Simon Batt
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Contributing since February, 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 and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill set to write about all things tech.
Latest Articles
Getting Free Items From Amazon? It Might Be a Brushing Scam
Random packages turning up at your door may be a sign of something bigger, but there's no reason to worry just yet.
How Power Outages Can Damage Your Computer (And How to Protect It)
Unplugging your computer during severe storms? You may want to start. Here's how power outages can damage your PC.
Love Online Shopping? 5 Postal Scams You Should Avoid
Online shopping has soared in recent times, so you need to know about these postal scams targeting mail order customers.
The Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25247 Is Out, and It's Looking Great
The update includes a search feature for Task Manager, energy-saving recommendations, and suggested actions when highlighting text.
Microsoft’s Ugly Holiday Sweater for 2022 Features Clippy as the Star
It looks like you're trying to stay warm this winter. Would you like some help with that?
Microsoft Ads Are Creeping Into the Windows 11 Start Menu
The software giant is experimenting with slipping adverts for its services into the Windows 11 sign-in menu... and people aren't happy.
Microsoft Is Working on a Productivity-Boosting Feature for Outlook
Called "Focus Time," the upcoming feature will let you schedule quiet times directly from Outlook's calendar.
Microsoft Edge Is Getting a Better Webpage Search Tool
A new tool, which contains title case searching and accent matching options, just made a splash on the Edge Canary branch.
Microsoft Office Is Getting a Name Change
The software giant is renaming it to "Microsoft 365" to bring it under its umbrella of productivity apps.
Microsoft Is Now Pumping Out Two Updates a Day for Edge Canary
Edge Insiders can now look forward to double the fun on the Canary branch, as Microsoft turns up the heat.
Microsoft PowerToys Will Finally Tell You Which Process Is Using a File
Called the "File Locksmith," this new PowerToy will identify any processes locking a file and let you end them at will.
Microsoft Brings Android Apps on Windows 11 to More Countries
Good news to all the tech heads in Vatican City: you can now officially run Android apps on Windows 11.
Microsoft Is Enhancing the Windows 11 Photos App With OneDrive Integration
Microsoft is also getting rid of its video editor in favor of Clipchamp.
Microsoft Is Hosting a Surface Event on October 12, 2022
Rumor has it that Microsoft will extend its Surface range into the gaming world.
Oops: Microsoft Edge Just Served Up Malicious Ads to Its Users
The browser was caught showing bad ads in its News Feed that directed people to a fake malware attack page.
Windows 11's Task Manager Will Soon Let You Make Kernel Dumps in Real Time
The latest Insider build lets you make a kernel dump without needing to restart, all with just a few clicks.
Microsoft Might Stop Giving Its Windows Updates Weird Names
Windows 11 22H2 has been spotted under the guise of "the Windows 11 2022 update," and it might be a sign of something bigger.
An Upcoming Windows PowerToy Can Grab Text From Images
Windows PowerToys are already useful enough, and they're about to get even better.
Windows 11's Long-Awaited "Sun Valley 2" Update's Release Date Leaks Online
Mark your calendar for September 20, 2022; a huge update is coming.
Microsoft Just Made Its Emoji Open Source
It's probably not what the open source community wanted from Microsoft, but it's a nice gesture nonetheless.