Microsoft Patch Tuesday update has broken another really important software

It seems some updates that came as part of this month’s Patch Tuesday broke MS Access runtime applications.  Multiple users have reported having this issue to Microsoft, saying MS Access 2016 and MS Access 2013 are having issues, post KB5002112 and KB5002121 updates. Microsoft has since acknowledged the existence of the problem, with Shane Groff,…

Corsair’s iCue and Elgato software is getting this key feature from Nvidia

Nvidia announced that Corsair will integrate the former’s Broadcast app into its iCue and Elgato software this week, including the Elgato Wave Link and Elgato Camera Hub. In order to take advantage of this new integration, according to the official Nvidia blog post, you’ll need a compatible headset, microphone or camera, and an Nvidia RTX…

Here are 5 things that can be done to avert an energy crisis in Europe, according to the IEA

IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol. Anadolu Agency/Getty Images European nations need to act now to prevent an energy crisis, IEA chief Faith Birol said. Birol outlined five actions the EU could take in advance, such as lowering energy demand. Europe needs its gas storage facilities to be 90% full to get though the winter after…

European cargoes carrying Russian oil are traveling huge distances and making transfers at sea to deliver crude before EU sanctions begin

Aapsky/Getty Images European shippers have ramped up trade of Russian oil ahead of sanctions in December, per the WSJ. Tankers have traveled huge distances to make deliveries, while some ships have made transfers at sea. China and India meanwhile have increased imports of cheap Russian oil since the war in Ukraine began.  European cargo ships…

Amazon Fire 7 review: It’s no iPad Mini, but a budget price makes it a great compact tablet for entertainment

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Antonio Villas-Boas/Insider Amazon’s Fire 7 is a compact tablet with a 7-inch screen that starts at $59.99. Its lackluster performance means it’s best suited for video streaming and playing casual games. Some major apps, including those from Google like YouTube, are…

Inside the modern-day superyachts, which are packed with extras like Imax theaters, ‘ski rooms,’ and miniature hospitals

The Russian billionaire Andrey Menichenko’s superyacht. Enrico Spanu/REDA&CO/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Superyachts allow billionaires to travel around the world in luxury. The New Yorker recently profiled the world of superyachts. From Imax theaters to “ski rooms,” here are some of the most notable onboard perks. “Superyachts” give a new meaning to sailing in…

3 ways summer travel is getting cheaper despite airline chaos and sky-high inflation

Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images Several travel-related costs went down through June despite airport chaos and sky-high inflation. Prices on flights, hotels, and car rental costs all fell considerably as travel demand waned. Though prices sit well above last year’s levels, declines offer some relief for prospective travelers. Inflation is running white-hot. Airports are struggling through widespread…

Fauci says he’s ready for any potential GOP-led congressional investigations and would emphasize the significance of COVID-19 vaccines and boosters

Dr. Anthony Fauci testifies on Capitol Hill on May 11, 2022. Alex Wong/Getty Images Dr. Anthony Fauci says he’s ready for any potential COVID-related probes in a GOP-led Congress. Fauci said in a recent Politico interview that he would retire by the end of President Biden’s term. He said that if he’s called to testify,…

Understanding compound interest is key to building wealth or avoiding crushing debt

Pier/Getty Images Compound interest occurs when previously earned interest is added to the principal amount invested or borrowed. It is commonly described as “interest earned on interest.”Compound interest can work to your advantage as your investments grow over time, but against you if you’re paying off debt, like credit cards.  If you’re borrowing money, you want…