Note: This isn’t a new feature; you can also do this with Outlook 2007 by digging deep into Settings. But the process is much easier in Outlook 2013 and 2010. Assign a Specific Alert Sound for Outlook Contacts To assign a specific alert sound to a contact, you need to create a new rule. Right-click on an email of the contact you want to set a specific sound for and select Rules > Create Rule from the context menu....
There are a couple of different ways you can do it, including using the pinning wizard. It lets you pin multiple suggested websites to the taskbar. Here’s a look at how to use it or pin individual sites. Use the Taskbar Pinning Wizard in Edge To get started, launch Microsoft Edge. Then click the Options button (three dots) in the upper-right corner of the toolbar. From the menu, choose the More tools > Launch Taskbar pinning wizard option....
Zentimo is what we in the computer trade call an OTP, the acronym for a one-trick pony. It doesn’t do much more than what I’ve shown you. There are times when that one trick can be terribly helpful. And oh, we in the computer trade don’t say “OTP.” Just joking. One more thing I’d like to mention – Zentimo perhaps is a pony but not only of one trick. It does much more for the external devices: it shows what’s preventing your device from being stopped, can hide drives of empty card reader slotes from the system, lets you work with devices using hotkeys, integrates with TrueCrypt, lets you return a stopped device and more: http://zentimo....
Editors Note 1/5/2020: Drop.IO has been retired and most of the information will be kept for “archive” purposes only. Available for download now, Drop.io has built an Outlook Plugin (beta), which allows you to easily send attachments up to 100 Megs in size. The Plugin and the service is absolutely 100% free, no string attached. Let’s take a quick look. Once you grab the download, the installation is very straightforward....
We recently asked readers what their favorite instant messaging tool is. And for a lot of other people and me, it’s this one. Since its launch in 2009, WhatsApp has become one of the most popular messaging apps, with an estimated 900 million active users worldwide. The service processes up to 60 billion messages per day. Here in Jamaica and other parts of the world, such as India and Europe, WhatsApp is a vital lifeline for communication....
What is IRL? This heavily used online internet slang word means “in real life.” It’s used on social networks such as Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok to distinguish between the online and the physical world. The three-letter term was often used on old school sites like Myspace, Friendster, AOL, and Yahoo. Some people used the term to draw a line between their real-life personality and their online persona in those early days....
Before Your Lose Your Device Create a Passcode Depending on the model you have, the instructions may differ slightly. On my Kindle, I go to Settings > Device Options > Device Passcode. But whether you have the Kindle PaperWhite or a Kindle Fire HD, make sure you have a passcode enabled. Here’s how to create a passcode on the Fire HD. Your Contact Information Put your contact information on the outside of the device....
Windows 10 Preview Build 17128 In today’s announcement, the company says, “We’re just now beginning the phase of checking in final code to prepare for the final release. The only difference between this build and Build 17127 from Tuesday is the removal of the watermark. However, we’ve got more fixes being checked in for the next flight.” The company also said build 17127 has been released to Insiders in the Slow ring and will be releasing the ISO version next week....
Add Email Accounts Windows 8 One of the cool features of Windows 8 Metro is it lets you preview email in the Live Mail tile when you log in using your Windows Account ID. By default it pulls your Windows Live mail you log in with, but if you have multiple accounts, here’s how to add them – even Gmail. From the Metro Start screen, you’ll see how many messages are waiting and also a bit of a preview of the message body....
Metro UI Tweaker If you’re on a desktop, the new Windows 8 Metro UI takes some getting used to. And it can be slow. We’ve already explained how to revert to the Windows 7 style UI via a system registry hack. If you’re not comfortable with the registry, here’s how to use a free utility that lets you tweak the Metro UI how you want it. Start by downloading the Windows 8 Metro UI Tweaker....
The update follows version 10.3.2, released a couple months ago. Looking through the contents page for iOS 10.3.3, this is definitely a bug fix and security focused release; one you will definitely want to grab immediately. Numerous exploits have been closed, which include: arbitrary code execution, buffer overflows, remote attacks and several other low-level issues. Editor’s note: It took me about 20 minutes to download and install iOS 10.3.3. Not only that, I seemed to have gained back about half a gigabyte of storage space afterward....
Everyone has a program out there that they love to hate. It could be a program you’re forced to use at work, or maybe a home program that doesn’t have a good alternative. Perhaps it’s just software that you’ve given up because you managed to find a suitable replacement. Whatever the case, we want to hear in the comments section below. What do you think the worst software in the world might be?...
The BLUETTI AC500 is an upgrade to the already robust AC300 and includes several improvements that set it apart in the competitive solar generator market. Here is a look at the high-performance features of BLUETTI AC500: Additional BLUETTI AC500 Features In addition to the stats above, there’s more under the hood of the BLUETTI AC500. For example, the system adopts a selected LiFePO4 battery for long-term durability. It also includes 3,500+ charging cycles up to 80 percent of its original capacity....
The Microsoft Surface includes Bluetooth 4.0 which is the latest version of the wireless protocol and more energy efficient. It’s is backward compatible and allows you to connect your Bluetooth devices easily. Here’s how to find and add Bluetooth devices to the Surface. Bluetooth Microsoft Surface By default, the Bluetooth icon appears on the desktop Taskbar. After turning on the Bluetooth device, you want to pair, click or tap the icon and select “Add a Bluetooth Device....
What Is It? Day One is an advanced journaling app. The goal is to capture stuff during your day and store it securely on your phone. Some people like to broadcast their thoughts and pictures on social media publicly. Other people like to track their day but keep it to themselves. Day One has a list of suggested uses for in your business and personal life for the app. We’ve covered other journaling apps like Path and OhLife or even just using Google....
After enjoying the first Andor digital album, it will be followed up by Andor: Volume 2 (Original Score) digital album, available on November 4, and Andor: Volume 3 (Original Score), set for release on December 2. “Andor” is streaming exclusively on Disney Plus. Star Wars: Andor For those who haven’t seen it yet, the “Andor” series explores a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor’s (Diego Luna) journey to discover the difference he can make....
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No worries — I have a hack for ya which will keep you up and running even after your printer detects a so-called “depleted” toner cartridge. The first step is to get a single sticky note. If you don’t have one of these, a piece of duct tape or electrical tape should do it; anything small and blocks light will work. The next step is to adjust the size of the paper so that it will fit into the side of the toner....
Setting Up User Accounts on Windows 11 Important Note: I am using Windows 11 Home edition, which requires you to have a Microsoft account to set up the computer. But after installing Windows 11, you can add a local user account. Add a User Account to Windows 11 To get the process going, click on Start and then click on Settings from the menu. Alternately, you can use the keyboard shortcut Windows key + I to open Settings directly – without clicking through menus....
How to add an additional mailbox to Outlook 2013 Open Outlook 2013 and Click File. Click Info, Account Settings, Account Settings. Highlight your current email account and click Change. Server settings box should appear, click More Settings. Click the Advanced Tab and Click Add. Type in the name of the additional/second mailbox you want to add and click OK. In my example, I’m adding a shared mailbox we use for RFP responses....
