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
Autonomous SmartDesk Core review: This standing desk transformed my home office, and it's so quiet it doesn't wake my dog
By Sean Endicott published
Review The Autonomous SmartDesk Core is a sturdy standing desk that is also perfect for sitting. I spent around one month with the desk, which transformed my home office.
8 gifts under $50 you can buy with your new gift card
By Sean Endicott published
Under $50 This time of year, plenty of people get gift cards only for those cards to go to waste. These eight gifts for under $50 are here to stuff your stockings.
Happy holidays! You can now uninstall Microsoft Edge with this free app, even if you're not in Europe.
By Sean Endicott published
Freedom Microsoft will soon let Windows 11 users in the EEA uninstall Edge. A free third-party app will let you uninstall the browser no matter where you are.
This new LG monitor ends one of the most divisive questions in PC gaming
By Sean Endicott published
A world first LG just announced an OLED gaming monitor that can switch between 4K gaming at 240Hz and FHD gaming at 480Hz with a single click.
Microsoft just killed Windows Mixed Reality but the company's VR vision lives on thanks to a surprising savior in Meta Quest
By Sean Endicott published
Dead but not gone Microsoft recently announced the deprecation of Windows Mixed Reality. While that platform is on the way out, Microsoft will continue to support VR through Meta Quest.
Forget red, this year Santa is all about Azure. Check out how Microsoft's cloud helps NORAD track the festive icon.
By Sean Endicott published
NORAD's website for tracking Santa Claus has been updated with various Azure technologies. It's now faster, more interactive, and helps you keep track of the festive icon over the holidays.
Windows Wi-Fi bug squashed within 24 hours, and you don't even need to uninstall an update to get the fix
By Sean Endicott published
A quick fix Microsoft discovered an issue in Windows that prevents PCs from connecting to Wi-Fi networks. The company quickly rolled out a fix that doesn't even require you to uninstall the faulty update.
I wish I could buy this Japanese laptop with a DVD player and a VGA port, but not for the reason you'd expect
By Sean Endicott published
Flashback The newly announced NEC VersaPro Type VD has a DVD player and a VGA port, but its removable battery is what makes me jealous of those who can buy it.
OpenAI sneaks out website update, no longer lists Microsoft as minority owner
By Sean Endicott published
OpenAI's website now lists Microsoft as having a minority economic interest.
The HP Envy Move is 'absolutely perfect as a family-oriented PC,' and you can grab it right now for $100 off
By Sean Endicott published
The perfect All-in-One? The HP Envy Move has a built-in battery, a handle, and can easily be moved around your home or office. The All-in-One PC is now $100 off, thanks to a holiday deal.
Microsoft's solution to the HP Smart app forcing its way onto PCs is to make you install a tool and use Command Prompt
By Sean Endicott published
A 'simple' fix A strange Windows bug forced the HP Smart app onto PCs and renamed printers as HP devices. Microsoft has shipped a fix for the bug, but it requires you to download a tool and use Command Prompt.
This camera dethroned the Logitech Brio 4K as the best webcam, and you can grab it for $100 off
By Sean Endicott published
The best around The Lumina AI combines a large sensor and AI to deliver bright, clear, and sharp video. Right now, you can snag it for $100 off, thanks to a holiday deal.
Microsoft is about to change how you manage files in Microsoft Teams
By Sean Endicott published
In the cloud A new OneDrive app for Teams will start shipping this month. It promises improved performance and to take advantage of recent updates to the OneDrive and SharePoint library experiences.
"Microsoft Office on the Meta Quest 3! And I don't even have an O365 subscription." A VR expert shows how to make the perfect virtual desk.
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft just released Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for Meta Quest. The virtual reality headset has passthrough cameras, allowing you to mix your real-world office with the Office apps in VR.
The last Windows 11 Insider Beta build of the year improves voice access as Microsoft marches toward the end of Speech Recognition
By Sean Endicott published
improving access The final Windows 11 Insider build for the Beta Channel in 2023 includes several improvements to voice access. The feature improves accessibility by letting you control your PC with your voice.
This Xbox Series X and Verizon Fios bundle makes me want to move. Get super fast internet, a free Xbox Series X, a $200 Amazon gift card, and a $100 Verizon gift card
By Sean Endicott published
for free?! Right now, you can get a free Xbox Series X, a $200 Amazon gift card, and a $100 Verizon gift card when you sign up for Verizon Fios 1 Gig internet or 5G
Get a great gift for the gamer in your life. Grab this discounted Xbox Wireless Controller.
By Sean Endicott published
Pretty colors The Xbox Wireless Controller is arguably the best gamepad available, especially when you consider its price. Right now, you can pick one up for $45, thanks to a holiday deal.
Acer unveils its latest gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra CPUs, but does the AI-driven NPU make a real difference?
By Sean Endicott published
AI FTW Acer's new Predator Triton Neo 16 is among the first to run on an Intel Core Ultra processor.
Lenovo's refreshed ThinkPad X1 laptops supercharge business features with AI powered by new Intel Core Ultra processors
By Sean Endicott published
Business meets AI Lenovo just announced refreshes of its ThinkPad X1 Carbon and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1. The new laptops run on the newly launched Intel Core Ultra processors that feature an NPU for AI features.
Microsoft Forms lacks the ability to ask questions about time, and one user has been on a fruitless 7-year quest to get it added
By Sean Endicott published
STILL WAITING Microsoft Forms lacks the ability to ask a question about time. One man has been on a quest to get the feature added for seven years, but to no avail.
PowerPoint for the web gains support for closed captions in Microsoft's latest push to improve accessibility
By Sean Endicott published
CC FTW You can now insert videos with closed captions into PowerPoint for the web.
Boredom at work is over, thanks to fully functional Tetris within Microsoft Excel, at least for one genius
By Sean Endicott published
bored at work A Reddit user recreated a fully functional version of Tetris within Microsoft Excel. Could this be the ultimate way to waste time at work?
Microsoft Edge will soon stay open after you close your last tab, no extension required
By Sean Endicott published
Staying open Microsoft Edge Canary has a new feature in testing that keeps the browser open when you shut your last tab. Many have requested the feature over the years, and it's finally on the way.
This versatile dock supports four 4K displays, but not if you have a MacBook (Windows FTW)
By Sean Endicott published
The newly launched Kensington K34050WW Dock lets you turn your desk into a battle station for work. It supports up to four 4K displays at 60Hz and can charge laptops at 100W.