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.
How Does Bluetooth Work? Does It Use My Data Plan?
Bluetooth connects your devices, but does it use your Wi-Fi or mobile data?
You Can Soon Use Outlook Inside of Microsoft Teams
It's a little ways off, but the proposed feature looks very promising.
Microsoft Teams Will Now Gently Prod You to End Your Meeting
Do you tend to talk past the scheduled meeting time? Microsoft Teams will now give you a subtle elbow-nudge when time's up.
The Surface Laptop Go Gets Its First Firmware Update
It's not a particularly large one, but it's a welcome addition nonetheless.
Microsoft Bing Can Now Help You Cook Dinner
Just type in what kind of recipes you want, and Bing will unlock a world of flavor.
Microsoft Edge's Sleeping Tabs Reduces CPU Usage by 37 Percent
The browser's promising new browser is putting up impressive numbers... and it's still only in beta.
How to Reset Your Amazon Echo If Alexa Stops Listening
There’s no need to worry if your Amazon Echo stops responding to your voice commands. We’re highlighting how to reset Alexa.
Companies Can Now Sponsor Your GitHub Project
The new feature is part of a larger update, featuring handy additions such as a dark mode.
Microsoft Edge Receives a "Search in Sidebar" Tool to Take Down Chrome
The new feature is part of Microsoft's offensive against Google's dominant browser.
Microsoft Announces a Bumper Package of Updates for Teams Mobile
Microsoft has an early present for people who like to get work done on their phones.
Forget the Xbox: Microsoft's Ugly Sweaters Are Its Hottest Commodity
Miss your chance? Microsoft is planning to restock these garish wonders soon.
Microsoft Is Testing a New File-Fetching Cortana
If all goes well, you can soon use voice commands to dig through your folders.
Microsoft Edge Is Under Attack From Malicious Extensions
Microsoft Edge's newfound success is a double-edged sword as malware developers flock to the browser.
Wireless Charging: How It Works and Everything Else You Must Know
Charing your phone without a cable still feels like magic. So, how does wireless charging actually work?
Apple Releases Its $129 MagSafe Duo Charger
It's sleek, portable, and well-designed... but is it worth the asking price?
Microsoft Edge Gets Its Own Password Generator
You will soon be able to generate a super-strong password within Edge in just a few clicks.
Microsoft Scales Back the Privacy-Invading Productivity Score
The service caused a huge stir recently, but Microsoft has heard your concerns.
You Can Now Support Girls Who Code by Buying an Ugly Windows Sweater
The sweater marks the third entry in a range of hideous clothes released by Microsoft.
How to Connect a Google Home Device to Your Wi-Fi
The first step in getting any Google Home device integrated into your home is to connect it to a Wi-Fi network. We’ll show you how.
Android Has a New Powerful Ally... and It's Microsoft
Some of Microsoft's biggest advancements in 2020 owe themselves to Google's code.