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.
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Apps Transferring files between an iPhone and a Windows PC can be awkward without the right apps. Blip and LocalSend make sending files seamless.

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Windows 11 Microsoft plans to release its OneDrive Photos app that rolled out accidentally, but the tech giant will let you uninstall it and have options for admins to manage the app.

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Windows 11 You will soon lose the option to set up a picture password in Windows 11. Existing picture passwords still work, but Microsoft now pushes PINs, biometrics, and passwords.

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Deals A Dell deal on on the XPS 14 discounts the premium laptop by $1,350. That model has an impressive 32GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, and a 3.2K OLED display.

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Apps You will soon have to find an alternative to uBlock Origin on Microsoft Edge. Microsoft just confirmed the cutoff for the MV2, which is essential for certain extensions.

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Windows 11 Microsoft is finally addressing Windows 11’s clutter, performance issues, and inconsistent design — but the cleanup comes after years of user frustration.

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Apps Developer Hayden Barnes built an unofficial Linux app for Microsoft Copilot. The native app adds system tray support, dark mode, and desktop notifications.

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Deals Seagate Xbox Expansion Cards are running out of stock at major retailers, with third-party sellers inflating prices over $300. Here is where you can still find 1TB and 2TB models at MSRP.

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Gaming Reports indicate the N3CN42WW BIOS update is bricking some Lenovo Legion Go gaming handhelds. Subreddit mods warn users to avoid the update as out-of-warranty repairs cost over $270.

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Accessories I went hands-on with GUNNAR Novato Onyx blue-light glasses and was shocked how quickly they reduced my eye strain.

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Apps Microsoft is rolling out five new features to Outlook in August 2026, including mobile calendar drag-and-drop rescheduling, event message filters, and floating Copilot Chat.

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Windows 11 Microsoft is warning Windows Insiders to update before an old security certificate expires.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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Apps Microsoft's July 2026 Teams update introduces a dedicated Recap app for meeting summaries, transcripts, and recordings.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.
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