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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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Microsoft Will Finally Remove Flash From Windows 10 in July

It has been a long road for Flash, but we finally have a deadline for its removal from Windows 10.

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Kroger Is Testing Drone Deliveries for Groceries

You can soon use the power of modern-day drone technology to satisfy your s'mores cravings.

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Almost 100 Xbox Games Now Look Better Thanks to "FPS Boost"

Games like Assassin's Creed and Alien Isolation will now run a lot better at no extra cost to you.

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You Can Now Use the New Windows 10 Taskbar Feed... if You're Lucky

Only a select few people can use the new taskbar feed on the Release branch.

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Now Microsoft Edge Dev Is Joining Canary on Android

With this final release, you can now use the trifecta of Microsoft Edge browsers on your Android device.

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YouTube Is Testing Timestamped Comments Linked to Specific Parts of Videos

The experimental feature displays timestamped comments on the video's timeline, much like SoundCloud's system.

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The New Google Pay Update Could Save You Money on Groceries

From automatically finding coupons to tracking how much you spend at McDonald's every month, Google Pay has it all.

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Microsoft Commits to PC Gaming by Giving Developers More Money

Developers for the Microsoft Store will soon enjoy a cut increase from 70 percent to 88 percent.

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Windows 10 Will No Longer Rearrange Apps When Your PC Wakes Up

The bug is an annoyance at best, but it's just annoying enough to warrant a patch from Microsoft.

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The Windows 10 May 2021 Update Is Now Available in Release Preview

It won't be long until Windows 10 Version 21H1 finally arrives on the main branch.

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Google Assistant Is Getting Better at Understanding You

If you've ever gotten passive-aggressive with Google's virtual assistant, this is the update for you.

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Windows 10 Is Now Installed on 1.3 Billion Active Devices

Despite the pandemic causing global economic issues, Microsoft has only seen increasing gains.

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Microsoft Edge Will Soon Allow HTTPS for All Websites

HTTPS is a fantastic way for browsers to protect a user's privacy without them lifting a finger.

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Microsoft 365 Arrives on Amazon Fire Tablets

Amazon Fire users only had slim pickings for Microsoft productivity apps... until now.

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How to Change the Google Background in Chrome

Bored with Google Chrome's appearance? Here's how you can make it look a lot less bland.

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Forget Ransomware, Microsoft Says Cryptojacking Is Our Biggest Threat

As cryptocurrency increases in popularity, so too does the means of gaining it at other's expense.

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Twitter Adds a COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet to Users' Feeds

There's a lot of misinformation surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine, and Twitter wants to set the record straight.

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What Is Google Chrome and Should You Use It?

Everyone talks about Chrome, but what is it and should you start using it?

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Colette Is the First Film From a Video Game to Win an Oscar

Colette was originally produced for the VR shooter, Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond.

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These 13 EA Games Run Much Smoother Now on Xbox Series X/S

Microsoft's FPS Boost gives an injection of performance to some last-gen titles.

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