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  1. Thread: New Outlook versus older Mail and Calendar by Helmut
    Forum: Browsers and Email
    Replies 12 Views 1,008

    This is possibly the most useful page regarding...

    This is possibly the most useful page regarding progress on the New Outlook mail client.
    However there is not much mention of compatibility with a wider range of Email accounts.
    The feature set, as...
  2. Replies 11 Views 403

    Where are the yellow flags in the Device Manager,...

    Where are the yellow flags in the Device Manager, post #5, I don't see any.

    The 2 you have expanded are the correct standard icons.

    "since there don't seem to be any problems with the system?"...
  3. Replies 6 Views 773

    Go to the MS Store and install the Xbox App. ...

    Go to the MS Store and install the Xbox App.
    You then install the Game Bar and Gaming Services via that App.
    Game Bar is a system component it does not appear in the Settings > Apps list. You will...
  4. Replies 11 Views 538

    Realistically no. It amounts to thousands of...

    Realistically no.
    It amounts to thousands of updates. If you download the Spreadsheet with the details that alone contains ~60,000 lines. No way is anyone going to plough through that lot and...
  5. Thread: Computer not reading headphone mic by Helmut
    Forum: Sound & Audio
    Replies 4 Views 410

    Right Click on the Loudspeaker Icon bottom right...

    Right Click on the Loudspeaker Icon bottom right of taskbar > Sounds > Recording Tab.

    Click on Microphone, which should have a green circle with a tick.
    > Properties > Microphone Properties >...
  6. Thread: Java Quetion, Please ? by Helmut
    Forum: General Support
    Replies 5 Views 310

    Java and JavaScript are two different things. ...

    Java and JavaScript are two different things.

    Javascript is part of your Web browser.
    In Edge
    Settings > Cookies and site permissions > All permissions > JavaScript > Allowed (recommended).
    In...
  7. Thread: HELP - Audio Issue by Helmut
    Forum: Sound & Audio
    Replies 10 Views 680

    These are some simple things to look at. When...

    These are some simple things to look at.

    When you have No sound, before using the troubleshooter.

    Task Manager > Services Tab > Sort the name column(clicking on the column title).

    Look for...
  8. "I confirmed all HDMI cables were at least high...

    "I confirmed all HDMI cables were at least high speed."

    Packaging maybe labelled as such, but are the cables really of the required standard, there is a lot of poor quality cheap cables. The...
  9. Thread: HELP - Audio Issue by Helmut
    Forum: Sound & Audio
    Replies 10 Views 680

    The problem is the Audio service not starting. ...

    The problem is the Audio service not starting.

    Running the Troubleshooter starts the service, that is part of what it does so cannot analyse the problem.

    Other ways of starting the Audio...
  10. High speed HDMI cables are barely enough for such...

    High speed HDMI cables are barely enough for such resolutions unless properly certified.
    Longer lengths need better quality cables, Premium high speed.

    Depends on what you mean by older Laptop,...
  11. Replies 12 Views 753

    It is standard for Laptops to have a user choice...

    It is standard for Laptops to have a user choice of configuring the Function keys.

    This functionality is in a Manufacturer's provided App and/or in the BIOS/UEFI.

    You will just have to look in...
  12. Thread: Annoying pop up from antivirus by Helmut
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 6 Views 564

    When using Avast some years ago I used the custom...

    When using Avast some years ago I used the custom install option where you can choose not to install certain modules. One of those was the Web reputation filter.
    No idea whether that is still the...
  13. Thread: Macafee by Helmut
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 6 Views 696

    The procedure I use to remove pre-installed...

    The procedure I use to remove pre-installed McAfee on a new laptop when the trial runs out is to visit the McAfee registraton page, then exit without registration.

    Then uninstall in the usual...
  14. Thread: Builtin ISO burner by Helmut
    Forum: General Support
    Replies 7 Views 668

    In Windows File Explorer. Right click on the...

    In Windows File Explorer.
    Right click on the .ISO file > Burn disc image.
    Go thru the dialogues, I always tick the verify box.

    You can also use CDBurnerXP or any alternative.

    RW versions of...
  15. Thread: Convert MS Word .docx to .doc? by Helmut
    Forum: Microsoft Office and 365
    Replies 16 Views 1,417

    You can open all those DOCX files with...

    You can open all those DOCX files with OpenOffice.
    I have a load of Word 2010 DOCX files, they all open in OpenOffice Writer 4.1.14

    Apache OpenOffice - Official Site - The Free and Open...
  16. Replies 5 Views 476

    You can use another Email address for the...

    You can use another Email address for the verification code.
    Manage your google account > Personal info > Contact info > Recovery email.

    Create a Google Account - Google Account Help
  17. Thread: What firewall and router are you running? by Helmut
    Forum: Network and Sharing
    Replies 7 Views 939

    Netgear "Router". However the functional parts...

    Netgear "Router".

    However the functional parts are Modem, Router, Wireless Access Point, Hardware firewall, DHCP server.

    Software firewall is part of what is now called Windows Security.
  18. Replies 2 Views 484

    New Outlook, Seen it dozens of times. Win 10/11....

    New Outlook, Seen it dozens of times. Win 10/11.
    Said it many times before, incompatible with a lot of Email accounts. On mine it changes servers to something other than what I have used reliably in...
  19. Thread: windows mail backup and contacts import by Helmut
    Forum: Browsers and Email
    Replies 4 Views 476

    "does windows mail have a similar backup feature...

    "does windows mail have a similar backup feature or how do you backup windows mail e mails"

    You can only save each Email as an EML file.

    "i also previously exported my contacts with outlook...
  20. Thread: PC and laptop ram question by Helmut
    Forum: Drivers and Hardware
    Replies 7 Views 688

    You can see from the image given in post #1 that...

    You can see from the image given in post #1 that a large number of Chrome and Edge windows/tabs have been opened apparently with very little active content.
    I doubt that is real usage.
  21. Thread: PC and laptop ram question by Helmut
    Forum: Drivers and Hardware
    Replies 7 Views 688

    Real world you never need to touch those...

    Real world you never need to touch those settings. Mine have been Auto windows managed for 30 years.

    You have artificially set large memory requirements by opening a vast array of Browser Windows....
  22. Thread: PC and laptop ram question by Helmut
    Forum: Drivers and Hardware
    Replies 7 Views 688

    Q1 and Q2 If your usage of RAM is greater than...

    Q1 and Q2 If your usage of RAM is greater than what is installed then virtual memory is used which comes from your SSD/HDD and the size of that is managed by Windows and the application being used.
    ...
  23. Thread: Very slow boot times (7-8 mins.)!!! by Helmut
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 14 Views 1,764

    "- Startup at absolute minimum (only 4 services...

    "- Startup at absolute minimum (only 4 services Enabled)"

    Normally there would be around 60-70 services, so reducing that to 4 will inevitably introduce bootup, startup and other problems.

    "-...
  24. Replies 2 Views 371

    Assuming you are using the Windows 10/11 Mail App...

    Assuming you are using the Windows 10/11 Mail App then:

    Settings > Manage Accounts > Select the Account > Change Mailbox sync settings >

    Download email from ... select "any time" from the drop...
  25. Thread: 1% CPU at idle by Helmut
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 13 Views 1,191

    The subject is CPU at idle, which most people...

    The subject is CPU at idle, which most people understand as being just Windows and a small App to measure CPU usage like the Task Manager.

    Not the CPU usage when running Photoshop, indexing,...
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