Articles by Alex Atkin, Freelancer

Alex has been writing since 2017, with his work seen in MSPoweruser and now TechRadar.

He's got a passion for gaming and tech, especially when it comes to Software, which is where you'll mainly see his work around these parts.

Living in Stoke, he's known to chat all about his gaming ways, and where he thinks Windows 11 should go, now that Sun Valley 2 is seemingly nowhere to be found.

Articles by: Alex Atkin

Windows 11 update has system-wide live captions to help boost its accessibility aims

By Alex Atkin last updated 21 September 22

Windows 11 is getting system-wide live cations to dramatically improve accessibility on their inaccessible OS.

Apple’s App Store account deletion mandate finally has a date for developers

By Alex Atkin published 25 May 22

Apple has reminded developers that all apps on the App Store will require an easy account deletion option at the end of June.

Microsoft prepares for Internet Explorer’s retirement by making Edge better

By Alex Atkin published 24 May 22

Microsoft Build 2022 Ahead of killing off Internet Explorer, Microsoft has announced that Microsoft Edge is backward compatible with IE11.

Someone using the TikTok app on their smartphone

TikTok update helps to prevent users from being cheated out by their own videos

By Alex Atkin published 19 May 22

TikTok has introduced new tools that allow users to credit other creators in videos that they have made.

Hinge is adding self-care prompts to help you feel comfortable when making a date

By Alex Atkin last updated 17 May 22

Match Group has announced that Hinge is getting a selection of new self-care prompts to encourage more conversations around self-care.

Chromebooks can now be deployed with Webex

By Alex Atkin last updated 11 May 22

Webex Progressive Web Application is now available on ChromeOS devices.

Google’s Skin Tone Research is helping to make more inclusive AI

By Alex Atkin published 11 May 22

Google IO 2022 Google has announced Skin Tone Research, a new free development tool that uses the Monk Skin Tone Scale to make more inclusive AI.

A snapshot of how Adobe's Content Scheduler works

Adobe Express update rolls out with a new content scheduler

By Alex Atkin published 10 May 22

Adobe has launched a new content scheduler as part of Adobe Express, and it does everything a content scheduler should do.

Meta makes Instagram users suffer with new NFT features

By Alex Atkin published 9 May 22

Opinion Meta has announced that NFTs are coming to Instagram this week, with Facebook also being inflicted with the feature soon.

Microsoft is making installing Windows 11 more difficult for new users

By Alex Atkin published 9 May 22

Windows 11 Pro users are being required to have a Microsoft account and an active internet connection to install Windows 11.

Twitter may be getting multimedia and pronoun features in a future update

By Alex Atkin published 6 May 22

Twitter is reportedly planning to add pronouns to profiles, alongside other new features that may be arriving soon.

Android and iOS versions of WhatsApp, with app icon

Rejoice, WhatsApp update grants you emoji reactions at long last

By Alex Atkin published 6 May 22

WhatsApp is rolling out a new update that brings emoji reactions, increased file transfer limits, and more.

Fortnite edited to be playing on an iPhone

Thanks to Microsoft, you can play Fortnite on an iPhone again for free

By Alex Atkin published 5 May 22

Fortnite has returned to iOS and iPadOS for free thanks to Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming.

Windows 11 desktop spliced onto a Microsoft Surface Duo

Windows 11 has been made to run on a Surface Duo

By Alex Atkin published 4 May 22

An engineer has managed to force Windows 11 onto a Surface Duo, bypassing Microsoft’s TPM requirements once again.

Microsoft 3D Movie Maker on a modern laptop

Microsoft's 1995 3D Movie Maker is back if you’re bored with Windows Movie Maker

By Alex Atkin published 4 May 22

Microsoft’s 3D Movie Maker from 1995 is being given a new lease of life as an open-source program.

Twitter’s new edit button won't let you hide your mistakes easily

By Alex Atkin published 3 May 22

Twitter’s new edit button has been spotted online, showing there’s no hiding the mistakes you Tweet.

Instagram copies TikTok and Twitter with pinned post feature

By Alex Atkin last updated 28 April 22

Instagram has been spotted testing a new feature that allows users to pin posts to their profile

Even Microsoft is struggling with Windows 11’s system requirements

By Alex Atkin published 27 April 22

Microsoft has been spotted using hardware that’s unsupported by Windows 11 during its latest Windows Insider Webcast.

Windows 11 update improves Do Not Disturb mode further to help your focus

By Alex Atkin published 9 April 22

Microsoft has enabled a new 'Do Not Disturb' mode for Windows 11, if Focus Assist isn't your thing.

Windows 11 is getting new Focus tools to boost productivity

By Alex Atkin published 5 April 22

Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 is getting a new integrated focus timer to boost productivity.

Surface Pro 8 outside on a table showing Windows 11 desktop

Microsoft is improving its touch controls on Windows 11 with new update

By Alex Atkin published 5 April 22

Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 is getting new and improved touch snap layouts on touch-enabled devices.

iPhone 6 users can no longer access Twitter, and they’re not happy

By Alex Atkin published 31 March 22

Twitter has announced that iPhone 6 users will not be able to update its app further.

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