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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 Is Planning a "Sweeping Visual Rejuvenation" for Windows 10

The operating system has been left to fend for itself for a while, but Microsoft is finally giving it the attention it needs.

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How to Block and Unblock Someone on Twitch

Blocking someone on Twitch is easy. Unblocking them is a bit more complicated. Here's how to do both...

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You Can Build Your Own Emergency Mute Button for Microsoft Teams

Mask the sounds of pets, family members, and gross bodily functions with the press of a button.

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Microsoft Launcher Gets Some Useful Updates for Surface Duo Owners

Microsoft's innovative device is getting a trim and a haircut ahead of its grand worldwide premier.

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Microsoft Patents Stylish yet Functional Covers for Your Surface Device

You can swap out panels to give your Surface a new look, or even upgrade its internet connectivity.

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Microsoft Still Really Wants You to Upgrade to Windows 10

Even though the Windows 10 upgrade scheme expired in 2016, Microsoft is still giving people on older versions a free pass.

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Microsoft Is Reinventing How Laptops Go on Standby

Windows 10X devices will fetch your emails and update themselves while you sleep.

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Microsoft's Cloud Services Come Under Attack, Putting User's Details at Risk

It's another dark reminder of the risks of moving our personal and professional lives onto the cloud.

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What Is Dark Fiber, and Can It Make Your Broadband Faster?

Can switching to the dark side of fiber speed up your internet connection?

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Google Is Finally Fixing Chrome's Worst Traits on Windows 10

Are you sick of Chrome eating up your RAM and crashing a lot? Those days may soon be a thing of the past.

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You Can Soon Make Microsoft Edge Look Fancy

If Microsoft Edge makes you miss customizable themes, you're in luck.

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Navigating Microsoft Teams Will Soon Get a Lot Easier

Microsoft is developing a new history feature that lets you retrace your steps to important files.

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PepsiCo Will Use Microsoft AI to Make Cheetos

PepsiCo gave Microsoft's AI a test run in making Cheetos, and the results were surprisingly good.

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Microsoft Edge Will Finally Warn You About Closing Multiple Tabs

Microsoft's new browser is missing a few modern-day essentials, but the software giant is quickly fixing that.

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Microsoft Wants You to Ditch Your Passwords in 2021

The software giant believes that biometrics is the future.

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5 Websites That Teach You How to Hack Legally

To learn ethical hacking, you have to hack like a criminal but be smart about it. Get started with these websites you can legally hack.

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You Can Now Buy Someone a Starbucks Coffee Over Microsoft Teams

It's not as good as printing out a hot latte, but it's the next best thing.

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Microsoft Teams Now Supports Pop-Out Apps

If you hate swapping between Teams apps, Microsoft has an update just for you.

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What Is Cyberbullying and How Can You Deal With It?

Think someone is being bullied online? Here's how to spot and deal with cyberbullying.

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The Surface Duo Makes Its First Steps Into International Markets

It's not a giant leap, but it is forward progress for Microsoft's revolutionary device.

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