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

Best Cyber Monday Dell XPS 13 deals 2021
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
The XPS 13 is one of our favorite laptops of 2021. It also costs a hefty chunk of change. Change that with these Cyber Monday deals, some of which are almost gone already.

Secretlab Magnus desk review: Metal, magnets, and magnificent cable management
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Secretlab's first foray outside of gaming seats is a success.

Best Black Friday SSD deals
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Add some speed to your PC with these early Black Friday SSD deals.

Secretlab 2020 Series gaming chair review: Small refinements equal near perfection
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Secretlab's 2020 Series of gaming chairs takes what made the 2018 Series great and iterates upon it to make a near-perfect seating experience.

Here's why I will only buy low-profile keyboards from now on
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Seriously: Why even bother with chunky, clunky, thick keyboards anymore?

Logitech MX Keys review: A smart, stylish, and silent low-profile keyboard
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
The Logitech MX Keys could be your perfect office companion.

Logitech MX Master 3 review: Truly the master of mice
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Logitech found a formula that worked with the MX Master 2S, and the MX Master 3 doubles down on that with refinements that make it the perfect PC companion.

Surface Duo can be a crazy co-op machine with Xbox xCloud and Google Stadia
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Two screens really are better than one.

Xbox Project xCloud on iPad is my dream come true, but it's just a start
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
I've been waiting for what feels like forever to get my hands on Xbox Project xCloud for iPad, and it's finally here. So far, it's a solid start, but there's so much room to grow.

Razer Junglecat and xCloud could make my 'Xbox Switch' dream a reality
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Razer's Junglecat controller is a neat idea for mobile gaming, but it becomes an even better prospect when you factor in xCloud game streaming.

Microsoft launching Project xCloud public preview in October
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Get ready to stream 'til you can't stream anymore with Project xCloud in October.

Razer's new Kishi controller gets ready for xCloud with dedicated Xbox buttons
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Razer today launched a new version of its mobile Kishi controller for Android, adding some extra Xbox flair ahead of the launch of Microsoft's xCloud streaming service.

PNY Turbo Attache 3 review: A decent USB 3.0 flash drive with some speedbumps
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
The PNY Turbo Attache 3 is good enough for most basic flash drive needs, but spotty write speeds keep it from taking the top spot. Check out our review for a closer look.

SanDisk Cruzer USB 2.0 review: Slow speeds make this reliable drive a no-go for most
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
If you have a very specific need for a USB 2.0 flash drive, then the SanDisk Cruzer USB 2.0 is about as reliable as you can get. But it's not a solid pick for most in a world filled with USB 3 ports.

Samsung FIT Plus USB 3.1 flash drive review: A low-profile 'plug-n-go' speed demon
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
You can pop this speedy little flash drive in your laptop and forget about it.

Razer Naga X Review: The king of MMO gaming mice improves on the basics
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Razer still makes the best MMO mouse you can get your hands on.

SanDisk Ultra Fit review: A slim, simple flash drive that blends right in
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
The SanDisk Ultra Fit is slender enough to set and forget.

Secretlab Aape Collection gaming chair review: Seriously suave streetwear style
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Secretlab goes ape with this limited edition collab.

Level up your gaming setup for cheap with this $20 mechanical keyboard deal
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

Microsoft outage takes down Xbox Live, Teams, Office 365, OneDrive, and Bing [Updated]
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
If a Bing goes down and no one is around, did it even happen?

MSI GS66 Stealth review: Stealthy looks hide a mountain of power
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
The MSI GS66 stealth is quite the looker, and it's packed full of power.

AMD launches new Ryzen 5000 series CPUs, based on Zen 3 architecture
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
AMD today took the stage in a virtual launch event to unveil its latest desktop processors based on its Zen 3 architecture. The big takeaway? They're fast.

Alienware launches trio of speedy gaming monitors with NVIDIA G-Sync
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Alienware has three new monitors on the scene, all of which come with speedy refresh rates and NVIDIA G-Sync. Moreover, Alienware boasts some great color accuracy on the IPS panels with each monitor.
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