Microsoft ends Zune service: bundled software still effective

Microsoft finally decided to end its Zune digital music service. Zune service was launched in 2006 and was aimed at competing with popular iPod and iTunes then.

It is a pity that its experience seems to be out-of- date even though Zune service provided some excellent services in comparison with other similar products. It failed to attract more subscribers like other streaming music services.

Zune requires on-board storage space and is able to provide plug and play media player. To apply such feature, it requires users to log in the accounts in relate to DRM.

Because of Microsoft converted its music service mode, that is, it has Groove Music app built-in in Windows 10, leading to the end of Zune service.

The good news is users can still transfer MP3 files to other devices via Zune bundled software even though Zune music is no longer to play related subscription DRM content.

Since Zune service ended, you can uninstall it from your computer to free up some space. 

Surface Pro 4 endurance doesn't perform well

Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book have been receiving favorable comment since they released. But the users got disappointed when they were post marketing as these two devices have bugs.

Among those bugs, the batter endurance is worst. Many users complained that the battery of Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book run quickly, even though the devices are on stand-by states.

Now, the reason why the battery run quickly has figured out. It is caused by Windows Hello, the biometric login system of Windows 10.

As reported, if Windows Hello is running in the backstage, the endurance of Surface Pro 4 under connected standby is only 5 years. When users exit Windows Hello, its endurance of connected standby can last for 87 hours. There is a great gap under these two situations.

It is better to disable Windows Hello for Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book users. They can click settings> account>login to find Windows Hello.

Microsoft doesn't confirm this news year. It might update some application to fix this bug in the near future.