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: The Magic Window for Windows 10 RS5 is Here (UPDATED)

The clock is ticking for Insiders who would like to get off the pre-release train…

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Let’s Talk About Surface (Premium)

I have thoughts about today's Microsoft Surface announcements. Some of which may surprise you.

Forza Horizon 4 is Now Available

The next edition of the blockbuster Forza Horizon racing game series is now available on…

Google Home Mini is Available in a New Color

Google announced a new aqua-colored Google Home Mini smart speaker today. Big deal, you say?

What to Expect from Today’s Microsoft Event

Microsoft has assembled us in New York City today and will launch new Surface PCs…

Opera Touch Launches on iPhone

Six months after its release on Android, the Opera Touch web browser is available on…

Microsoft Open-Sources Early MS-DOS Versions, This Time to GitHub

Microsoft this week announced that it has "re-open-sourced" MS-DOS 1.25 and 2, this time to…

Google Maps Picks Up Key Commuter Features

Google this week announced new features for Maps on Android and iOS that are aimed…

Hands-On with the HP Spectre Folio

HP's newest convertible seeks to redefine the premium PC. Here are my initial thoughts.

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Here We Go Again (Premium)

Will Surface Laptop 2 and Surface Pro 6 ship without USB-C ports? That's the rumor.…

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Microsoft 365 and the Future of Windows (Premium)

What happens when you integrate three previously separate product offerings into a single solution? The…

Hands-On with macOS Mojave

Here's a quick look at Apple's macOS Mojave and its most important new features.

In Open Letter, Intel Talks Around PC Sales Growth

In an open letter, Intel claims it is seeing "surprising" growth in its PC business…

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Ask Paul: September 28 (Premium)

I'm back from Ignite and have finally recovered. So here's a final Ask Paul for…

Brave Beta is Now Available

Brave has announced the first formal beta release of its flagship alternative web browser.

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Now Microsoft Will Kill Skype 7 in November

Bad news for those hoping to stick with the classic desktop version of Skype: Microsoft…

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