
Sean Endicott
Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central primarily focused on Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. Dating back to the days of Windows Phone, Sean has long been intrigued by anything that turns the tech world on its head. If it folds, flips, or has multiple screens, Sean wants to get his hands on it.
Over the last decade, Sean covered the launches of Windows 10, Windows 11, and hundreds of devices made by Microsoft, Google, Meta, Dell, Lenovo, Razer, and many other companies. Sean was there for the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT and has followed closely as AI has been integrated into everything from smartphones to making videos.Between product announcements, Sean scours through patents and studies leaks to find out what’s on the way in the world of tech.
Sean’s journey into tech kicked off with the Lumia 930, which placed him squarely in the Microsoft ecosystem. Finding third-party apps out of necessity led Sean to build relationships with app developers. Those relationships sparked a career full of app reviews and behind-the-scenes looks at development.
Outside of writing, Sean coaches American football. His team’s back-to-back northern championships in the UK were powered, in part, by Microsoft services. His team's attendance is tracked in Excel. He uses Clipchamp for his highlight videos. Even Microsoft Forms plays a role when getting player feedback.
Sean studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University before joining us in the world of online news. You can find him on X (formerly Twitter) @Sean Endicott_ or on Threads at sean_endicott_.
Latest articles by Sean Endicott

Windows 11’s big June update also improves game performance
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 The next Windows 11 update includes a bunch of new features, but you may care more about its improvements to PC gaming.

Microsoft unit in Russia to file for bankruptcy after Putin’s call to “throttle” Western tech
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft Microsoft’s Russian subsidiary is reportedly filing for bankruptcy just days after President Putin called for Western tech to be “throttled” and “choked.”

Notepad is finally getting lightweight formatting and Markdown support
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Microsoft is bringing rich formatting and Markdown support to Notepad, modernizing the app with bold, italics, lists, links, and headings.

Putin says Russia should "throttle" Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other US tech firms
By Sean Endicott last updated
Apps Putin says Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other US tech should be throttled in Russia as tensions rise between the two countries.

Microsoft Edge Game Assist brings floating in-game guides to Windows 11
By Sean Endicott published
Gaming Edge Game Assist brings a floating browser to Windows 11, letting gamers view guides and content without leaving their games. It's now available to all users.

Xbox co-founder J Allard is now VP of Amazon’s secretive 'ZeroOne' team
By Sean Endicott published
Computing Xbox co-founder J Allard now leads Amazon’s ZeroOne team, which is focused on developing breakthrough hardware and software products.

Microsoft revives Edge extension toggle for individual sites
By Sean Endicott published
Browsing Microsoft is testing an Edge feature that lets users disable all extensions on a site with a single click

Windows 11's biggest update in ages adds Cross Device Sync, upgrades Click to Do, and fixes HDR
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 An expanded Click to Do, Cross Device Resume, and improved HDR options are just part of the latest Windows 11 preview update.

Microsoft's new app update system highlights where the Microsoft Store failed
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 Windows Update orchestration platform will deliver a unified experience for app and driver updates.

You can now earn Discord Nitro by watching ads
By Sean Endicott published
Gaming Discord just announced a new in-app currency called "Orbs." You can exchange Discord Orbs for Nitro credits and cosmetic perks.

Microsoft’s Build blunder may have led to Teams' most useful update of the year
By Sean Endicott published
Apps A Build 2025 mishap exposed private chats live. Now, Microsoft Teams has a privacy feature that hides messages while screen sharing.

Join the discussion: Are Windows 11's AI features helpful or just bloat?
By Sean Endicott published
Windows Some call it handy, others call it bloat. We’re asking the community: Is AI in Windows 11 useful or just taking up space?

Microsoft Edge is getting a redesigned New Tab Page powered by Copilot
By Zac Bowden last updated
Browsing The New Tab Page within Microsoft Edge will soon include Copilot prompts for some users. Microsoft is rolling out the new experience to Edge in May 2025.

This Thunderbolt 5 GPU could bring new life to high-end docks and accessories
By Sean Endicott published
GPUs A new Intel Arc GPU concept from Sparkle supports Thunderbolt 5, allowing it to power more high-resolution displays and handle higher data transfer speeds.

Snipping Tool may soon support GIF recording on Windows 11
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Windows 11’s Snipping Tool may soon support GIF recording and export, giving users a fast way to create shareable content.

Signal blocks Windows Recall from capturing your chats on Copilot+ PCs
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Signal now blocks Microsoft Recall from taking snapshots of your screen with a new screen security setting.

Microsoft bans workplace emails mentioning “Gaza,” “Palestine,” or “genocide”
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft Microsoft has blocked internal emails containing the words “Palestine,” “Gaza,” and “genocide.” The change follows several employee-led protests.

Microsoft’s latest livestream leak shows why Teams needs this privacy feature
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Microsoft's head of AI security accidentally revealed Walmart's AI plans by sharing her Teams messages while presenting. This feature could have prevented it.

Apple "stymied" launch of Xbox mobile store, says Microsoft
By Sean Endicott published
Gaming Microsoft planned to launch its Xbox mobile store in July 2024. the tech giant blames Microsoft for the delay.

Microsoft accidentally leaks Walmart AI plans after Build 2025 protest
By Sean Endicott published
AI Microsoft accidentally revealed Walmart’s plans to expand its use of AI when a private Teams message was shown during a protest at Build 2025.

Microsoft is testing AI-powered tools in File Explorer
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 Microsoft is adding AI features to File Explorer in Windows 11. If you're in the Insider Program, you can try them early

Samsung challenges the best gaming TVs with G-SYNC support and 165Hz refresh rate
By Sean Endicott published
Gaming Samsung's 2025 OLED TV lineup supports NVIDIA G-SYNC, adding a key feature to compete with the best gaming TVs.

Artist revives Outlook's golden era with a modern icon in a classic color
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Microsoft is testing out new icons for its most popular apps. A recent survey inspired an artist to make a modernized Outlook logo in the app's clasic yellow.
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