Paul Thurrott

Paul Thurrott is an award-winning technology journalist and blogger with 30 years of industry experience and the author of 30 books. He is the owner of Thurrott.com and the host of three tech podcasts: Windows Weekly with Leo Laporte and Richard Campbell, Hands-On Windows, and First Ring Daily with Brad Sams. He was formerly the senior technology analyst at Windows IT Pro and the creator of the SuperSite for Windows from 1999 to 2014 and the Major Domo of Thurrott.com while at BWW Media Group from 2015 to 2023. You can reach Paul via email, Twitter or Mastodon.

Paul Thurrott’s Recent Posts

Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q QC Review

Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q QC Review

The Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q QC is an ultra-compact small form factor (SFF) PC with…

From the Editor’s Desk: Noise
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From the Editor’s Desk: Noise ⭐

I'm not sure what's worse, the billionaire grifters selling us AI we don't need or…

2025: The Music Playlist ⭐
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2025: The Music Playlist ⭐

I wanted to finish this final 2025 wrap-up before New Year’s Eve, but moving playlists…

# Apple Fitness+ Adds Four New Workouts for the New Year

Apple Fitness+ Adds Four New Workouts for the New Year

Apple is adding four new workout programs to its Fitness+ subscription on Monday while touting…

Ask Paul: January 2
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Ask Paul: January 2 ⭐

Happy Friday, and Happy New Year! We head into 2026 full of uncertainty but also…

Smart Home 2026: Smart Light Switches and Automations
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Smart Home 2026: Smart Light Switches and Automations ⭐

We installed three smart light switches, one of which is connected to the now-automated outside…

From the Editor's Desk: A Mind is a Terrible Thing
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From the Editor’s Desk: A Mind is a Terrible Thing ⭐

ADHD sometimes feels like a super power. But sometimes it just gets in the way,…

My Top Stories of 2025
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My Top Stories of 2025 ⭐

2025 was another monster year for personal technology, with AI, antitrust, and layoffs dominating the…

IDC Says Global Memory Shortage Could Tank PC and Smartphone Sales in 2026

IDC Says Global Memory Shortage Could Tank PC and Smartphone Sales in 2026

The market researchers at IDC warn that an “unprecedented” memory chip shortage could impact PC…

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and Galaxy Tab A11+ Arrive Next Week

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and Galaxy Tab A11+ Arrive Next Week

Samsung announced that its Galaxy A17 5G smartphone and Galaxy Tab A11+ tab;et will arrive…

My Favorite New Hardware of 2025
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My Favorite New Hardware of 2025 ⭐

2025 was an incredible year for PCs, Macs, iPads, iPhones, Android devices, and other hardware.…

GOG is Leaving CD PROJEKT

GOG is Leaving CD PROJEKT

GOG announced that it is being acquired by one of its original cofounders so it…

Little Tech, Little AI
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Little Tech, Little AI ⭐

Big Tech and Big AI are over-hyping AI with a “bigger is better” message. But…

2025 was a strange year for podcasts: I added four new shows but my overall listening time was down by about 50 percent year-over-year.
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My Favorite Podcasts of 2025 ⭐

2025 was a strange year for podcasts: I added four new shows but my overall…

RunAsRadio #1016: What Windows Wants for Christmas with Paul Thurrott

RunAsRadio #1016: What Windows Wants for Christmas with Paul Thurrott

Paul Thurrott is back to talk about everything that happened to Windows in 2025, and…

Bonjourr Updated With Pomodoro Timer, Improved Customization

Bonjourr Updated With Pomodoro Timer, Improved Customization

Bonjourr is a free Momentum-like minimalist New Tab replacement that I use in every web…

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