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Simon Batt-Section Editor for Windows

Simon Batt

Section Editor for Windows

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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.

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A phishing attack 1
Scammers are Abusing Microsoft and Google's Services for Phishing Attacks

Cybercriminals are snapping up convincing-looking email addresses to enhance their phishing campaigns.

Google Chrome and RSS 1
Google Revisits RSS With an Experimental "Follow" Feature in Chrome

You'll soon get a glimpse of your feeds every time you open a new tab.

Spotify and Storytel join up 1
Storytel Audiobooks Are Coming to Spotify Later This Year

Amazon beware, as Audible isn't the only big-shot in the audiobook industry anymore.

Opera GX for mobile 1
Opera Brings Opera GX, Its Browser for Gamers, to Mobile

It's still in beta, but it comes jam-packed with useful features for gamers.

The Internet Explorer monument 1
Microsoft Is Putting an End to Internet Explorer in Favor of Edge

The software giant is ending support for IE in 2022, despite everyone assuming it was long gone already.

Browsing Edge tabs 1
Microsoft Edge Is Getting Some Handy Vertical Tab Tweaks

Also, some good news for Mac users who suffer from Edge crashes all the time.

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Google Removes a Fake Microsoft Authenticator Extension From Chrome

The fake app stole the victim's credentials and mined cryptocurrency without the user's permission or knowledge.

Amazon Echo Glasses 1
Amazon's Echo Frames Now Come With a Variety of Different Lenses

Now you can get Amazon's smart specs with either sunglass or blue-light filter lenses.

The Windows 10 logo 1
The Windows 10 May 2021 Update Is Out Now

Windows Hello fans rejoice, for your webcam options just got better.

Google biometrics 1
Google Predicts That Passwords Will Soon Be a Thing of the Past

Not only that, but phishing will also vanish as a result.

The Twitch logo 1
Twitch Reduces Its Prices to Reflect Localized Cost of Living

For some countries, ponying up $4.99 US dollars is harder than others.

The Windows 10 Logo 1
A Windows 10 Leak Reveals a New Action Center... From Windows 10X

Windows 10X is truly gone, but Microsoft seems keen to implement the best bits onto Windows 10.

The Nintendo Switch 1
Nintendo Claims 6 Million People Bought a Second Switch in 2020

When the whole family wants to play Monster Hunter Rise, why not just buy even more Switches?

The Microsoft Teams Logo 1
You Can Now Block Webcams in Microsoft Teams

Because sometimes you don't want all of your co-workers staring at you in your pajamas.

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Amazon Will Stream Some Women's NBA Games Live on Prime Video

The deal will bring a few first-time accolades for Prime Video and more exposure for woman's professional sports.

Xbox Party Chat 1
Xbox Party Chat Gets Transcription and Synthesis

Now it's even easier for people to communicate with their friends online.

Windows 10 Bug Bash 1
Microsoft Is Hosting a Windows 10 Bug Bash for All Insiders

Grab your biggest mallet, because Microsoft is rewarding those who scour the Insider build for creepy crawlies.

A hacker targeting aviation 1
The Aviation Industry Is Under Cyberattack, Says Microsoft

Scammers are sending Trojan emails en-masse to those who work in the travel industry.

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Telegram Is a Hub for Illegal Activity, Says Norton

The security company showed screenshots of criminals selling wares over Telegram, from fake goods to cyber warfare tools.

Someone booking a ride on their phone 1
Uber and Lyft Will Soon Offer Free Rides to COVID-19 Vaccination Sites

The plan will start in late May, and last until July 4, 2021.

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