Issue 10

POST

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Microsoft

Microsoft to Replace Outlook for Mac With New Universal Client

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If you are a Mac user and use the Mac version of Microsoft Outlook then you will want to keep up with this. Microsoft is planning to replace the Outlook app with a universal client. This is actually good news as it will unify the Outlook client between Mac, Windows, and the web. These platforms will have the same general functionality and will be less jarring to some users when switching between the various platforms. Expect more information to become available as we near the preview phase of the new client later in the year.

Windows

How to Recover Deleted Files in Windows 10

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When you delete a file that file is not immediately removed. In Windows the default behavior is to send the file to the Recycle Bin. If the file is in the Recycle Bin you can restore the file to its previous location. If the Recycle Bin is empty there is still a chance to recover the file. When a file is deleted the location on the hard drive where the file was stored is marked as available, meaning that the data can be overwritten. Until the location on the hard drive is overwritten the data can still be recovered. In order to reduce the chances of the data being written over it is best to shut down the computer and get a file recovery program that can run off of a USB drive.

Microsoft has released their own file recovery utility but it is a command line utility. This means there is no graphical user interface.

If you need help to recover deleted files please reach out and we will be happy to assist.

How to Shutdown or Sleep Windows 10 With a Keyboard Shortcut

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Did you know that there are many task/actions in Windows that can be performed with a keyboard shortcut? Common shortcuts exist for cut, copy, & paste. You can also use keyboard shortcuts to close open windows, hide open windows, move windows, and even shut down the computer. Check out the linked article for the various keyboard shortcuts for shutting down Windows.

For more keyboard shortcuts check out this article.

Apple

Useful iPhone Tips You Might Not Know

Check out this article that covers 8 useful tips for your iPhone.

Google

How to Reduce Google Chrome's Memory Usage and Free Up RAM

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Does Google's Chrome browser always seem to be using too much of your computer's memory? One of the main reasons this can occur is the way Chrome currently handles memory. Google has designed the browser so that each task is running independently of others and therefore needs its own allotment of memory. With this setup if a single task crashes it will not crash the whole browser. This allows you to keep all other tabs open. Due to the separation of tasks you may find some Chrome processes running multiple times, sometime one for each open tab. This can quickly add up to a lot of memory. Checked out the linked article for tips on how to manage Chrome's memory usage.

Tips & Tricks

The Fastest File Transfer Methods Between PCs and Mobile Devices

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Today many users have both a computer and a mobile device. What do you do when you need to transfer files between your devices? There are many options and the best choice will depend on the device and the operating system, what you need to transfer, and the size of the file to be transferred. Check out the linked article for some great options and information.

Useful Information

10 Risks When Dual Booting Operating Systems

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While not very common for the average user, Dual Booting is a safe option to run two different operating systems on the same computer. There are risks to be aware of when Dual Booting. The linked article covers these risks. However, as operating systems evolve the need to dual boot may decrease. This is especially true with Windows and Linux as Windows now has the ability to essentially install Linux. Mac programs like Parallels make it easy to run Windows in a virtual machine and even have a feature to run Windows and Mac apps side by side.

If you are interested in running two operating systems on your computer and are not sure how best to set them up please reach out for assistance.

What is Dual Boot? Check out this definition from TechTerms.

Buying a Solid-State Drive: 20 Terms You Need to Know

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Previously we have covered the differences between hard drives (HDDs) and solid state drives (SSDs). As SSDs have become more affordable more and more people are choosing to get them on new systems or upgrade older systems to SSDs. If you've ever looked into purchasing an SSD you may have seen many terms you may not be familiar with. This linked article covers many of the terms you might come across while researching SSD options.

Can Data Be Recovered From a Failed SSD? What You Need to Know

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Yes, data from a failed SSD can be recovered. What may not be known until the SSD is looked at is the effectiveness of the recovery. You should always have a backup of your data incase of drive failure. While SSDs can outlast HDDs the SSDs are quiet as they have no moving parts. The one current advantage of the HDD over the SSD in this case is the HDD will give off more signs that it is going to fail. An SSD will work until it doesn't. Here are some common signs that an SSD is about to fail:

Bad block errors
Cannot write to disk
File system repair
Boot crashes
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We recommend reading the linked article to become more familiar with SSDs and how they fail. If you have questions or would like more information please reach out and we will be happy to help.

FAQ of the Week

How to Send Large Files Over the Internet

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Each week we will address a frequently asked question. This week we are looking at the topic of large file transfers.

How many times have you tried to email a file to someone but found it was too large to send? There are many options for sending a file. If you use an online service such as Dropbox you can send a direct link to the file in place of emailing the file itself. There are also services where you can temporarily upload a file to share it with others. Check out the linked article for more information and options for sending large files.