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 Giveth and Microsoft Taketh Away
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Microsoft Giveth and Microsoft Taketh Away (Premium)

Microsoft's plan to push business customers to newer Windows 10 versions isn't working, so it…

Analysis: Microsoft Earnings
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Analysis: Microsoft Earnings (Premium)

On Wednesday, Microsoft announced earnings for its second quarter. Here, I'd like to dive a…

Latest OxygenOS Update Brings Oreo to OnePlus 5T

Latest OxygenOS Update Brings Oreo to OnePlus 5T

A new OxygenOS update is now rolling out to the OnePlus 5T, and it's bringing…

The Nintendo Switch Has Upended the Video Game Market
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The Nintendo Switch Has Upended the Video Game Market (Premium)

Nintendo's hybrid approach to video gaming proves that this firm still has a unique and…

Lead by Example
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Lead by Example (Premium)

The built-in apps in Windows 10 shouldn't just be great. They should be showcases for…

Google Completes Acquisition of Key HTC Employees

Google Completes Acquisition of Key HTC Employees

Google has cemented its bet on hardware by finalizing the deal to bring 2000 key…

MSFT + EA?
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MSFT + EA? (Premium)

According to a rumor, Microsoft might try to purchase video game giant Electronic Arts (EA).…

Microsoft Teams is Updated with App Gallery, More

Microsoft Teams is Updated with App Gallery, More

This week, Microsoft Teams is receiving its biggest functional update since the initial launch of…

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…

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