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.
Since beginning his writing career, he has written for many different publications such as WorldStart, Listverse, and MakeTechEasier. However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he has been working with it and its sister website, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity topics.
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This Tiny Free App Helps Me Avoid Malicious QR Codes
I can't tell you how handy this tiny, free, QR code scanning app is.

MakeUseOf's Best of MWC 2025 Awards
These are the best phones and accessories we found on the show floor at MWC 2025.

Google Chrome Is Finally Killing Your Favorite Extensions: Now What?
The options are few, but present.

Watch Two AI Chatbots Speak to One Another in an Unintelligible Language
It sounds a little like dial-up.

You Can Now Search Through Video Transcripts on Google Drive
Finding a specific spot in a video has never been easier.

This AI-Generated Geode Mug Went Viral for All the Wrong Reasons
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How I Spot Fake QR Codes and Keep My Data Safe
QR codes are super useful, but they're super easy for scammers to use.

Google Gemini Gets a Huge Memory Boost, but There's a Catch
Let Gemini do all the remembering for you.

YouTube Came Dangerously Close to Leaking All User Emails, but One Person Stopped It
The attack used Pixel Recorder, of all things.

I'm a Security Expert, and This Is My Favorite Free Password Manager
I've used so many password managers over the years, and this is the one I always come back to.

A Data Leak Has Struck eBay, Shopify, and Amazon Users: Here’s What Was Revealed
Keep an eye out for scams in the future.

An Independent Audit Shows This Major VPN Takes Privacy Seriously
We knew it was good, but now we have the proof.

This New Scam Sends Scary Facebook Emails to Phish Your Details
Don't get fooled by a fake copyright claim.

The DeepSeek App Doesn't Send or Store Data Securely: Here's What Researchers Found
Be careful how you prompt.

Scammers Are Capitalizing on the Deepseek Hype to Steal Your Data
There are thousands of fake websites ready to take your personal details.

Google Gemini's Newest Update Makes It Feel Like You're Calling a Robot
Google Gemini is calling. It's for you.

Scammers Are Using Malicious Google Ads to Steal Your Microsoft Account
Be careful what you click on.