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.
A Huge Settings Revamp Is Coming to Your Windows 11 PC
The changes include migrating more apps from the Control Panel to the Settings app, but will it be a welcome change?
Windows 11 Can Run on Android 13 Devices, Apparently
A skilled developer has managed to get Microsoft's new operating system running on a Pixel 6, but it may not be just a fan project for long.
Is Microsoft Teams Running Better Lately? It's Not Just You, Says Microsoft
The software giant deployed several smart tricks to ensure Microsoft Teams doesn't devour all of your hardware.
Beware of Dodgy Windows 11 Installers: They Could Be Malware
Want to download Windows 11? Be sure to go down the official route, or you may end up downloading something nasty.
Microsoft: Call of Duty Will Remain Available on PlayStation (Pinky Promise)
Despite recently buying Activision Blizzard, Microsoft will allow the Call of Duty developer to release its games for its rivals.
Microsoft 365 Will Report You to Your Boss Faster Than Ever Before
Microsoft is reducing the time it takes to report a bad message to your boss from one day to one hour.
Microsoft Is Secretly Working on Several New Windows 11 Features
The company is currently working away on desktop stickers and a Windows 11 tablet mode, despite never announcing them publicly.
Two Innocent-Looking Apps Are Slowing Down Your Windows 11 PC
The Chat and Widget icons on your Windows 11 PC may seem lightweight, but there's proof that they can take a toll on your system's resources.
Windows 11's KB5008353 Update Is Set to Speed Up Your Computer
Windows 11 has a major performance issue on solid-state drives, but an upcoming patch is about to fix that.
Still Think Microsoft Defender Is Bad? Think Again, Says AV-TEST
Microsoft's antivirus scored full marks on every category, and may even beat out that one program you keep recommending to everybody.
Microsoft Will Soon Let You Refund Xbox Game Pass Payments
In a bid to make the subscription service more friendly toward consumers, you'll soon be able to get your money back for accidental payments.
Microsoft Is Bringing Android Apps to Windows 11, Finally Making Good on Its Promise
After several months of silence, Microsoft is finally ready to bring Android apps to Windows 11.
Blizzard Teases an Unannounced Survival Game and Wants You to Help Make It
Activision Blizzard is keen to add a new IP to its catalog, but is it being too rash ahead of Microsoft's acquisition?
Microsoft Is Finally Ready to Release the Long-Awaited "One Outlook"
A year since it first leaked, Microsoft is prepping to release One Outlook... but for some, it's not an occasion to celebrate.
Microsoft Acquires Activision Blizzard to Make Xbox Game Pass Even Better
In a monumental buy, Microsoft snatches up the World of Warcraft developer and all of its studios.
What Is Traceroute and What Do You Use It For?
The Traceroute command is a handy way to see where your packets are going, but how does it work and how do you use it?
How to See Who Has Access to Your Google Drive Files
If you've shared Google Drive files with a bunch of people, it can be easy to forget who exactly has access to which files.
4 Tips to Stay Motivated During a Job Search
Finding a new job can be grueling, so here are four ways to lighten the load.
What Is a Pellet Grill and Can It Take Your Cooking to the Next Level?
Pellet grills claim to be the perfect blend of tradition and technology, but are they worth your money, or will they go up in smoke?
The US Suffered 538% More Attacks in 2020 Than in 2005: Here's Why...
The internet is a lot more dangerous than it was over a decade ago.