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.

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Microsoft to Acquire Bethesda for $7.5 Billion

Microsoft will acquire the parent company of Bethesda Softworks, one of the biggest game developers…

OnePlus 8T to Debut on October 14

OnePlus announced today that it will debut its next flagship, the OnePlus 8T, on October…

Tip: Install Windows 10 Version 20H2 Right Now (Updated)

Now that Microsoft has finalized Windows 10 version 20H2 you can easily install it ahead…

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Review

With its stellar design, display, camera system, and S Pen, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20…

Microsoft Finalizes Windows 10 Version 20H2

Microsoft announced today that it has finalized the development of Windows 10 version 20H2 and…

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Ask Paul: September 18 (Premium)

Happy Friday! Here is a particularly diverse and interesting set of questions to kick off…

Amazon Halo Mini Review

It’s already obvious that the Amazon Halo just isn’t for me. It offers only a…

Backward (In)Compatible: PlayStation 5 Will Not Support PS3, PS2, or PS1 Games

Sony confirmed this week that its upcoming PlayStation 5 console will not provide backward compatibility…

You Can Preorder Xbox Series X and Series S on September 22

Microsoft announced today that it is opening preorders for the Xbox Series S and Series…

HP EliteBook 840 G7 First Impressions

The new HP EliteBook 840 could be the perfect business-class laptop for the pandemic: It…

Apple Releases Safari 14 for macOS Catalina and Mojave

Apple normally ships new versions of its Safari web browser with new macOS releases, but…

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iOS 14 is Here. Where are the Microsoft Widgets? (Premium)

Microsoft talks about meeting its users where they are, but it ignores its iPhone users…

Amazon Halo First Impressions

The Amazon Halo is the anti-Apple Watch, a fitness band with no display and some…

Amazon Music Now Supports Podcasts

Amazon announced today that it has released podcast support in Amazon Music in the U.S.,…

Your Phone’s App Feature Comes to More Samsung Phones

Windows 10 Your Phone’s App feature is now available on more Samsung smartphones, Microsoft says.

Spotify Issues Antitrust Complaint About Apple One

Spotify has already issued an antitrust complaint about Apple One, Apple’s bundling of its own…

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