Sean Endicott
Sean Endicott is the news writer at Windows Central, a website focusing on Microsoft, Windows 11, PCs, and gaming. He’s covered these topics for almost a decade, including the launch of three major versions of Windows as well as dozens of product launches from industry leaders such as Microsoft, Dell, Lenovo, ASUS, and Razer.
Sean focuses largely on daily news coverage of major companies within the industry. His role consists of writing articles about breaking news, covering content from press releases, and coordinating coverage of embargoed materials.
In addition to his news coverage, Sean communicates with developers to share news on the latest applications for Windows 11 as well as Microsoft’s applications on Android, iOS, and the web.
Sean studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and worked in local television before joining us in the world of online news. You can find him on Twitter @Sean_Michael_UK.
If you're a fan of American football, or even if you're not, Sean's keen to tell everyone about the sport and how he uses Microsoft Teams to do film study with the youth team he coaches.
Latest articles by Sean Endicott
HP's new OmniBook Ultra beats every single Copilot+ PC on the market in TOPS, and it runs on an AMD Ryzen AI 300 processor
By Sean Endicott published
TOP of the market HP just announced the OmniBook Ultra, OmniStudio X 27, and OmniStudio X 31.5 The OmniBook Ultra runs on an AMD Ryzen AI 300 processor and will receive a free update to be a Copilot+ PC in the future.
Microsoft OneNote's new AI feature is here to save my studying from horrible handwriting
By Sean Endicott published
Write this down Copilot in OneNote can already analyze typed notes to generate summaries and create to-do lists. Soon, the same features will work with hand-written notes.
Windows 11 File Explorer is about to get a shortcut for duplicating tabs
By Sean Endicott published
check it Two new Windows Insider builds rolled out to the Release Preview Channel this week. They bring a few new features and a ton of fixes to Windows 11.
Will this new Microsoft Teams feature make you grin, sigh, or cry? Custom emojis are now in testing.
By Sean Endicott published
Express yourself Custom emojis are on the way to Microsoft Teams. You can test them now if you're a Microsoft 365 Insider on a supported device.
Microsoft will put a stop to this cashback feature in Start
By Sean Endicott published
No more You will no longer be able to scan receipts in the Bing and Start apps to earn cash back.
If I lived in America, this Microsoft 365 deal would be the first thing I'd buy today
By Sean Endicott published
A whole year! Microsoft 365 provides access to the Office apps, OneDrive cloud storage, and several other apps and services. Right now, you can get a 12-month Microsoft 365 Personal subscription for $44.99.
Windows 11 will soon bring better widgets to your PC's lock screen
By Sean Endicott published
Grab it now! A new Insider build of Windows 11 shows improved information widgets on the lock screen and adds a new option to pin apps to the taskbar.
Why pay $1 million for a Counter-Strike gun? You can get a dBrand skin with the same pattern for $60... if you're lucky.
By Sean Endicott published
Big money A gun in Counter-Strike recently sold for $1 million. Now, dBrand has a range of skins inspired by that firearm, and you won't have to pay $1 million for any of them.
Microsoft steps back from OpenAI board, will no longer hold observer seat
By Sean Endicott published
Big changes After eight months of holding a non-voting observer seat on the OpenAI board, Microsoft has given up that seat. Microsoft continues to own 49% of the for-profit portion of OpenAI.
Windows 11's July Patch Tuesday update squashes bugs, brings improvements, and adds an ad to your PC
By Sean Endicott published
Update time! Microsoft just shipped Windows 11 updates for several versions of the operating system. The Patch Tuesday updates include several security fixes and add an ad to the Settings app.
Call it a MacBook Pro killer or the best Copilot+ laptop, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge is already at a HUGE DISCOUNT
By Sean Endicott published
What a deal! The Samsung Galaxy Book4 is thin, light, and features the new Snapdragon X Elite processor. Right now, you can grab the flagship Copilot+ PC for $350 off.
Notepad on Windows 11 just gained two new features, but you'll want to disable at least one of them
By Sean Endicott published
at last A recent update to Notepad on Windows 11 adds support for spell check and autocorrect. Microsoft hasn't announced the update, but we've already seen the features roll out to PCs.
This new Windows 11 feature makes it easier to find your favorite apps and updates
By Sean Endicott published
Finally The Microsoft Store will soon have a search box within its Library section.
Microsoft explains why it's better to use a local account on Windows 11 — perhaps on purpose
By Sean Endicott published
Back again Microsoft has restored its guide on how to switch from a Microsoft account to a local account on Windows 11.
Microsoft fixes color distortion and audio issues on Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7
By Sean Endicott published
Update time! Microsoft shipped firmware updates for the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 recently. The updates address several audio and video issues, including a bug that can cause color distortion.
Even Microsoft's AI says the new Outlook is worse than Mail & Calendar on Windows 11
By Sean Endicott published
Feel the hate The Microsoft Store listing for the Mail & Calendar app includes an AI-generated summary of reviews that criticizes the new Outlook.
Latest PowerToys update improves a feature I bet you didn't know existed
By Sean Endicott published
So much power Microsoft just rolled out an update to PowerToys that improves PowerRename, Paste as JSON, and that includes several bug fixes.
Microsoft invests in the UK's north, set to build a gigantic 'hyperscale data center'
By Sean Endicott published
Big plans The north of England will see a sizeable investment by Microsoft in the form of a hyperscale data center southeast of Leeds.
Encrypted and secure cloud storage can be yours FOR LIFE for 70% off, and you don't need to use Microsoft, Apple, or Google
By Sean Endicott published
For life Right now, you can get lifetime access to encrypted cloud storage through pCloud. A limited-time deal saves you up to 70% on a range of plans.
Windows 11 is within striking distance of Windows 10 for PC gaming dominance
By Sean Endicott published
Catching up Windows 11 should pass Windows 10 in market share among Steam users within a few months.
Not content with ads in the Start menu, File Explorer, and Settings app, Microsoft is working on (even more) ads in Windows 11's Weather app
By Sean Endicott published
Adding ads Microsoft rolled out an update to its Weather app on Windows 11 recently. The update includes a few welcome changes, plus some additional ads.
Microsoft Designer just added this feature it should have had on launch day
By Sean Endicott published
a new look Microsoft Designer now supports generating images in portrait or landscape orientations. Previously, the AI tool could only make square photos.
Microsoft puts final touches on its new ad within Windows 11, rolls it out to Canary Channel Insiders
By Sean Endicott published
Windows Insiders in the Canary and Beta Channels have new builds of Windows 11 to test. The Canary Channel build includes a controversial advertisement for Game Pass within the Settings app.