Windows 8 Start Screen Version Of Firefox Abandoned By Mozilla

Windows 8/8.1 is the latest operating system series introduced by Microsoft. The new interface of these operating systems are a little confusing to the users since they have not witnessed such things before and moreover, the lack of Start button in Windows-8 also made the life of the Windows users difficult. Since the new interface appeared in October 2012, most of the Windows-8 users are still confused with the new touch friendly and metro tile user interface. Moreover, the Mozilla Cooperation, which is known for the release of Mozilla Firefox browser, has decided to discard its live tile from the Start screen of Windows 8. The reason Mozilla provided for this is that only 1000 people were using it regularly.

The point under consideration in the above paragraphs is about the Metro user interface that is seen in the Windows-8 Start screen. Jonathan Nightingale of Firefox said that the Mozilla team had to ‘pick our battles’ and says that the Metro UI is now ‘off the trains.’ However, it will be available for download for the users but there will be no further updates or patches.

He further explained, “In late 2012, Metro… looked like the next battleground for the Web. In the months since, as the team built and tested and refined the product, we’ve been watching Metro’s adoption. From what we can see, it’s pretty flat. On any given day we have, for instance, millions of people testing pre-release versions of Firefox desktop, but we’ve never seen more than 1,000 active daily users in the Metro environment.”

This decision by Mozilla to stop its live tile from the Windows-8 Start screen is yet another blow considering the fact that the tech giant is trying hard to promote its latest OS in every possible way. However, the other commonly used browsers like Internet Explorer and Google Chrome have their own Live tiles in the Start screen, which is quite a relief for Microsoft. Microsoft is not happy seeing the latter on Windows machines since it is a lighter version of the Google Chrome operating system.

Metro User interface is the official name that is given to the Windows 8 Start screen but because of a complaint from a German client, Microsoft eventually ditched it. To know more news and information regarding this, contact the Mozilla support number. 

Microsoft Includes Useful Features In Outlook

Microsoft has introduced several interesting options in Outlook to ensure that users get a more convenient emailing experience. These useful features include more advanced rules, new undo options, as well as in-line reply functionality. The latest additions have been introduced keeping in mind the huge popularity of the email application among users.

Outlook is termed as one of the most preferred email programs mainly due to the advanced and convenient options the application comprises of. Adding to the amazingly user-friendly email options, Outlook also serves as an excellent personal information manager for the users. This makes it easier for most of them to store all their personal and contact data in this email program securely. Now, with such interesting features, the usage of email in Outlook is definitely going to increase.

Let us take a look into the updated features that Microsoft has added to Outlook.

Advanced Rules

• With the new Advanced Rules, users now have more controls to keep a check on how their email in Outlook are sorted, filed, and moved within the application. Users will be able to create multi-condition, multi-action rules.
• This feature also includes options for users to do several other functions such as checking the time constraints, tallying of emails and checking read/unread email state, etc.

Undo option

• Next is the Undo option, which Microsoft had added to primarily simplify undo options in a range of commands. With this, the users can undo mistakes made while accidentally deleting, categorizing, flagging or marking as junk.
• For this option, Outlook users will require clicking the Undo button, or entering Ctrl+Z.

In-Line reply option

• Microsoft has also included in-line reply option for the Outlook users. With this option, the users can easily respond to email threads without launching a new view of the message.

According to sources, the addition of these three sets of new features for the Outlook users will continue for some time. As far as the updates are concerned, Microsoft executives said the company is beginning to update its OneDrive for Business. There’s an array of interesting features and these include options like Simple Controls, Site Folders, and smarter Search.

It can be said that Microsoft is now leaving no stone unturned to revive its customer base and thus, regain its supremacy in the tech-field. By launching such frequent updates, the company is all set to provide stiff competition to its counterparts.

Fix Outlook Not Responding Problem

Microsoft Outlook is the best email management program developed to reduce the burden of organizing emails. There are so many useful features that if you do not know much about Outlook, you are sure to be overwhelmed by the sheer variety and number of features. If you can utilize the complete caliber of the email application, then it can make things extremely convenient for you. It is also designed to perform the function of a connectivity tool for other software or hardware products. More third party tools mean more chances of instability in the Outlook program. If the third party driver/s is poorly designed then more system resources will be utilized. When this happens regularly, Outlook may not be handle it as it stability will be disturbed. This is when you see Outlook not working or Outlook not responding errors or problem. This is extremely irritating especially if you were doing something really important. If such a thing happens, you can shut down the third party software that is affecting the Outlook program. This happens probably because these third party programs may be operating simultaneously with the email client.

Microsoft Outlook provides the ability to integrate add-ins for the purpose of enhancing its performance. But, a high number of problematic add-ins may cause conflict since these programs are running simultaneously. This is one of the main reasons why the email client crashes. When Microsoft Outlook is causing such problems, the best approach would be to disable the add-in and check whether the issue persists. If it’s resolved, then obviously that particular add-in was the cause of the problem. Otherwise, you try disabling other add-in software and check if there is any difference.

Another problem that may be causing Outlook not working or Outlook not responding is when you Outlook inbox is full or loaded with lots of incoming emails. When the inbox is full, it takes more time to load Outlook. So the obvious thing to do is relocate Inbox emails to new sub-folders. This can be easily done by using the auto-archive feature provided by Microsoft Outlook.

Sometimes, the culprit can be your anti-spam or anti-virus software. Of course they have an important role to keep your data or system secure from malicious threats. Some anti-virus programs may be too strict, or may not be functioning properly. They may block attachments or add-ins, causing the Outlook not responding problem. You can make the required settings in the anti-virus or ant-spamming software to make the add-ins compatible with Microsoft Outlook 2010.

If even this does not fix the problem you can call your technician to resolve the Outlook problem.