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

Surface Pro 4 Picks Up On-Screen Surface Dial Support

Surface Pro 4 Picks Up On-Screen Surface Dial Support

A new set of firmware updates for Surface Pro adds on-screen support for Microsoft's Surface…

Dealing with Facebook
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Dealing with Facebook (Premium)

My approach to Facebook and other social networks is consistent with my general approach to…

Good News! The PC Market Flat-Lined in Q1
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Good News! The PC Market Flat-Lined in Q1 (Premium)

Market researchers from both Gartner and IDC say that PC sales in the first quarter…

What Led to this Mess
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What Led to this Mess (Premium)

Microsoft can't figure out a way to monetize the billions-strong Windows user base without compromising…

Going to Build 2018? You Need This

Going to Build 2018? You Need This

AdDuplex's Mendelevic has created an online tool called Extendee that will help attendees make the…

The Why, When, What, and WTF of Windows 10 Version 1803
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The Why, When, What, and WTF of Windows 10 Version 1803 (Premium)

Patch Tuesday came and went without the planned announcement about Windows 10 version 1803. What…

Samsung Galaxy S9+ Review Part 1: Design and Specifications

Samsung Galaxy S9+ Review Part 1: Design, Hardware, and Specs

The Samsung Galaxy S9+ is the single best smartphone available today. As such, it requires…

Apple Says it Runs on 100 Percent Renewable Energy

Apple Says it Runs on 100 Percent Renewable Energy (Updated)

One-upping Google, Apple today announced that it is running its business on 100 percent renewable…

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It’s Easier to Add than Subtract (Premium)

Watching Chromebooks evolve into truly capable PC replacements is a fascinating reminder that it's easier…

Apple Announces Special Edition Red iPhone 8

Apple Announces Special Edition Red iPhone 8

The long-rumored (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus is real,…

3:2
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3:2 (Premium)

While there's some debate about the benefits of 3:2 displays on portable PCs, there shouldn't…

Tweeten 4.4 Adds Responsive Design, More

Tweeten 4.4 Adds Responsive Design, More

Mehedi has released a major update to his Twitter client, Tweeten, adding a responsive design,…

HP Envy x2 Preview: Here Comes the Future

Clarifying Microsoft’s Plans for 64-Bit Apps on Windows 10 on ARM

Microsoft always gets low marks for communication. Here's the most recent example.

Ask Paul: April 6
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Ask Paul: April 6 (Premium)

This week, I tackle some new questions plus provide an update on the evolution of…

Google Pixel 2 XL, Replaced

Google Pixel 2 XL, Replaced

My replacement Google Pixel 2 XL arrived yesterday, and I've spent much of the intervening…

Microsoft's Role in the Next Wave
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Microsoft’s Role in the Next Wave (Premium)

Ambient computing is the "next wave" of personal computing. But what role can Microsoft play…

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