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
Former Microsoft Windows exec Terry Myerson heads up new health data company Truveta
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Myerson's new company is ready to bring new insights from thousands of exabytes of health deta generated every year.
ASUS launches ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535) with crisp 4K OLED display, pro color profile
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
This 4K laptop is one of the smallest 15-inch PCs on the market.
Surface Duo discount shaves $300 off at Best Buy
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Score $300 off with activation, or $200 without.
Windows 10 build 19042.608 headed to Insiders in Release Preview and Dev channels
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
It's fixes and improvements all the way down.
HP Spectre x360 15 review: Gorgeous from all angles
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
The HP Spectre x360 15 is a joy both look at and use, but you'll want to stick near an outlet.
Acer Spin 5 and Spin 3 combine convertible fun with Intel's 11th Gen chips
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Acer launched its new Spin 5 and Spin 3 laptops today, embracing taller 3:2 and 16:10 displays in a convertible package that taps into the power of Intel's latest 11th Gen processors.
Acer's new Predator XB323U GX is a bold, super-fast premium gaming monitor
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Acer's latest premium gaming monitor is big, bold, and super fast.
Porsche Design Acer Book RS is dripping with bold style
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
At its Next @ Acer event today, Acer launched the Porsche Design Acer Book RS, a collaboration that brings powerful computing specs together with a chassis that is dripping in bold style.
Acer Swift 3x targets creative professionals with modern features in a portable package
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
The Swift 3x brings together modern features in a thin-and-light package.
Dropbox's new Family plan lets up to 6 people share Plus perks for $17 a month
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
The plan includes 2TB of shared storage, all of the perks of Dropbox Plus, and a dedicated "Family Room" folder for sharing files.
Microsoft lists Windows 10 October 2020 Update known issues
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Fortunately, the list is pretty small.
Microsoft Edge Dev channel takes first step to major version 88, Beta moves to 87
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Edge's first bump to version 88 marks its Linux launch and brings a ton of improvements.
Microsoft Edge for Linux preview now available in the Dev channel
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Microsoft launching first cloud region in Austria, invests big in Brazil
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
The investments will expand Microsoft's cloud reach while bringing digital skilling to, potentially, millions.
Microsoft Edge WebView2 hits general availability
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Now developers can access the latest Edge web tech in their apps.
Microsoft tapped to power CES 2021 digital experience
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Microsoft Azure, Teams, and Power Platform will all have a part in CES 2021.
Microsoft Edge Dev channel snags new price comparison tool, updated favorites
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Now you can get a little shopping help from Edge's collections.
Microsoft bringing breakthrough AI image captioning to Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Microsoft's new algorithm can describe images as well as people can.
Microsoft Edge is revamping how you interact with your favorites
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
The favorites experience is bringing back a favorite feature.
Surface Laptop Go review roundup: Here's what everyone's saying about Microsoft's budget play
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
How does Microsoft's tiny take on the Surface Laptop hold up?
Get creative with these wild Surface Duo skins
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
You can even create your own design by just uploading an image.
Windows 10 October 'Patch Tuesday' updates now rolling out
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Windows 10's Patch Tuesday updates for October are here, bringing a few fixes and security updates across supported Windows 10 versions.
YouTubers reveal what they love (and hate) about headphones
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
We asked a bunch of YouTubers what they love and hate about headphones. Here's what they said.
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