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In a recent forum thread, Jio customers begged Microsoft to bring Jio support for Windows phones, but this request only triggered a debate as to whose fault it is that a series of Windows phones, such as Lumia 550 and Lumia 640 do not properly work with Jio SIM cards. On the one hand, Jio SIM users accuse Microsoft of not wanting to cooperate, while the Redmond giant invites them to contact Jio and request Windows phone support....

Unfortunately, the update also brings a few issues of its own, as users report. KB4043961 reported problems Install fails Judging by user reports, it’s fair to say that downloading and installing KB4043961 is not an easy task. Some users are still struggling to install KB4043961 on their PCs. Sometimes, the update appears to have installed successfully, but then Windows Update adds it again on the pending list. When users hit the update button, the update process fails with error 0x800f081f....

Windows 10 KB4489894 fixes the annoying Microsoft Office update issues that may prevent you from installing the latest patches on your machine. At the same time, the update fixes the black screen issues that may occur after you wake up your device from Sleep mode. It is worth mentioning that KB4489894 also addresses the lock screen issues that may be preventing your from unlocking your device. Without further ado, let’s see what are some of the most important changes that this update brings....

Installing KB4499167 bumps the current version of the operating system to 17134.765. This release offers security updates for Microsoft Edge and IE. Additionally, it also brings security updates for various programs. Although KB4499167 addresses some important issues. However, Microsoft maintained “its tradition” to introduce new bugs with each release. Windows 10 users have reported various issues that come along with its installation. KB4499167 reported bugs Update fails to install For example, one Windows user reported that he was unable to install cumulative update KB4499167....

KB4516044 and KB4516070 get security updates for Internet Explorer As a result, September Patch Tuesday brings a series of security updates to Windows 10 v1607 (KB4516044) and the original version of Windows 10 (KB4516070). Build numbers have been bumped to Build 14393.3204 and Build 10240.18333, respectively. KB4516044 and KB4516070 come with a series of improvements regarding the security when using Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office, and input devices like a mouse, keyboard, or stylus....

The tech giant also updated its Malicious Software Removal Tool, improving the tool’s capacity to detect and remove malicious software including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom0. This security feature is one of the best choices when it comes to protecting your system against malware, with Microsoft releasing an updated version of this tool on the second Tuesday of each month. The Malicious Software Removal Tool is compatible with the following OS versions: Windows 10, Windows 8....

Microsoft mentioned the upcoming title in a survey soliciting interest in both current and upcoming Xbox Play Anywhere games. However, there is no official confirmation for the game’s release nor are there any further details regarding the title. Killer Instinct is a popular fighting game that includes new visuals, over-the-top action, a wild cast of fighters, rocking music, and combo breakers. But until now, developers have shunned releasing a sequel to the game, opting instead for season updates....

The latest Firefox version, Firefox 52, will be tentatively available on March 7th, 2017. However, there will be pre-release builds that will preview what Mozilla is planning with its browser, like enhanced protection policy for the font fingerprinting technology. For anyone unfamiliar with the terminology, font fingerprinting refers to a technology which is used by website entities to create a login profile of sorts characteristic to each user. This form of authentication uses public data so it doesn’t violate any privacy rights, and many consider it to be a good initiative....

Sticky Notes v3.7 fixes bugs from previous versions The new version comes after almost a month of testing in the Windows 10 Fast Ring, and it seems that Microsoft, along with its Insiders, finally shaped the new features. — Sticky Notes (@stickynotes) August 7, 2019 Speaking of features, one of the biggest is the return of Ink Analysis, which had some bugs and issues in previous versions. It seems like the time spent in the Fast Ring solved the problems and now it’s good to go....

Project Bonsai pushes the frontier of AI to a point where intelligent control systems do not rely on data alone to solve problems. The technology is targeted at autonomous industrial robots. Introduction of machine teaching Project Bonsai Traditional AI agents use machine learning (ML) to become smart to the point of solving different kinds of problems. They learn based on data collected autonomously. But machine teaching introduces human input in the learning process....

Double latency According to TechPowerUp, PCs compatible with Ryzen CPUs are experiencing a performance snarl-up. The patch almost doubled the level 3 cache latency of a Ryzen 7 2700X. The L3 typically posts a latency of 10 ns, but after being tested, it was 17 ns. After the patch update, it posted a latency of 31.9 ns. The 17 ns latency was already bad, but the jump after the update made it worse....

In this game, everybody’s losing something or someone. This young lady gradually realizes she is forgetting her own name. The first explanation that comes to mind is that she’s losing her memory. But is there something else that could explain her transformation? Memoranda is set in a quiet little town where the presence of strange characters regularly questions normalcy. You’ll meet a World War II survivor and an elephant taking shelter in a man’s cottage hoping to become a human....

All the way from innovative user experiences designed for workplace flexibility and collaboration, to behind-the-scenes improvements in dependability, resiliency, and call and meeting quality. Since launching the SLA for Microsoft Teams has been 99.9% uptime. However, Microsoft updated their Service Level Agreements (SLA) for Online Services to change that to 99.99% uptime. These modifications have been specifically tailored for Calling Plans, Phone System and Audio Conferencing. And, just in case you weren’t aware, the Teams service is actually covered by three SLAs:...

The first spread via a support web page for Windows Essentials, shows a banner that reads, “Windows Essentials 2012 suite will reach end of support on January 10, 2017” as you can see below. Majority of the services in the Windows Essentials suite are already provided on Windows 10, so there was no point in investing time and efforts to bring further updates in an already outdated suite. Microsoft is suggesting its Windows Essential users to shift towards the built-in Mail, Photos, One Drive, and Family Safety features in Windows 8....

It seems that Microsoft continues in the same trend as the previous build that brought along many user experience changes. In terms of notable fixes, it’s worth mentioning that the developers have focused on issues caused by updates, which are extremely frequent with any system version. Important feature changes and fixes in Preview Build 21359 1. No more device syncing Starting with this build, those using the synching function across all their Windows devices are in for a great disappointment....

As you may have already seen, multiple Windows 10 app icons do not look the same anymore as the operating system’s UI transformation continues. The ongoing facelift is in line with Microsoft’s fluent design philosophy, which it also wants developers to apply to the Win 32 apps they are building. Fluent design for webpage controls In Edge Dev build 82.0.446.0, developers can implement Microsoft’s fluent design concepts with webpage controls such as the calendar picker....

Custom properties are the developer’s way of letting other developers easily manipulate CSS properties within their website’s files. A lot of duplication work is accessed through CSS such as deploying a website color scheme based on a set of repeating colors, for instance. The process involved in making that happen can be tedious and can lead to errors in the code. Through CSS custom properties, though, it can be done securely....

User complaints about GPS issues started back in January: Another user confirms: When the phone reboots, everything works fine except that it doesn’t get a fix on my location (except for within around 100 miles) for around an hour after the reset. I even tried putting on the latest Insider Preview in the hope that the Bluetooth/GPS fixes it listed would fix it. As of this morning, it’s made no difference....

Following numerous user complaints, the Redmond giant finally acknowledged this problem. Microsoft updated KB4093112’s official support page adding a new known issue on the list: At the same time, the company also offered users a quick workaround to use until a hotfix is deployed. Here are the steps to follow to fix various pen issues on Windows 10 version 1709: The good news is that Microsoft is working on a permanent fix which will probably be deployed on Patch Tuesday....

In a recent blog post, Microsoft stated that users of Outlook.com email accounts currently using Windows Live Mail 2012 will have to find another, newer solution, like Outlook Express or Windows 10’s Mail app. “You will not be able to send or receive Outlook.com email from Windows Live Mail 2012 after your account is upgraded. This means the time has come for you to upgrade to a new email application....