Unfortunately, however, that command is not enabled by default on any folder except the Deleted Items folder. So, as you can imagine, this tip can be a lifesaver. But, before I start, let’s first go over the basics around deleting email in Outlook. Yeah yeah, I know… what could be simpler than deleting an email? True, it’s a complex task but, a lot of people honestly don’t fully understand it so let’s spend a paragraph to review it quickly....

Photo Courtesy: Margaret Wozniak Here’s a story he told me about Steve Jobs back in the day. The two had just sold their worldly possessions -– Wozniak his expensive Hewlett-Packard calculator and Jobs his Volkwagon van — to get the $1,000 they needed for 50 Apple I circuit boards to show and sell to tech enthusiasts at the Homebrew Computer Club. Photo Courtesy: Alan Luckow The following is an excerpt from interviews I recorded for iWOZ: How I Invented the Computer and Had Fun Doing It (Steve Wozniak with Gina Smith, W....

Since the online simulator doesn’t have an array of “always-on” microphones listening, you can’t just say: “Alexa” to trigger it as you do with an actual device. Instead, click and hold (or tap and hold on a touch screen device) the microphone button and speak your command (obviously, your computer or mobile device need a working microphone and speakers for it to work). Then Alexa will reply to you as it does from any of the three echo devices that include it....

It’s not common for this tone to be heard and usually, when someone’s phone is off, their call goes straight to voicemail or if they can’t answer, it rings then goes to answerphone for you to leave a voicemail. Because it’s unusual to hear that the number you have dialed has not been recognised, it might lead you to think that the recipient has blocked your number. Whether you’re using a landline to call back this number or you’re mobile, as long as you’re using a UK provider such as BT, Three, O2, EE, or Virgin, you can hear ‘the number you have dialed has not been recognised’ error message when dialing back a number....

If a user is banned for inappropriate behavior, the username is not returned to the set of possible usernames. Deleted usernames also get included in this list. Or usernames that contain forbidden or inappropriate words. This scenario is terrible because there is no way to know if the username you want is is banned. If that’s the case, the only solution is to choose a different username. Experiment with adding numbers, periods, abbreviations, or underscores....

The errors were happening a lot when I tried to save screenshots from Snip. It wasn’t until I tried saving to a different partition I came across something weird; I didn’t have a single byte of disk space left on my system drive. I thought, how could this be? I don’t work with large applications or files, if I do watch a video, it’s immediately archived to my external drive; old files no longer used are archived to the drive too....

First, make sure you have second screen notifications enabled on your Fire TV. To do that, head to Settings > Display & Sounds > Second Screen Notifications and make sure it’s switched to On. The movie or TV show will start playing on your Fire TV, and then your tablet turns into the second screen experience. You will get a full screen of IMDB data where you can look at the cast and characters currently in a scene, find out other shows an actor has been in, learn interesting trivia, and more....

BIAB The term means “Back in a Bit.” It’s typically used on social networking sites like WhatsApp, Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, Messages, and Instagram. As it suggests, the person sending this internet slang tells the audience they’re coming back sooner rather than later. The quick leave could be to get some food or drink, answer the door, chat with someone else, and more. Similar cyber speak includes AFK (“Away from Keyboard”), BRB (“Be Right Back”), and BBL (“Be Back Later”)....

Cord Cutting Devices When it comes to watching streaming content, providers now provide options for almost all platforms, including steaming via a web browser or a custom-built streaming app for your tablet or mobile device. You can also use your gaming console like PS4 or Xbox One to view streaming content. But there are dedicated streaming devices to consider if you want to watch on the big screen. Some, like the Roku Express stick, are affordable options for getting your feet wet....

Apps The Apps section is where you will find free and paid UWP apps designed for the Windows 10 experience. There are apps in every category, from productivity to entertainment and everything in between. You can find apps by category, bundles, app specials, or search for a specific name. There are more than just UWP apps, too. For example, you can install the desktop version of iTunes from the store....

As you may have noticed, some messages that you send to someone on Snapchat may not disappear despite your other messages eventually disappearing. There are a lot of nuances with Snapchat that dictate when your messages disappear and when they don’t. You may have noticed that sometimes some messages take longer to disappear than others. One may disappear right after the 24 hours whilst other messages may stay there for days....

Some users have reported issues with their iPhone displaying “You Left the Conversation” at inappropriate times. This could be for several different reasons. This guide will break down many of the common reasons your iPhone could display the “You Left the Conversation Message” and also cover any potential fixes or preventative measures. Why Does It Say I Left The Conversation When I Didn’t As previously mentioned, several factors could come into play when considering the reason for the “You Left the Conversation” notification to display on your iPhone....

Maybe you’re searching for a simple, well-documented solution, or maybe you’re stumped because you’ve exhausted every common issue you can find, and you’re looking for a less common issue or a different solution to your TV woes. Luckily, you’re in the right place. We’ve compiled a list of eight possible reasons why your LG TV may not be as bright as you hope and twelve possible fixes to save your eyes....

Windows Server 2016 Launches September 2016 Windows Server 2016 will be available in 3 editions. With the launch of Windows Server 2012, Microsoft dropped the Enterprise edition. As a result, customers running the older Windows Server 2008, Enterprise, will have to consider moving up to Datacenter for an analogous set of features and functions. Unlike the Windows 10 client, Windows Server 2016 uses a similar maintenance model to its predecessor. Understanding the unique requirements of a server operating system in business, updates and release cadence will be less aggressive....

For example, you might find that files aren’t syncing correctly or throwing up sync errors, or specific files won’t sync while others do. If that happens, you’ll want to fix OneDrive not syncing. Whatever the issue, it’s troublesome when your files in OneDrive aren’t syncing the way they should. Here is a look at 12 ways to fix OneDrive not syncing on Windows. Before You Begin If you’re having sync issues with OneDrive, it would be nice to press a button and fix it....

Keeping track of all of the things you need to do in your life isn’t always easy. You have family demands, work tasks, health maintenance, and much more. By integrating ToDoist with other online services, you can automate much of the work it takes to maintain your busy life schedule. Note: While the screenshots for this article are from Android, it is also available for iOS. ToDoist and Google Home & Assistant Once you’ve connected Google Home and Assistant to ToDoist, you can use voice commands to add, complete, and hear your next task....

There have been many over the years, but unfortunately, lots of them are now defunct. Have no fear; there are still plenty of resources available for you to do reverse image searches using your profile photo. Google Face Search One of the go-to places to perform a reverse image search on faces is Google Images. It’s the longest-running reverse image search tool, and there’s no sign that it’s going away soon, unlike most other face search services....

Many of the sporting events on Ace Stream aren’t on YouTube streams. This tutorial will show you how to use AceStream to watch live sports events on your TV. Note: AceStream is available for Windows or Android systems. What is AceStream AceStream is a multimedia platform that enables the user to stream media from a peer-to-peer infrastructure. When you stream with Ace Stream you share the content with others. AceStream is one of the only video streaming applications left that do not require that subscribe to watch its content....

Set Display Brightness with Action Center To change the brightness level on your laptop, you can open Action Center and click the Brightness button, but it will adjust it in increments of 25 percent, which is clunky and doesn’t give you precision control. If you want precise control, you can right-click the Brightness button and select Go to Settings. There you have access to a slider for adjusting the brightness of your display....

In this guide, we’ll walk through the basic steps that apply to most scenarios. Then, we’ll discuss some troubleshooting and alternate methods, in case the simple approach doesn’t work for you. Note: Once you master the steps to boot your computer from a USB or CD/DVD, you can use this to boot other operating systems or bootable live environments on your machine. BIOS vs. UEFI: What’s the Difference? Each computer, whether it’s a Dell, HP, Acer or even a custom-built system, is an island unto itself before Windows 10 (or some other operating system) starts....