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 Axes Internet Explorer Support for Teams
Microsoft is slowly putting its old browsers to bed as its new Chromium-based Edge takes off.
The 7 Best Cell Phones for Senior Citizens
If you need a senior-friendly mobile device, here are some of the best cell phones for senior citizens.
The 7 Best USB Fingerprint Scanners for PCs and Laptops
We unlock our phones with a fingerprint, but what about computers? Here are the best USB fingerprint scanners available.
Microsoft May Soon Score How Bored You Are in Meetings
A recent patent reveals Microsoft's desire to score your productivity.
Microsoft Begins Forcing Internet Explorer Users Over to Edge
It's bad news for the handful of people that are still using Internet Explorer.
Microsoft Edge Is Getting a Handy Cross-Profile Tab Sharing Tool
Microsoft Edge Canary can now send a tab to your other profiles in just two clicks.
What Are RTwP Games? Everything You Need to Know
Real Time with Pause games are a mystery to some, so here we drill down into the details of this complex genre.
Microsoft Wants Your Boss to Spy on You
Microsoft is introducing the "Productivity Score," a direct measurement of how much you pay attention in Teams meetings.
Android Apps May Make Their Way to Windows 10
Microsoft wants to bring Android apps to the Microsoft Store in 2021.
How to Find Your Phone With Google Assistant
With just a simple voice command to your Google Home Hub, you can track down a lost Android phone. We'll show you how.
Microsoft Edge Receives a New Copy-Paste Feature to Take On Chrome
Don't you hate it when you copy-paste content from the web and it turns into a garbled mess? So does Microsoft.
What Is a Desktop Shortcut and How Does It Work?
A shortcut automagically opens a folder or runs a program. But how do desktop shortcuts actually work?
Still Using Zoom? Microsoft Brings Free All-Day Calls to Teams
You can now call people for free as part of a huge update to Microsoft Teams...but that's not all.
Microsoft Edge's Shopping Tool Is Here, and It's Even Better Than Before
Microsoft's brilliant price comparison tool has finally arrived... but it's not alone.
Please Don't Run Microsoft Edge in Elevated Mode, Says Microsoft
Because running Microsoft Edge in an elevated state can leave it vulnerable to attacks.
What Is Packet Loss and How to Fix Its Cause?
When your internet keeps dropping out, it could be a packet loss issue. But what is packet loss, and how can you fix it?
Microsoft Edge Is Becoming a Productivity Dream
Microsoft's next move for Edge is to use one of Chrome's planned features before Chrome gets it.
Microsoft Edge Is Revamping Your Browser History
Microsoft Edge received an update that makes it a major competitor in the browser wars.
What Is Mouse DPI and Can It Make Gaming Easier?
Ever feel like your mouse is sluggish? Or whizzing around the screen? You need to change your mouse DPI settings: here's how.
You Can Now Poll Attendees in Microsoft Teams
What does everyone think about your meeting? Now you can get quick and easy answers.