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
New Google Chrome gaming feature will let you get the most out of your Xbox controller
By Sean Endicott published
feel the game Xbox and Razer Wolverine Ultimate controllers will soon support impulse trigger haptic feedback when playing a game in Google Chrome.
Want an Xbox VR headset? You will be able to get one soon, sort of.
By Sean Endicott published
on a quest Microsoft will be one of the first companies to help create a device running Meta Horizon OS.
Microsoft accused of "quietly wrapping apps... with some malware-looking .NET executable wrapper," but tech giant says it's just a new Store installer
By Sean Endicott published
Saved you a click Microsoft just changed how you install apps through the web-based version of the Microsoft Store. The new experience reduces the required number of clicks but has caused some controversy.
Microsoft snuck another ad into Windows 11 over the weekend, but will it be added to your PC?
By Sean Endicott published
It won't stop Windows 11 may soon feature an add for Game Pass within its Settings app. Microsoft started testing the advertisement among Insiders over the weekend.
Microsoft News Roundup: Xbox takes over PlayStation Store, Fallout tops charts, and Microsoft's project Stargate
By Sean Endicott published
This week we saw Microsoft games take over the PlayStation Store, Fallout rise in player count and popularity, and a report about a $100 billion investment into AI.
Windows 11 on Arm users will soon have a new web browser, and you can try it today
By Sean Endicott published
Extending an Arm Vivaldi and its focus on privacy will soon be optimized for Windows 11 on Arm.
Office LTSC 2024, which gets you Office without a subscription, is here in preview, but it's probably not for you
By Sean Endicott published
No subscription The next version of Office LTSC is here in preview but only for commercial customers.
The best prices for Microsoft 365 in April 2024
By Sean Endicott last updated
All the apps! You don't have to pay full price for Microsoft 365, thanks to these discounts and deals.
Elgato's Neo accessories are all about creativity and affordability, looking so good is just a bonus
By Sean Endicott published
A whole new range Elgato just announced a new lineup of accessories. The Neo range includes a Stream Deck, microphone, webcam, LED light, and game capture card.
I missed out on this Microsoft 365 deal but you don't have to, as long as you act quickly
By Sean Endicott published
Time to buy Microsoft 365 is more than Office, and you can get a year of access for 35% off.
The Windows 10 Settings app is the latest attack vector Microsoft will use to push you to sign up for a cloud account
By Sean Endicott published
Here we go again Microsoft has started testing a notification in the Windows 10 Settings app that encourages you to use a Microsoft account.
GUNNAR "totally reinvents blue-light-blocking glasses in a way that delivers perfect color rendition… we’re talking 100% perfect!"
By Sean Endicott published
See clearly GUNNAR's latest lenses are built for creators or anyone who values color accuracy.
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 is "within reach of a perfect laptop design," and you can grab it for an incredible price right now
By Sean Endicott published
Super Samsung Savings The Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 is an excellent convertible laptop, and right now you can get it for almost half price.
Here's how you can make the Microsoft Store 40% faster with just a few clicks
By Sean Endicott published
Seems faster An update for the Microsoft Store reduces page load times by 40% on average.
I could fix YouTube's ad blocking problem in five minutes but the company won't listen to you or me
By Sean Endicott published
blocked YouTube already has the solution to its ad blocking problem, but the company won't use it.
I hope Microsoft Edge copies this new Google Chrome feature immediately
By Sean Endicott published
Take it now Google Chrome has a new experimental feature that lets you preview your camera and microphone before granting access to those devices to a website.
The latest legendary ThinkPad X1 Carbon is here, but last year's model is a better deal right now
By Sean Endicott published
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 45% off, which is exactly what you can do right now.
After over two years, Microsoft will let these PCs upgrade to Windows 11
By Sean Endicott published
Block removed Microsoft has lifted a compatibility hold that stopped some PCs from upgrading to Windows 11 for over two years.
"Ridiculous doesn't even begin to cover the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor," and it's now down to its best price ever
By Sean Endicott published
Best price ever This gorgeous gargantuan gaming monitor is down to its best price ever.
Microsoft's latest Copilot coercion forced me through the five stages of grief over the death of the Windows 11 desktop
By Sean Endicott published
enough is enough Windows 11 is now a monetization path for Microsoft and a billboard for the company's services.
Dell's flash sale is over, but this $1,000 XPS 17 discount is here to stay... at least for now
By Sean Endicott last updated
A grand savings A $1,000 discount on the XPS 17 saves you a fortune on a powerful laptop with a 13th Gen Intel Core i9 and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080.
What is Microsoft's mysterious new AI feature for PowerToys?
By Sean Endicott published
🤔🤔🤔 Advanced Paste with Local AI is on the way to PowerToys, though we don't know what it is yet.
Microsoft all but confirms its AI PC and Windows 11 on Arm plans with Build 2024 schedule
By Sean Endicott published
It's almost time! Microsoft Build 2024 is next month, and AI PCs and Windows 11 on Arm are expected to be major focuses at the event. Session titles and descriptions give us a glimpse of what to expect.
Dell flash sale slashes the best XPS 15 deal to an even better price! (Updated)
By Sean Endicott published
Not for long! Dell has a 48-hour flash sale that discounts some of its best laptops by hundreds of dollars. Right now, you can buy an XPS 15 for up to $700 off.
Windows 11 doesn't have enough ads, says Microsoft's latest plan to force more ads onto your PC
By Sean Endicott published
Adding ads Windows 11 may soon feature more ads within the Start menu. Microsoft is testing an option that would promote apps within the Recommended section of the Start menu.