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 740, 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
How Microsoft 365 excelled my American football team to back-to-back northern championships
By Sean Endicott published
365 FTW OneDrive, Excel, Clipchamp, and Microsoft Forms have been key to my American football team's success.
Move over Copilot, this updated app brings the latest GPT models to the Windows 11 desktop
By Sean Endicott published
The latest update to Stardock's DesktopGPT brings support for the most recent GPT models and lets you use your own API key.
Microsoft's AirDrop alternative for Android is baked right into Windows 11 — here's how to get it
By Sean Endicott published
Early access The latest optional update for Windows 11 adds the ability to send files from a Windows PC to an Android device through Windows Share.
Controversial Windows Recall feature will be uninstallable, or so it seems
By Sean Endicott published
Take it off The latest optional update for Windows 11 includes the option to uninstall Windows Recall.
From Flipgrid to Flip to a foot in the grave. Say farewell to Microsoft's standalone education-focused video app.
By Sean Endicott published
Bye bye The standalone Flip app will soon be shut down by Microsoft. The app's core features will be migrated to Teams for Education, though some functionality will get lost in the shuffle.
Razer launches new wireless Xbox controller, and Microsoft should hide in shame
By Sean Endicott published
Almost perfect The Wolverine V3 Pro is Razer's first wireless Xbox controller. It's also arguably the best Xbox controller you can buy right now.
Microsoft Forms fixes one of the biggest issues with syncing data to Excel
By Sean Endicott published
Sync up A new syncing solution for Microsoft Forms is more reliable and promises better performance when syncing between Forms and Excel for the web.
AMD Ryzen 9000 PCs don't need to wait until the next major Windows 11 update to fix gaming issues
By Sean Endicott published
Big fixes Fixes for issues affecting the gaming performance of Ryzen 9000 CPUs have been backported to Windows 11 version 23H2.
Leaked ‘Remarkable Alexa’ is Amazon’s costly answer to Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT Plus
By Sean Endicott published
At what cost? Amazon will reportedly launch a new AI-powered assistant later this year. The revamped Alexa will use AI to summarize the news, help with shopping, and has a chatbot for kids.
Final Microsoft 365 Insider blog post marks end of an era... sort of
By Sean Endicott published
a new home Microsoft shared the final post on its dedicated Microsoft 365 Insider Blog this week. Posts about the Microsoft 365 Insider program will now appear in the Microsoft Tech Community.
Upcoming Windows 11 update will let you silence another type of notification
By Sean Endicott published
Mute! Microsoft shipped a new Windows 11 Build to Insiders in the Beta Channel recently. The update adds the option to hide a specific suggestion that can appear when using apps.
AMD promises to fix (some) Ryzen 9000 gaming woes with the next major Windows 11 update
By Sean Endicott published
Let's see it Reviewers saw different results when testing Ryzen 9000 processors than AMD, and we now know why.
NVIDIA GeForce Now gets Xbox sign-in for cross progression and achievements, Black Myth: Wukong in tow
By Sean Endicott published
Black Myth: Wukong is one of 25 titles that will be added to NVIDIA GeForce Now this week.
Apple Podcasts is no longer behind the tech giant's walled garden
By Sean Endicott published
another one Apple Podcasts is now available on the web. The service is accessible on Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and other modern browsers.
New Xbox hardware preorders are live! Here's when the new Xbox Series X and S will ship and how to get them.
By Sean Endicott published
order up! Microsoft has two new Xbox Series X models and a new Xbox Series S on the way for the 2024 holidays. You can preorder all three of the devices now.
Microsoft breaks dual-boot Windows and Linux PCs with security update sent to wrong systems
By Sean Endicott published
oopsy A monthly patch update was sent to dual-boot systems by mistake, preventing machines from booting.
Surface Pro 11 with Snapdragon deal snags you a free keyboard just in time for back to school
By Sean Endicott published
Can't-miss deal You can get a free Surface Pro Keyboard when you buy a Surface Pro 11, but only for a limited time.
Microsoft launches unified Teams app to save you from having to install two versions of Teams
By Sean Endicott published
Finally Microsoft just launched its unified Teams app that works with person, work, and school accounts. The app simplifies using Teams on PC, which previously required two different applications.
Microsoft overhauls Clipchamp for iOS before shipping even a beta version of Clipchamp for Android
By Sean Endicott published
Green with envy Microsoft just shipped a major update to Clipchamp on iOS that refreshes the app's design. Despite being acquired by Microsoft over two years, Clipchamp is still not available on Android.
I never knew I needed this Windows 11 keyboard shortcut until Microsoft started testing it with Insiders
By Sean Endicott published
moving around You can now jump to apps in the taskbar by pressing a letter on your keyboard, as long as you're on the latest Dev Channel Insider build of Windows 11.
HP bursts into Gamescom 2024 with a powerful desktop PC and a slew of HyperX gaming accessories
By Sean Endicott published
Behold the power! The HP Omen 35L is available with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 and either an Intel Core i7-14700F or AMD Ryzen 7 8700G.
Microsoft squashes Skype bugs and improves reliability, but how many people still use the app?
By Sean Endicott published
Who uses Skype? Microsoft shipped an update to Skype Insiders recently that improves reliability and removes bugs. The update also serves as a good chance to ask which communication apps you use in 2024.
Gamers rejoice! Windows 11 will soon let you keep HDR off for games, but have it enabled for streaming videos.
By Sean Endicott published
maximum power! Windows Insiders can test an option that gives greater control of which content is in HDR.
Arguably the best PC gaming handheld is now at its best ever price
By Sean Endicott published
Bargain in sight Once considered the best gaming handheld at any price, the ROG Ally is now at its best price ever.
Microsoft has done its best to make back to school season a terrible time to subscribe to Microsoft 365, but I still found these deals
By Sean Endicott last updated
Why? Back-to-school season sees millions of students return to the classroom, so why isn't it the best time to subscribe to Microsoft 365?
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