Simon Batt
Section Editor for Windows
807 articles published since February 25, 2009
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About Simon Batt
Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill set to write about all things tech.
The Microsoft Edge 91 Woes Keep Piling Up
The annoying default search engine pop-up was just the first of a tide of bugs introduced in 91.
Microsoft Teams for Mobile Will Soon Get Powerful Translation Tools
The new feature will let your translate messages simply by tapping on them.
Microsoft Edge 91 Really, Really Wants You to Use Bing
The browser has been spamming users to change their default search engine to Microsoft's own... even if they already have.
Google Assistant May Get Its "What's On My Screen" Feature Back
The infamous vanishing command may soon come back in a brand-new feature for Android.
Shopping With Microsoft Edge Will Now Earn You Cashback
Microsoft's browser will also keep tabs on a products price and let you know when it goes on sale.
Microsoft Fixes a 365 Bug That Junks All Your Emails
Now would be a good time to ensure nothing important slipped the net.
New Smart Home Tech Can Detect Fires Before They Start
The Ting can spot the smallest fire catalysts in the home... and the power grid, too.
Amazon Fresh Opens in the D.C. Area, and Everyone Wants In
People queued since 4 am to set foot in the smartest retail store in the world.
Microsoft Warns That "1984" May Come True in Three Years Time
Experts warn that the uncontrolled rise of AI may result in it peeking into our private lives.
Amazon Buys MGM Studios to Help It Fight the Streaming War
The deal brings 4,000+ movies and 17,000+ TV shows under Amazon's wing.
Windows 10 Insiders Get Some Shiny New Task Manager Icons
It's a small part of a larger revamp to bring Windows 10's icons into the current day.
Google Maps Is Helping Keep Air Pollution Down
The tech giant is giving the people in power valuable data to improve a city's wellbeing.
Microsoft Fixes a Nasty FLAC-Corrupting Bug in Windows 10
Not only is the bug fixed, but all of your corrupted FLAC files are repairable with a Powershell program.
Valve May Be Working on a Handheld PC
It's currently under the codename "SteamPal" and may revolutionize how you play your Steam library.
The Smart Home Security Market Is Booming... and It'll Only Get Bigger
It's planned to make $5 billion in the US alone this year, with steady growth in future years.
SiriusXM Is Launching a TikTok Music Channel Called TikTok Radio
It will feature tunes, commentaries, and playlists, curated and hand-picked by TikTok's finest musicians.
Windows 10 Will Get Touch Keyboard Themes
It's only a small addition to the huge Sun Valley update, but it's a welcome one nonetheless.
Google Assistant May Soon Get Permission to Turn Off Your Phone
"Okay Google, that's enough doomscrolling for today."
Twitch Launches a Dedicated Hot Tubs Category for Streamers
Streamers will no longer be in hot water over their slightly risqué streams.
The New Windows 10 Preview Build Comes Without Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer isn't due to expire until mid-2022, but Microsoft seems to want it over with already.