OnlyOffice has released the latest version of its office software, introducing new features and improvements designed to optimize productivity, streamline user experience, and enhance document collaboration.
This new update comes with about 500 bug fixes and 30 new features, and also introduces co-editing capabilities, allowing multiple users to work simultaneously on the same PDF document.
The update improves file speeds, with documents now opening 21% faster while presentations open 17% quicker. Furthermore, the introduction of zero-downtime deployment allows administrators to update OnlyOffice editors without taking the system offline.
PDF collaboration and signatures for better teamworkAmong the new features, a default 'Strict' mode ensures paragraph-level locking, with changes saved only when the “Save” button is pressed. The opposite is also available for teams needing real-time collaboration, with the 'Fast' mode offering more dynamic editing.
Digital signatures have also been added, but users can only insert an image of their signature in the document. However, the company has promised in future releases it will extend the signature feature to be like those available in its desktop application.
Moreover, with access to version history, users can now restore removed content directly, minimizing the risk of accidental data loss. Users can also insert text from local files, URLs, or connected storage, making it more convenient to compile information within a document.
In response to user feedback, OnlyOffice has made the Comma-style button is accessible directly from the toolbar, making it faster to format numbers with separators.
Users can now highlight key points or make quick annotations during presentations with the new digital pen tool - though drawing is currently limited to a single color, it is set to become available in slide-show mode soon.
This update release also focuses on accessibility by improving support for right-to-left (RTL) languages. The spreadsheet editor now offers correct cell alignment for RTL text, making it more convenient for users working with languages such as Arabic and Hebrew. Moreover, the updated version enhances spell-checking across all supported languages and introduces a new search function for easier language selection within the editor.
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By using the Pomodoro Technique, a popular time management method, the game alternates focus periods with short breaks, encouraging players to maintain high concentration while completing tasks.
Each successful "Focus Session" powers the player’s in-game character to explore, battle monsters, and earn rewards. During "Rest Sessions," players can review their progress, upgrade equipment, and strategize for tougher challenges ahead.
A unique RPG experience with a purpose (Image credit: Deadline Saviour)Deadline Savior transforms completing tasks into an adventure, where your success in real life directly fuels your in-game journey.
The Steam store page highlights Deadline Savior’s familiar RPG elements, where players can select classes such as Paladin, Rogue, or Druid. The outcome of battles depends on carefully selected equipment and skills, requiring players to think strategically.
As characters level up, new abilities become available, adding depth and personalization to the gameplay. These classic fantasy mechanics ensure that the game remains engaging even during short play sessions, fitting into work routines.
Beyond entertainment, the game offers practical tools for task management. The store page states that Deadline Savior includes a multi-layered task list, tracking the total focus time for each task. Players can also review up to 30 days of productivity data, identifying patterns and bottlenecks in their workflow.
The game’s narrative reinforces this theme, casting players as heroes destined to defeat the villainous dragon "Procrastination" and reclaim the Goddess’s Hourglass—a clever metaphor for regaining control over time.
Deadline Savior is designed to reach a global audience, offering a variety of language options to ensure accessibility for players worldwide. The game supports full interface and audio localization in popular languages such as English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Thai, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Russian.
As for system requirements, this game is optimized to run smoothly on a wide range of PCs. It requires a minimum operating system of Windows 7 or above, with a 2.5 GHz or faster processor.
The game demands 4 GB of RAM and at least 1 GB of display memory to run, with DirectX Version 9.0 also needed for compatibility, making the game accessible to most players, even on older systems.
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