Latest articles by Sean Endicott
A top Windows developer is forming a new team to save Windows 11 apps
Apps Legendary developer Rudy Huyn is picking a new team to improve the Windows 11 app experience.
Don't buy a Surface right now — The refreshes are too close
Surface Microsoft’s current Surface lineup is caught between aging 2024 internals and the disruptive $599 MacBook Neo. If you want the best value, you have to wait for the Spring refresh.
Microsoft Edge has a new competitor as Samsung Browser finally launches
Apps Samsung Browser is now available for Windows. It connects your mobile and PC browsing with several features and integrates a new AI tool powered by Perplexity.
The Razer Viper V3 Pro beats the Viper V4 Pro in one key area
Deal Razer's Viper V3 Pro just hit $119.99. While the new V4 Pro has higher ceiling specs, the V3 Pro remains a top-tier e-sports mouse with a pro-proven 35K sensor.
OneDrive launches AI Restyle — new feature skips Copilot brand
Apps Microsoft’s new AI Restyle for OneDrive reimagines photos into artistic styles.
Stop gambling on "no-name" mini PCs — the Geekom A6 is 15% off
Deal Avoid the 2026 mini PC minefield with this 15% discount on the Geekom A6, a reliable office workhorse now down to $551.
Razer Viper V4 Pro unveiled — 49g, 50K DPI, and 180-hour battery life
Gaming The Razer Viper V4 Pro features a 50K sensor, 180-hour battery life, and a more durable optical scroll wheel in a 49g symmetrical design.
Outlook finally learns how to search, adds new "People" experience
Apps Microsoft is rolling out a unified search experience for the new Outlook, allowing users to find contacts across directories and personal accounts with simple keywords.
Firefox has me dangerously close to dropping Edge as my default browser
Apps Firefox is catching up to Edge in features while also making it easy to disable AI with a single switch.
OneDrive is no longer optional for Clipchamp
Windows 11 A new update to Windows 11’s built-in video editor mandates OneDrive for all active projects, effectively ending local-only workflows.
Windows 11's sign-in bug fix proves we need a "forever pause" for updates
Windows 11 Microsoft’s emergency fix for the Windows 11 sign-in bug is here, but the damage to user trust remains. This latest bug shows why Microsoft needs to let people pause updates forever.
Windows Wrap: Windows 11 is finally getting fixed — I told you so
Windows 11 Microsoft is finally walking back its worst Windows 11 decisions, from Taskbar limitations to AI bloat. Is it a change of heart or a billion-dollar survival tactic?
Microsoft launches new Feedback Hub — will it fix Windows 11?
Windows 11 Microsoft is launching the "largest update ever" to the Feedback Hub, featuring a unified submission flow and modernized navigation to prove it’s finally listening to Windows 11 critics.
Windows 11 is breaking Microsoft account sign-ins
Windows Microsoft wants everyone on a Microsoft Account, but the latest Windows 11 update is breaking sign-ins with a fake "no internet" error for Teams, Office, and other Microsoft apps.
Best Microsoft 365 Prices: Save on Personal & Family Plans
Deal Looking for a Microsoft 365 discount? We’ve rounded up the best prices on Personal and Family subscriptions to help you avoid paying full price.
Microsoft’s in-house AI makes a massive leap — still can’t catch Google or OpenAI
AI Microsoft’s latest image model, MAI-Image-2, vaults to #3 on the global leaderboards, marking a major shift toward internal AI development over OpenAI reliance.
The Logitech MX Vertical is $40 off — and it's worth every penny
Deals Stop settling for wrist strain. The Logitech MX Vertical is $40 off, offering a 57-degree "handshake" grip that remains the gold standard for comfort.
This tool converts English to "LinkedIn Speak" — Is it help or slop?
Apps LinkedIn is a land of corporate speak and "aura farming," but a new tool makes playing the professional game a little bit easier (and a lot funnier).
I finally tried Lively Wallpaper to animate my desktop — it's a dream for customization
Apps Lively Wallpaper is free, open-source, and looks like a native part of Windows 11, though I found one specific feature that hits your system resources hard.
Your favorite PowerToys features are now just a click away
Apps The latest update to PowerToys adds a Command Palette Dock that lets you pin your favorite extensions to the desktop. It also improves my favorite new utility, CursorWrap.
Microsoft is retiring SwiftKey accounts — what you need to know
Apps Microsoft is killing standalone SwiftKey accounts on May 31, 2026. If you don't migrate your data to OneDrive soon, your personalized dictionary is as good as gone.
Copilot’s new leadership lineup shows Microsoft tightening its grip on its AI destiny
Microsoft Satya Nadella unifies Copilot leadership under a former Snap VP, signaling a shift toward in-house "Superintelligence" and independence from OpenAI's models.
Microsoft 365 is paywalling most of Copilot in its Office apps
Microsoft 365 Microsoft is stripping Copilot Chat from Office sidebars for non-licensed users on April 15, 2026, rebranding the included version as "Copilot Chat (Basic)."
