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 Yaw2 Virtual Reality Motion Simulator Blows Past Its Kickstarter Goal
The Yaw2 promises a new era of VR gaming, and everyone is already on board.
Your Email Address Has Been Leaked: So What?
You might not care if your email address has been part of a data breach, but here's how it can affect your security.
Playing Gran Turismo Is Now an Olympic Sport (Virtually)
It's not quite an official declaration of video games as a recognized sport, but it's a step in that direction.
You Can Now Keep Track of Twitch Chats With "Chat Replies"
Now it's easier to keep track of conversations amongst a waterfall of comments.
Indie Storefront Itch.io Is Coming to the Epic Games Store
The indie store enters the triple-A market, but you shouldn't worry about it being torn apart with fees and royalties.
Sony Is Launching a PlayStation Plus Video Pass
Sony is only planning a test in Poland for the time being, but hopefully, it'll become a global service.
New Sony Patent Lets an AI Play Video Games for You
You may soon use the power of modern-day AI to help you beat that one boss you're stuck on.
You Can Now Play Free-to-Play Games Without Xbox Live Gold
Now the free-to-play games on Xbox Live Gold are, well... free.
It Looks Like Microsoft Isn't Buying Discord After All
Discord decided to walk away from a $10 billion offer... but it's not without its reasons.
New Microsoft Outlook Settings Give Everyone a Break Between Meetings
Now you'll have time to make a cup of your favorite beverage before the next meeting starts.
Amazon Is Opening a Hair Salon in London to Trial New Technology
It doesn't involve robot barbers, but it will allow you to see how your new hairdo will look.
Report: Windows 10 Is Getting a New App Store
When was the last time you used the Windows 10 app store? This new update may change that.
More Users Will Now See "News and Interests" on the Windows Taskbar
A new customizable news feed has just landed for everyone on the Windows 10 Insider Release build.
Google Now Lets You Tour UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Virtually
Tourism has suffered dearly due to the pandemic, but Google won't let it shrivel up and die.
Microsoft Edge Is Getting a Performance Optimization Mode
This new feature will hopefully allow Edge to rival the big leagues like Chrome.
What Is a Cryptocurrency Dusting Attack?
There's some crypto-dust in your wallet, but is it safe to use?
Using Your Pet's Name as a Password? Here's How to Make It More Secure
Millions use their pets' names as passwords because they're easy to remember. That's not safe. Here's how to make it secure.
Microsoft Edge Canary Arrives on Android
Be the first to see all of Microsoft's offerings on mobile.
Amazon Is Giving Away 10 Free Kindle Books for World Book Day
Each book comes from a different country, and they're all translated into English for you to read.