However, this is not a good idea. For example, outlook could automatically open an email in the Reading Pane that contains something that can harm your computer. By default, you should view the sender and the subject line without opening the email. You can set each folder in your email account in Outlook to not show the Reading Pane. However, if you have a lot of folders, that can be time-consuming....
View Facebook Feed in Chronological Order By default, Facebook shows you the “Top Posts.” If you’d rather see everything in chronological order and decide for yourself what’s interesting, click the little dots next to News Feed and choose Most Recent. To change it back, click those dots and choose Top Stories. View Twitter Feed in Chronological Order Likewise, Twitter shows you “Top Posts” first. To view things in chronological order on Twitter, click your profile pic, choose Settings and privacy....
Use Launchy to Find Content on Your Computer The way it works is you press a keyboard combination to open the search bar. The default is Alt + Space, but you can customize the hotkey to almost anything. Once open, type in the name of the app you want to open and press enter. The app is open, simple as that. Update: Launchy is also compatible with Windows 10 Like Windows search, Launchy goes a little bit further if you have multiple apps that match your search query....
Set Snagit to Print Screen The first thing to do is to go into the Snagit Print settings and make sure it’s going to the right device. To do this, click the Output menu and select Properties. Go to the Print tab and then double-check the settings and make sure the printer is set up correctly. Next, there’re the capture/input settings. The basic way of doing this would be to set it to Full Screen....
But what about those who laid out some cash for OneCare? Well, if you purchased OneCare before July 1, 2009, then you could be eligible for a full refund. Yeah I know, when I read about it I was pretty surprised too! First off if you haven’t done so already head on over and pick up Microsoft Security Essentials, it’s the new replacement for OneCare. However, if you’re a die-hard OneCare fan, or don’t have the means of installing Microsoft Security Essentials (what?...
Unfortunately, the code was leaked and ended up in the wrong hands, resulting in today’s situation. Critical emergency services such as hospitals and law enforcement in the UK have been broadly impacted by ‘Wanacrypt’. The end result being, if you don’t have a backup of your system with an App like Crashplan that keeps all versions of all your files, you’re out of luck. Unless that is you’re running a modern operating system like Windows 10....
KB4540673 for Windows 10 1903 and 1909 Today’s update will bump Windows 10 version 1903 to build 18362.719 and version 1909 to build 18363.719. Here’s a look at the highlights of today’s new cumulative update: Updates to improve security when using Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer.Updates for verifying user names and passwords.Updates to improve security when using external devices (such as game controllers, printers, and web cameras). Here is the full list of fixes and improvements:...
Note: Support for Windows 10 version 1909 ends today. This is the last cumulative update this version will receive unless you’re on the LTSC or running the Enterprise or Education SKU. KB5003173 for Windows 10 20H2 and 2004 If you are running Windows 10 version 20H2 or version 2004 your update will come in the form of KB5003173 and will bump your build to 19042.985 and 19041.985 respectively. The update includes the following highlights:...
The announcement came late in the day from Microsoft exec Gabe Aul on Twitter. — Gabriel Aul (@GabeAul) May 16, 2016 Microsoft notes on its Windows Experience Blog: Windows 10 Mobile Preview Build 14342 Here are some of the new features you can expect from this latest build: Swipe navigation in Microsoft Edge: This is one of the most requested features from Insiders and allows you to use swipe gestures to navigate back and forward between visited websites in Edge....
Why Two Factor Authentication? Although we’ve covered it before, passwords alone aren’t secure enough to protect you and your data. Databases get hacked, people get tricked with email phishing, and sometimes you (gasp!) reuse passwords. Two Factor systems rely on something you know, like a password, and something you have, like a special code. That code can be texted to you, can appear on a keyfob, or you can use software to create that code....
Types of Information to Include in Your Signature Social media handle, i.e., Twitter, Facebook, InstagramLink to your website or blogTelephone number or alternate email address Create a Signature in Outlook 2016 First, launch Outlook 2016 then select File > Options. Next, select the Mail tab and then Signatures. Select New and type in a name for the signature you’re creating. Enter the information you would like to include with your email signature....
Pin Specific Settings to Windows 10 Start Menu While you’re getting acclimated to Windows 10 and tweaking it, you’ll find yourself in Settings a lot, especially as Microsoft moves more and more classic Control Panel settings there. To get started, click the Start button and click on Settings from the left column. Or, for keyboard warriors, hit the Windows key + I to open Settings directly. From the Home page of Settings, you can right-click any sections and select Pin to Start....
Security Tips when Using a Wi-Fi Router First, when setting up your router, you need to consider where you plan to set it up for best performance. If you’re installing a wireless router in a public setting, securing the physical router should be a top priority. Having a secure cabinet setup where the router can be stored is recommended. If it’s a home environment, you can be a bit more flexible....
Disable Processes Causing CPU Fan to Remain Constant First, launch Task Manager, press Windows key + X > Task Manager, then click the Processes tab. Click the CPU column to sort applications and processes by CPU cycles. Below, I noticed the System Host Process regularly accessed CPU cycles at 30%, sometimes going as high as 36%. Expanding the System Host Process tree reveals quite some services running in the background. This was a trial and error; I noticed Geolocation Service was running, so I decided to disable it first....
Expanded Gmail Context Menu The new menu provides a long list of features with options to reply to messages, forward them, and search for all emails with the same subject or sender. You will also be able to access Gmail’s snooze feature. Once you have the new menu rolled out to your account, you can right-click (or long-press on a touchscreen) on a message, and it will bring up a context menu full of new abilities like “Reply,” “Move to,” “Open in a new window,” and a lot more....
Whether you link your kids’ allowance to chores, dock their spending money for a less-than-stellar report card, or pay them just for existing as decent human beings, you need an effective method of monitoring that stipend. And if you’re only using pen and paper—or worse, your memory—you might be making it a bigger hassle than necessary. Instead, try outsourcing your bookkeeping to your phone. From customized budgeting options to prepaid cards, these apps let you—and your kids—virtually keep track of who’s getting paid what and when....
Testing Your Backups We’ve told you the importance of having a backup solution for both Mac and Windows computers. We hope you are backing up. If not, stop reading now and get your machine backed up! If you’re a Windows user, you can also follow this tip to back up your PC using the built-in system image tool. Although it’s better to keep your backups outside of the house (think fire, theft, natural disaster, etc…), it’s better than nothing....
What Does HTH Mean? HTH means “hope that helps” or “how the hell.” The former is usually used in online communication at the end of a message, while the latter typically sets up further dialogue between two or more recipients. You can find instances of the abbreviation through messaging apps, SMS, chat, and more. Furthermore, it also pops up on social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat. Here’s an example of HTH as “hope that helps”:...
Update: Groove Music Pass was killed off, and Microsoft now recommends you use Spotify. If you want to stream music from your Windows 10 device in the living room, you might think you need to purchase an Xbox One or 360. But if you have no interest in gaming or spending hundreds of dollars, you can spend much less and get a Chromecast. We looked at how to stream Spotify to the new Chromecast a few weeks ago, and now we’ll take a look at doing the same thing with Groove Music in Windows 10....
Patch Tuesday Update KB5006674 for Windows 11 This update doesn’t include a whole lot, but the changelog reports the following quality fixes and improvements: Addresses known compatibility issues between some Intel “Killer” and “SmartByte” networking software and Windows 11 (original release). Devices with the affected software might drop User Datagram Protocol (UDP) packets under certain conditions. This creates performance and other issues for protocols based on UDP. For example, some websites might load slower than others on the affected devices, which might cause videos to stream slower in certain resolutions....
