Hey, I’m Dave
I’m Dave Shanahan, a technical content writer based in Massachusetts, and I run MSFTNewsNow solo. This site exists because I genuinely like following Microsoft — not as a corporate beat, but as someone who actually uses Windows 11 day to day, tinkers with a home server, and plays way too much Xbox Game Pass in my downtime.
What you’ll find here
I cover Microsoft news and write practical how-to guides across:
- Surface devices and accessories
- Copilot & AI across Windows, Microsoft 365, and beyond
- Xbox & Gaming, including Game Pass updates and Free Play Days
- Azure & Cloud news for developers and IT pros
- Windows feature updates, Insider builds, and Patch Tuesday roundups
- How-To Guides that walk through real settings and fixes, step by step
Why I started this
I wanted a single, fast, no-nonsense place to check for Microsoft news and get how-to guides that are actually up to date — written in plain English instead of corporate press-release language. I’m a one-person operation, so I won’t always be first on every story, but I try to be clear, accurate, and useful. These days I’m also a brand-new dad, so if there’s ever a gap between something breaking and my write-up going live, that’s probably why — I promise I’m still keeping an eye on the news feed.
A quick disclosure
MSFTNewsNow doesn’t run display ads. Some links, including the products on my Shop page, are Amazon affiliate links — as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I only recommend products I’d actually use myself.
Get in touch
Got a tip, a correction, or a guide request? Head over to my Contact page, or find me on X (Twitter).