Acer just announced three new Predator gaming monitors with OLED displays and built-in KVM switches. The specs of each monitor promise a premium experience for both console and PC gaming.
This laptop doesn't have a screen or Windows, but I want one so badly
By Sean Endicott published
For real The Spacetop G1 has a pair of XREAL smart glasses instead of a normal screen.
My favorite laptop to write about just got a MAJOR upgrade with Intel's latest chips
By Sean Endicott published
Brand new CPU The latest Framework Laptop 13 will run on an Intel Core Ultra processor and have several other key improvements, including a 9.2MP camera. You can preorder the refreshed modular laptop now.
Microsoft snuck out this Edge update that sped up your browser, and I bet you didn't even notice
By Sean Endicott published
Seems faster* Updates to Microsoft Edge make the browser's user interface 42% faster, and in some case can speed up your browser by 76%.
Android apps on Windows 11 aren't dead, at least if you're in China
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft will end support for Windows Subsystem for Android next year, but Tencent has another way to get Android apps to work on Windows... but only in China.
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