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.
Jeff Bezos Once Told Alexa to "Shoot Yourself" Out of Frustration
The CEO of Amazon once gave Alexa a piece of his mind after it failed to recognize his commands.
Android Phones Are Getting Even More Ways to Trigger Google Assistant
You'll soon be able to hold down the power button to summon it to do your bidding.
85 Percent of Microsoft 365 Organizations Suffer Email Leaks, Says Research
Microsoft's static security rules are leaving business' emails ripe for the taking.
You Can Now Take Screenshots With Microsoft Edge Canary for Android
It's still very much a work-in-progress, but it's a promising sign for Edge fans with Android devices.
You Can Now Share Specific Parts of Podcasts on Spotify
Just tap the share button and you'll get a link that leads directly to your favorite part.
You Can Now Cast Files From the OneDrive Android App
As Microsoft works away on some major OneDrive improvements, this small update is bound to please Chromecast owners.
How to Use a Chromecast as a Second Computer Monitor
Chromecast lets you mirror anything on your computer to a TV, so you can use it like a second monitor!
Microsoft Removes a Buggy AMD Driver From Windows Update
The update caused Windows 10 machines to spiral in a crash loop until it engaged its recovery procedures.
You Can Now Ask Google Assistant to Sing the COVID Vaccine Song
It's one of many songs that your Google Assistant can now sing to you.
Sony Takes the Fight to Microsoft With a PS5 "Game Boost" Feature
With just one trailer, Sony has declared war on Microsoft and its Xbox FPS Boost feature.
Google Assistant Can Now "Broadcast" to Your Smartphone Too
Now nobody can escape the dinner call, no matter how hard they try.
Google Assistant Gets Some New Family-Oriented Features
You can now use Google's voice assistant to see if you're smarter than a child.
Microsoft Is Finally Updating Some of the Oldest Windows Icons
There are some ancient relics still lurking within Windows 10, but Microsoft wants to fix that.
Peloton Agrees to Voluntary Recall of Two of Its Treadmills
The company originally fought to prevent the recall, but it has since changed its ways.
Twitter Wants You to Reconsider Sending That Mean Tweet
We've all fired off a spiky reply in the heat of the moment before, but Twitter wants to help you cool down.
Why You No Longer Need Xbox Live Gold to Play Fortnite
You used to require an Xbox Live Gold subscription to play free-to-play games on Xbox, but that's no longer the case.
Microsoft Is Adding Some Essential Security Tools to Edge
You can soon enjoy HTTPS browsing and fingerprint support from Microsoft's flagship browser.
What Is a Mobile Hotspot and How Does It Work?
Need internet on the go? You need a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot.
Microsoft Edge Is Closing In on a Linux Release
You can now download the beta version of Edge on Linux, meaning that a full release isn't long now.
Microsoft Edge Is Getting a Reverse Image Search Tool
In just two clicks, you can perform a reverse image search without navigating away from the page you're on.