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

Taking of Stock of What You've Got (Digitally)
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Taking of Stock of What You’ve Got (Digitally) (Premium)

This year, I've resolved to make take full advantage of the digital content I've already…

over the weekend, Microsoft stepped in too, issuing a software update for Windows users that reverses the Intel-created patch.

Microsoft Steps In to Correct Errant Intel Patch on Windows

Over the weekend, Microsoft stepped in to correct an errant Intel security patch that was…

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Leaving G Suite (Premium)

When I moved my custom domain to Google years ago, I never imagined it would…

Ask Paul: January 26
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Ask Paul: January 26 (Premium)

After a two-week absence, no one should be surprised by the epic length of this…

Over 4 Million Gamers are Now Playing PUBG on Xbox One

Over 4 Million Gamers are Now Playing PUBG on Xbox One

In just two weeks, usage of Player Unknown's Battlegrounds has grown by an additional one…

There's No "i" in Books
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There’s No “i” in Books (Premium)

Like Microsoft, Apple is discovering that its core brand is stronger than any of its…

Windows 10 S: A New Name, Office Apps, Chrome, and More
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Windows 10 S: A New Name, Office Apps, Chrome, and More (Premium)

I wasn't expecting to write about Windows 10 S again this quickly, but a confluence…

Fall Creators Update is Already on 3/4 of All Windows 10 PCs

Fall Creators Update is Already on 3/4 of All Windows 10 PCs

The rapid deployment of the Fall Creators Update continued this past month: It is now…

Two More Questions About Windows 10 S
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Two More Questions About Windows 10 S (Premium)

I keep trying with Windows 10 S, and in evaluating the latest version, I have…

Apple: Siri Now Has Over 500 Million Active Users

Apple: Siri Now Has Over 500 Million Active Users

Buried in this week's announcement about HomePod availability, Apple claims that Siri now has over…

Apple Previews iOS 11.3

Apple Previews iOS 11.3

In a rare move, Apple today published a detailed document explaining new features in a…

EU Fines Qualcomm $1.2 Billion ... But What About Apple?
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EU Fines Qualcomm $1.2 Billion … But What About Apple? (Premium)

The European Union has fined Qualcomm $1.2 billion for colluding with Apple. So why wasn't…

It's Official: Google Brings Audiobooks to Google Play

It’s Official: Google Brings Audiobooks to Google Play

Today, Google announced that it is launching audiobooks on Google Play in 45 countries and…

Google, Not Microsoft, is Bringing AR to the Web
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Google is Bringing AR to the Web. Where’s Microsoft? (Premium)

Google has announced its attempt to be the first to offer pervasive augmented reality (AR) experiences…

The End of the Platform Wars?
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The End of the Platform Wars? (Premium)

For years, the personal technology market has been defined by platform wars. But I think…

Instagram Succeeds Where Facebook Fails
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Instagram Succeeds Where Facebook Fails (Premium)

Instagram is everything that Facebook isn't, and vice versa. And that's a good thing.

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