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
Microsoft Edge Just Got a New, Tougher Layer of Security
Microsoft Edge 104 comes with some new security features, including a new "Strict" option that spares no prisoners.
Microsoft Defender Is Getting an AI Upgrade
The company's purchase of RiskIQ means that Defender will soon get a powerful AI core under its hood.
Windows 11's 22H2 Release Date Finally Appears Online
An insider source states that you can expect the update in late September 2022.
Microsoft Has Finally Added Native CD Ripping to Windows 11's Dev Channel
The update also includes some essential features for the Camera app, too.
Is Microsoft Defender Good Against Ransomware? Definitely, Says AV-TEST
The institute gave the antivirus full marks for its effectiveness in stopping ransomware attacks.
Russian Windows Users Are Turning to Piracy and Linux
After Microsoft left the country, Russian Windows fans are hard-pressed for alternative options.
Microsoft Really, Really Wants You to Leave Windows 8.1 Already
Starting from July 2022, the software giant will begin prodding 8.1 users to upgrade before the operating system's end-of-support date.
Microsoft Defender Has Arrived on All Your Devices... but It'll Cost You
You'll need to subscribe to Microsoft 365 before you can enjoy Defender outside of a Windows system.
Microsoft Wants You to Play Connect 4 During Teams Meetings
The company is planning to add casual games to Microsoft Teams, but the future may hold far more than that.
Internet Explorer 11 Is Finally Coming to an End on June 15th
The occasion marks the end of an internet legend, but will anyone turn up for its funeral?
Microsoft Accidentally Allowed Any PC to Upgrade to Windows 11
Unfortunately, it wasn't Christmas arriving early, as the company has confirmed the behavior as a bug.
Details of a New Xbox Console Leak Online
It's called "Keystone" and it works very differently to the Xbox Series X.
Microsoft Is Axing Three Excel Features Because Nobody Uses Them
Money for Excel, Wolfram Data Types, and Partner Offers are all getting cut out in a bid to keep Excel slim of unwanted features.
No Console? No Problem: Xbox Cloud Gaming Is Getting Its Own Dongle
Codenamed "Keystone," Microsoft confirms that its cloud gaming service's dongle will allow people to play on any USB-enabled screen.
Microsoft Will Soon Allow Third-Party Widgets on Windows 11
Windows 11 currently only supports Microsoft-developed widgets, but that's about to change.
Pwn2Own Hackers Just Broke Into Windows 11 and Teams in a Single Day
The hacking competition saw some big wins for hackers, and some major losses for Microsoft.
Images of a Mysterious New Windows 11 App Have Leaked Online
The app is called "Designer," and it gives us a hint at what Microsoft wants from its new operating system.
The 5 Best Alternatives to Google Authenticator
Google's two-factor authentication app isn't the only one out there. Here are the best alternatives to Google Authenticator.
It's Time to Vote for the Best Microsoft Store App for 2022
Users everywhere nominated their fave apps, and now it's time to find the best one.
Microsoft's May 2022 Patch Tuesday Contains Some Big Security Fixes
One of the fixes patches up a flaw that hackers are currently exploiting, so be sure to update your copy of Windows ASAP.