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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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It's Getting Much Harder to Uninstall Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge is now delivered via Windows Update. Which is making it much harder to uninstall Microsoft Edge.

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Apple Bans Microsoft's Project xCloud From the App Store

Apple has confirmed that Microsoft's cloud-gaming app, Project xCloud, is banned from the App Store. Which hasn't gone down well.

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Microsoft Ignite Returns as Two Online Events

Microsoft Ignite is going digital, with two online events for developers and IT pros. The first will be held in September 2020.

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Microsoft's Your Phone App Can Now Run Android Apps on Your PC

Microsoft is updating the Your Phone app so that you can control Android apps on your Windows 10 PC.

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Microsoft Abandons Project xCloud Game Streaming on iOS

Microsoft appears to have abandoned Project xCloud on iOS. Meaning that the game streaming service will be Android-only for now.

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The FBI Warns Windows 7 Users to Secure Their PCs

The FBI has published a PIN telling all Windows 7 users to secure their computers. And you'd do well to take notice.

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The 5 Biggest Announcements From Samsung Galaxy Unpacked

During August 2020's Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung announced five new devices. Here's everything you need to know about them.

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Microsoft Teams Meetings Can Now Support 20,000 Participants

Microsoft Teams can now support up to 20,000 people in a meeting. Which accommodates the population of some small countries.

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The Xbox Series X Controller Is Compatible With Android and iOS

Microsoft has announced that the Xbox Series X controller is compatible with Android and iOS. Which is good news for cloud gamers.

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How Malware Uses Screen Resolution to Avoid Detection

Running suspicious software in a virtual machine makes sense. But new malware can identify a VM by detecting screen resolution.

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Microsoft Redesigns the Xbox Store So It's Easier to Use

Microsoft has unveiled a new-look Xbox Store that's "designed to be faster, safer and easier to use than ever before".

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Microsoft Is in Talks to Acquire TikTok

Microsoft wants to acquire TikTok. And while the US government initially balked at the idea, a deal may now be back on the table.

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Microsoft Labels CCleaner a "Potentially Unwanted Application"

Microsoft has marked CCleaner as a "potentially unwanted application". But why? And should you stop using CCleaner as a result?

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The Microsoft Edge Beta v85 Adds Lots of New Features

Microsoft has released v85 of its Edge browser to the Beta channel. Giving us a first look at what's coming to Microsoft Edge.

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The Microsoft Surface Neo Has Been Delayed

Microsoft has quietly removed the Surface Neo release date from its website. Heavily implying that the device has been delayed.

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What Are Reloaded Games and Repacked Games?

In this article we explain what repacked games and reloaded games are, and discover whether or not they're legal.

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Windows 10 Devices Are at Risk From the BootHole Vulnerability

The BootHole vulnerability means Windows devices (both Windows 10 and Windows 8) are at risk until Microsoft issues a patch.

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What's a Burner Phone and How Do They Work?

You've seen burner phones on TV, but where do you buy a burner phone and how do they work? Should you use a burner phone?

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What Is 127.0 0.1, Localhost, or a Loopback Address?

You've seen "localhost" on your computer, but what is it? What does the 127.0.0.1 address mean? Have you been hacked?

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How Hackers Spread Malware Using COVID-19 Contact-Tracers

Contact tracing apps map COVID-19 cases---but fake apps can install malware on your phone. Learn how to avoid tracer scams.

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