Dan Thorp-Lancaster
Dan Thorp-Lancaster is the former Editor-in-Chief of Windows Central. He began working with Windows Central, Android Central, and iMore as a news writer in 2014 and is obsessed with tech of all sorts. You can follow Dan on Twitter @DthorpL and Instagram @heyitsdtl.
Latest articles by Dan Thorp-Lancaster
Secretlab Chair Skins hands-on: A stylish shakeup for your Titan Evo 2022
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
STYLIN' Secretlab recently launched a new line of Skins built just for their Titan Evo 2022 series chairs. Are these stylish skins worth the dough? Let's go hands on.
Razer Naga V2 Pro review: The most versatile gaming mouse just got even better
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
REVIEW The Razer Naga is synonymous with MMO gaming, and the Naga V2 Pro carries that legacy forward. Plus, it's more versatile than ever with a unique haptic scroll wheel and swappable configurations.
Razer Naga Pro review: A gaming icon achieves wireless domination
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Secretlab Magnus Pro desk review: The standing king of cable management
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
The Secretlab Magnus Pro is the king of cable management — and it does it all standing higher than ever.
Best Amazon Prime Day deals: don't miss these final discounts on top tech like laptops, TVs, gaming, and more
By Matt Brown, Cale Hunt, Chuong Nguyen, Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Deals Amazon's Prime Day, or 'Early Access Sale' brings thousands of deals on gadgets and more, and we're rounding up the best around the clock.
Razer Enki Pro review: Supreme gaming chair comfort at a hefty price
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
The Razer Enki Pro is an extremely comfortable gaming chair, but the price will make you think twice (and probably thrice).
We're celebrating 10 years of Microsoft Surface all week at Windows Central!
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
On Saturday, June 18, Surface will be 10 years old. We're celebrating all week long by looking back on the last decade and forward to the next.
Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 review: A perfect evolution
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
The Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 is all about evolution, and it's evolved in all the right ways.
Are Google Pixel Buds good earbuds for Windows users?
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
In short: Yeah, they're pretty good, but there are some small issues.
Are Apple AirPods good earbuds for Windows users?
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
If you have a set of AirPods, then you've likely considered using them with your PC at some point. But is that pairing any good? Sort of, but there are better options out there.
Zune is long gone, but it left an impression on me forever
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Zune turned 13 years old in 2019. While it's long gone, and it never had a chance of stopping iPod's domination, it's still my favorite Microsoft product of all time.
How to use Bluetooth headphones with any device that has a headset port
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
About those companies you thought were environmentally friendly ...
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Here's where some of your favorite tech companies really land on being friendly to the environment.
Windows 10 May 2019 Update block placed on Surface Book 2 with dGPU
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
The Windows 10 May 2019 Update is now being blocked on Surface Book 2 devices with discrete GPUs. The block was put in place on July 12 and Microsoft says it's working on resolving the issue.
Windows 10 19H2 update brings better integration with Alexa, other digital assistants
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Say hello from above the lock screen.
Windows 10 19H2 build 18362.10006 rolls out to subset of Slow ring Insiders
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
This build turns on the features from 18362.10005 but isn't available to all Slow ring Insiders.
Windows 10 October 2018 Update gets new batch of fixes
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Windows 10 build 18936 hits Fast ring, phone mirroring comes to more Surface devices
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Your Phone screen mirroring comes to more Surface Devices, while Microsoft accounts get password-less sign-in.
Microsoft may have tipped the Windows 10 May 2020 Update launch time
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
We knew the Windows 10 May 2020 Update would arrive in, well, May. However, now we might have a better idea of when in May it'll ship.
Minecraft Dungeons officially gets April 2020 launch window
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
During its special X019 Inside Xbox episode, Microsoft announced that Minecraft Dungeons is officially headed to Xbox in April of 2020.
Online Surface orders could ship earlier than expected (Updated)
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
You might just get your shiny new Surface devices a little earlier than expected ... at least if you order online and soon.
Secretlab's Pokémon Collection recruits Pikachu and Charizard for maximum nostalgia
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Be still, my Thundershocked heart.
Future Tech Awards are back to celebrate the best products and people in tech
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
It's time to celebrate the world of tech yet again with the Future Tech Awards! The FTAs will return at CES 2022 with picks for the best products, people, and services across tech.
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