Well, update KB4484392 for Office 2016 addresses an issue that causes Excel crashes. Also, it adds printer DPI support for when you’re pasting Windows Metafile (WMF) files. Office 2016 update solves MS Excel crashes and more The VSTO fix KB4484392 addresses a crash problem that impacted users of Visual Studio Tools for Office (VSTO). Microsoft describes the problem as follows: WMF pasting Update KB4484392 includes a printer dots per inch (DPI) improvement....

Nonetheless, users have always been able to plug the older versions of the standalone productivity software into Office 365 services. This option won’t be available to them for much longer though, especially after Microsoft stops supporting the standalone suite for connecting to Microsoft 365 services. Microsoft to stop supporting older Office versions for Office 365 integration As from October 13, 2020, older versions of Microsoft Office, including v2019 and 2016 won’t be getting support for plugging into Office 365....

Just as a reminder, TED already had its official app for Windows 8, but like some other companies and developers, it decided to discontinue the app from Windows Store, and start working on the brand new app for the brand new operating system. Besides the support for both Windows 10 platforms, TED app should also work very fine with Continuum for phones, which is a very nice addition. “TED’s official app presents talks from some of the world’s most fascinating people: education radicals, tech geniuses, medical mavericks, business gurus, and music legends....

A recent research conducted by Microsoft has shown how important it is to take regular breaks at work, for your health but also for increasing productivity. Michael Bohan, senior director of Microsoft’s Human Factors Engineering group states: Going from one meeting to another is definitely easier but not better in the long run since this kind of behavior is causing a lot of stress that has a negative impact on the overall work quality and efficiency....

One of the most requested features by players is a map with a stormy weather. There’s an ongoing discussion on Reddit in which players agree the addition of such a map would be beneficial for the game. Of course, weather conditions should only be an aesthetic detail without any impact on visibility or other aspects of the game. Here’s what one Redditor said about the idea of stormy maps in Overwatch: On the other hand, a number of people agree that a stormy map should at least slightly affect the gameplay to make it more interesting....

The Panasonic ToughBook CF-33 2-in-1 tablet has an IP65 rating, which means it is dust-resistant and protected against water projected from a nozzle. The device’s ruggedness is due to its magnesium chassis that allows it to endure drops and falls. Features Other key features of the tablet include: The ToughBook CF-33 also sports a 12-inch screen that boasts a resolution of 2160×1440 pixels, with a 3:2 ratio optimal for viewing documents....

You will soon be able to use the Parrot Zik headphones and pilot the AR Drone or AR Drone 2.0 Parrot drone even from your Windows 8 desktop or tablet as well as Windows RT. Windows Phone 8 users can already download the free Parrot Audio Suite app from the Windows Phone store (link at the end) will the Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 version of the app will be released next month....

Host closed the connection — Why does this error occur? PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUND is the hottest game on Steam right now. At the time of this writing, it is #1 on Steam’s Top Sellers list; it has more than 500,000 players online and in-game at any given moment. As you may have guessed, those huge number of players really puts a strain on the companies online servers. Many gamers have started to complain about the “host closed the connection” error that logs the player out unexpectedly....

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds heading for Xbox One The PC sensation is constantly listed on Steam’s Top Sellers chart with more than 65,000 concurrent players and was able to generate $10 million in sales during the first week of its launch at a price of $30. Now, the game will also be available for Xbox One. During an interview between developer Bluehole and Invenglobal, project director Changhan Kim referenced the Xbox Preview Program, an Early Access for the Xbox console....

Microsoft claims that it is now trying to improve the way its newest OS looks by melding stricter design guidelines with greater consistency. However, the company also plans to develop a richer visual style for Windows 10 starting by introducing updated animations, new design elements and more use of the “Aero-Grass” style blurring in applications. Some screenshots that were published by MSPoweruser give us an idea about the directions Microsoft is taking....

Ironically, the issue has to do with the Windows User Account Controls (UAC), something designed to help Windows block unwanted software and malware. Security researchers, Matt Nelson and Matt Graeber, were the ones to discover the flaw, and ultimately made it known via the website, Enigmaox3. It details how Windows 10’s SilentCleanup processed can be used by attackers to allow malware to slip through the UAC gate and enter your computer....

Some scenes in Resident Evil 7 will be so scary that you’ll no doubt jump out of your chair: the atmosphere is so realistic and well-designed that you’ll be stuck between wanting to explore more and being too frightened to do so. PlayStation users, in particular, will get full VR support for a far more, disturbingly immersive experience. Below is the trailer for the game: The action takes place in modern-day rural America after the dramatic events of Resident Evil 6....

Tens of thousands of Windows 10 users who installed KB3201845 wish they hadn’t. Judging by their reports, this update is causing way more issues than it fixes. The 11 bug fixes listed by Microsoft on its support page are no match for the bevy of bugs triggered by the update itself. The most severe bugs actually make the Windows 10 OS unusable. KB3201845 breaks many apps and programs, leaving users unable to access them....

For some Insiders, the issues began from the moment they tried to install the latest Windows 10 Redstone 2 build. When the installation got to 100%, installation suddenly froze and computers became unresponsive. “When the build got to 100% it went to a light grey screen with a long rectangle on the bottom left and a smaller one above it also has a very small square on the bottom right....

The new offering come in two configurations for hardcore players, though they are likely to fall slightly short of the best specifications available for a gaming laptop. The Notebook Odyssey sports either a 15.6 or 17.3-inch screen and packs a 7th-generation Kaby Lake quad-core Intel Core i7 CPU. The laptop also includes up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM clocked at 2.4GHz. The 15-inch model provides two SODIMM slots while the 17-inch variant offers four SODIMM slots....

Not long ago, they added the feature to automate the tasks in Excel, a feature that will save you hours in executing repetitive tasks. The new feature available for Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is to save different elements as pictures. How can I save graphical objects as pictures in Microsoft Office? Microsoft added the possibility to save graphical objects like shapes, charts, and text boxes as pictures in Office apps....

On the Bing homepage, Microsoft displays a different hi-res photo every single day and the users can download it for free on their devices. You won’t be able to use it as desktop wallpaper though. Bing users can also look and download photos that were published on previous days on the Bing homepage. You can download photos in order to manually set them as your desktop wallpaper, but you can also choose the automatic solution that will make things much easier....

UPDATE 1 (February 7): The messaging issues are no longer listed on Skype’s Support page. This means that Microsoft already deployed the fix mentioned below. UPDATE 2 (February 10): Unfortunately, the issue persists. Microsoft updated the status of the Skype Service again, stating that: Fix incoming Microsoft has officially acknowledged the problem and is currently verifying the fix. This means that the hotfix should be available for the affected users in the coming hours....

At one point, the Snapchat app was actually working in Windows 10 Mobile thanks to an unofficial application that allowed users to log into their accounts. This application was developed by Rudy Huyn, one of the most known developers of Windows Phone applications. Huyn said that we should never trust support as they never know for sure if an application is coming to an operating system. He added that he’s been working on some top applications for Microsoft and support is always the last to know about such information....

Starting June 18, you can buy the Lenovo Yoga 5G, according to Microsoft. The laptop, which starts at $1,399.99, is the first PC in the world to support the fastest internet connectivity technology available today. Lenovo Yoga 5G specs Support for 5G is a potential game changer regardless of how you use Lenovo Yoga 5G or Lenovo Flex 5G. Its high-speed network connectivity could be up to 10 times (or more) faster than 4G, which would be ideal for downloading massive files....