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
Microsoft's massive Teams update is on the way for Education users as well
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft recently announced a new version of Teams for Windows. The updated app is now in public preview for Education users.
Microsoft Edge just brought back this fan-favorite feature for blocking ads
By Sean Endicott published
Go away Microsoft Edge Canary can now block autoplay videos from appearing. The browser only had the option to limit or allow these types of videos until recently.
Meet the Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock: Microsoft’s most powerful and versatile dock ever
By Sean Endicott published
Bring the thunder Microsoft's new Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock brings modern connectivity through USB-C rather than Microsoft's proprietary port.
This is your 'last chance' to save up to 40% on these Razer gaming mice
By Sean Endicott published
Save some cheddar Razer has a big sale right now on laptops, keyboards, mice, and more. You can grab the Razer Basilisk Ultimate and the Viper Ultimate right now at a big discount.
Microsoft Teams has a new feature to make sure you don't miss anything
By Sean Endicott published
What's new Microsoft shipped a handful of features to Teams for desktop and mobile devices last month. The Windows 11 Chat app now has a new way of highlighting app badges.
Deal alert: Razer slashed $1,000 off its powerful Blade 14 gaming laptop
By Sean Endicott published
What a deal! The RTX 3080 is still a lovely GPU for gaming, and you can get a Razer Blade 14 with one inside for a big discount right now.
ASUS ROG Ally April Fools' joke was about a very real Steam Deck competitor
By Sean Endicott published
No joke ASUS teased a new handheld gaming device on April Fools' Day, leading many to believe that it was a joke. The company has since confirmed, however, that the ROG Ally is real.
ChatGPT tricked into generating a working key for Windows 95
By Sean Endicott published
Hackerman A YouTuber managed to trick ChatGPT into generating keys for Windows 95. The chatbot said no when asked directly but created keys when asked in a roundabout way.
Windows PCs can finally connect with Google's Nearby Share, Android's answer to Apple AirDrop
By Sean Endicott published
Simple Sharing Google's Nearby Share is now available in beta for Windows PCs. The tool allows you to share files and photos back and forth between supported devices, including Android phones and computers.
Microsoft News Roundup: 'Windows 12' with AI, Surface Hub 2S, 'BingBang' hack, Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family, and more
By Sean Endicott published
All the news An exclusive report on the next version of Windows, Microsoft announcing a new version of Teams, and E3 being canceled are just some of the stories in this week's roundup.
Windows 11 is testing this new option to help your laptop save energy
By Sean Endicott published
What's new Microsoft just shipped two new builds to Insiders in the Beta Channel. The update adds the ability to enable Content Adaptive Brightness Control when your laptop is plugged in.
Microsoft just fixed local searches in Bing Chat
By Sean Endicott published
Better Bing Microsoft shipped several improvements to Bing Chat this week, including the addition of image and video search to the tool. The chatbot should now show better local search results as well.
Poll: Are OneDrive notifications in the Start menu ads?
By Sean Endicott published
Poll Microsoft is testing a notification in the Start menu that prompts people to back up their files to OneDrive. People are split on if the notification is an ad, and we'd like to know your thoughts.
Get ready for the next big thing in chatting: ChatGPT-5 rumored to be coming at the end of 2023
By Sean Endicott published
Next Gen OpenAI only launched GPT-4 earlier this month but there are already reports about its successor. GPT-5 could arrive as soon as December 2023.
Here's what the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 will cost you
By Sean Endicott published
Cha-ching NVIDIA just shared the price for its upcoming RTX 4070. The GPU will launch with an initial price of $599.
Bing and millions of Microsoft 365 accounts were vulnerable to hackers due to the 'BingBang' vulnerability
By Sean Endicott published
Security issue Security researchers at Wiz discovered an Azure vulnerability that left Bing search results and millions of Microsoft 365 accounts at risk.
Google claims Microsoft is being anticompetitive in the cloud
By Sean Endicott published
Cloud wars Google recently came out against Microsoft's cloud business, claiming that Microsoft participates in anticompetitive practices.
Here's how Bing Chat may pay publishers it cites as sources
By Sean Endicott published
Getting paid Microsoft's Bing Chat scours the web for information to generate its answers. Soon, the chatbot may lead to revenue for publications cited as sources.
Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak, and other tech titans call for immediate pause of AI training
By Sean Endicott published
Pause An open letter with signatures by well-known names in the tech community calls for the immediate pause of the training of powerful AI.
Is Microsoft putting ads in the Windows 11 Start menu?
By Sean Endicott published
Adding ads? Microsoft just rolled out an optional update to Windows 11. The update includes a new feature that prompts people to back up their files through OneDrive.
You'll soon be able to manage your Xbox subscriptions right on your console
By Sean Endicott published
New option Microsoft just shipped a preview build to Xbox Insiders in the Omega ring. The update adds the option to manage subscriptions directly from consoles.
This discounted Dell UltraSharp 49 Curved Monitor is a better deal than the one that just launched
By Sean Endicott published
Deal Last year's Dell UltraSharp 49 curved monitor is over $700 cheaper than its successor, and it's still an excellent monitor.
Lenovo refreshes its flexible laptop lineup with the new Yoga 7 and Yoga 7i
By Sean Endicott published
Respect the flex Lenovo just announced the eighth generation of its Yoga 7 and Yoga 7i laptops. The portable PCs feature the latest chips from Intel and AMD and can flip 360 degrees into various postures.
Lenovo unveils the Slim Pro 9i, a thin-and-light laptop with a mini-LED display and NVIDIA RTX 40-series graphics
By Sean Endicott published
So slim! Lenovo just announced the Slim Pro 9i laptop. The powerful PC features the latest internals from Intel and NVIDIA alongside up to a 3.5K mini-LED display.
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