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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 Finally Fixes a Nasty Gaming Bug in Windows 10

The update fixes a problem where Windows 10's power options and Game Mode did more harm than good.

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Report: The Xbox Game Pass May Be Headed for Android TV

A recent leak from the Xbox Game Pass SDK gives hope to Android TV owners everywhere.

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Snapchat Was Down: Manually Update the App to Resolve the Issue

Snapchat recently suffered a five-hour outage, and some users are still reporting issues getting back online.

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Oculus Quest 2 Owners Can Now Request a New Silicone Face Mask

The foam used in the Oculus Quest 2 is causing irritation for a small number of users.

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There's a New Player in the Smart Home Industry... and It's Nokia

Did you love Nokia's phones? You may fall in love all over again with the company's new smart light switches.

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You Can Now Block Annoying or Abusive Google Drive Users

With just one click, you can strip someone of all sharing privileges with your Google account.

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Microsoft Edge's Sleeping Tabs Will Soon Show You How Much It Saved

The feature is still under development, but it's a good way to see the impact of sleeping tabs.

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How to Clear Your Discord Cache to Free Up Wasted Space

Why does Discord take up so much disk space? Probably because your cache needs clearing. Here's what you need to know.

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Google Maps Adds New Ways to Navigate the New Normal

How packed is that bus you're planning to hop onto? Now Google Maps will let you know.

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You Can Now Give Super Thanks to Your Favorite YouTubers

When a simple "thanks" doesn't cut it, you can now show your support in a huge way.

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Your Smart Home Is Under Attack: Here's How to Stay Safe

Your smart home might not be as safe as you think it is, as a recent report revealed. Here's how to keep yourself safe.

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RAM vs. VRAM: What's the Difference?

When building a gaming PC, knowing which memory to use is essential. So, what's the difference between RAM and VRAM?

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Report: Amazon Considered Letting Alexa Track Your Children

The alleged project was called "Seeker," and it would have let you monitor where your kid was at all times.

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The 5 Best Secure Encrypted Notes Apps for Truly Private Notes

Evernote doesn't encrypt and secure your notes by default. If you're looking for an encrypted notes app, try these alternatives.

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6 Ways You Can Be Tracked While Incognito or Private Browsing

Private browsing is private in most cases, but can private browsing be hacked? Can you tell what someone viewed incognito?

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Microsoft Finally Announces the Windows 365 Cloud PC

You'll soon be able to access a Windows PC from any supported browser... and yes, Windows 11 is an option.

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How to Use Chat Replies on Twitch to Keep Conversations Going

Here's how you can use Twitch's chat reply feature as a viewer to help make conversations easier to follow during a stream.

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You Can Now Limit How Much Money Your Child Spends on Xbox

Worried about addictive microtransactions? Now you can control how much money your kid can spend on games.

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Microsoft Is Buying RiskIQ to Boost Its Cybersecurity

As Microsoft moves everyone's business life to the cloud, it's ensuring that no gatecrashers ruin the party.

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President Biden Targets Big Tech With New Executive Order

The changes include bringing net neutrality back, a boost for Right to Repair, and more.

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