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
AMD's Radeon RX 7600 XT sets its sights on 60% of Steam gamers
By Sean Endicott published
Team red AMD unveiled the Radeon RX 7600 XT at CES 2024. The GPU features 16GB of VRAM and should handle 1080p gaming like a champ.
Samsung and Microsoft figure out how to use smartphone cameras as webcams a few years too late
By Sean Endicott published
say cheese! Samsung shared that its future flagship phones will support being used as Windows webcams. The company also announced integration between Samsung phones and PCs with Microsoft's Copilot.
Microsoft's Surface Book and an Android tablet had a baby. Meet the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid.
By Sean Endicott published
A true 2-in-1 Lenovo unveiled several devices at CES 2024, but the ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid truly stands out. It's a Windows laptop with a detachable Android tablet for a screen.
This new 4K Alienware monitor overcomes the limits of OLED, and its specs almost feel like cheating
By Sean Endicott published
World first Alienware just unveiled a QD-OLED gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate. The monitor checks off the whole specs sheet and looks like a great option for PC or console gaming.
Razer Blade 14 and Blade 16 continue to be on the cutting edge with 240Hz OLED displays
By Sean Endicott published
The Blade 16 is the star of Razer's CES announcements, but the Blade 14 will turn heads as well. Both laptops feature OLED displays with 240Hz refresh rates and powerful internals.
Alienware and 100 esports athletes worked together to create the brand's first competitive gaming peripherals
By Sean Endicott published
Prose for pros The Alienware Pro Wireless Mouse and Alienware Pro Wireless Keyboard are the first competitive gaming peripherals from the popular gaming brand.
Alienware won't tell you how it improved the m16 R2's airflow despite removing the thermal shelf and making the gaming laptop 15% smaller
By Sean Endicott published
Keep your secrets Alienware unveiled the revamped m16 R2 gaming laptop today at CES 2024. The laptop has better airflow than its predecessor, despite having a 15% smaller body.
AMD's next CPU features an internal GPU that outranks one of the world's most popular graphics cards
By Sean Endicott published
impressive AMD is expected to announce several processors at CES 2024, and we now have benchmarks for one of them.
First, Microsoft Copilot came for your keyboard. Now, it wants to live in your File Explorer.
By Sean Endicott published
Internet sleuths recently discovered code in Windows mentioning Copilot and File Explorer. While it's not clear what the feature will do, we have a guess.
Microsoft Teams meetings in your car? Finally, what we've all been asking for.
By Sean Endicott published
Ring ring ring Microsoft Teams will soon support Android Auto, allowing you to join meetings from calendar view and speed dial contacts and recent calls.
Razer did NOT unveil the Blade 16 and Blade 18 today, but it did hype up the laptops' displays, and with good reason
By Sean Endicott published
A little tease Razer's full laptop announcements will come soon, but the company teased the screens of the Blade 16 and Blade 18.
Dell XPS 14 and XPS 16 set the tone for laptops in 2024 with Intel Core Ultra, NPUs, and stunning designs
By Sean Endicott published
A massive refresh Dell just unveiled two new sizes of XPS laptops ahead of CES 2024. The XPS 14 and XPS 16 feature Intel Core Ultra processors and a modern design that aligns with the newly revamped XPS 13.
Dell XPS 13 Plus subtracts the 'Plus' and keeps the radical redesign and adds NPU — meet the NEW XPS 13
By Sean Endicott published
Old is new Dell just unveiled the new XPS 13 ahead of CES 2024. The laptop combines the futuristic design of the XPS 13 with the latest processors from Intel, including NPU processors designed for AI.
Dell's new UltraSharp monitor goes beyond the curve with Thunderbolt 4, 120Hz refresh rate, and 140W power delivery
By Sean Endicott published
Beyond the curve Dell just unveiled two new monitors that look stunning. Both UltraSharp monitors are Thunderbolt 4 hubs and feature high-resolution displays.
This new Windows 11 feature reminds me of the long-since-canceled Home Hub
By Sean Endicott published
Weather Microsoft just released the first two Insider builds of 2024. One of the updates includes an improved weather experience that will show you more information on the lock screen.
Microsoft just renamed its Edge browser on iOS and Android... kind of
By Sean Endicott published
AI all the things! Microsoft has added "AI" to the name of its mobile browser.
Last chance to get a FREE Xbox Series X and a $200 Amazon gift card by signing up for Verizon Fios
By Sean Endicott last updated
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, but the deal ends TOMORROW.
Bing and ChatGPT are the best free apps for keeping your fitness New Year's resolutions, here's how to harness AI to improve your health
By Sean Endicott published
Get Fit Copilot with Bing Chat and ChatGPT are excellent free tools that can help you achieve your New Year's resolutions. Here's how to use them to improve your health in 2024.
Steam drops support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, dozens of PC gamers affected
By Sean Endicott published
DOZENS OF US! Valve officially ended Steam support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 this week. Steam clients on those operating systems will no longer receive updates, including security updates.
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.