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
Razer is giving away games with these Blade gaming laptops that are up to $1,200 off
By Sean Endicott published
how much?! Intel Gamer Days just began, and you can take advantage of its deals by saving up to $1,200 on the Razer Blade 15 or Blade 17.
Alienware unveils monstrous monitor with 500Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Premium
By Sean Endicott published
So fast Dell just announced an AMD version of its Alienware 500Hz Gaming Monitor. The device's screen is more than fast enough to handle the highest FPS any GPU can put out.
Here's what's on the way to Windows 11 in September
By Sean Endicott published
On the way The latest preview update is here for Windows 11.
NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 uses a mountain of data and AI to improve ray tracing on RTX GPUs
By Sean Endicott published
New and improved NVIDIA just announced DLSS 3.5, which uses artificial intelligence to improve ray tracing and game performance. The new tech was trained on five times more training data than DLSS 3.
Amazon just made it easier to hide bad reviews, and that sucks
By Sean Endicott published
No stars Amazon recently changed how it shows star ratings on its website. The new style of graphic makes users spend more time trying to get the same information that was easily discerned before the change.
PC Game Pass titles will be added to NVIDIA GeForce Now this week
By Sean Endicott published
All the games PC Game Pass titles will be added to NVIDIA GeForce Now this week. First-party titles and third-party games from PC Game Pass will become accessible through NVIDIA's game streaming services.
You don't need a console to play Xbox games on this 100-inch Samsung projector
By Sean Endicott published
So much screen Samsung just announced a projector that can stream games through the cloud without a console or PC. The Freestyle Gen 2 can also pair with a battery base for a truly portable experience
My favorite Microsoft Edge feature is now rolling out to everyone
By Sean Endicott published
On the side Microsoft just shipped an update to Edge that adds Edge for Business and the ability to detach the Sidebar. Both features have been in testing for quite some time and are now generally available.
Bing Chat Enterprise is here (in preview) to help teachers plan lessons with AI
By Sean Endicott published
Professional Chatting Bing Chat Enterprise is now available in preview for Microsoft 365 A3 and A5 customers. The tool allows people to get answers from the web with the power of AI without sharing their data.
Skype spams notifications, apologizes, and is working on fix
By Sean Endicott published
Go away A bug in Skype causes users to see repeated notifications about new features. Microsoft is working on a fix for the issue.
Microsoft blames human error, not AI, for recommending tourists visit a food bank on an empty stomach
By Sean Endicott published
People at fault Microsoft published an article recommending tourists visit a food bank on an empty stomach. The company blamed the issue on human error and taken the piece down.
Microsoft News Roundup: ChatGPT at risk, Surface event confirmed, and Xbox community rules revamped
By Sean Endicott published
All the news! You can catch up on all the news from the week right here.
Native .RAR support rolls out to more Windows 11 Insiders
By Sean Endicott published
ARRRR! Microsoft released a pair of Insider builds to the Beta Channel this week. The update adds native support for .RAR files and other archive file formats.
Microsoft just gave Windows 11 Insider builds a new expiration date
By Sean Endicott published
Update time The latest Insider update for Windows 11 improves casting, narrator, and how files appear in the Start menu.
Razer packed every bell and whistle into its BlackWidow V4 75%, including hot-swappable switches
By Sean Endicott published
Hot swap! Razer just announced the BlackWidow V4 75%. The keyboard features hot-swappable switches, RGB lighting, and has several layers of noise-dampening to give you the right level of click.
2023 called and WhatsApp answered with this long-awaited feature
By Sean Endicott published
FHD WhatsApp now supports sending and receiving HD videos with a resolution of 4096 x 2692. The new functionality is rolling out over the next few weeks on iOS, Android, and the web.
This rugged gaming laptop with an RTX 4070 is under $1,000, but the deal won't last long
By Sean Endicott published
Act fast! Right now, you can save $400 on an ASUS TUF R15 gaming laptop that runs on a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070.
The new 8BitDo Micro looks like a perfect controller for kids
By Sean Endicott published
Teeny tiny You can take 8BitDo on the go with its new controller, which is micro.
AMD teases new Radeon GPUs that will be announced next week at Gamescom
By Sean Endicott published
You tease! AMD confirmed that it will make "major product announcements" at Gamescom 2023. It's believed that the company will unveil multiple graphics cards at the event.
This discounted Lenovo Yoga 6 is a steal for under $450
By Sean Endicott published
An affordable laptop Thanks to a sizeable discount, you can pick up a Lenovo Yoga 6 for under $450. The convertible laptop is great for students, home office work, and general productivity.
You may be among the lucky few who already have dark mode in Microsoft Paint
By Sean Endicott published
Going dark After 37 years of only having a light mode, Microsoft Paint finally has a dark mode. The new look is rolling out now, though the release is gradual.
Intel's purchase of Tower terminated, likely blocked by Chinese regulator
By Sean Endicott published
Dead deal Despite the best efforts of CEO Pat Gelsinger, Intel was not able to secure regulatory approval for its $5.4 billion purchase of Tower Semiconductor. The deal has now been terminated by both sides.
Microsoft tests new ways to download files through Skype
By Sean Endicott published
So simple The latest Insider build of Skype introduces an improved experience for downloading and saving files.
Lenovo's Legion laptop deals look lovely, and they can save you over $650 on a gaming PC with an RTX 4090
By Sean Endicott published
We are legion Right now, you can pick up the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i or Legion Pro 7i at a big discount. B&H has a back-to-school sale that takes up to $650 off the gaming laptops.
Intel's $5.4 billion purchase of Tower Semiconductor is supposed to go through today, but will China block it?
By Sean Endicott published
More delays? Intel agreed to purchase Tower Semiconductor for $5.4 billion, but the deal has had to be pushed back twice. Today is the current deadline for the purchase, but it is unclear what will happen.
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