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 Surface Laptop Preview

Today in New York, Microsoft announced Surface Laptop, a new premium offering that runs Windows…

Making Sense of Windows 10 S

Making Sense of Windows 10 S

Windows 10 S is no less than the future of Windows. And I can identify…

Some Quick Thoughts About the Surface Laptop Leaks

Some Quick Thoughts About the Surface Laptop Leaks

Surface Laptop unfortunately leaked just hours ahead of the event at which it will be…

Some Thoughts About Microsoft Edge and Updating

Some Thoughts About Microsoft Edge and Updating

A new report suggests that Microsoft will finally take the long-awaited step of updating its…

Meetup Today in New York City!

Meetup Today in New York City!

If you are in or around New York City, please come and see us today:…

The Force is with Games with Gold in May

The Force is with Games with Gold in May

Here are four more free games for Xbox Live Gold subscribers courtesy of Microsoft's Games…

Microsoft Cannot Afford to Lose the Education Market

Microsoft Cannot Afford to Lose the Education Market

On Tuesday, Microsoft is expected to announce new products and services aimed at education. This…

Waterfield Designs Syde Surface Book Case Review

Waterfield Designs Syde Surface Book Case Review

The Waterfield Designs Syde Surface Book Case is an intriguing option for anyone looking for…

A Surface Pro for $350? Not Exactly

A Surface Pro for $350? Not Exactly

You may have seen reports about a $350 Surface Pro 4 alternative called the CHUWI…

Don't Be Concerned by the Surface Release Schedule (Premium)
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Don’t Be Concerned by the Surface Release Schedule (Premium)

On the eve of Microsoft's next press event, anxiety is high: Surface Pro 4 and…

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What My People Says About the Windows 10 UI (Premium)

This week, Microsoft finally provided its first public peek at My People, a new Windows…

PS4 Maintains a 2-to-1 Lead Over Xbox One, and That's OK

PS4 Maintains Lead Over Xbox One, and That’s OK

Sony announced this week that it has now sold over 60 million PlayStation 4 video…

Did Acer Just Announce a Cloudbook?

Did Acer Just Announce a Cloudbook?

Microsoft and Acer are promoting a number of new Windows 10 PCs today. And of…

Latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build Arrives with My People

Latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build Arrives with My People

The long-awaited My People feature that Microsoft exorcised from the Creators Update has finally arrived…

Revisiting the Google Pixel XL at 6 Months

Revisiting the Google Pixel XL at 6 Months

Google released its Pixel and Pixel XL handsets in October 2016, escalating its battle with…

Making the Right Personal Technology Choices (Premium)
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Making the Right Personal Technology Choices (Premium)

This is a discussion I've been meaning to have for a long time. And it's…

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