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
Get a MASSIVE amount of storage for a miniature price with this discount on one of Samsung's best portable SSDs
By Sean Endicott published
Save on storage Right now, you can save $100 on the Samsung T5 EVO SSD. The portable drive is designed for large file transfers and is available with 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB of storage.
The best TV for Xbox Series X and PS5 discounted to a price that shows Amazon isn't playing around
By Sean Endicott published
Super savings The LG C3 tops our list of the best TVs for gaming on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Right now, you can pick up the impressive television at its lowest price ever.
Microsoft killed this OneDrive feature before it even launched
By Sean Endicott published
Hardly knew you Microsoft announced that it will end support for uploading items from a URL to OneDrive later this month. The feature was only ever in preview and will stop working in a few weeks.
Here's why Windows Subsystem for Android got killed off, according to a 29-year Microsoft veteran
By Sean Endicott published
Farewell Microsoft recently announced the end of support for Windows Subsystem for Android. Now, a Microsoft veteran shared why the feature failed to stick around.
Demons, Darth Vader mutilating babies, and sexualized women next to car crashes are just some what caused a Microsoft employee to report Copilot to the FTC
By Sean Endicott published
A Microsoft employee who red teams Copilot Designer flagged up vulgar and violent images generated by the tool. Now, he has written a letter to FTC chair Lina Khan.
Microsoft will kill Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11 next year, but Amazon just drove a nail in the coffin
By Sean Endicott published
A quick goodbye Microsoft announced that Windows Subsystem for Android will be deprecated in March 2025, but Amazon has already stopped its Appstore from being downloadable on Windows 11.
Microsoft wants Windows 11 to bring up Copilot on your desktop without requiring a click
By Sean Endicott published
Flying solo Microsoft is working on a new setting that will make it easier to bring up Copilot on Windows 11. We want to know if you already use the AI tool on your PC.
Windows 10 still has more than double the market share of Windows 11, and that doesn't look like it will change any time soon
By Sean Endicott published
Windows vs Windows Windows 10 support ends in October 2025, making the current market share numbers look concerning to Microsoft.
Windows 11's best free utility app just got a MASSIVE update
By Sean Endicott published
So powerful PowerToys can now map shortcuts to start an application through Keyboard Manager.
Xbox Cloud Gaming users rejoice as Apple backtracks on controversial web app policy
By Sean Endicott published
Hooray! Apple's original plan for web apps would have broken Xbox Cloud Gaming and other PWAs on iOS.
Microsoft News Roundup: Transparent PCs, Copilot's "evil twin," Mobile World Congress, and fake news written by AI
By Sean Endicott published
All the news! Mobile World Congress just wrapped up, giving a glimpse of the next wave of cool gadgets. We also saw Copilot get an "evil twin" this week and several AI announcements.
This Excel trick I saw on Instagram will save me HOURS each month and make tracking attendance a breeze
By Sean Endicott published
Tracking data The beta version of Microsoft Excel supports a new checkbox feature that makes tracking data a breeze. A short Instagram video on the feature transformed how I track attendance for my sports team.
ChatGPT wrote this headline about the latest OpenAI news: Publisher lawsuit hits 'company' over alleged content plagiarism — legal battle ensues
By Sean Endicott published
Here we go again Microsoft and OpenAI once again find themselves on the receiving end of lawsuits about copyright infringement. This time, AlterNet, The Intercept, and Raw Story have sued the tech giants.
Microsoft unveils 'missing link' that unlocks Super Resolution for developers
By Sean Endicott published
What's been missing Microsoft just unveiled DirectSR, a new API that allows game developers to support NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution, AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution, and Intel XeSS with a single code path.
Microsoft has a free upgrade for your $8,999 Surface
By Sean Endicott published
For free?! You can now upgrade Surface Hub 2S to the new Teams Rooms experience.
As we march closer to a Surface Pro 10, Microsoft's Surface Pro 7 reaches end of support
By Sean Endicott published
Out of support The Surface Pro 7 will no longer receive firmware or driver updates, but it will keep getting Windows feature and security updates for a while.
Microsoft is looking to change how you can manage tabs within Edge
By Sean Endicott published
On your tab Microsoft is working on an improved tab actions menu within its Edge browser. The revamped menu is still in its early stages, however.
The latest Microsoft Copilot update on Android makes me mourn the death of Cortana
By Sean Endicott published
Beta testers of Microsoft Copilot can now set the app as the default digital assistant on Android. The functionality is quite limited at the moment, and it makes me miss the days of Cortana.
Intel gets down to business with new vPro Core Ultra processors for the AI PC revolution
By Sean Endicott published
built for business Intel has announced its vPro versions of its new Core Ultra and 14th Gen processors aimed directly at enterprise use.
Did Samsung forget that it JUST launched its Galaxy Book4 laptops? They're already on sale.
By Sean Endicott published
Launch discount You can already save over $200 on a Samsung Galaxy Book4 laptop.
Qualcomm flexes generative AI muscles in Snapdragon X Elite vs Intel Core Ultra test, and it now has an AI Hub to help developers
By Sean Endicott published
Your next smartphone or PC with a Qualcomm chip may be able to run AI locally, no cloud required.
This Seagate Storage Expansion Card deal brings the 'unbeaten' accessory to an unbeatable price
By Sean Endicott published
Lowest price ever Amazon just discounted the Seagate Storage Expansion Card to its lowest price ever.
For less than 50 cents per game, you can grab an Xbox Series S and 3 months of Game Pass Ultimate
By Sean Endicott last updated
Get started The Xbox Series S Starter Bundle comes with the console itself and three months of Game Pass Ultimate. Right now, you can grab it for $219.99.
Lenovo just announced a ton of PCs, but don't let these accessories get lost in the shuffle
By Sean Endicott published
On the go The ThinkVision M14t Gen 2 and Lenovo USB-C Slim Travel Dock look like perfect travel companions for business people on the go.
Lenovo takes on Microsoft Surface Pro with the power of Intel Core Ultra, AI, and Wi-Fi 7 — meet the ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 2
By Sean Endicott published
For the pros Lenovo just announced the ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 2 at Mobile World Congress. The convertible PC runs on an Intel Core Ultra processor and uses AI to improve security, efficiency, and immersion.