Kinect 2.0 Exclusivity No More In Xbox One

One of the main features of the Xbox gaming console from Microsoft is that it was accompanied with the Kinect controller. However, the camera device was controversially criticized, as NSA Spybox was no longer exclusive for the gaming console, as the company is planning to release it to Windows platform. According to the news we get from Windows support team, the Kinect 2.0 developer kit will be released in the market for $199.99. The device will be made available in the market from July 2015.

If you check history, Microsoft has been doing this for a while; they first introduced the Kinect controller for Xbox 360 as an exclusive accessory and later included Windows support for the device. However, that was done only after two years of exclusivity and about 18 million individual SKU sales. However the case here is different, it is hardly a year since the Kinect 2 controller was released with the Xbox One gaming console. This can be due to the widespread acceptance of the device by Windows users. It is a known fact that Windows PC rules in the gaming industry, so there is nothing wrong in releasing the device for Windows platform in a sales point of view.

With the introduction of Kinect controller for PC, you will be able to access and control all the features of the TV right from your PC. The exclusivity that Xbox One users used to boast about is now no longer available for them. You may feel sad for those gamers who purchase the console just for the sake of controlling the TV using gestures and voice as all that can be now done from the PC by connecting it to the TV.

Since the company is releasing the developer version of the controller in the market for PC users, they will be able to make games that are specifically intended for Kinect users. With the advantages of a powerful processor and the ability to remodel on an as and when required basis, PC gaming industry is growing day by day. One must admit that Microsoft has its eyes in the PC gaming section due to this factor. With the controller now available separately in market, the Xbox users now have the choice to get a console without the controller.

While a majority agree that they would buy Xbox One without Kinect 2, some still say that they prefer the complete bundle.

Dealing With Out Of Office Message Problems In Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Outlook is an application that helps in organizing your email for more convenience. Outlook is more than just an excellent email management software program, there are umpteen features in it that help you in various activities. This is precisely why people, especially in the business circle, are heavily dependent on this software for smooth and efficient day-to-day working. Therefore, even if there is a slightest problem in Outlook, it can significantly jeopardize the normal functioning of various business activities.

System managers and network administrators constantly worry about the possible Outlook problems. Actually, most of the times, neither the administrators nor users are aware beforehand how various Outlook problems or errors occur. It is pretty difficult to individually check up each of the errors too.

There might be many issues in your Microsoft Outlook program; but out-of-office message problems are certainly quite common. It is important to note that most of the time, out-of-office message problems occur somewhere in the middle and not usually on the client or the server side.

When using the autodiscover service, it is necessary to create an additional external DNS record, so that Microsoft Outlook will be able to resolve back to the source domain, just as it normally does when run locally. Actually, creating additional DNS SRV record this way will successfully enable the autodiscover service to resolve out-of-office messages correctly, and even the client access role services for offline address book, unified message and other minor issues will be fixed.

The most important thing is to avoid overlooking crucial details while fixing Microsoft Outlook anywhere. Now, you might think that this is obvious, as you might do it normally during troubleshooting. Nevertheless, it is hard not to re-emphasize something so crucial. For instance, small things like not forgetting to include the local domain name suffix in the username section when entering usernames and passwords, though minute, can be significantly important.

Local PC credentials attempts to authorize the domain. This can be done using either the full user logon name format or NetBIOS. If the suffix is not included, authentication will automatically fail. Even if you enter the suffix in the uniform naming convention (UNC) format, it will be easily remembered in the credentials dialog box, but at the same time, if NetBIOS is used, it will not.

You should consider all that is mentioned here to avoid out-of-office message problems in your Outlook email client application. Yet if you need further help with the matter, contact our tech support team right away.

Steps To Change DPI Scaling In Windows Vista

If you are not comfortable with the font size in your Windows Vista computer, you can change the DPI settings in the operating system. This will help you to increase or decrease the font size of the icons and thereby choose the best fitting DPI scales for your vision. You might have all changed the fonts in a Microsoft Word program. Changing the DPI scaling is a similar act and it will help you to change the screen fonts according to your needs.

According to Windows Vista help center, you will receive a small print if you are using a high-resolution monitor, with optimum screen resolution. One of the techniques to receive prints with big text size is to reduce the screen resolution. However, when you do this, the print can look messy. In such situations, adjusting the DPI scaling is ideal since it will maintain the clarity of the screen and help you to fit the things according to your wish.

Now, if you have a flat panel monitor, you may not find the changes to be worthy. This is because it would already be set to the best possible settings and any variations to it may not be pleasing to the eyes. Therefore, it is advisable that you avoid changing the DPI scaling in such monitors. In case of other monitors, you may follow the below mentioned steps to change the DPI settings.

Steps Involved

• The first step is to launch two applications, preferably the ones you use daily. For instance, launch Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel programs.
• Go to the desktop window and right click it. From the different options in the menu, choose Personalize. This will open the window for Vista Personalization.
• From the left pane of the window, choose the option Adjust Font Size. Once you choose this link, a window might pop up for User Account Control. Select the option Continue in this window. 
• With the above step, you will be directed to the DPI scaling window.
• Select the option, which states Larger Scale (120DPI). Select the button OK. This will ask you to restart the computer for the changes to take effect. Select Restart.
• Once the computer is back on the desktop window, launch the programs again. You will find that the programs now have larger font.

We hope that the above steps have helped you to increase the DPI scaling in Windows Vista. For further assistance, you may contact Windows Vista help center, or our technical support team right here.

Using The Windows Live Mail Email Client

Microsoft Outlook is not the only mail client application from Microsoft. They have released many other email client applications like Outlook Express, Windows Live Mail, etc, which come preinstalled in the Windows OS. Unlike Microsoft Outlook application, these applications are available as a freeware application for all the compatible Windows platforms.

About Windows Live Mail application

Windows Live Mail is the default email client application in many new Windows operating systems including Windows 7. It enjoys good online Windows Live support and has a user interface very similar to that os Microsoft Outlook application.

Setting up your email account in Windows Live Mail is also very easy. If you open Windows Live Mail client for the first time, an email account setup wizard will pop up automatically asking you to add an account in it. If this does not happen automatically, then will have to manually launch it by clicking on the Accounts option from the toolbar.

Here, choose Email option from the menu to launch the email account setup wizard. You will see text fields on the wizard where you can enter your display name, email address, and password. Provide these details correctly and click Next.

In the next step, you will come across server settings for your email account. Select the email server type, either IMAP or POP, and add the server address for your email address in the next field. You can get this information from the webmail service provider. Put a checkmark against Requires a secure connection (SSL) and continue.

In the next text field, enter your email account login username with the domain name extension. In addition, provide the Outgoing Server details for your email account. You can collect the SMTP server address from the webmail service website. Here too, put a checkmark next to option Requires a secure connection (SSL). Now, select the option Requires Authentication and click Next. Select Finish to complete the account setup process.

Your email account will now be successfully added to Windows Live Mail application. You will find that the user interface and options for sending and receiving messages are very similar to that in Microsoft Outlook. If you have any doubts regarding any of these options, contact Windows Live support team right away.

Tips For Updating Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft has released several applications that are intended to help the users in completing various tasks. One such application from Microsoft is Microsoft Outlook, which serves many uses for the customers. The important use of Microsoft Outlook is its ability to synchronize with various non-browser based email accounts or with a POP3 account. Moreover, it also provides a contact organizer, calendar, and a task manager.

Microsoft releases new updates for its applications in order to keep them updated with latest features and security updates. it is necessary to install the latest updates available; otherwise, you will not be able to enjoy all the features provided by it. The users can get Microsoft Outlook updates either through the official website of Microsoft or by checking for updates from your computer itself. Well, given below are some easy instructions that will help you to update the Microsoft Outlook application.

Instructions

• Updating Microsoft Outlook is very easy and the below given instructions will help you to update Microsoft Outlook in Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems.
• Start the process of updating Microsoft Outlook by moving the mouse pointer towards the lower left corner of your screen and locate the button called Start. After locating it, you need to click it.
• When the Start menu opens, you need to enter Update in to the Search box that is seen within the Windows Start menu. Now, the Windows Update window will be available on your screen. To launch the Windows update utility, you need to click it.
• Now, you need to click the link called Change Settings.
• Next, you need to place a check mark in the box that is seen under the option labeled Microsoft Update and click the button called OK. This is done in order to check for any updates that are available for the programs that are installed in your computer.
• Now to check for any updates, you need to click the option labeled Check for updates. Now a window will be shown in your screen showing the list of updates that are available on your computer.
• Finally, to install those available updates, you need to click the option named Install Updates. When it is done, you need to restart your computer in order to make the changes to take effect.

The above-explained instructions given by our Outlook support team will help you to update the Microsoft Outlook program in your Windows Vista and Windows 7 computers. For help on how to get Microsoft Outlook installed in your computer, contact our Windows support number.

Solution For Outlook Error 0x8004010f

Getting the error code 0x8004010F when you attempt to send or receive emails in your favourite Outlook email application? The issue could be due to the corrupted profile. Microsoft Outlook cannot start when the email profile gets corrupted. The only solution to fix this problem is to create a new Outlook profile. First of all, you need to find out where your Outlook data file is located by default. Once you know the location, you can create the new profile. The following instructions will take you through the process.

Instructions (finding out the location of the data file)

• Navigate to the Start button on your desktop and choose Control Panel from the resulting menu. 
• When the Control Panel screen is opened, locate the Mail icon in it and double-click it to open. This will open the Mail setup dialogue box. Locate the option that says Show profiles and click it. Outlook will display all the email profiles you have created in the application. Select the specific profile that has the problem. 
• After selecting the profile, select the Properties button and choose the tab titled Data Files. 
• Write down the location of the data file of your current profile. 
• Exit the window. 

Instructions (creating new Outlook profile)

• Navigate to the Start button and choose Control Panel from the menu.
• In the Control Panel window, locate the Mail icon and double-click it to open.
• When the Mail setup dialogue box appears, choose the tab titled General and select the Add button. A new dialogue box titled New Profile will appear now. Give a name for the profile and proceed by selecting the OK button. A new dialogue box titled Add New Account will appear now.
• Configure your email account now. You will have to fill in each section such as Account Details, Server Details and Login Details with appropriate information. Once you are done with configuring the application, select Next followed by Finish.

You have successfully created a new email profile in your Outlook application. You can use it now to send and receive emails. If the problem continues even after you create a new profile, consider reinstalling your application. As Microsoft Outlook cannot start when the email profile gets corrupted, make sure that you avoid all the chances that lead to the corruption of the email profile.

Rebooting A Windows 8 Computer

Microsoft launched their Windows 8 operating system in the fall of 2012 with a lot of new features like the Metro user interface, support for two desktop screens etc. It was the introduction of Metro user interface that changed the overall view of the Windows operating systems from being an icon-based design to a new fresher tile based design that attracted many users to try out the new operating system. However, since users were not able to work with the new design as easily as Microsoft had advertised; they became furious and posted negative reviews about the operating system, which lead to the instant sales drop of Windows 8.

One of the main reasons that made people ditch Windows 8 was the absence of the Start button in the new operating system. Without the Start menu button, many found it difficult to change the settings in the operating system or even shut down or restart their system running on Windows 8. Here we discuss simple tips to reboot Windows 8 operated computers. However, before you go on to follow the instructions given below, make sure that you have saved all your ongoing work in the computer.

In most cases, your device will be accompanied with a Power icon on the screen, tap on the Power button to open the Power Options window, from this dialog box, select the Restart option by clicking or tapping on it for restarting your computer running on the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 operating system.

However if you are not able to see the Power icon on the screen, no need to worry, just swipe to the left side from the right corner of the device and then click on the Settings tab found there on the screen. From the options shown on the screen, click on the Power tab and then on the Restart button to reboot Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 computers.

You will be able to see that now the Windows 8 operated computer is restarting itself. If you follow this button, the device will restart completely rather than just sleeping. You can also make shortcuts for Restart or Shutdown to the desktop screen on the Windows 8 operated computer, so that you would be able to restart or shutdown your PC by just double clicking or tapping on it.