Sean Endicott is a News Writer at Windows Central, where he covers Windows 11, Surface hardware, Microsoft 365, AI, apps, and the broader Windows ecosystem. He has been writing about Microsoft since 2017 and has published well over a thousand articles across the site.
His coverage spans breaking news, analysis, feature reporting, and opinion, with a focus on developments across Microsoft’s software and hardware platforms. This includes Windows updates, Surface launches, changes across Microsoft 365, and the company’s increasing focus on AI and services across its ecosystem.
In addition to daily reporting, Sean writes Windows Wrap, a weekly column that collects the most important stories from the week and looks at how they fit together across Windows and the wider PC space.
Before joining Windows Central full-time, Sean worked in journalism and media production after earning a First Class degree in Broadcast Journalism from Nottingham Trent University. He has experience in live production and broadcast environments, which led into covering fast-moving technology news and developments as they happen.
Outside of tech, Sean is an award-winning American football coach based in Nottingham, England. He was named BAFCA Youth Coach of the Year in 2024 and continues to coach youth American football alongside his work covering Microsoft.
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Apps Microsoft is rolling out expanded software zoom support, improved clipboard support, and other Camera app upgrades to Windows Insiders.

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Apps Microsoft's latest PowerToys update introduces two new utilities and brings a long list of upgrades for existing tools.

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Apps Microsoft is rolling out hero links for OneDrive, simplifying file sharing by letting a single link adapt to changing permissions.

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AI Microsoft has reportedly ended its involvement in a planned UK AI data center that may not receive sufficient power until 2030.

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Apps ShareX's largest-ever update adds native screen recording, 120 FPS capture support, and a huge collection of redesigned tools.

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Laptops Microsoft has updated its Surface lifecycle documentation, confirming six years of driver and firmware support for the new PC.

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Apps Microsoft's redesigned Photos app adds new features, but its biggest upgrade may be finally fixing years of slow performance.

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Windows 11 Microsoft's Windows Insider anniversary wallpapers were apparently created on a Mac, giving critics an easy punchline at an awkward time.

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Windows 11 Microsoft celebrated 12 years of Windows Insiders by releasing colorful new wallpapers inspired by the familiar Windows 11 Bloom background.

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Windows The new Surface Laptop Ultra proves Microsoft can build world-class hardware, but Windows 11 still dictates whether it's truly worth buying.

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Laptops The first wave of RTX Spark laptops earns praise from reviewers, drawing comparisons to Apple’s high-end MacBook Pro.

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Windows 11 Microsoft is testing a Gaming Task View in XBOX mode, giving Windows 11 users faster access to the desktop.

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Laptops Experts are praising RTX Spark's AI, GPU, and creator-focused performance ahead of tomorrow's first full laptop reviews.

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Windows 11 Months of Microsoft promises are finally leading to an improved Windows 11, but is it enough to convince people to buy a new PC?

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Apps Microsoft Edge may soon swap Favorites for Bookmarks, a small change that could make switching from Chrome feel more natural.

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Computing The XREAL 1 Pro+ keeps much of what worked before but adds a major brightness boost and several image quality upgrades.

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Surface Amazon's new Nanomatte display cuts glare and improves stylus feel. Microsoft should copy it when making the next Surface Pro.

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Apps Teams will soon support direct video sharing from OneDrive, solving a major problem for remote presentations and events.

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Apps Microsoft appears to be testing an AI tool for Edge that can diagnose browser problems and recommend fixes.

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Apps The developer who recreated Adobe apps with AI has now built Word, Excel, and PowerPoint alternatives using Claude.

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Apps Microsoft is letting developers try upcoming Windows UI controls earlier, potentially leading to better apps across Windows 11.

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Surface Microsoft showed off compelling Windows 11 features and hardware, but much of the event was weighed down by developer-focused AI discussions.

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Surface Microsoft is offering up to $1,000 cash back to MacBook Pro owners who switch to the new Surface Laptop Ultra, and that's on top of trade-in value.
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