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.
Microsoft Ends Support for Legacy Edge, So It's Time to Switch
A legacy has come to an end, but given how good Chromium Edge is, there's no reason to mourn.
Fitbit Launches Its Latest Fitness Tracker Designed for Kids
It's called the Fitbit Ace 3, and it has everything you need to plan and track your kid's exercise habits.
How to Fix an Upside Down Screen in Windows 10
Want to know a cool trick? This simple keyboard shortcut rotates your Windows 10 screen in all kinds of ways.
Microsoft Is "Actively Working" to Fix Unresponsive Xbox Controllers
Is your brand new Xbox Series X controller playing up already? Don't worry, Microsoft is on the case.
What Is Windows 10 Sun Valley? Everything We Know So Far
Windows 10 is set for a major overhaul. Here's what we know about Sun Valley.
Amazon Alexa Arrives on the Halo Fitness Band
Alexa can now join you on your jogs, but is it a step too far for privacy advocates?
Microsoft Revamps Windows 10's Icons
The icons now obey the Microsoft Fluent Design style and could be one of many changes for the upcoming Sun Valley revamp.
Microsoft Edge Finally Gets an Extension Menu
A must-have feature from the most popular browsers finally arrives on Microsoft's own offering.
Microsoft Can Now Translate Your Conversations in Real Time
The tech giant's new "Microsoft Group Transcribe" will help you converse with someone who speaks another language.
Microsoft Teams Finally Gets End-to-End Encryption
Do you trust Microsoft not to spy on your meetings? Now you don't have to.
You Can Soon Resize Vertical Tabs in Microsoft Edge
Vertical tabs are all about giving website titles the space they need, so why not make them customizable?
Microsoft Revamps the Windows 10 Clock to Its "Sun Valley" Version
The first hints of the massive Windows 10 revamp are making their way to you.
How to Connect Your Amazon Echo and Alexa to Wi-Fi
Ready to use your new Amazon Echo and harness the power of Alexa? Follow these tips to connect to the internet.
Microsoft Finally Fixes That Nasty Hard Drive Corruption Exploit
It's been a while since the bug first appeared, but help is now on the way.
Microsoft Is Revamping Your Teams Polls With AI
A lot of useful features are making their way to Microsoft Teams in the near future.
Microsoft Leaker Hints at "the New Windows" Coming Soon
It might be Windows 10X, Project Sun Valley, Version 21H1... or something else entirely.
Web Outlook Will Soon Get Shortcuts to Office 365 Apps
It's a welcome update, for sure... but is it the start of something bigger?
Love Being on Camera? Microsoft Teams Now Prioritizes Video Feeds
Because everyone deserves to see how much effort you put into looking nice for the camera.
Microsoft Finally Gets Rid of the 3D Objects Folder
Do you know what the 3D Objects folder does on Windows 10? If not, don't worry... it'll be gone soon.