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
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Former Microsoft Windows exec Terry Myerson heads up new health data company Truveta
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Myerson's new company is ready to bring new insights from thousands of exabytes of health deta generated every year.
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ASUS launches ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535) with crisp 4K OLED display, pro color profile
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
This 4K laptop is one of the smallest 15-inch PCs on the market.
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Surface Duo discount shaves $300 off at Best Buy
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Score $300 off with activation, or $200 without.
![Surface Laptop 3 15](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kPwMuSGfrtuT6TXgbQdcsE-320-80.jpg)
Windows 10 build 19042.608 headed to Insiders in Release Preview and Dev channels
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
It's fixes and improvements all the way down.
![Hp Spectre X360 15 Tent Open Front](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SrurNHBCaTPEDprQfWztVW-320-80.jpg)
HP Spectre x360 15 review: Gorgeous from all angles
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
The HP Spectre x360 15 is a joy both look at and use, but you'll want to stick near an outlet.
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Acer Spin 5 and Spin 3 combine convertible fun with Intel's 11th Gen chips
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Acer launched its new Spin 5 and Spin 3 laptops today, embracing taller 3:2 and 16:10 displays in a convertible package that taps into the power of Intel's latest 11th Gen processors.
![Acer Predator Xb323u Gx Front Hero](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pEmdENdgw5TAqzr6p2dKBL-320-80.jpg)
Acer's new Predator XB323U GX is a bold, super-fast premium gaming monitor
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Acer's latest premium gaming monitor is big, bold, and super fast.
![Acer Porsche Design Acer Book Rs Ap714 51](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/99masHf8LLxqd89qHRD4AM-320-80.jpg)
Porsche Design Acer Book RS is dripping with bold style
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
At its Next @ Acer event today, Acer launched the Porsche Design Acer Book RS, a collaboration that brings powerful computing specs together with a chassis that is dripping in bold style.
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Acer Swift 3x targets creative professionals with modern features in a portable package
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
The Swift 3x brings together modern features in a thin-and-light package.
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Dropbox's new Family plan lets up to 6 people share Plus perks for $17 a month
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
The plan includes 2TB of shared storage, all of the perks of Dropbox Plus, and a dedicated "Family Room" folder for sharing files.
![Surface Book 3 Hero](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dy53pjYFu9Mz6xqWZG6FVN-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft lists Windows 10 October 2020 Update known issues
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Fortunately, the list is pretty small.
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Microsoft Edge Dev channel takes first step to major version 88, Beta moves to 87
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Edge's first bump to version 88 marks its Linux launch and brings a ton of improvements.
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Microsoft Edge for Linux preview now available in the Dev channel
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
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Microsoft launching first cloud region in Austria, invests big in Brazil
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
The investments will expand Microsoft's cloud reach while bringing digital skilling to, potentially, millions.
![Microsoft Edge](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gn9a9dZ3zsEbLTZ535JcL7-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft Edge WebView2 hits general availability
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Now developers can access the latest Edge web tech in their apps.
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Microsoft tapped to power CES 2021 digital experience
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Microsoft Azure, Teams, and Power Platform will all have a part in CES 2021.
![Edge Dev Hero 2020 Newfeature](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rQmxuxiovJ43GgCKTEAFMV-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft Edge Dev channel snags new price comparison tool, updated favorites
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Now you can get a little shopping help from Edge's collections.
![Microsoft Enhanced Image Captioning Example](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LaGW3NWEhVWogu3dcV75qP-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft bringing breakthrough AI image captioning to Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Microsoft's new algorithm can describe images as well as people can.
![Microsoft Edge](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QLaEXQm7XFgDhzwoezdNpF-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft Edge is revamping how you interact with your favorites
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
The favorites experience is bringing back a favorite feature.
![Surface Laptop Go Hero3 Logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WPB24P5VmCiVDapP5CvkZE-320-80.jpg)
Surface Laptop Go review roundup: Here's what everyone's saying about Microsoft's budget play
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
How does Microsoft's tiny take on the Surface Laptop hold up?
![Surface Duo Mighty Skins](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oViAspVmMV6sBWMBY5vzMo-320-80.jpg)
Get creative with these wild Surface Duo skins
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
You can even create your own design by just uploading an image.
![Surface Pro X](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4dXjQoboNo2EyKWiusnZ3g-320-80.jpg)
Windows 10 October 'Patch Tuesday' updates now rolling out
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Windows 10's Patch Tuesday updates for October are here, bringing a few fixes and security updates across supported Windows 10 versions.
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YouTubers reveal what they love (and hate) about headphones
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
We asked a bunch of YouTubers what they love and hate about headphones. Here's what they said.