Why am I seeing ads on Xbox Gold? How can I remove them?

Posted on by Teodor Nechita

Most web-connected services generate revenue through the use of ads that are more or less targeted.

But what happens when you pay for a premium version of a service precisely to get rid of them, and you still get them?

That’s precisely the case with Xbox Gold users that still see various ads on their dashboards.

Some users don’t mind the ads at all, since they seem to be rather small, to the point of being unnoticeable.

Many forum posts revealed that most users aren’t pleased about the expected ads:

Gotta love the adds on Xbox. You pay for the console, you pay for gold, yet you still get ads. I miss the old days.

While this doesn’t seem to be an issue that everyone is experiencing, not all of you may be pleased to see ads. 

If you’re tired of them, you could consider following the steps listed in this forum post and you’ll get rid of those annoying ads in no time.

How to remove ads from Xbox One home screen

  1. Access Settings
  2. Go to Network
  3. Select Advancedxbox Network settings
  4. Enter DNS
  5. Select Manual input
    • Set the primary DNS as 198.101.242.72
    • Set the secondary DNS as 198.101.242.72

You should no longer be seeing any ads anymore, not even on Microsoft Edge or on YouTube.

Still seeing ads on Twitch with AdBlock? This is how you can get rid of them.

Are there any risks when using this workaround?

Because this solution involves the use of an alternate DNS with an Xbox, some users may seem skeptical, some even stating that:

Interesting solution to use that alternate DNS with an Xbox, although I’m not sure I’d trust that particular service run by who knows for other devices (with regards to privacy and security.)

However, these DNS addresses seem to be provided by one of the top DNS service providers currently on the market.

More so, using their services is completely free of charge.

Consider following the steps listed above if you too are annoyed by ads that appear on your Xbox’s dashboard, especially if you have an Xbox Gold subscription.

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Windows Media Player not syncing all music [FIXED]

Posted on by Vladimir Popescu

A wide range of users reported that Windows Media Player isn’t syncing all music on their PC. This error was encountered with different MP3 players, and also when trying to sync the Windows Media Player to an external USB storage device.

Here is what one user had to say about this issue on Microsoft Answers:

My Win 10 media player is no longer syncing podcast files to my sony mp3 player. Also it will not remove podcasts already on the sony device. Can anyone help?

However, there’s a way to deal with this error, and in today’s article, we’ll show you how to do it.

How can I fix Windows Media Player sync errors?

1. Run Windows Media Player troubleshooter

  1. Click on Cortana search box inside your taskbar -> type Control Panel – click on it to open it.
  2. Select Troubleshooting from the Control Panel.Control Panel troubleshooting - Windows Media Player sync erorr
  3. Click the View all option from the left-side menu.
  4. Find the Windows Media Player in the list and troubleshoot it by following the on-screen instructions.
  5. Check to see if the issue persists after the above process is completed. If it does, try the next method.

2. Check the sync options inside Windows Media Player

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  1. Connect your device by USB to your computer.
  2. Open the Windows Media Player library -> select Sync options.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

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3. Rebuild WMP database

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  1. Press Win+R key to open the Run box.
  2. Type %userprofile% and press Enter. Navigate to Local Settings > Application Data > Microsoft > Media Player.
  3. Delete all the files found in the opened folder, but do not modify the folders in any way.
  4. Restart Windows Media Player for the process of rebuilding the database to start.
  5. If this method didn’t solve your sync issue, please follow the next method.

4. De-activate and re-install WMP

  1. Press Win+R keys to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type optionalfeatures -> press Enter.optionalfeatures command in Run dialog box - Windows Media Player sync error
  3. Inside the newly opened window expand the folder Media Features.
  4. Remove the checkbox next to Windows Media Player.
  5. Click Yes when the window warning you about applying these changes pops up.
  6. Click OK, and wait for the process to be completed.
  7. Restart your computer.
  8. After the restart is completed, follow the steps from this method again but check the box next to Windows Media Player.

In this article, we explored some of the best techniques to apply if Windows Media Player isn’t syncing all music.

Please let us know if this guide helped you by using the comment section below.

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Printer is Printing Horizontal Lines: 3 Ways to Fix it

Posted on by Tashreef Shareef

Many reported that their printer prints horizontal lines. This can be a problem and affect the quality of the printed document.

This isn’t the only issue, many reported that photos have lines after printing, so it’s important to tackle this issue as soon as possible.

In this article, we look at the best ways to troubleshoot this issue, so let’s get started.

Why is my printer printing horizontal lines?

  • Low ink levels can sometimes cause issues and lead to horizontal lines.
  • If you’re using low print quality, you might sometimes get horizontal lines.
  • A printer that is not adjusted correctly can sometimes cause this problem.
  • The dirty printhead can lead to smudges and lines while printing.

How do I fix horizontal lines in my printer?

1. Check Ink Level

Check Ink Level from Control Panel

  1. Press the setup button  (wrench icon) on the printer control panel.
  2. When the Setup Menu appears, press the down arrow button on the printer to select Tools.
  3. Press the OK button to select the option.
  4. In the Tools menu, press the down arrow button and select Display Estimated Ink Levels. Press OK to select the option.
  5. The printer will display the Ink level on the control panel.
  6. If the printer is low on ink, you need to replace it with a new one. If not, check the other fixes below.

Check Ink Level from HP Support Solution

  1. Type HP Solution Center in the search bar.
  2. Open the app from the list of options.
  3. Click on the Settings icon.
  4. Under Print Settings, click the Printer Toolbox.
  5. Click on the Estimated Ink Level tab.
  6. Now check if any of the cartridges are low on ink. If low, you may need to replace them. If not, proceed with other steps.

2.  Check Print Quality

  1. Open the page you want to print and click on File and select Print.
  2. Select your printer if more than one is connected.
  3. Click on the Properties button. If you don’t see Properties, check for Options, Printer Setup, Printer or Preferences option.
  4. Now click the Features tab.
  5. In the Print Quality drop-down menu, select the highest available quality settings like Best or Maximum DPI.

  6. Click OK. Click OK again to close the properties window.
  7. Now try to print and check for any improvements.

Align the printer

  1. Load a clean white paper in the input tray.
  2. Press the Setup button (wrench icon) on the printer.
  3. From the Setup Menu, select Tools option using the down arrow Buton.
  4. Now select Align Printer option using the down arrow button.
  5. Press OK.
  6. After the Alignment is successful, press the Back button.
  7. Now try to print the document again and check for any improvements.

This is a simple solution and it can help with horizontal lines on Samsung laser printer, so be sure to give it a try.

3. Clean the printheads

  1. Make sure you have loaded a white clean paper in the input tray.
  2. Press Setup key (wrench icon) on the printer to open the Setup Menu.
  3. Press the down arrow key to select Tools and press OK.
  4. Again press the down arrow button to select Clean Printhead option.
  5. Wait for the cleaning process to complete. The printer will now print a test page. Check the page for any quality issues.

These are just a couple of solutions you can use if the printer prints horizontal lines.

This isn’t the only issue, and many reported that printer is skipping lines when printing, but we covered that issue in a separate guide.

What method did you use? Share it with us in the comments below.

How to add commas to numbers in Power BI [QUICK GUIDE]

Posted on by Milan Stanojevic

Power BI is a tool that could bring the best out of any project, but sometimes, this great Microsoft product is plagued by little but important issues.

For example, many users don’t know how to add commas to numbers in Power BI, because this option is not as obvious as it should have been.

One user opened a thread on the official forum and said the following:

I’m starting to learn Power BI to gauge it’s possible used for my company. I’ve been looking around and find tutorials to understand some of the inner workings. Current I’m following the tutorial here. The issue I’m having is when I create card visualizations the numbers appear unformatted without commas. How can I get them to format with commas?

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So, the numbers appear without any commas, but this is not what the OP intended.

Fortunately, this issue can be solved without any difficulty.

Steps to add commas to numbers

Select the option from the Modelling tab

  1. Go to the Modelling tab.
  2. At Formatting, select the format you want, in this case, the comma symbol (,).

power bi formatting commas
Along with commas, you can select other symbols for your numbers such as percentage or currency.

Learn more about Power BI by reading this guide.

Conclusion

To add commas to your numbers is pretty simple. It is an option in the Modelling tab which you can select with just one click.

So, there you have it, a simple solution for an important question!

How do you format numbers in Power BI? Do let us know in the comment section below!

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Google Drive multiple copies of the same file [FIX]

Posted on by Tashreef Shareef

Google Drive is a popular cloud storage client for Windows users. It allows you to sync all the files from your PC with your Google Drive account without having to upload them manually. However, some users have reported that they are seeing multiple copies of the same file with a different name in their Google Drive account.

This issue is mostly caused by a glitch in the Google Drive app that reuploads already existing files and renames them. If you are also troubled by this issue, here are a couple of troubleshooting tips to resolve it.

How do I prevent duplicates on Google Drive?

1. Disconnect Google Drive Account and Reconnect

  1. Right-click on the Backup and Sync from Google icon in the taskbar.
  2. Click on Settings (three dots).
  3. Click on “Preferences”.
    Fix Google drive multiple copies of same file
  4. From the left pane, click on the Settings tab.
  5. Now click on Disconnect Account and then click on Disconnect.
    Fix Google drive multiple copies of same file
  6. This will disconnect your Google Account from the Drive Client.
  7. Now you need to reconnect your Google Account with Backup and Sync. Repeat the steps to reconnect your account.
  8. This should sync any pending files without renaming them again.

2. Update Google Drive

  1. Google Drive client updates itself automatically. However, if for some reason your version is not working properly, check if the latest updates are installed.
  2. Go to Google Drive Release Note page.
  3. Check if a new version of Google Drive is released. Also, check the release note to understand if the new update contains any fixes for your problem.
  4. Right-click on the Google Drive icon in your taskbar and click on Settings (three dots) menu.
    Fix Google drive multiple copies of same file
  5. Click on About and check if you have the latest version of the Google Drive installed.
  6. If not, you may want to download and install the latest version manually.
  7. First, right-click on Backup and Sync from Google icon in the taskbar and select Quit.
  8. Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
  9. Type control and press OK.
  10. In the Control Panel, go to Programs > Programs and Features.
  11. Uninstall Backup and Sync from Google.
    Uninstall Google Drive Client Fix Google drive multiple copies of same file
  12. Now go to the Google Drive page and download the latest version and install it.
  13. After the installation, check if Google Drive exhibits similar behavior of uploading duplicate copies.

Alternatively, you can use the web-based Google Drive client by logging in with your Google Account in the web browser. Now, the obvious choice for the job is Google’s own Chrome, but we beg to disagree. The best Chromium-based browser you will find now is Opera.

Check it out below and try logging into Google Drive through Opera browser and convince yourself.

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Conclusion

By following the steps listed in this article you should be able to fix the Google Drive duplicate files issue. However, if the issue persists, try to contact Google Support or ask in the Google Community Forums.

Microsoft’s social learning platform Flipgrid gets a major revamp

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Flipgrid, the video-based social learning platform that Microsoft acquired back in June is getting a major update today. This “all new Flipgrid” comes with several new features including the Flipgrid Camera, allowing students to enhance their videos with Live Inking, Stickers, and “Style” filters.

There’s also the new Shorts Camera feature, which is is a variation of the Flipgrid Camera tailored for educators. Shorts video can be easily on the web or Microsoft Teams, and educators can also print out a Flipgrid QR code for their videos to share them in the real world.

The Flipgrid platform has also been redesigned to make it easier to navigate. “Your Pinned Topic is now the homepage of the Grid with the inspiring prompt, responses from peers, and a green plus camera button at the ready. The new Flipgrid Topic menu makes navigating between your Topics a breeze,” the team explained today. Flipgrid is also leveraging Azure to provide close captions on all Flipgrid response videos.

The Flipgrid apps for iOS and Android are being updated today, with more updates coming later this fall.

Windows 10 v1903 update prevents games from running in classic fullscreen

Posted on by Vlad Turiceanu

Windows 10 May update came with a lot of problems, but Microsoft managed to solve some of them through future patches.

Games are affected by input lag and performance issues

Now, another annoying problem emerged, and this time it concerns Windows 10 gamers. It seems like many users can’t get their games to run in classic exclusive fullscreen.

Here’s how one user is describing the issue:

Windows 10 1903 will now ignore the “Disable Fullscreen Optimizations” checkbox for some games. I noticed that in Insurgency Sandstorm I still had the volume OSD even though I checked the box and was in fullscreenmode. Fortnite also exhibits this behavior from what I’ve read.

This is a fairly widespread problem that affects a lot of users.

To understand it better, when you run a game in exclusive fullscreen mode, the image goes from the game directly to your screen. After the update, the game is first rendered, then goes through Windows Desktop, and then to the screen.

This leads to input lag and performance issues in many games.

What can I do to run games in exclusive fullscreen mode?

Fortunately, there are some confirmed fixes that will solve the problem. If you’re in the same boat, changing some registry key values will help you run in fullscreen. To do that, follow the steps:

  1. In your Windows Search box type regedit and click on the first result.
  2. When Registry Editor opens, go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\System\GameConfigStore.
  3. Now find and change the following keys:
  • GameDVR_FSEBehaviour > change value to 2
  • GameDVR_FSEBehaviourMode > change value to 2
  • GameDVR_HonorUserFSEBehaviourMode > change value to 1
  • GameDVR_DXGIHonorFSEWindowsCompatible > change value to 1

Can’t access the Registry Editor? Things aren’t as scary as they seem. Check out this guide and solve the issue quickly.

Alternatively, you can create a .reg file that will have the same effect:

  1. Open a text editor.
  2. In a new file, paste the following:Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\System\GameConfigStore] “GameDVR_FSEBehaviorMode”=dword:00000002 “GameDVR_HonorUserFSEBehaviorMode”=dword:00000001 “GameDVR_FSEBehavior”=dword:00000002 “GameDVR_DXGIHonorFSEWindowsCompatible”=dword:00000001
  3. Save the file and make sure to change its extension to .reg.

It’s worth mentioning that you’ll also have to disable the Origin in-game overlay.

How to Safely Uninstall Nvidia Drivers From Your PC

Posted on by Ivan Jenic

The power of your Nvidia GPU heavily depends on the associated software, namely, the drivers. Issues might arise, an update might go awry, and you would, occasionally, need to uninstall Nvidia drivers and install a different (newer) version manually.

Thus, we made sure to explain how to safely uninstall Nvidia drivers from your PC. Without risking any further issues and more critical ones, for that matter.

How do I uninstall Nvidia drivers on Windows 10?

1. Use DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller)

  1. Download DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller). Extract it to your desktop.
  2. We would highly suggest creating a system restore point now. Type restore point in the Windows Search bar and open Create a restore point.
  3. Click on the Create button and follow instructions to create a restore point.
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  4. Run Display Driver Uninstaller.exe.
  5. We also suggest that you go for the recommended, Safe Mode launch option.
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  6. Click Reboot to Safe mode and follow the instructions to uninstall Nvidia drivers completely.

2. Uninstall drivers from Control Panel

  1. In the Windows Search bar, type Control, and open Control Panel.
  2. Choose Uninstall a program.
  3. On the program list, locate all installed entries related to Nvidia. These include Nvidia Control Panel, Nvidia Experience, even Nvidia Audio.
  4. Uninstall all of them and reboot your PC.
  5. If you want to install a new driver, we suggest installing the Nvidia Experience, here. This official utility will provide you with up-to-date drivers at all times.
  6.  Alternatively, you can prevent Windows 10 from updating drivers on its own. You can do so by navigating to Search > type Advanced system > open View advanced system settings. Select the Hardware tab and choose Device Installation Settings. In the dialog box, select No and save changes.
    how to safely uninstall nvidia drivers

If you’re planning to reinstall drivers for older models, such as the NVIDIA GT 210 1GB, you can follow this GT 210 1GB driver download guide to get the correct package and set it up properly.

3. Use a third-party uninstaller

If you want to uninstall Nvidia drivers from your PC faster and more efficiently, we recommend using third-party software created specifically for this action.

A standard uninstall performed manually leaves behind unnecessary files and data that clog your system and affect the performance of your PC. This tool uninstalls software without leaving any traces behind and has other functionalities that keep your Windows OS clean and safe.

⇒ Get Revo Uninstaller

That’s it! We hope that by performing the solutions above, you managed to uninstall the Nvidia drivers safely on your PC.

We also recommend reading our guide on how to roll back Nvidia drivers in case you installed the wrong one.

If you know any other solutions, feel free to comment in the dedicated section below.

How to install and use Chocolatey, a tasty package manager for Windows 10

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Picture this: you need to install some new software to your Windows PC. Chances are, you’ll be heading to a website, trying not to click the junk on the page, and then clicking through a graphical installer, most likely using the default settings.

It’s a routine you’re probably familiar with as it’s barely changed over Windows’ lifetime, since software began to be distributed online. Unix systems have an alternative approach though, with software installs handled by package managers which require minimal user input and are often controlled through the command line. There’s now growing interest in bringing these benefits across to Windows, through the use of third-party package managers.

We recently took a look at Scoop, which is a simple and approachable package manager solution. That article also contains further discussion of the advantages of terminal package managers over Windows’ graphical installers, so we encourage you to read it if you’re still new to the concept. Today, we’ll explore Chocolatey, which is an alternative Windows package manager with a slightly stronger focus on user-facing desktop applications.

Chocolatey is primarily controlled from the command line. Don’t worry if you’re new to console applications – type commands as shown in the documentation and you shouldn’t run into any issues. Chocolatey also has an optional graphical interface which we’ll explore later.

Installing Chocolatey

To install Chocolatey, open PowerShell from the Start menu. Next, copy and paste the following line of script and press enter:

Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force;
iex ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://chocolatey.org/install.ps1'))

Screenshot of using Chocolatey package manager

This will configure PowerShell to allow external scripts to run, before downloading and running Chocolatey’s installation script. For more details about this process, you should refer to Chocolatey’s own documentation. If you’re concerned about what the script does, you should inspect it manually before running the command.

Installing programs with Chocolatey

Chocolatey’s core feature is the ability to install Windows software with a single command. Instead of having to visit a website and manually click through an installer, you can launch PowerShell and type something like the following:

choco install vlc

Screenshot of using Chocolatey package manager

This will download and install VLC Media Player to your system, without requiring any action on your part. You’ll see progress information displayed in your console as VLC is added to your system. You’ll then find it in your Start menu as if you’d run the installer yourself.

Some programs may prompt you to run scripts during their installation. Type “A” for “Yes for all” into the console and then press enter to acknowledge this prompt and complete the installation.

Screenshot of using Chocolatey package manager

Chocolatey supports thousands of different programs. You can see what’s available by browsing the Chocolatey package repository. Some of the most popular options include Chrome, Adobe Reader, Firefox, WinRAR and Skype. The package repository displays the name to append to the “choco install” command to install each item.

Updating installed programs

Chocolatey makes it simple to update the programs you’ve installed. Run the following command to upgrade every outdated Chocolatey package on your system:

choco upgrade all

You can also pass an app’s name to update a single program:

choco ugprade vlc

Chocolatey will check if updates are required and automatically install the new version. If you want to see if updates are available, without installing them, run “choco outdated” instead.

Further commands

There’s a few other Chocolatey commands which you’re likely to find useful.

Running “choco list -lo” will display a list of all the programs you’ve installed. You can run “choco search query” to search the package repository for “query” and display all the matching programs, so you don’t even need a web browser to find new software.

Screenshot of using Chocolatey package manager

When it comes to removing a program, use the “choco uninstall” command, appending the program’s name. Chocolatey also does its best to keep track of apps removed in other ways – if you install a program with Chocolatey but then remove it from Windows’ Settings app or Control Panel, it should automatically disappear from Chocolatey too.

Chocolately is very powerful and we’ve only scratched the surface of its features with this article. There are plentiful configuration options for advanced users, as well as the option of running local proxies, caches and package repositories. Chocolately also has paid options for business and organisational use.

Chocolatey’s UI

Finally, it’s worth noting that Chocolatey has an optional graphical interface that helps you interact with your packages and install new ones. As you may expect, installing the UI is done through Chocolatey itself!

Screenshot of using Chocolatey package manager

Run “choco install chocolateygui” to install the GUI. You’ll then be able to launch the GUI from your Start menu.

Screenshot of using Chocolatey package manager

This gives you a simple graphical interface to view your installed packages, check for updates and customise Chocolatey settings. You can browse the Chocolatey catalogue by clicking “chocolatey” in the left sidebar. Here, you can search for new programs and install them with a single click, avoiding further use of PowerShell if console apps aren’t quite your thing.

New features, security enhancements: Here’s what’s new in Microsoft 365 in July

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

The month of July is now over, and that means it is time to turn back and have a look at what was new in Microsoft 365 for the seventh month of the year 2019. As always, Microsoft is constantly improving on its services, and July delivered the addition of updates to Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection, Outlook, and more. Here’s some of what was new across Microsoft 365 in July.

New features for Teams, Outlook, Yammer, Microsoft To-Do

Leading the list of new features added to Microsoft 365, are some enhancements to core products like Teams, Outlook, Yammer, and Microsoft To-Do.

As we’ve previously discussed, Microsoft added several features to Teams in July. These include priority notifications, the ability to tag someone in Teams without “@” them and also calling, meeting, and live events features. All of these features are designed to improve collaboration and productivity in Teams.

With Outlook, Microsoft added a new ability to add polls to emails, and book meeting rooms with Outlook on the web.  The ability to add polls comes via an add-in, and booking rooms will be available when creating a meeting.

Next up, is Yammer. In July, Microsoft added an ability to make questions in Yammer stand out from general discussions. They now feature unique styling, and post author and group admins have a new option to mark “best Answers.” The changes will be coming later this summer and are in a private preview.

Finally, in Microsoft To-Do, working and assigning tasks are now easier. New in July was the ability to assign tasks to users on a shared To-Do list. Similar to Teams, the features works by “@” a user.

Assignments in Microsoft To-Do

Other changes and features

Elsewhere in Microsoft 365 in July were some new additions for improving IT management. These include a public preview of Desktop Analytics in the Configuration Manager console and a new ability to improve Office experiences in virtual environments. Other notable changes to Microsoft 365 range from the removal of the “Online” branding on Office web apps, and the announcement of OneDrive Personal Vault.

Office Online

Security enhancements

The final items on the list of new features in Microsoft 365 are some security enhancements. In July, Microsoft announced a public preview of FIDO2 security key support for Azure Active Directory. That allows more seamless and safe logins into Azure AD apps and services. Also falling under the same category is the addition of Microsoft Threat & Vulnerability Management to the Microsoft Defender ATP portal. This feature is all about real-time risk-based vulnerability management.

How to create sub-tasks in Microsoft To-Do

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Here’s a simple To-Do tip which you may have overlooked. Sub-tasks, also known as steps, allow you to break tasks down into multiple distinct stages, each with their own completion status. This enables you to track entire processes within a single task, avoiding the need to clutter lists with multiple related tasks.

Screenshot of Microsoft To-Do shared lists

Every To-Do task can contain steps. To add a step to a task, click the task’s name to reveal its details pane. Then, click “Add step” at the top of the panel and type a description for the step. You can add as many steps as you need.

Screenshot of Microsoft To-Do shared lists

Once you’ve added some steps, it’s time to start completing them! Check off each step as you complete it, so you can track progress and see how much work is remaining. Back on the main task list, you’ll see the number of completed and pending steps is shown below each task, to give you an at-a-glance view of the remaining steps. Don’t forget to mark the task itself as completed once you’ve checked off all the steps.

Steps can be especially powerful when paired with some other task options. For example, steps are included when a task is set to recur, so you can quickly set up tasks which define processes to be completed on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Without steps, you’d have to create multiple tasks – one for each step – which would clutter your list and require you to configure the recurrence on each one.

Intel launches 10nm “Ice Lake” processors for laptops and 2-in-1s

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Intel is officially launching today its first 10th Gen “Ice Lake” Core processors, which use the chip maker’s new 10nm process technology and architecture design. The 11 Ice Lake processors that Intel is launching today are for laptops and 2-in-1 devices, and you can expect to find these chips in new PCs being released during the holiday season.

These 10th Gen Core processors come with Intel Iris Plus graphics that double graphics performance according to Intel, and the new chips also bring integrated Thunderbolt 3 with up to 4 ports, as well as Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) connectivity based on the 802.11ax standard. The new processors also include Intel Deep Learning Boost, a new dedicated instruction set providing high-performance AI to PCs at scale.

You can check out all the details about Intel’s first 11 Ice Lake ships below:

“These 10th Gen Intel Core processors shift the paradigm for what it means to deliver leadership in mobile PC platforms. With broad-scale AI for the first time on PCs, an all-new graphics architecture, best-in-class Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) and Thunderbolt 3 – all integrated onto the SoC, thanks to Intel’s 10nm process technology and architecture design – we’re opening the door to an entirely new range of experiences and innovations for the laptop,” said Chris Walker, Intel corporate vice president and general manager of Mobility Client Platforms in the Client Computing Group.

How to attach a file to tasks in Microsoft To-Do

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Microsoft To-Do now supports task attachments, so you can store relevant files with your to-dos. After a limited initial rollout, attachments are now available to all users across all platforms, including for shared lists.

Screenshot of Microsoft To-Do shared lists

To add a file to a task, click the task to open its details pane. At the bottom of the pane, above the notes field, click the “Add a file” button to select the files to add.

You can attach multiple files to each task, although there is an individual size limit of 25MB per file. As the files upload, you’ll get a preview of the progress within the task’s details pane.

Screenshot of Microsoft To-Do shared lists

The main task list displays a “Files attached” message beneath tasks with attachments. Clicking the details pane will show the task’s file list. Click a file to preview or download it. You can always add more files by clicking the “Add a file” button.

Combined with other To-Do features such as shared lists and task assignees, file attachments allow you to keep everything related to a task within To-Do. If the assignee won’t be able to complete a task without access to a particular file, attach it directly to the task to ensure it’s available when required.

Halo: Reach on Xbox One gets delayed as 343 Industries deals with memory issues

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

After 343 Industries shipped the first Halo: Reach Insider flight on PC a month ago, we were wondering when Halo Insiders on Xbox One would be able to test the remastered version of Halo: Reach. Unfortunately, the first Xbox flight has been delayed as 343 Industries is currently working on memory issues affecting the Xbox One version of Halo: MCC.

In the latest MCC Development update published on Halo Waypoint yesterday, 343 Industries explained that the work being done with Unreal Engine 4 to create new character customization options as well as the new progression system is really pushing the Xbox One to its limits. As a result, flighting on Xbox will be delayed until the developers manage to solve some unexpected memory issues.

You can read the team’s detailed explanation below:

As has been stated previously, making any game is hard, let alone where you’re dealing with 11 game engines and 7 complete games under the roof of one title sharing the same hardware resources.

One key goal that has been a part of bringing Halo: Reach into MCC is that for Xbox One, the team has been attempting to bring UE4 online for new character customization options on Xbox. You can read more about the progression system in the May and June development updates. This however has proved to be quite challenging as MCC was already close to memory limits running on the original Xbox One consoles. Bringing the entire progression and customization system into MCC also requires memory to be used to run the additional UE4 engine. Currently, a lot of progress has been made in getting it up and running, but the title still is not within memory constraints to properly run on the Xbox One. In order to flight on Xbox One, we need to be within these limits, otherwise instability will be an issue.

Until the team has an adequate solve for this unique issue, flighting on the Xbox One will continue to be delayed. That being said, the team is pushing hard on a solution as they want to flight the Xbox One build as soon as possible. Until then though flighting will continue to remain solely on the PC build.

As we’re nearing the end of this console generation, the Xbox One hardware is definitely starting to show its age. To be fair, Halo: MCC is quite an exception as it bundles together seven Halo games using different engines, and the Xbox One anthology has been plagued by issues since launch. Expectations about the PC version of Halo: MCC are also very high, and 343 Industries is now readying the next PC flight which will include the game’s campaign. There’s still no ETA for the next PC Insider build, but the team promised to share more details soon.

Microsoft’s Xbox One is getting 60 new video games over the next 40 days, New promotion announced

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

From now until September 9th, at least 60 new video game titles will launch on Microsoft’s Xbox One console.

To build hype for all of these new Xbox One games, Microsoft has announced a special Summer Spotlight promotional campaign which will last for the entire release window.

The main two aspects of the Summer Spotlight promotion are:

  • Xbox One owners will earn 4,000 bonus Microsoft Rewards points if they spend over $40 on new games.
  • Participants will have the chance to win bundles containing new Xbox One S consoles, controllers, and all 60 titles.

The 4,000 Microsoft Rewards points will be calculated all automatically, however, to win one of the Xbox bundles, interested parties will need to enter via a specific form on this webpage here.

Currently, not all 60 games have been announced yet but they will be gradually revealed on the Summer Spotlight website here. The games currently revealed are Pawarumi, Hoggy2, Furwind, Mighty Switch Force! Collection, Tetsumo Party, The Blackout Club, Super Wiloo Demake, The Tower of Beatrice, Solo: Islands of the Heart, The Church in the Darkness, Meow Motors, Metal Wolf Chaos XD, Age of Wonders: Planetfall, Wreckfest, and Blair Witch.

Several of these are already available on Xbox One after launching earlier this week while others are due out over the coming days or weeks.

Are you excited to learn more about these 60 new games? Let us know what ones interest you the most in the comments below and then follow us on Pinterest for more Xbox gaming content.

Today’s new Edge Dev channel build (77.0.230.2) adds inking and other new features to the browser

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Build 77.0.230.2 is now available for Edge Insiders on the Dev channel. This latest build adds ink functionality to the test browser’s screenshots, prevents banned Chrome extensions from being installed, and also added a feature that can import settings from the current Edge browser.

Here’s the full release notes with all of the changes and improvements:

New features and behavior:

  • Added the ability to mark up screenshots with ink.
  • Prevented extensions that are banned from the Chrome extensions store from being installed.
  • Added messaging to better help users for some cases when Internet Explorer mode fails to start.
  • Added the ability to import settings from the original version of Edge.
  • Added additional text to identify when a window is InPrivate or Guest.

Fixes for improved reliability and stability:

  • Fixed a crash when pressing Tab.
  • Fixed a crash when pressing F6.
  • Fixed an issue where the Downloads page sometimes didn’t render.
  • Fixed an issue where Netflix was slow when playing 4K video.
  • Fixed a crash when installing extensions.
  • Fixed a hang when playing certain types of videos.
  • Fixed some hangs when opening Application Guard windows.
  • Fixed an issue where the popup blocker would sometimes fail to work in Internet Explorer mode.
  • Fixed an issue where Read Aloud sometimes fails to start properly.
  • Fixed some issues where opening certain PDF files sometimes failed.

Fixes for improved behavior:

  • Fixed an issue where SafeSearch couldn’t be turned on.
  • Fixed an issue where selecting all text in a PDF didn’t work.
  • Fixed an issue where the Apps page occasionally shows duplicate entries.
  • Fixed an issue where languages were getting added to edge://settings/languages when they shouldn’t have been.
  • Fixed an issue where PDF form fields sometimes don’t appear properly.
  • Fixed an issue where tab icons are occasionally the wrong color.
  • Fixed an issue where address bar icons are occasionally the wrong color.
  • Fixed an issue where certain icons weren’t displaying correctly in certain countries.
  • Fixed an issue where the correct start page wasn’t appearing in some countries.
  • Fixed an issue where Application Guard windows sometimes didn’t display in the proper language.

As always, thanks for being an insider, and keep sending us all of your valuable feedback and suggestions!

The Dev channel updates on a weekly basis with new builds of Microsoft’s upcoming revamped Edge browser for Edge Insiders to test. Recent builds added a data privacy feature and a dark mode.

Are you excited for the new Edge browser? Let us know in the comments below and then follow us on Twitter for more Microsoft news.

Is my printer RGB or CMYK? [WE ANSWER]

Posted on by Matthew Adams

RGB (red, green, and blue) and CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and key, which is otherwise black) are two alternative color models. They are two alternative models of representing colors. Some users might wonder what the distinction between them is and which of those color models printers utilize for printing.

CMYK is a subtractive color model that mixes cyan, magenta, yellow, and black to produce more colors. It does that by masking colors on white paper. Thus, it essentially subtracts lightness by mixing colors together.

The RGB model is the antithesis of CMYK as that forms more colors by adding them together. Thus, the RGB is an additive color model. Instead of mixing colors on plain white, the RGB model adds red, green, and blue together and mixes them on dark backgrounds.

Almost all printers utilize the CMYK color model for printed output. That’s why they print on plain white printing paper. Ink cartridges consist of the cyan, magenta, yellow, and black CMYK colors for printing.

A CMYK ink cartridge is my printer rgb or cmyk

Some companies have started to experiment with RGB printing. Merck KgaA has developed a new RGB printing technique. However, few companies have yet to embrace RGB printing as a viable alternative to CMYK. So, RGB printers aren’t available on Amazon just yet!

RGB is a device color model widely utilized by VDUs (Visual Display Units). Thus, monitors are based on the RGB model that mixes colors on dark backgrounds. RGB can display a wider variety of colors than CMYK.

Consequently, Adobe Photoshop and other software typically save images with an RGB color format. Printing RGB images with CMYK printers can generate some color disparity between the image and its printed output. Although this doesn’t generate a drastic difference, there can often be a slight color mismatch between the CMYK printed output and the RGB image.

1. How Users can Convert RGB Images to CMYK

  1. Users can convert RGB images to the CMYK color model before printing to ensure there’s no color disparity. Open the rgb2cmyk page in a browser.rgb2cmyk converter page is my printer rgb or cmyk
  2. Click Choose file to select the RGB image file to convert.
  3. Then click the Select Output format drop-down menu to choose an image output format.
  4. Press the Start button.
  5. Thereafter, click the CMYK file link to download the converted image.
  6. Then users can open the new CMYK file in an image editor to print it.

Looking for the best photo-editing software to soft proof images before printing? Check these solutions.

2. Convert RGB Files to CMYK With ReaConverter

  1. Alternatively, users can convert RGB images to CMYK with the reaConverter software. Click Download Lite on the software’s download page.
  2. Install reaConverter with its setup wizard, and open the software’s window.
  3. Click the add files button to select the RGB file to convert.
  4. Select the image thumbnail to convert in ReaConverter.
  5. Click Menu > Saving Settings > Format saving settings to open the window shown directly below.Format saving settings window is my printer rgb or cmyk
  6. Select the JPG file format tab on the window.
  7. Then select CMYK on the Color model drop-down menu, and click the OK button.
  8. Select to convert the picture to JPG, and click the Start button.

So, that’s how users can convert their RGB images to CMYK alternatives before editing and printing. That will ensure there is no color disparity between the image and its printed output.

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How to Fix ADB Driver Not Installing on Windows (Full Guide)

Posted on by Vladimir Popescu

When the ADB driver is not installing, your Android phone won’t connect properly to your PC for debugging or APK installation. This can break essential tasks like listing devices via adb devices or using ADB install to specific device.

Follow these native solutions to resolve ADB driver not installed errors.

How to Fix ADB Driver Not Installing

Table of contents

Enable USB Debugging and Use the Right USB Mode

  1. Open your phone settings
  2. Go to About phone > Tap “Build number” 7 times to unlock Developer options
  3. Return to Settings > Developer options
  4. Enable USB Debugging
  5. Connect the phone to your PC with a data-capable cable
  6. On your phone, tap Allow USB debugging when prompted
  7. Change the USB mode to File Transfer (MTP)

Manually Install Android ADB Interface in Device Manager

  1. Press Win + X, select Device Manager
  2. Find your device under “Other devices”, “Unknown device”, or “Portable Devices”
  3. Right-click it → Update driver
  4. Select Browse my computer for drivers
  5. Choose Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer
  6. Select Android Device > Android ADB Interface
  7. Click Next and confirm the installation

If you’re using Windows 11 and running into compatibility issues, here’s a guide specifically for installing ADB drivers on Windows 11.

Install Google USB Driver (for Pixel or Stock Android Phones)

  1. Download the driver from Google’s official site:
    👉 https://developer.android.com/studio/run/win-usb
  2. Extract the ZIP file
  3. Open Device Manager
  4. Right-click your device → Update driver
  5. Browse to the extracted folder and complete installation

You can also follow this guide on how to install Google USB driver on Windows by checking this install Google USB driver resource for phones that rely on stock Android drivers.

Disable Driver Signature Enforcement

Unsigned drivers may be blocked by Windows. Disable signature enforcement before retrying installation:

  1. Hold Shift and click Restart from the Start menu
  2. Navigate to:
    Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Settings > Restart
  3. On the boot screen, press 7 to disable driver signature enforcement
  4. Try the manual driver install again via Device Manager

Try a Different USB Port or Cable

  • Use a built-in USB port (not a hub)
  • Try USB 2.0 ports instead of USB 3.0
  • Swap the cable with an original or certified data cable

For additional troubleshooting on connection issues, you can also check our guide on fixing Media Transfer Protocol errors. This might help resolve file transfer problems between your phone and PC.

Test on Another PC

If the driver still fails, test your device on a different Windows PC to determine if the issue is:

  • OS-specific
  • Due to corrupted USB drivers
  • Caused by software like Samsung SmartSwitch or Huawei HiSuite

Reinstall ADB and Platform Tools

  1. Download the latest version of ADB tools:
    👉 https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
  2. Extract the ZIP file
  3. Open Command Prompt inside the extracted folder
  4. Run the following command:
    • adb devices

If your phone shows up, the driver is working correctly.

If the command fails, follow this fix for the “ADB command not found” error to make sure your system paths are properly configured.

Final Check: Test ADB Connection

In the platform-tools folder, open Command Prompt and run:

  • adb devices

You should see something like:

  • List of devices attached
  • XXXXXXXXXX device

That confirms your ADB setup is working, and you’re ready to use it for development or commands like ADB install APK to device.

Conclusion

You don’t need third-party tools to fix ADB driver installation issues. Most cases can be resolved by configuring your phone properly, using Device Manager, or installing Google’s official USB drivers.

FAQ

How do I install the ADB driver?

Open Device Manager, locate your device, and manually install Android ADB Interface by browsing available drivers.

Why is ADB not installed?

ADB may fail to install due to missing USB debugging permissions, an incompatible cable, improper USB mode, or driver signature enforcement.

How do I install Android ADB Interface on Windows?

Use Device Manager > Update Driver > Let me pick from a list > Android ADB Interface > Install.

How to add a secondary axis in Power BI [EASY STEPS]

Posted on by Milan Stanojevic

Creating charts in Power BI Desktop is one of the main features of this tool, but quite a few users are encountering issues in creating the Y-axis (secondary axis).

One user reported the following on the official Power BI forum:

Currently using Power BI Desktop (just downloaded last week). I’m trying to create chart with secondary axis (Y-axis). However, in the tool, when I select from Visualization pane, ‘Y-Axis’ then ‘Show secondary’, nothing happens. In the video, I see that underneath that option when it is selected, there are other options to select like position it on ‘right’ side.

So, when trying to create a chart with a secondary axis (the vertical axis of the chart) through the usual method, nothing happens. Fortunately, the issue has a very easy solution.

Steps to add a secondary axis in Power BI

Add a metric to the line values

To solve the issue quickly, you simply add a metric to the line values.

power bi line values metric

  1. Click on Favorite Count.
  2. Select the metric you prefer for your axis.

Conclusion

So, that’s about it. Adding a metric to Y-axis will allow you to create a chart with a secondary axis.

Leave your answer along with any other questions in the comments section below.

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Your Browser is Not Supported For Private Mode [We Answer]

Posted on by Madalina Dinita

If your PC has multiple users, using private mode has many benefits. Every browser has it, and it’s usually quite simple to access it.

However, some users reported getting a specific error from certain websites while using Private mode: the Your browser is not supported for private mode prompt or something like that.

We heard you out and will try to provide you with an answer as best as we can below.

Why is the browser private mode not supported on some websites?

First, let’s start by explaining what private (incognito) modes do. First, there’s no caching or loading of any previously locally stored data.

In their standard mode, browsers will keep the cache from the visited websites locally in a JSON file. Not in private mode.

This prevents revisited websites from identifying your activity and the following user from tracking your online activity.

Your browser Is not supported for private mode

There are also things like log-in details, browsing history (obviously), and cookies that won’t load, and everything you’ve done during that private session is immediately deleted afterward.

Just keep in mind that Private mode is made to keep your privacy uncompromised locally (for other users), not online. There are ways that websites or services will track you even in a private mode.

Also, you can open blocked sites and avoid geo-restrictions with one of these impeccable browsers. You’ll like the first pick.

How to resolve issues with private mode and third-party websites?

So, once we got that out of the table, let’s answer why some websites give you the Your browser is not supported for private mode. All websites have a way to identify the browser that you use to visit them.

Some will require you to disable your ad block, others will ask to accept cookies, while the minority won’t accept Private mode.

It’s their right to put certain criteria and it’s your right to go with it or just switch to an alternative website. Simple as that.

The way to avoid this is quite self-explanatory. Just disable private mode or try using private mode but in an alternative browser.

Some websites have issues with Internet Explorer so switching to Chrome, Firefox, or our favorite, UR Browser is maybe the right thing to do.

Here are the best PIM software solutions for Windows 10

Posted on by Milan Stanojevic

As the name suggests, Product Information Management software (PIM) allows you to store every bit of information that involves your business products – description, pricing, shipping setup, logistics, etc.

This type of software is also known by other names – Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Product Resource Management (PRM), Master Data Management (MDM), and others.

The most important thing to consider when choosing a PIM software is to make sure that it can easily store entire ranges of product information, under one easy to understand and access hub.

This allows you to streamline the process of product management, promotion, and also configuration.

In this article, we will explore some of the best PIM software available on the market in 2019.

What’s the best PIM software for Windows 10 PC?

IBM InfoSphere MDM

IBM InfoSphere MDM - PIM software

IBM InfoSphere MDM is a great software option that gives you complete control over the way your business data is managed, without needing to be an expert in the field.

This software helps you always keep your business’s values and terms in accordance with the specific rules set in that domain, data management, and all the policies found in your establishment.

Because this is a hybrid application, your data will always be stored online and can be easily accessed from anywhere in the world, by simply using a Windows 10 PC connected to the Internet.

Because of its customizable structure, this software can adapt to any environment and makes it easy for your IT team to modify it if needed.

Here are some of the best features found in IBM InfoSphere MDM:

  • Great built-in domain patterns covering a wide range of industries
  • Advanced management tools – self-service access, analytical graphs, etc.
  • Easy to understand user interface
  • Option to use the service entirely online at a lower cost
  • Real-time sharing of information across all departments of your company

Try IBM InfoSphere MDM

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Product 360

Product 360 - PIM software

Product 360 is another great software option that offers you access to all the tools you need in order to manage every aspect of your products for your business.

You can also buy and publish up to date information about any product in your online store, offering your customers the ability to choose the best product, while also saving your company valuable time.

One of the best features found in Product 360 is its ability to automatically collect and store all the data from your ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and CRM ( Customer Relations Manager) software, but also from the data stored on your PC – images, videos, texts, data polls, etc., and then manage the entire data package in accordance to your company’s requirements.

Managing all the aspects of data processing allows you to offer your clients up to date information about the products they are interested in, allows your company to find out valuable information about the client’s preferences, and adapt accordingly.

Here are some of the best features found in Product 360:

  • Great overview of all customer data
  • Allows collaboration over the web for retailers, distributors, suppliers, etc.
  • Can be used to embed digital assets for your marketing department
  • Automated data processing
  • Great data storage quality and business process management

Try Product 360

Salsify

Salsify - PIM software

Salsify is another great software option that can help you manage every aspect of your product platform, from customer preferences to the way you present your product-related information on the web.

Because of its high-performance engines, this software can gather all the information relating to the way your customer reached your website, giving you valuable information about how you can make the process more efficient.

Salsify can also take the capability of product management from your IT team, and adapt it so it can be easily understandable by anyone in your company, while also offering you the tools to modify any aspect of your product management and client data storage.

These tools allow you to always keep in touch with your client’s preferences, and gives you comprehensive results regarding the level of completion for each of your product’s dataset.

Here are some of the best features found in Salsify:

  • Uses SaaS databases with applied machine learning
  • Can generate recommendations about your digital catalogs and products
  • Can easily import product data from any software
  • Retailers that use your platform can inform you in real-time about their preferences
  • Automatically sorts data that can and can’t be used for your products
  • Perfectly integrates with a wide range of APIs
  • Connects seamlessly to analytics providers, content agencies, distributor channels, retailer and distributor portals, etc.
  • Very powerful machine learning that can adapt your business’s platform automatically based on the data received
  • Scalable to any size
  • Security features – single sign-on, data encryption, user roles, and permissions, etc.

Try Salsify

Conclusion

In this article, we explored some of the best PIM (Product Information Management) software options that give you the power to manage every aspect of the way you present, sell and manage data for your business.

The wide range of features found in the software presented in this list offer you all the tools you need for a fast, and more efficient data management.

Using these features to your advantage allows you not to worry about the compartmentalization of information, and assures a more streamlined way of dealing with updating product information for customers while adapting to your customer’s needs.

Please feel free to let us know what software option you chose from this list by using the comment section below.

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Microsoft releases 20H1 build 18950, confirms you’ll soon be able to reinstall Windows 10 from the cloud

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Microsoft has just released the Windows 10 20H1 build 18950 for Windows Insiders on the Fast Ring, which brings improvements for the new Japanese IME and the Snip & Sketch app. This new build is a minor update overall, but the most interesting bit from the release notes is that Microsoft confirmed that it will soon be possible to reinstall Windows 10 from the cloud, though the feature isn’t live yet in the build 18950

In case you missed it, this Cloud download feature was first mentioned by Twitter user WalkingCat a couple of days ago:

https://twitter.com/h0x0d/status/1155811201604915200

Being able to download Windows 10 from the cloud should make it much easier to reinstall the OS, and it’s worth noting that this is a feature Apple already implemented in recent versions of macOS. The Windows Insider team said today that it will soon announce when Windows Insiders can try this new feature, and we’ll let you know as soon as we get more details. In the meantime, here are the full release notes for the build 18950:

What’s new in Build 18950

Japanese IME Improvements

Thank you everyone who’s shared feedback so far about the new Japanese IME. The development team has been working on improving the quality based on your feedback. Here are some improvements that you can try out in this build:

  • Prediction Candidate window key navigation: We fixed an issue where the focus inside prediction candidate window wouldn’t move when using the Up Arrow key.
  • Key customization: We’ve improved the discoverability of key assignment settings. Also, based on feedback, we’ve updated the default assigned value of Ctrl + Space to be “None”. Ctrl + Space can still be used for toggling IME-on/off by changing the value through its setting.

Showing the improved key assignment settings in the Key & touch customization on the Japanese IME settings.

Please don’t hesitate to continue sharing your thoughts with us about typing in Windows – our ears are open and we’d love to hear from you.

Other Updates for Insiders

Snip & Sketch improvements headed your way

Thanks everyone who’s shared feedback so far for our updated snipping experience! We really appreciate it and are starting to roll out some more improvements based on what you’ve told us:

  • Single window mode: Do you tend to retake snips multiple times in order to get the perfect screenshot? We’re updating the New button to now open new snips in your current app window, so you don’t end up with a ton of open snips (that you then need to close.) If you’d rather keep all snips open in separate windows. the option is now a toggle in settings, so you can decide which mode you prefer.

Showing the setting where you can choose whether or not to open snips in separate windows. 

  • Zoom: Need we say more? You can now zoom in on your screenshots if they’re a bit too small for you to annotate on (and yes, CTRL+Plus, CTRL+Minus and Ctrl+Mouse wheel are supported!). We’ll also zoom out to make sure the whole snip fits in the Snip & Sketch window. If you want to see the snip at its original size, click the Zoom button and then “Actual Size”.

Showing the new Zoom options in action.

  • Improving WIN+Shift+S discoverability: You mentioned you loved learning about using WIN+Shift+S to take new snips any time and we thought others would too! If you haven’t taken a snip yet, we’ll now use the canvas space in Snip & Sketch to help you learn how to start a snip without needing to open the app first.

These changes are currently available for a portion of Insiders in the Fast ring as we evaluate the quality before continuing the rollout. Note the rollout for each change mentioned above is being handled separately, with separate random populations in the initial rollout, so seeing one of the changes with app version 10.1907.2064.0 doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll see all three.

General changes, improvements, and fixes for PC

  • Insiders may notice some references to “Cloud download” relating to PC reset or refresh. This feature isn’t available and working quite yet. We’ll let you know once it is, so you can try it out!
  • We fixed an issue where ctfmon.exe might crash if clicking the input mode indicator in the taskbar to switch the Japanese IME between modes.
  • We fixed an issue where pasting from clipboard history (WIN+V) wouldn’t work when using the Bopomofo IME.
  • We fixed an issue resulting in hanja conversion not working for the updated Korean IME when typing in certain apps.
  • We fixed an issue that could result in the OneNote app intermittently acting as if the Ctrl key was pressed when it wasn’t.

Known Issues

  • There has been an issue with older versions of anti-cheat software used with games where after updating to the latest 19H1 Insider Preview builds may cause PCs to experience crashes. We are working with partners on getting their software updated with a fix, and most games have released patches to prevent PCs from experiencing this issue. To minimize the chance of running into this issue, please make sure you are running the latest version of your games before attempting to update the operating system. We are also working with anti-cheat and game developers to resolve similar issues that may arise with the 20H1 Insider Preview builds and will work to minimize the likelihood of these issues in the future.
  • Some Realtek SD card readers are not functioning properly. We are investigating the issue.
  • Tamper Protection may be turned off in Windows Security after updating to this build. You can turn it back on. In August, Tamper Protection will return to being on by default for all Insiders.
  • Occasionally, the candidate selection in prediction candidate window for the Japanese IME doesn’t match with the composition string. We are investigating the issue.

The Windows Insider webcast will also make a comeback on Mixer tomorrow at 2PM PDT, and this episode will have special guests from the FX Amplify team. This should be a good opportunity to learn more about the state of the 19H2 and 20H1 updates, especially since the 20H1 update still seems to get more attention from the Windows Insider team these days.

Project xCloud Test Game for Xbox One shows up on the Microsoft Store

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

As Microsoft is now gearing up for the Project xCloud public beta coming in October, Microsoft watcher WalkingCat spotted an xCloud Test Game for Xbox One on the Microsoft Store today. The store listing has no description and a placeholder image, but the fact that this is targeting the Xbox One is quite surprising.

https://twitter.com/h0x0d/status/1156491354832113664

Back at E3 2019, Microsoft made it pretty clear that it was initially focusing on smartphones with Project xCloud, and all the public demos we’ve seen so far were done on smartphones. Google will be exploring a different road with its own Stadia game streaming service, which will be available on TVs with a Chromecast Ultra, PCs with Google’s Chrome web browser, and select Google Pixel smartphones.

We don’t yet if the full-fledged Project xCloud service will eventually be available on Xbox One consoles, but Microsoft announced at E3 that it was working on a separate console streaming feature that will allow Xbox One owners to stream Xbox games they own to mobile devices. This feature is expected to launch later this year, and it has yet to make its way to Xbox Insider builds.

We hope to get more details about Project xCloud at gamescom next month, as the event will be the first time Microsoft lets the general public go hands on with the game streaming service. With pre-orders for the Google Stadia Founders Edition already opened, Microsoft shouldn’t wait too long before revealing the business model for Project xCloud and other important details to help gamers choose between the two services later this Fall.

Windows 10 Calculator app will soon get new Always on top mode

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Earlier this year, Microsoft announced that it was open sourcing the Windows Calculator app, opening the doors for some new community-built features. Well, this is already giving some interesting results as a new Always on top mode will soon be implemented in the app, allowing users to pin Calculator on top of other windows.

Dave Grochocki, Senior Program Manager working on Notepad and Windows Calculator at Microsoft, shared a GIF showing the new Always on Top mode yesterday (via Thurrott.com). “This is our second-highest customer feedback request in Feedback Hub with some users reporting their only alternative is to pay for an app which is sticky,” Grochocki wrote on the project’s GitHub page.

As you can see in the GIF, pinning the Calculator window initiates a new compact view that hides some advanced features, but keeps basic Calculator functionality. It’s not clear when this new Always on Top mode will be generally available, but it will likely come to Windows Insiders first. Now that Windows Calculator has been open sourced, it will be interesting to see if the app will continue to get new features inspired by user feedback.

DirectX Is Not Compatible With This Version of Windows [FIX]

Posted on by Vladimir Popescu

This version of DirectX is not compatible with this version of Windows message usually appears when the operating system of your PC was changed or updated, or in the case that there is a conflict with the version of DirectX you’re using.

This can stop you from being able to run your favorite games and can affect the way your PC can be used as well. For these reasons, in today’s article, we will discuss the best way to deal with this issue. Read on to find out how to do it.

What to do if DirectX is not compatible with my version of Windows?

1. Check if your antivirus or Windows Defender firewall is blocking access

  1. Click on the Cortana search box found inside your taskbar.
  2. Type firewall -> select the first option from the top. Firewall Windows 10 - This version of DirectX is not compatible with this version of windows
  3. Inside the Firewall settings -> select the option Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall (found on the left side of your screen).
  4. Search for ActiveX inside the list -> make sure that all connections are allowed.
  5. Save the settings and close the window.

Note: If you use a Firewall service from a third-party antivirus, you will need to allow the connections there as well.

2. Scan for Registry errors using a professional tool

A reliable third-party PC repair tool can perform an advanced scan and detect all registry issues within minutes. We highly recommend using this type of software to keep track of your installed apps and computer’s performance.

Replacing the files that have been damaged is equally important for your OS’s stability. A closely monitored and healthy Windows registry will provide you with an error-free experience.

3. Make sure you’re running the latest version of DirectX

To check:

  1. Press Win+R keys on your keyboard -> type dxdiag -> press Enter.
  2. Under the System tab, you will see the DirectX version installed on your PC.
  3. Check the version of DirectX you have.

To download:

  1. Click on Cortana search box -> type in Windows Update -> select the first option from the top.
  2. Inside the Windows Update screen -> press the Check for updates button. Windows Update - This version of DirectX is not compatible with this version of windows
  3. Windows will automatically download and install any DirectX updates.

4. Run sfc command in PowerShell (Admin)

  1. Press Win+X keys on your keyboard -> select Windows PowerShell (Admin).
  2. Inside the PowerShell window -> type sfc /scannow -> press Enter.Sfc command - This version of DirectX is not compatible with this version of windows
  3. Wait for the process to complete -> close the command prompt window.
  4. Try to see if the issue is fixed.

In this article, we explored the best methods to solve the error message saying This version of DirectX is not compatible with this version of Windows.

Should you run into another related error where DirectX 12 is not detected, check out our guide on how to bypass it.

Please feel free to let us know if this guide helped you solve your issue by using the comment section below.

Microsoft Outlook app adds Calendar events to in-app search results in latest update

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

The official Microsoft Outlook app updated to Version 3.34.0 on Apple’s iOS devices this morning. This latest update finally adds the ability for events within the Calendar portion of the app to be searchable when doing a search.

Previously, a search within the iOS Microsoft Outlook app would just display emails.

Here’s the short, full release notes:

Looking for an event? Your calendar events will now appear as part of your search results so it’s easier to keep track of your busy life.

Feel free to send us any comments or questions through our in-app support in Settings – we’d love to hear from you.

While just a small update, this new feature has been a long time coming and should prove popular with those who use the Outlook app for planning meetings and events. Previous Outlook app updates on iOS added support for Apple’s iCloud Drive and Office 365’s category colors.

Are you happy to have events finally being searchable? Share your thoughts with the community in the comments below and then follow us on Twitter for more Microsoft news.

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Scrivener does not start [TECHNICIAN FIX]

Posted on by Tashreef Shareef

Scrivener is one of the most popular apps for creative writing, from a first draft to finished product. With all kinds of tools on offers, the popularity of the app is not surprising. That said, the app is not immune to general errors. Several users have reported that Scrivener does not start on the official Scrivener and Microsoft Community Forums.

 I am running Windows 7 (home) and have downloaded a new program (Scrivener). When I try to start it, I get this message: The application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect. Please see the application event log or use the command-line sxstrace.exe tool for more detail.

Here are a couple of troubleshooting tips to fix the Scrivener app in Windows computer.

How to fix Scrivener not responding on Windows

1. Run Troubleshooter

Scrivener does not start

  1. On your desktop, right-click on the Scrivener app and select Troubleshoot Compatibility.
  2. The troubleshooter will scan the app‘s files for any issues and recommend appropriate fixes.
  3. Apply the appropriate fixes. Reboot the system and check for any improvements.

2. Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++

  1. Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
  2. Type control and press OK to open Control Panel.
  3. In the Control Panel, go to Programs  > Programs and Features.
  4. Select “Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable” and click on Uninstall.
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  5. Reboot the system and download the latest version of Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86).
  6. Install Microsoft Visual C++ and reboot the system.
  7. Now try to open the Scrivener app and check if it starts.
  8. If the issue persists, uninstall and re-install the scrivener app and check for any improvements.

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3. Enable / Disable Compatibility Mode

  1. Open “File Explorer” and go to Scrivener installation folder as shown below:
    C    : -> Program Files (x86) -> Scrivener
  2. Locate and right-click on the “Scrivener.exe” file.
  3. Select “Properties”.
  4. Click on the “Compatibility” tab.
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  5. Under “Compatibility Mode” section, uncheck “Run this program in compatibility mode for:“.
  6. If the Compatibility Mode is already unchecked, check the “Run this program in compatibility mode for:“.
  7. Click Apply and OK to save the changes.
  8. On some PCs, Scrivenever may run in a compatibility mode to function properly. However, this can also cause issues with the app. Disabling / Enabling compatibility mode for the app can resolve the issue.

4. Install Older Version

 

  1. If the issue occurred after you installed an update for the app, try to roll back to the previous version.
  2. First, uninstall the current version of the Scrivener app.Scrivener does not start
  3. Now download the older version of Scrivener app and check if the app runs fine.
  4. If the issue is resolved, make sure you notify the developer about the issue.

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Skype for Business Online to be replaced by Microsoft Teams in 2021

Posted on by Vlad Turiceanu

Microsoft announced that Skype for Business Online will be retired on July 31, 2021.

Microsoft retires Skype for Business Online in two years

This comes as a natural continuation to a process that was started in 2017, namely Microsoft calls it, combines chat, calling, video, and document collaboration.

The idea is that Teams combines all these features and more in a single, integrated app, the workflow and the experience being much more intuitive and complex in Teams.

If you’re a current Skype for Business Online customer, you’ll be happy to know that for now, things will remain the same and you’ll be able to add new users and continue your work without any changes.

However, from September 1, 2019, all new Office 365 customers will be onboarded to Teams for chat, meetings, and calling. Also, Skype Consumer service and Skype for Business Server will remain the same.

Teams will include many Skype for Business Online features

To help customers migrate easily to Teams, Microsoft is working on adding missing features from Skype for Business Online as follows:

  • Dynamic 911. A feature of Microsoft Teams Phone System, Dynamic E911 automatically uses the caller’s current location to route to a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) call center operated by the local government.  Dynamic E911 will be delivered in Teams for the United States by the end of this calendar year.
  • Shorter Retention Periods. New retention period options will allow customers to limit channel and chat retention periods to as short as 1 day and ensure that when data is deleted it is removed from all permanent storage locations in the Teams service.  Shorter Retention Periods will be available in Teams by the end of this calendar year.
  • Teams and Skype Consumer Interop. Interop between Teams and Skype Consumer will allow users on the two services to communicate using both chat and calling.  Teams and Skype Consumer Interop will be available in Teams in the first quarter of calendar year 2020.
  • Contact Center Integration and Compliance Recording. At Inspire earlier this month we announced Teams partnerships with Five9, Genesys, and NICE to enable Contact Center solutions – and with ASC, NICE, and Verint to provide Compliance Recording.   We’re also working with other Skype for Business Online certified partners to bring other Contact Center and Compliance Recording solutions to market for Teams.

With these changes, Microsoft aims to make the transition smoother and to help customers every step of the way.

Microsoft launches new code samples browser to help you get started with your development project

Posted on by Kareem Anderson

For developers who need a little bit more guidance than others, Microsoft is consolidating its code samples into a more streamlined experience.

The Microsoft’s docs team took to Twitter to announce the new docs.Microsoft.com experience which is being hailed as the “unified, company-wide code sample browser “for interested developers.

According to the company’s blog post, starting today, this new location will be the place to find the most up-to-date code samples provided by Microsoft for various workflows.

The new experience will incorporate trusted search and filters options that support GitHub hostings as well as a reciprocal contribution method. Newer features of the docs.Microsoft.com experience include One-click Azure deployment, downloadable ZIP functionality, Browse Code search tool, keyword, and in-page search options are all present as of today.

Microsoft plans to keep this location a living and breathing repository of samples and plans to add more in the coming days and months.

Microsoft’s heavily investing in solar power for Arizona data centers

Posted on by Kareem Anderson

Microsoft is looking to reduce the carbon footprint its data centers present with significant investments in solar power and its center in Arizona is becoming its showcase example.

With a relatively aggressive goal of having its data centers using up to 70% of renewable energy sources by 2023, Microsoft’s sustainability project with its Arizona data center has been a focal point of the company.

We intend to develop our new datacenter campuses in El Mirage and Goodyear, Arizona to be among the most sustainably designed and operated in the world – powered with 100% renewable energy. Arizona has been increasingly embracing the technology industry with a pool of growing talent, an affordable quality of life for employees, and as many 200 as sunny days a year making it an ideal location for investing in solar power.

More specifically, Microsoft is partnering with the Arizona-based solar energy company First Solar and collaborating on the Sun Stream 2 photovoltaic (PV) solar plant. Ideally, Microsoft would leverage the 150-megawatt plant to carry the load of each of the company’s new data centers in the area. In turn, First Solar gets first dibs on Microsoft cloud services and technologies such as Azure IoT Hub and SQL Data Warehouse, to run its various business interests.

First Solar joins a growing list of Microsoft partners committed to providing the latest and very best renewable energy sources around. Microsoft’s renewable energy partnerships have brought in 1.5-gigawatts of energy to-date.

Microsoft is also looking beyond its solar plant partnership in Arizona to address the conservation and replenishing of water in the state.

The effort is intended to increase Arizona’s water resiliency and help the state meet its Drought Contingency Plan Commitments. Microsoft’s investment in this project has also generated a one-to-one cash match from the Water Funder Initiative that will support the state’s efforts and further expand project impact. The project will benefit the Colorado River Indian Tribes, ultimately resulting in more water in Lake Mead and more efficient water infrastructure.

Microsoft says that eventually, it would like all its data centers to be running on 100% renewable energy and its pitching a lot of money into Arizona to supercharge that timetable, to the tune of more than $800,000, just last year alone.

With the company continuously expanding its data center footprint as it provides more people and businesses cloud services it’s nice to see Microsoft taking into account the environmental toll cloud computing actually presents.

How do I fix Windows script host error 800a03f2

Posted on by Tashreef Shareef

While installing the Microsoft Framework or trying to launch any software on your PC, you may encounter Windows script host error 800a03f2. This error can occur due to several reasons including system file corruption and third-party programs creating conflicts with other apps.

If you are also troubled by this error, here is how to fix it.

How do I fix Windows script host error?

1. Run System File Checker

  1. Type cmd in the search bar.
  2. Right-click on Command Prompt and click on Run as Administrator.
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  3. In the command prompt, enter the following command press Enter to execute.
    sfc /scannow 
  4. Wait for the System File Checker to scan the system for any missing system files. If it finds any file corruption or file is missing, the tool will automatically repair the system files by replacing the corrupted files with new ones.
  5. Reboot the system and check if the error is resolved.

2. Boot into Safe Mode / Safe Boot

  1. Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
  2. Type msconfig.msc and press OK to open System Configuration.
  3. Click on the Boot tab.
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  4. Click the “Safe boot” box and click Apply. Then click OK to save the changes.
  5. Now you will see an option to Restart and Exit without Restart. Click on the Restart button and wait for the system to boot into safe mode.
  6. Now try to open the application that was giving the error. Check if the error appears again.
  7. If the error does not appear, you have a third-party app to blame for it.
  8. Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
  9. Type control and press OK.
  10. In the control panel go to Programs > Programs and Features.
  11. Now start with uninstalling the most recently installed program. Reboot the system and check again. Repeat the steps if necessary.
  12. Make sure after uninstalling any program you disable safe boot (uncheck safe boot option) before restarting your PC.

Sometimes, Windows 10 critical issues call for the system factory reset. Here’s how to do it.

3.  Perform System Restore

  1. Type restore in the search bar.
  2. Click on the “Create a Restore Point” option.
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  3. Click on System Restore button and click Next.
  4. Select the “Show more restore points”  box.
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  5. Now select the most recent restore point where your computer was working fine without any error.
  6. Select the restore point and click Next.
  7. Read the description and click on Finish.
  8. Wait for the Windows to restore your PC to an earlier point where it was working without any issues.

4. Update Java / Flash

  1. One of the common reasons for this error is outdated Java or Flash player installed on your system.Windows script host error 800a03f2
  2. If you have these frameworks installed, you may want to update them to the latest available versions from the official website.

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How to Create Real-time Polls in Outlook and Outlook.com

Posted on by Milan Stanojevic

Microsoft is continuously working to improve its Forms service. The recent Microsoft Forms update brings a Quick Poll add-in for Outlook users.

Most of the times, users need to get feedback with the help of online surveys. We rely on many third-party tools to create polls. Oftentimes, users send the poll links via email.

However, it is a time-consuming task when we need to get instant responses via emails. Microsoft decided to fix this problem by adding the option to create polls within Outlook.

The company announced on its official blog that the service has got many new features. Many of these grabbed the attention of Outlook users.

By far, the most popular feature is the new Quick Poll add-in for Outlook.com and Outlook. You can now quickly create a real-time poll in just a few minutes.

Adding questions and options is easy with the new Forms Quick Poll add-in button — and you can do that while writing your emails.

The best thing about using this built-in feature is that recipients can submit their responses within the email. On top of that, the poll results are instantly visible on the voting card.

How can I create polls in Outlook?

  1. Install the Quick Poll Add-in. To do that, go to the Home tab > Get Add-ins > search for Quick Poll.
  2. Hit the New message button to write a new email message > navigate to the Message tab > click Create a poll.
  3. Type your questions and add the options for your respondents.
  4. You can then decide if you want your respondents to choose a single answer or multiple answers by toggling the appropriate answers button.
  5. Hit Insert to send out your newly created poll.

The Quick Poll add-in for Outlook is available for download from Microsoft. The list of new features does not end here.

Outlook gets new features

Create a quiz and branching

Microsoft Forms allows its users to use the service to create new quizzes directly from Office.com. Furthermore, the branching feature helps you efficiently manage your survey structure.

Branching removes distractions for the survey respondents. Microsoft already pushed the branching feature for Office 365 users.

Theme Recommendation

Many people prefer to use themes when they need to add some professional touch to their online polls and surveys. The respondents like the customized versions, and this eventually increases the response rate.

Microsoft Forms uses your initial input to recommend themes. The company explains in a blog post:

Today, we’re thrilled to announce a better, yet faster, way to add background images with Theme Ideas. Once you enter a title, you’ll see a flash icon on the “Theme” button, which indicates there are recommended background images for your form. The theme of your form will also automatically update to best match the background image.

Polls aren’t the only feature you can add in Outlook, and we have a short guide on how to insert HTML into Outlook, so don’t miss it.

Which one of these features do you like the most? Let us know in the comments section below.

How to refresh data in Power BI [STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE]

Posted on by Milan Stanojevic

The Refresh option is a basic function in Power BI. The tool has Refresh Now and Schedule Refresh as available options. You can use Refresh Now to perform a manual refresh in Power Bi Desktop. Also, you can schedule a refresh in a few easy steps.

Still, refreshing data in Power Bi is not so obvious at first sight, as one user said:

I have created some reports using Power BI desktop and Published those as a Web Page from Power BI service. My source is SharePoint. I want to schedule refresh of Power BI data from source SharePoint in every 2 hours. How to achieve this?

So, we know that the OP wants to refresh the Power Bi data from the SharePoint source once every two hours. Here’s how to do that.

Steps to refresh your data in Power BI

1. Configure credentials

First of all, you need to configure the credentials for data sources used in the Power Bi report.

  1. In the Power BI Report Server, right-click on the Power BI Reports.
  2. Select Manage.manage power bi report server
  3. Select the Data sources tab.
  4. Choose the type of authentication to use when connecting to that data source.
  5. Enter the appropriate credentials.
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2. Create a plan for Schedule Refresh

  1. Right-click on the Power BI Reports.
  2. Select Manage.
  3. Select the Scheduled refresh tab.
  4. Select New scheduled refresh plan.power bi schedule select steps
  5. Write a description and set a time for when you want your data model to be refreshed and then click on Create scheduled refresh plan.power bi create schedule

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3. Use manual Refresh button from Home in Power BI Desktop

This is rather simple, but you can refresh your data one time only.

  1. Open Power BI Desktop.
  2. Load your file you want to refresh.
  3. Click on Refresh button from the Home ribbon.
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Conclusion

Refreshing your data in Power BI is a very useful feature, especially Schedule Refresh. Generally, people who work with this tool use dynamic sets of data and it is not physically possible to refresh them manually.

These steps can be useful, but if scheduled refresh on Power BI is greyed out, we have a guide that can help you with that.

Did you find the methods useful? Let us know in the comments section below!

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Microsoft Teams update brings emoji reaction support to Android users

Posted on by Milan Stanojevic

Microsoft recently released a new update for the Android version of Microsoft brings a bunch of improvements and change in the recent release. The company has finally released some performance improvements and bug fixes for the app.

Furthermore, you can now use emojis to react to the messages that you send or receive from other users. These emojis express the feelings of angst, sadness, love, and surprise.

Many users have already spotted this new feature and confirmed that the app now offers six different emojis for that purpose. Microsoft Teams users are happy to see the new feature.

The previous version just allows them to use a thumbs-up button for reacting to message. Apparently, Microsoft plans to add a little more fun to the boring work discussions.

Microsoft Teams update changelog

The complete changelog of the recent update explains the new features in Microsoft Teams app in the following manner.

Emoji reactions

You can now express your emotions in better ways with the help of emoji reactions on messages.

Improved search experience

Microsoft Teams now allows its users to view their search results in a single view.

View announcement posts

You can now view different announcements posts available on different channels.

Hide private team

Microsoft is completely focused to improve the privacy of Microsoft Teams users. The recent update enables you to hide your private team. It means that others can no longer discover your private team in search results.

Improved @mention suggestions

This update brings some major improvements for the @mention suggestions in the application.

It is not the first time that Microsoft has introduced Message reaction capabilities in its products. As a matter of fact, you will see the animated Slype emojis in Microsoft Teams.

As you may know, Skype has a similar feature that lets you different emojis to react to messages. Other messaging apps such as Facebook Messenger or Apple’s iMessage also support message reactions.

It’s also worth noting that Microsoft Teams actually uses the Skype emojis across all platforms, which are animated and still look pretty good after all these years.

If you are interested in trying out the new emojis, you can visit Play Store to download the update today.

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Microsoft removes IE mode from Edge, says it’s an enterprise-only feature

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Microsoft announced Internet Explorer mode for Edge back in May 2019.  There is a dedicated Microsoft Edge tab that you can use to open a web page in Internet Explorer.

In order to enable this feature, you need to utilize a specific flag. When enabled, the flag displays an option in the menu Show this page using Internet Explorer.

However, the flag is still there but Microsoft removed the menu option. This indicates that the option to launch IE from Edge won’t be available for all users.

One of the major reasons that brought this change stems from the reason why this feature was developed in the first place.

Microsoft’s blog post suggests this option was originally developed for the Enterprise version. This feature was built for IT administrators to help them debug problems faster.

As a result, from now onwards, the IE mode on Edge will only be available to IT admins.

IE mode Chromium Edge

If we look into the details, the Internet Explorer mode helps us to open webpages that need some specific technologies. These technologies are required to overcome compatibility problems.

Internet Explorer supports many such technologies that are not compatible with Microsoft Edge.

Microsoft describes the functionality of IE mode as follows:

One of the features available for evaluation is Internet Explorer mode, a feature that integrates IE11 natively into Microsoft Edge. Internet Explorer mode allows users to navigate seamlessly from a modern web application to one that requires legacy HTML or plugins. You’ll no longer need a “two-browser” solution.

The company confirmed that the menu option was added for internal testing purposes only.

That menu entry was always intended only for internal debugging purposes, and we’ve removed it now that IE mode is formally released. IE mode is a enterprise-only feature. Only the admin controls whether a site ends up in IE mode or not (this is key to the security model).

Microsoft’s Docs support site also mentioned that IE mode is now limited to Windows 10 version 1809 Enterprise systems. You can use the original Internet Explorer to get the same functionality.

Meanwhile, if you’re looking for a reliable, safe to use and privacy compliant browser, we recommend UR Browser.

For more information about this browsing tool, you can check out our in-depth review.

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Microsoft releases Windows Server vNext preview build 18945 and Windows 10 SDK build 18945

Posted on by Radu Tyrsina

Following the release of Windows 10 Insider build 18945 last week, Microsoft is making available a Windows Server vNext build today, as well as a new preview build of the Windows 10 SDK. For Windows Server Insider, the preview build 18945 of the server OS introduces the ability to authenticate to hybrid environments using FIDO2 security keys.

For app developers, Windows 10 SDK preview build 18945 brings the ability to sign apps with Device Guard Signing, a feature available in Microsoft Store for Business and Education. There are also many API changes in this release, and we invite you to check the full lit of changes on the blog post.

As usual, the new Windows Server build can be downloaded from the Windows Server Insider Preview download page. If you’re looking for the latest Windows 10 SDK, you can get it from the developer section of Microsoft’s Windows Insider website.