New Computer Setup Checklist by Carl Thorne

 New Computer Setup Checklist (Windows) Create Microsoft Account for login and to use Microsoft Office Adjust page file size Update operating system Update vendor specific software Update Intel drivers Update other software provided by vendor (video, photo editing, etc.…) Install Microsoft Office update Microsoft Office Setup Outlook Setup access to Gmail Install Chrome and Firefox browsers Log into Gmail account for Chrome browser Install iTunes Install cloud storage solutions (iCloud, DropBox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, etc.…) Setup shortcuts on task bar and desktop Remove unneeded files to free up space on computer If standard hard drive, defragment it If solid...

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How to Receive Mail Notifications for Important Contacts Only by iPhoneLife

  This article will tell you how to only receive notifications from your VIP contacts on your iPhone. Not all emails are created equal. Between spam and miscellaneous messages, there are a lot of emails we get notifications for that don't need to be read right away. On the other hand, there are business emails and notes from family members that we may want to reply to immediately. By turning on email notifications for only your VIP Mailbox in the Mail app, you'll receive fewer non-urgent notifications. Or, you can set a separate notification sound for your VIPs to differentiate between the two. Related: How to Save Images, Pictures &...

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How to Find a Specific Picture in the Photos App with Multiple Search Terms by iPhoneLife

This article will tell you how to find a specific picture in your Photos app using multiple search terms. One of my favorite apps on my iPhone is Apple's Photos app. Not only are Apple's native Camera and Photos apps free, but they also keep improving with every new operating system. With iOS 12 and later, you can use multiple search terms to find specific pictures in the Photos app. This photo search feature can use one or more of the following categories: date, location, business name, events, people, and type of photo. I'll show you how to use this time-saving feature to search for specific pictures faster and more...

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How to Use Remind Me Later on Your iPhone When You Need to Decline a Call by iPhone Life

  If I get a call on my iPhone when I'm busy, I'll tap Decline and immediately forget that someone called me. I was happy to discover that there's a callback feature on my iPhone that will remind me to call back later. Here's how to decline phone calls and get a callback reminder with Remind Me Later, so you won't be playing phone tag for days on end. Related: How to Block a Phone Number on iPhone: Texts & Calls What Does Remind Me Later on the iPhone Do & How Does It Work? Remind Me Later gives iPhone users the ability to tap more than just Decline or Accept when a call comes through. The callback reminder...

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The CDs You Burned Are Going Bad: Here’s What You Need to Do by BENJ EDWARDS

If you used a computer between 1997 and 2005, you probably burned valuable data to at least one recordable CD (CD-R) or DVD-R. Unfortunately, these have a limited lifespan, and many have already become unreadable. That’s why it’s important to back up your recordable discs before it’s too late—here’s how to do it. The Problem: Optical Disc Data Rots CD-Rs and DVD-Rs store data on a layer of dye that is melted by the laser when the data is written. This dye layer isn’t completely stable and can chemically break down over time, causing data loss. Also, the reflective layer on the top of the disc can oxidize, making the data difficult to read. As a result, many CD-R and DVD-Rs burned...

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Microsoft Office 2010 and 2016 for Mac are no longer supported by ZDNet

October 13 is new iPhone day. It's also the last day of support for Office 2010 and Office 2016 for Mac. After today's Patch Tuesday fixes and updates, Microsoft won't provide any further security updates, bug fixes or technical support for these products. Office 2010 and 2016 for Mac still can be used after today, but will no longer be officially supported.In addition to reminding Mac users that support for these two perpetual Office versions ends today, Microsoft also is repeating its guidance that users are advised to go with Office 2016, Office 2019 or Microsoft 365 Apps (formerly known as Office 365 apps) to connect to back end Office 365 services. Microsoft won't block customers...

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The iPhone 12 vs. the competition: Now with 5G And even prettier colors. by Kris Naudus, @krisnaudus

Early fall always means iPhone announcements, and this year we’re looking at four new models. If you’d prefer something on the larger side check out the iPhone 12 Max and Max Pro, while the iPhone 12 mini will suit those will smaller hands. Right here, however, we’re going to focus on the middle-sibling iPhone 12. It’s far from ordinary thanks to 5G mmWave technology, along with the new A14 Bionic. Of course, it’s competing against rival flagships like Google’s Pixel 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S20, so we’d laid out all their specs for a quick idea of which might offer the most for your money. For a final verdict, however, be sure to check out our full review...

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