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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The WPF Notepad Project: Font Dialog (Premium)

In this installment of the development of the WPF version of .NETpad, we’ll create a…

Microsoft Pauses Edge Stable Channel Releases

This week, Microsoft revealed that it is pausing updates to the Stable channel for the…

Google Officially Cancels I/O 2020 for Good

Less than three weeks after announcing that it was canceling its in-person I/O event this…

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Ask Paul: March 20 (Premium)

Spring is finally here, though the Coronavirus has dulled the celebration. But here’s a great…

Microsoft Tries to Help with COVID-19 Security Threats

Cybercriminals are preying on people’s fear during the COVID-19 pandemic to steal sensitive information and…

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The WPF Notepad Project: Save, Save As, New, New Window (Premium)

In this installment, we’ll get all of the save operations out of the way, plus…

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Windows 10 Will Never Have Its Longhorn Moment (Premium)

In 2003, Longhorn promised to change the world forever. In 2020, Windows 10 can only…

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Apple Finally Gets Serious About the Post-PC Era (Premium)

I’ve been arguing for years that the iPad could never replace the PC until it…

Review: Windows 10 Gets Even Better with the Anniversary Update

Microsoft Extends Support for Windows 10 Version 1709

Microsoft will delay the scheduled end of service date for businesses using Windows 10 version…

Tip: GOG is Giving Away 25 PC Games for Free

GOG is giving away 25 free PC games “that will help you relax and pass…

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The WPF Notepad Project: Open File, TextBox Events, Theming (Premium)

Building on the progress we made last time, let’s add open file functionality, textbox events,…

Microsoft Teams Hits 44 Million Active Users, New Features on the Way

Microsoft is marking the third anniversary of Teams by adding numerous new features to what…

Satya Nadella, Jared Spataro Discuss the Impact of COVID-19

In a virtual press briefing, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discussed the impact of COVID-19 on…

Latest Fast Ring Build Arrives with No New Features

Microsoft delivers Windows 10 Insider Preview build 19587, providing more evidence that Windows 10 20H2…

Google Releases Android 11 Developer Preview 2

Android 11 Developer Preview 2 introduces new 5G, foldable, call screening, privacy, and quality improvements…

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Looks Like Microsoft is Killing the UWP Version of Skype Too

It looks like Microsoft is killing its Skype for Windows 10 app and will replace…

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