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Users suggest the culprit is a broken SIMPLO battery and were quite annoyed since most of them are outside of their one year warranty period by now. However, we know Microsoft always gracefully and quickly solves these kinds of problems because it likes to keep their customers pleased. A member of the tech giant’s support staff responded to all of the messages on the forum the issue was highlighted on, saying the following: “We are aware of some customers reporting a scenario with their Surface Pro 3 batteries in which the system is reporting lower battery capacity than expected....

Microsoft is preparing one useful feature for Microsoft Outlook called Meeting Poll, a feature that allows you to more easily determine a meeting time between multiple people. That way, meeting organizers will manage to fit into other people’s busy schedules by setting up a meeting date that suits everyone. In this manner, team productivity will increase. Scheduling a meeting that suits all the participants’ schedules is a very useful solution for today’s hectic corporate life....

Thus, Microsoft will now allow Azure customers to run open source implementations of Java in its cloud platform through the OpenJDK tool, which will be distributed for free. From the announcement at the convention today, Microsoft’s Open Technoligies president, Jean Paoli: This announcement is an obvious effect of the recently declared partnership between Microsoft and Oracle that will further cementify the relationship between the two companies.The OpenJDK for Windows Server on the Windows Azure technology is expected to come later this year, but a precise date has not been provided....

However, since a good number of computers that run Windows 7 and Windows 8 were not updated to the latest OS, Microsoft has started to “auto-schedule” them to upgrade without the users’ consent. Windows 10 comes with many data and monitoring tools (or command line tools), and some of the users think that Microsoft is gathering too much information from their computers. Windows 10 is able to gather web usage, search history, details of the applications that you use, geographic information, and almost anything else that is going on your computer....

Thanks to this app, users can store and watch all your films and TV programs all in one place on all devices. The Movies & TV app brings you the latest entertainment in one simple, fast, and elegant app on Windows. You can play and manage videos from your personal collection at any given time. You have also access to premium content and play movies and TV programs you’ve purchased from the Movies & TV Store....

This is very useful especially if you are watching a TV series on Netflix. For example, if a new season of a series you previously watched on Netflix appears, the application will notify you via the new Notifications tab. While this new feature doesn’t do too much, we think that a good number of Netflix users will be very happy about it. As expected, the new version of Netflix also comes with performance improvements and bug fixes, meaning that it should run smoother than before....

Users have reported that their laptops are now able to charge beyond the 100% mark. However, the real charging level cannot surpass the actual 100%, it feels weird as the battery levels seem to be exaggerated and unnatural. Dev channel builds Microsoft has stepped up and acknowledged the complaints, the issue is predominantly experienced by users using the dev channel builds. According to Microsoft, there’s no information suggesting that the bug is also present in Windows 11 public build releases that have been made so far....

Microsoft has not been left behind as it has been at the forefront in releasing new features that make meetings more engaging and human. Just the other day, they released a new Word Cloud feature that allows users to make use of polls and keep the session more engaging. Well, they are back again with a new feature that promises users a heightened level of interaction. Participants can now engage in video calls Previously, the video option was only limited to the host of the meeting, but this new feature allows video participants to interact with content....

This particular patent was filed by the same engineers on the Surface team who are responsible for the Surface Book’s hinges. This latest patent refers to a device that includes a foldable screen and hinges, just as its name suggests. The patent seems to have been filed internationally back in June. The patent’s details are quite technical, and the part that is more “non-engineered” is the abstract, this refers to a “self-regulating hinge....

We remind you that the WhatsApp developers have released a WhatsApp Web feature that allows users to connect to their WhatsApp accounts via a browser. In order to connect to your WhatsApp account via the web browser on your computer, you will need to scan the QR code with your mobile device. To do this, just open the WhatsApp application on your mobile device, head to the WhatsApp Web feature and scan the QR code that’s displayed on your computer’s display when you access web....

This can only mean one thing: the upcoming Windows 10 build is around the corner and will soon land on your machines. Taking into account Microsoft’s latest build release pattern, it’s only a matter of time until the build is released to Fast Ring Insiders. Actually, the build could come as soon as today or even tomorrow. Rumors suggest that the upcoming build will bear the code name 14388. As usual, it should bring only bug fixes and system improvements, as Microsoft is no longer focusing on adding new features....

NieR: Automata allows players to switch between using melee and ranged attacks against hordes of enemies and challenging bosses. The game suits every playstyle as gamers can perform high-speed battle actions while combining light and heavy attacks. Throughout the game, players will obtain a variety of weapon types, level up in battle, and learn new combat skills. If you’re new to this type of game, you can select the Auto Mode for easy attacks and evasions until you get the hang of it....

We’ve identified an issue where there is no text displayed in Explorer and Control Panel. Here’s how one user describes the problem: What to do if the text is missing in Windows 10 Creators Update Solution 1 — Run an SFC scan Solution 2 — Uninstall the Comodo firewall Many users affected by this issue confirm that uninstalling their firewall fixes this problem. It appears that there’s currently an incompatibility between Windows 10 Creators Update and Comodo....

However, some indications about upcoming productivity features in Windows 10 recently surfaced. We know (or at least assume) that Microsoft prepares the Office Hub for Windows 10, a feature that will allow full integration between Office and the system. But that’s not all, as another feature is very likely to appear in Windows 10 in the future, and boost productivity of the system even more. That feature is our old, and almost forgotten friend, OneClip!...

This will not disrupt users’ productivity at all and they will be able to have their data moved to OneDrive and synced back on other systems automatically. You’ll have access to your content from all devices you’re logged in The new feature means that your content will become available from all devices where you’re logged in with the same account. The tech giant reported that this feature would become available for Insiders sometimes during this week and the first customers will get to give this a try in just a few days....

This cumulative update is called KB4532695 is available for Windows 10 version 1903 and Windows 10 version 1909. This cumulative update is mostly composed of fixes, the most noticeable one being the File Explorer issue that has been plaguing users for almost 4 months now. KB4532695 affects the use of Outlook’s mailboxes Unfortunately, this cumulative update is not without its flaws. Just a day after hitting live, users have been reporting on official forums that the cumulative update makes their Outlook mailboxes disappear from Mail: Curiously enough, nothing in the KB4532695’s changelog seems to indicate any change, improvement or bugfix related to Outlook, Mail, or mailboxes in general....

Insiders all over the world are now able to make their own 3D creations in the revamped version of Microsoft’s famous graphics tool. Paint 3D is now a part of Windows 10, so you don’t need to install it from the Store. All Windows Insiders can install Paint 3D, but the app is available in English only, for the time being. So, regardless of your system language, you won’t be able to use Paint 3D in a language other than English....

Make sure you don’t fall prey to these malicious third parties because usernames and passwords for enterprise cloud services like Microsoft 365 are a prime target for cybercriminals. These shady individuals or organizations can exploit them to launch malware or ransomware attacks or even sell stolen login credentials onto other hackers to use for their own campaigns. Attackers now attach QR codes to phising emails Hackers have found yet another ingenious way to trick victims into clicking links to phishing websites designed to look like authentic Microsoft login pages, accidentally handing over their credentials....

Microsoft shifted its primary focus The company made sure to remove phone-related APIs from the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update killing fans’ hopes and leading to them mourning the possibility of ever seeing a Windows 10-powered smartphone. Microsoft’s focus shifted to other things such as the company’s Always-Connected PC interface which continued to evolve, bringing Windows 10-powered PCs running on ARM64 Snapdragon CPUs and LTE modems. It’s more than obvious that you couldn’t call you pals with these laptops except for when you were using VOIP....

With only your ship’s A.I. for company, you set out to explore your new home. In order to escape, you need to find a way to contact your home planet. Phoning Home is an interesting, fun and challenging game that will also play with your nerves from time to time. The title is affected by three annoying issues that limit the gaming experience. Phoning Home reported bugs Thruster achievement is broken Thruster achievements don’t display accurate information, listing less thruster progress than actually achieved by players....