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.
New Add to OneDrive Feature Makes It Easy to Track Folders
If you keep losing track of your shared OneDrive folders, this is the feature for you.
Intel, NVIDIA, and AMD Roll Out New Windows 10 Drivers
A flurry of new driver updates from Intel, NVIDIA, and AMD are arriving on Windows 10.
Microsoft PowerToys v0.27 Arrives Without a Video Conference Tool
Expecting the PowerToys Video Conferencing Tool? You'll be waiting a bit longer...
Microsoft Buys eSports Platform Smash.gg
Microsoft is getting back into eSports with its acquisition of Smash.gg.
Microsoft Teams Is Set to Receive a Major Calls Update
Microsoft Teams is about to make it easier to make, receive, and hold your calls.
What Is the Best Linux Distro for Laptops?
Old laptop? New laptop? There is a Linux distro for every laptop type, so here are some of the best options.
Microsoft Begins Testing Windows Feature Experience Packs
Microsoft is trialing a new way of delivering new Windows 10 features to users via Windows Update.
Salesforce Buys Workplace App Slack for $27.7 billion
The cloud computing giant's acquisition of Slack has created an enormous tech company.
Google Chrome Will Stop Running on Windows 7 In 2022
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What's New in the Latest Windows 10 Cumulative Update?
It's time for another Windows Update. Thankfully, it's only a small one. Plus it's the last cumulative update of 2020.
Developer Successfully Boots Windows 10 on Apple's New M1 Chip
A developer has virtualized Apple's new M1 chip, running Windows 10 ARM64. Could this lead the way for native hardware support?
The Next Chrome Update Will Fix Windows Security Issues
Is Google Chrome running slower than usual? The next Chrome update contains the fix, so keep your eyes peeled!
How to Extend Laptop Battery Life With Custom Windows Power Plans
Windows power plans are essential for managing laptops. Here's what you need to do if you want to save energy and extend battery life!
10 Unbelievable New Ways of Generating Electricity
Alternative ways of generating electricity are here! Learn more about the most amazing new ways of creating energy available today.
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