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
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Microsoft isn't the best place to preorder a Surface Pro 11. Here's the best bundle on the flagship Copilot+ PC.
By Sean Endicott last updated
Where to buy Microsoft's Surface Pro 11 starts shipping on June 18. While a few online retailers offer preorders, one stands out as the best option.
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Do you trust Microsoft with a feature like Windows Recall?
By Sean Endicott published
🤔🤔🤔 Windows Recall is a powerful new feature that uses AI to search what you've done on your PC. Many question the security of such a feature. We would like to know your thoughts.
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This new Microsoft Designer feature is so good I burned all my boosts in 10 minutes
By Sean Endicott published
Too much fun Microsoft Designer now has a sticker creator that can generator stickers based on text prompts. Those stickers can then be used in messaging apps, presentations, and social media posts.
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Microsoft accused of secretly tracking children and using the browser data of minors for advertising
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Uh oh An advocacy group claims Microsoft collected the data of children without consent.
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Want a Surface Laptop without Windows Recall? This is the perfect PC for you.
By Sean Endicott published
I don't Recall Right now, you can grab a Surface Laptop 5 for $500 off through Microsoft. The discount saves you a large chunk of change off what was once one of the best Windows laptops around.
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MSI claws its way back into the top tier of gaming handhelds with its Intel Lunar Lake-powered console
By Sean Endicott published
So much power MSI just unveiled the next version of its Claw gaming handheld. The console runs on Intel's new Lunar Lake processors and has a larger screen and bigger battery than the original.
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This new MacBook Pro rival has AMD's new Ryzen AI 9 300 processor, an RTX 4070, and a 4K display
By Sean Endicott published
ASUS just unveiled a trio of ProArt PCs. The most powerful of the bunch is the ProArt P16, which pairs an AMD Ryzen AI 9 processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070.
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'I'm a Mac' guy is now a Copilot+ PC guy in this confusing and hypocritical commercial
By Sean Endicott published
Things change Qualcomm concluded its Computex 2024 keynote with a confusing ad for Snapdragon-powered PCs. The commercial features Justin Long, who famously starred in Apple advertisements for years.
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You'll have to wait months for one of the most exciting Copilot+ PCs of 2024
By Sean Endicott published
Patience ASUS just announced a trio of ProArt PCs. Among the new devices is the convertible ProArt PZ13 that runs on a Snapdragon X processor and features a 3K OLED display.
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Windows Recall is officially exclusive to Copilot+ PCs, but you can try it RIGHT NOW on unsupported hardware
By Sean Endicott published
Try it now A new tool lets you use Windows Recall on unsupported hardware.
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Xbox Series X and PC gamers will drool over these new Acer OLED monitors
By Sean Endicott published
Shift gears Acer just announced three new Predator gaming monitors with OLED displays and built-in KVM switches. The specs of each monitor promise a premium experience for both console and PC gaming.
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This laptop doesn't have a screen or Windows, but I want one so badly
By Sean Endicott published
For real The Spacetop G1 has a pair of XREAL smart glasses instead of a normal screen.
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My favorite laptop to write about just got a MAJOR upgrade with Intel's latest chips
By Sean Endicott published
Brand new CPU The latest Framework Laptop 13 will run on an Intel Core Ultra processor and have several other key improvements, including a 9.2MP camera. You can preorder the refreshed modular laptop now.
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Microsoft snuck out this Edge update that sped up your browser, and I bet you didn't even notice
By Sean Endicott published
Seems faster* Updates to Microsoft Edge make the browser's user interface 42% faster, and in some case can speed up your browser by 76%.
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Android apps on Windows 11 aren't dead, at least if you're in China
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft will end support for Windows Subsystem for Android next year, but Tencent has another way to get Android apps to work on Windows... but only in China.
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You don't need to spend $350 to get a Surface Pro 11 keyboard
By Sean Endicott published
What a deal! A keyboard is a must-have accessory for the Surface Pro 11, but you don't have to spend $350 on a Surface Pro Flex Keyboard to convert your Surface Pro 11 into a laptop.
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Microsoft Copilot now works directly in my favorite messaging app
By Sean Endicott published
TELEGRAM! Telegram, the popular messaging app, now integrates with Microsoft Copilot. You can chat with the AI tool through a bot just like you'd talk with a friend.... except it's a robot.
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AI is here to change the look of Microsoft Edge, but you need an account to use it
By Sean Endicott published
Theme team Microsoft began testing an AI Theme Generator feature recently. The tool uses Microsoft Designer and DALL-E to create an image based on a text prompt.
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This Copilot+ PC gaming feature promises Steam Deck-level performance on Snapdragon X PCs
By Sean Endicott published
Super duper Copilot+ PCs support Auto Super Resolution, which uses AI to upscale games. The feature is similar to NVIDIA DLSS and should give systems powered by a Snapdragon X processor a boost in frame rates.
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Windows 11's next update will boost emulated apps even if you don't have a Copilot+ PC
By Sean Endicott published
A big boost Windows 11 version 24H2 promises a performance boost for emulated apps.
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Microsoft Phone Link just copied this great feature from the Windows 11 Snipping Tool
By Sean Endicott published
Scanning... Microsoft Phone Link now supports detecting text from images. You can then copy that text for simple pasting into any app you would like.
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Microsoft Azure AI can now create a digital copy of your voice to answer phone calls
By Sean Endicott published
Replication Microsoft's Azure AI Speech can replicate your voice, creating a digital copy you can use within apps. Truecaller is one of the first apps to take advantage of the feature.
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Hands-on with Windows 11's new AI Recall, Cocreator, and Studio Effects for Copilot+ PCs!
By Sean Endicott published
Take a look 👀 Copilot+ PCs support several exclusive AI features, including Recall and Windows Studio Effects. Our expert went hands-on with the features running on a Surface Laptop 7.