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
Dell's new UltraSharp 49 Curved Monitor puts two 27-inch displays inside one screen, and it's available now
By Sean Endicott last updated
So wide Dell just launched the UltraSharp 49 Curved USB-C Hub Monitor. It features a screen that can house two 27-inch displays side-by-side without a seam and acts as a USB-C hub as well.
Microsoft Teams Avatars are here to let you take a break from being on camera
By Sean Endicott published
Express yourself Microsoft just rolled out preview support for avatars within Teams. The 3-D models allow users to express themselves without being on camera.
New Microsoft Teams promises double the speed and a fresh look
By Sean Endicott published
New is better Microsoft just announced a new version of Teams that's up to twice as fast while also using fewer system resources. It also paves the way for AI features, such as the newly announced Copilot.
Google Bard and Bing Chat made it look like I shared fake news
By Sean Endicott published
FAKE NEWS Here's a quick tale of two chatbots feeding each other incorrect information and how my article was used as a source for fake news.
Windows 11 Snipping Tool 'aCropalypse' bug fixed with emergency update from Microsoft
By Sean Endicott published
Bug fix Microsoft just shipped an emergency update for the Windows 11 Snipping Tool that secures it against the "aCropalypse" vulnerability.
Everything new for Bing Chat: DALL-E images, knowledge cards, AI-generated stories, and more
By Sean Endicott published
New Bing Bing Chat gained support for generating images using DALL-E last week. The service also added a new version of knowledge cards, AI-generated stories, and received other improvements.
Microsoft News Roundup: Google Bard vs. Bing Chat, Microsoft Loop, Windows 11 SSD bug, Dell UltraSharp 49, and more
By Sean Endicott published
All the news! Microsoft's Bing Chat has a new competitor from Google, and that's just one of the biggest stories this week. Catch up on all of the latest Microsoft news in our latest roundup.
Windows 11's search box can contrast with the Taskbar in latest Insider build
By Sean Endicott published
Beta build The latest Windows 11 Insider build makes it easier to see the search bar.
Windows 11 Snipping Tool can leak vulnerable information you cropped out
By Sean Endicott last updated
Security issue The aCropalypse is here for Windows 11.
Microsoft starts testing next evolution of Windows 11 widgets
By Sean Endicott published
Evolving widgets Microsoft just shipped an update to Insiders in the Canary Channel. The build adds the ability to show three columns of widgets on certain PCs.
WhatsApp for Windows just got a new desktop app that's faster and supports video calls with eight people
By Sean Endicott published
What's up? WhatsApp. You can now video call up to eight people through WhatsApp for Windows. The app just rolled out to Windows 11 and Windows 10.
Windows 11 will finally show seconds on its clock
By Sean Endicott last updated
New build! Microsoft is testing a new USB4 Settings page and the option to show seconds on the clock in the system tray.
Lenovo's new LOQ lineup delivers tech from Legion to more affordable gaming PCs
By Sean Endicott published
Brand new Lenovo just announced a new lineup of affordable gaming PCs. The LOQ family includes two laptops and a gaming tower.
New Lenovo Legion lineup includes one of the first laptops with Wi-Fi 7
By Sean Endicott published
All new Lenovo just announced a range of new Legion Slim laptops. All of the PCs feature the latest specs from Intel or AMD and up to an NVIDIA RTX 4070 GPU.
Microsoft Loop brings together all of Microsoft 365 into shared workspaces, and it's available in preview
By Sean Endicott published
In the Loop Microsoft Loop is now available in preview. The service brings together Microsoft 365 content into workspaces and projects that be shared easily.
Google Bard says it's 'already shut down' in obvious mistake, and now Bing Chat agrees
By Sean Endicott last updated
Oopsy Google Bard launched in public preview yesterday. Unfortunately for Google, the chatbot claims that it has already been shut down, even though it hasn't.
You can now test Google Bard, the latest competitor to Bing Chat powered by ChatGPT
By Sean Endicott published
AI vs. AI Google just rolled out preview support for its Bard chatbot. Now, we can get a gauge for how it compares to Bing Chat.
Windows 11 March 2023 Patch Tuesday update may cut your SSD speed in half
By Sean Endicott published
Bug Report🪲 Microsoft just rolled out a Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11. Unfortunately, a bug can cause SSD speeds to drop dramatically.
Grab an RTX 3080 bargain with this discounted Alienware Aurora R14 desktop
By Sean Endicott published
What a deal! Dell has taken $950 off the price of the Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R14. The gaming desktop includes an RTX 3080 at an affordable price, making it a great bargain for PC gaming.
Microsoft brings GPT-4 to healthcare professionals with DAX Express
By Sean Endicott published
AI care Microsoft just announced a new tool that uses AI to generate clinical documentation automatically.
Windows 11 on Surface Duo project just got an update focused on the Surface Slim Pen
By Sean Endicott published
Up to date!
Samsung S95B, one of the best TVs for Xbox and PS5, is near Black Friday pricing
By Sean Endicott published
A big deal Samsung's S95B is one of the best TVs for gaming on the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, or PS5. Right now, it's on sale for one of its lowest prices ever.
Everything new for Bing: Faster responses, increased limits, and sharing chats through Facebook, Twitter, and more
By Sean Endicott published
Better Bing Bing Chat continues to improve, and it's now easier to share responses through social media.
Microsoft News Roundup: Copilot in Microsoft 365, 'Adults Only' Xbox controller, Dell ARM laptop, and GPT-4 powering Bing
By Sean Endicott published
Roundup Microsoft held another AI event this week, at which it unveiled Copilot for Microsoft 365. We also saw OpenAI unveil GPT-4 and Dell launch its first Windows on ARM laptop.
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