About Gavin Phillips
Gavin is the Technology Explained Section Editor, co-host on the Really Useful Podcast, and a frequent product reviewer. He has a degree in Contemporary Writing pillaged from the hills of Devon, and more than a decade of professional writing experience. He enjoys copious amounts of tea, board games, and football.
A Handy New Analysis Feature Is Coming to Windows 10
You no longer need a third-party disk analysis tool as Microsoft brings the function in-house.
How Does the Dark Web Affect Your Security?
The dark web is full of dangerous stuff, but how does it affect your security directly?
How to Fix the DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL Error in Windows 10
Running into the DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL error? This is how you fix it.
Microsoft Edge for Android Set for Significant Update
Microsoft's mobile browser will fall into line with other Chromium-based browsers at last.
Microsoft Blocks Sunburst Malware at Root of SolarWinds Hack
The dangerous malware has infected numerous US government departments.
Apple M1-Powered Macs Receive Native Microsoft 365 App Support
The new native Microsoft 365 apps should run faster and with greater efficiency.
Microsoft to Remove Handy Windows Feature in Upcoming Update
The window minimizing feature is set to leave Windows 10 in early 2021.
Microsoft Is Bringing Custom Color Accents to the Edge Browser
You can add a colorful flair to the Microsoft Edge browser with the color accent picker.
What Is Windows 10 Meet Now and How to Remove It
Wondering what the new icon on your screen is? It's for Meet Now, and you can hide it for good.
Microsoft Releases an Album of Holiday Hits
Need new music for the holiday period? Microsoft might have you covered.
How to Batch Rename & Mass Delete Files in Windows
Need to know how to batch rename or delete hundreds or thousands of files at once? We'll show you how with a few tips!
Microsoft Reveals Malware Campaign Attacking Major Browsers
The ad-injecting malware disrupts search engine results and steals credentials.
Microsoft Brings 64-Bit App Emulation to Windows 10 on ARM
The new feature allows you to start using 64-bit apps natively on Windows 10 on ARM.
Microsoft Joins Amazon's Climate Change Pledge
Microsoft is pledging to reduce its carbon footprint by 2040 alongside other major tech companies.
Leading Cybersecurity Firm FireEye Hit by Nation-State Attack
The cybersecurity firm confirmed that the attackers stole a trove of Red Team tools.
Microsoft Delivers Critical Updates in the Final Patch Tuesday of 2020
Patch Tuesday delivers its usual array of critical security updates for Microsoft products.
Microsoft No Longer Supports Windows 10 Version 1903
Support for Windows 10 version 1903 has ended, which means it's time to upgrade.
How to Enjoy Spatial Sound With Windows Sonic for Headphones
Spatial sound is a new audio experience. Here's how you enable it on Windows 10.
Microsoft Halts Surface Hub 2S Update Rollout to Resolve Issues
Microsoft is temporarily halting the Surface Hub 2S update until it can resolve the issues.
Benchmarking Leaks Reveal New Microsoft Surface Pro
The leaked benchmarks indicate what hardware you can expect in the new Microsoft Surface Pro.