
Dan Thorp-Lancaster
Dan Thorp-Lancaster is the former Editor-in-Chief of Windows Central. He began working with Windows Central, Android Central, and iMore as a news writer in 2014 and is obsessed with tech of all sorts. You can follow Dan on Twitter @DthorpL and Instagram @heyitsdtl.
Latest articles by Dan Thorp-Lancaster

Microsoft launching Project xCloud public preview in October
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Get ready to stream 'til you can't stream anymore with Project xCloud in October.

Razer's new Kishi controller gets ready for xCloud with dedicated Xbox buttons
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Razer today launched a new version of its mobile Kishi controller for Android, adding some extra Xbox flair ahead of the launch of Microsoft's xCloud streaming service.

Surface Duo can be a crazy co-op machine with Xbox xCloud and Google Stadia
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Two screens really are better than one.

Xbox Project xCloud on iPad is my dream come true, but it's just a start
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
I've been waiting for what feels like forever to get my hands on Xbox Project xCloud for iPad, and it's finally here. So far, it's a solid start, but there's so much room to grow.

Razer Junglecat and xCloud could make my 'Xbox Switch' dream a reality
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Razer's Junglecat controller is a neat idea for mobile gaming, but it becomes an even better prospect when you factor in xCloud game streaming.

PNY Turbo Attache 3 review: A decent USB 3.0 flash drive with some speedbumps
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
The PNY Turbo Attache 3 is good enough for most basic flash drive needs, but spotty write speeds keep it from taking the top spot. Check out our review for a closer look.

SanDisk Cruzer USB 2.0 review: Slow speeds make this reliable drive a no-go for most
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
If you have a very specific need for a USB 2.0 flash drive, then the SanDisk Cruzer USB 2.0 is about as reliable as you can get. But it's not a solid pick for most in a world filled with USB 3 ports.

Samsung FIT Plus USB 3.1 flash drive review: A low-profile 'plug-n-go' speed demon
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
You can pop this speedy little flash drive in your laptop and forget about it.

Razer Naga X Review: The king of MMO gaming mice improves on the basics
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Razer still makes the best MMO mouse you can get your hands on.

SanDisk Ultra Fit review: A slim, simple flash drive that blends right in
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
The SanDisk Ultra Fit is slender enough to set and forget.

Level up your gaming setup for cheap with this $20 mechanical keyboard deal
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

Microsoft outage takes down Xbox Live, Teams, Office 365, OneDrive, and Bing [Updated]
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
If a Bing goes down and no one is around, did it even happen?

Alienware launches trio of speedy gaming monitors with NVIDIA G-Sync
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Alienware has three new monitors on the scene, all of which come with speedy refresh rates and NVIDIA G-Sync. Moreover, Alienware boasts some great color accuracy on the IPS panels with each monitor.

MSI GS66 Stealth review: Stealthy looks hide a mountain of power
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
The MSI GS66 stealth is quite the looker, and it's packed full of power.

Secretlab Aape Collection gaming chair review: Seriously suave streetwear style
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Secretlab goes ape with this limited edition collab.

Acer's Predator Triton 900 gaming laptop packs a crazy convertible hinge
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
With a hinged display, Acer's Predator Triton 900 isn't your standard gaming laptop.

Office 365 outage brings service down in some major US cities
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Office 365 appears to be experiencing an outage this afternoon. So far, issue reports are spiking in major US cities, including Chicago, New York, Houston, and Los Angeles.

The Future Tech Awards have arrived with support from five special sponsors
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
The Future Tech Awards have landed at CES 2021. Read more about the standouts of CES 2021.

The Future Tech Awards winners are here: See who won the Reader's Choice, Future Choice, and Future Power 50
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
The Future Tech Awards celebrate the best in tech, from the products to the people behind them. Check out the winners of this year’s awards.

Lenovo's new ThinkPad X12 Detachable is basically a more powerful Surface Pro
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Lenovo launched the new ThinkPad X12 Detachable at CES 2021. The PC resembles Microsoft's Surface Pro, but you'll get a range of specs to choose from that go beyond Microsoft's offering.

HP unveils new ProBook PCs powered by AMD's Ryzen PRO 5000 chips
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
The new ProBook line is ready for work wherever you need it.

HP's new EliteBook 805 G8 series PCs are ready to go to work
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
HP took the wraps off of its latest line of EliteBook PCs at CES 2021 today, showing off a range of PCs that all run on AMD's latest Ryzen 5000 mobile CPUs.

Little Nightmares 2 revealed for 2020 launch at Gamescom 2019
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Little Nightmares 2 is ready to creep you out next year.

This slim Lenovo laptop is a great last-minute holiday gift at $200 off
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Still rooting around for some last-minute holiday gifts? Have a laptop in mind? This deal strikes a full $200 off the excellent Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7, knocking its price down to just $799.
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