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.
Latest articles by Sean Endicott

Windows Insiders need to update their PCs before August 11, here is why
By Sean Endicott Published
Windows 11 Microsoft is warning Windows Insiders to update before an old security certificate expires.

Microsoft bug bounties hit a record $20 million as AI speeds up security research
By Sean Endicott Published
Windows 11 Microsoft paid 562 security researchers $20 million for finding vulnerabilities in its software and cloud services, setting a new record for the bounty program.

Creators hack RTX 4060 to work with Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme
By Sean Endicott Published
Gaming Creators were able to connect an NVIDIA RTX 4060 to an ASUS Zenbook A16 with a Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme. Is this a glimmer of hope for Windows on Arm gaming or just a clever workaround?

Apple is bringing iPhone clipboard sync to Windows 11, but with limits
By Sean Endicott Published
Windows 11 Microsoft used EU regulations to push Apple into building cross-platform copy and paste, but we're a long ways off from a sync clipboard.

Microsoft Edge's best built-in accessibility feature could save you $29 a month
By Sean Endicott Published
Browsing A dedicated text-to-speech extension brings high-end AI voices to your browser, but Microsoft Edge gives you 80% of the experience for free.

Everything new in Microsoft Teams for July 2026: Meeting Recaps, Frontline AI, and more
By Sean Endicott Published
Apps Microsoft's July 2026 Teams update introduces a dedicated Recap app for meeting summaries, transcripts, and recordings.

Halo: Campaign Evolved exposes Windows on Arm's big gaming flaw
By Sean Endicott Published
Gaming A major texture bug leaves Halo: Campaign Evolved unplayable on Qualcomm’s top-tier chip, proving Windows on Arm gaming remains a work in progress.

Microsoft tests deeper Phone Link Start menu integration in Windows 11
By Sean Endicott Published
Windows 11 Microsoft is testing Start menu previews for Phone Link and customizable search controls in Windows 11. Here is a look at the latest preview build features.

Windows Wrap: Microsoft put the cart before the horse with Surface PCs with 8GB of RAM
By Sean Endicott Published
Windows 11 Microsoft has promised fixes for bloated Windows 11 context menus and to optimize the OS for 8GB of RAM, which makes me ask why low-memory Surfaces are already for sale.

Poll: Are Windows 11's tweaks an improvement or an annoyance?
By Sean Endicott Published
Windows 11 Windows 11 is finally updating File Explorer to show file sizes in MB and GB instead of KB. But is the upgrade a welcome change or another thing to get used to?

LG's response to Windows 11 monitor adware proves it learned nothing
By Sean Endicott Published
Monitors LG stopped shoving McAfee ads onto Windows 11 PCs after Microsoft stepped in, but its official response proves the company still doesn't get the problem.

6 apps I personally recommend to improve Windows 11
By Sean Endicott Published
Apps Microsoft’s default Windows 11 apps often fall short. These six apps are what I install to improve Windows 11 and replace Microsoft's default apps.

I talked to the developer of Endstate, an app that restores your Windows app settings after a clean install
By Sean Endicott Published
Apps I spoke with the developer of Endstate, a new free and open-source tool for Windows 11 that uses WinGet and Chocolatey to reinstall your apps and modules to restore your customized settings.

Microsoft’s Snapdragon X2 Surface Pro gets its first major price correction — up to $450 off
By Sean Endicott Published
Deals Microsoft’s newest 2-in-1 delivers a performance bump, and back-to-school sales bring its high starting price back down to earth.

Why Asha Sharma had to kill Phil Spencer's "every screen is an Xbox" vision
By Sean Endicott Published
QOTD Phil Spencer once envisioned an Xbox on every screen. Here is why new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma had to abandon that multiplatform strategy and double down on dedicated console hardware.

Windows 11 update brings Voice Isolation and improved Braille display support
By Sean Endicott Published
Windows 11 The latest Windows 11 build brings Voice Isolation to Voice Access and instant Braille display support, proving once again that accessibility tools end up making life easier for everyone.

I tried a budget ergonomic mouse and it instantly exposed the MX Vertical’s biggest flaw
By Sean Endicott Published
Accessories The ProtoArc EM11 Pro nails horizontal scrolling and quiet clicking, but its awkward grip keeps the Logitech MX Vertical on my desk.

Microsoft Editor is failing writers, so I replaced it with AI
By Sean Endicott Published
AI Copilot and Gemini caught mistakes Word missed, making me switch to AI for proofreading.

Windows Wrap: LG's McAfee adware shows why Windows 11 needs tighter install controls
By Sean Endicott Published
Windows 11 Microsoft stopped LG’s popups this time, but Windows 11 shouldn't allow peripheral makers to install software without your permission.

Poll: Will LG's adware controversy stop you from buying their monitors?
By Sean Endicott Published
Poll Microsoft stepped in to stop LG's McAfee pop-ups, but will buyers hold a grudge?

Windows 11 finally lets you remap the Copilot key
By Sean Endicott Published
Windows 11 Windows 11 now includes a native setting to remap the dedicated Copilot key to the Right Ctrl or Context menu key.

Microsoft’s refreshed 2‑in‑1 lands on shelves with stronger graphics and optional OLED
By Sean Endicott Published
Deals Microsoft’s latest Surface Pro is now available with Snapdragon X2 processors, improved graphics, and optional OLED panels. Early impressions point to smoother performance and better battery life.

Microsoft Copilot's free tier is quickly becoming a glorified demo
By Sean Endicott Published
AI Microsoft is shifting key Copilot features, including Deep Research, behind paid subscriptions. Here is why the free version of Copilot is starting to feel like a glorified demo.
All the latest news, reviews, and guides for Windows and Xbox diehards.


