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

Tip: Upgrade to Windows 11 Now

Microsoft has made it easier than ever to upgrade to Windows 11 and you can…

Microsoft Brings New Phone Features to Teams

Microsoft Teams is getting several new phone-related features, which Microsoft says builds towards its vision…

Google’s Android Antitrust Appeal Begins

Google’s appeal of a 2018 EU antitrust decision and $5 billion fine related to Android…

Apple TV+

Apple TV+ Has Fewer Than 20 Million Subscribers

Apple told a show business union that its Apple TV+ service has fewer than 20…

HP Pavilion Aero 13 Review

The HP Pavilion Aero is thin, light, and powerful, and it offers a wonderful 16:10…

Google Announces New Android Features

Separate from the upcoming release of Android 12, Google is adding various new features across…

New Microsoft Edge Lands on Xbox

The new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge is the marquee addition to the September Update for Xbox…

Windows 11 Heads to Release Preview

With an October 5 launch date looming, Microsoft quietly pushed Windows 11 into the Insider…

Minecraft Dungeons is Available on Steam

As promised last month, Minecraft Dungeons has launched on Steam along with cloud-saves, cross-play, and…

TWiT News 376: Microsoft Surface Event 2021

Watch along as Paul joins Leo to provide commentary while Microsoft unveils its 2021 Surface…

Windows 11 Feature Focus: New Docking/Undocking Experience

Those who use a PC with one or more multiple displays will appreciate a major…

Microsoft Exchange mobile clients

Microsoft is Investigating a Major Exchange Bug

Researchers have discovered an Exchange Autodiscover flaw that can be used to steal Windows users’…

EU to Require USB-C for Mobile Devices

Despite Apple’s complaints, the EU is ready to introduce legislation that will require device makers…

Insiders in Dev Channel Get a Windows 11 Taskbar Fix

Anyone who noticed that their Windows 11 taskbar wasn’t properly centered will be delighted with…

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Surface is Back, Baby (Premium)

After years of glacial release cycles and a weird aversion to superior technology, Microsoft has…

Microsoft Announces New Surface PCs and Devices

Today, Microsoft announced major updates to Surface Book, Pro, Pro X, Go, and Duo, plus…

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