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

Microsoft Office Wins Today, but Google Wants Productivity's Future
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Microsoft Wins Today, but Google Wants Productivity’s Future (Premium)

When it comes to traditional office productivity, Microsoft has no peer. But thanks in part…

A Week of Email Newsletter Decluttering
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A Week of Email Newsletter Decluttering (Premium)

As part of my New Year decluttering efforts, I spent time each morning for the…

Opera Claims Performance Gains Over Firefox Quantum

Opera Claims Performance Gains Over Firefox Quantum

Less than three months after the initial release of Firefox Quantum, Opera is claiming that…

Yes, PWA Will Kill UWP. It's OK
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Yes, PWA Will Kill UWP. It’s OK (Premium)

It is clear that the introduction of PWA to Windows 10 in Redstone 4 will…

Microsoft to Launch Xbox One S PUBG Bundle

Microsoft to Launch Xbox One S PUBG Bundle

Microsoft announced today that it will soon begin selling an Xbox One S “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds”…

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Health Hacking: Anniversary (Premium)

Here are a few more notes about my diet, plus a quick check-in on my…

HP Spectre 13 (2017) Review

HP Spectre 13 (2017) Review

Refreshed in late 2017, the new HP Spectre 13 laptop is as stunning as its…

The PlayStation 4 Has Peaked
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The PlayStation 4 Has Peaked (Premium)

For the first time, Sony sold fewer PlayStation 4 consoles in the holiday quarter than…

Windows 10 SKU Moves are a Win for Consumers
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Windows 10 SKU Moves are a Win for Consumers (Premium)

For years, I've been arguing that Microsoft needs to end the madness and offer fewer…

A Welcome Emphasis on Consumers in New Windows Strategy
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A Welcome Emphasis on Consumers in New Windows Strategy (Premium)

After the sudden death of Windows 10 S, the most striking aspect to Microsoft's new strategy…

Why Windows 10 S Failed
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Windows 10 S Failed, and It’s OK (Premium)

Like an unwelcome house guest, Windows 10 S arrived last year shrouded in mystery and…

Exclusive: Microsoft Plots a Transition Year for Windows 10
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Exclusive: Microsoft Plots a Transition Year for Windows 10 (Premium)

An extensive collection of internal documentation viewed by Thurrott.com shows that Microsoft is resetting its…

Ask Paul: February 2
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Ask Paul: February 2 (Premium)

Happy Friday everyone. Here is another round of questions and answers, including one that dates…

Cortana App for Android Adds Home Screen Support Too

Cortana App for Android Adds Home Screen Support Too

Now you don't need to use Microsoft Launcher to get Cortana on your Android phone's…

More Games with Gold for Those Cold Winter Nights

More Games with Gold for Those Cold Winter Nights

I'm a day late and a dollar short, but here are the four free new…

New Model Shifts Hint at Surface Turmoil
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New Model Shifts Hint at Surface Turmoil (Premium)

While more meaningful fixes are needed, Microsoft is moving to stem its Surface sales shortfall…

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