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.
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 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.
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 Brings Opera GX, Its Browser for Gamers, to Mobile
It's still in beta, but it comes jam-packed with useful features for gamers.
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.
Microsoft Edge Is Getting Some Handy Vertical Tab Tweaks
Also, some good news for Mac users who suffer from Edge crashes all the time.
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'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 May 2021 Update Is Out Now
Windows Hello fans rejoice, for your webcam options just got better.
Google Predicts That Passwords Will Soon Be a Thing of the Past
Not only that, but phishing will also vanish as a result.
Twitch Reduces Its Prices to Reflect Localized Cost of Living
For some countries, ponying up $4.99 US dollars is harder than others.
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.
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?
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.
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 Gets Transcription and Synthesis
Now it's even easier for people to communicate with their friends online.
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.
The Aviation Industry Is Under Cyberattack, Says Microsoft
Scammers are sending Trojan emails en-masse to those who work in the travel industry.
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.
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.