Windows

What is the Brown File Box Icon on Files in Windows 11?

Published on March 3, 2022 Last reviewed on March 22, 2022

Files synced using DropBox, OneDrive or other cloud service may have a brown file drawer overlay icon when using sync options to save hard drive space.

Windows 10: Pin Option Not Available at Logon

Published on September 7, 2015 Last reviewed on March 22, 2022Last reviewed on January 24, 2016

If you are using a pin to log onto Windows and the option to log in with your pin disappears following a Windows update, leaving password as the only way to log in, you’ll need to go into Settings and reset the Pin then re-enable it. Changing the pin didn't work for me, I needed […]

Edit Windows Mail Custom Dictionary

Published on August 17, 2015 Last reviewed on March 22, 2022Last reviewed on January 24, 2016Last reviewed on August 19, 2015

I accidentally added a misspelled word as a correctly spelled word to the dictionary when i was using the Windows Mail app . Where is my list of words saved and how do I edit it?

How to extract the contents of an exe or msi installation file

Published on February 11, 2015 Last reviewed on March 22, 2022Last reviewed on January 24, 2016Last reviewed on August 19, 2015Last reviewed on February 8, 2018

Getting the files out of an installation file is fairly easy if you have the right tools. A lot of people already have a tool to extract files from an exe: WinZip. If you aren't a fan of WinZip, try 7Zip can do it too, and it's free. You should have a decent zip program […]

Remove Libraries and HomeGroup from Windows Explorer

Published on August 25, 2014 Last reviewed on March 22, 2022Last reviewed on January 24, 2016Last reviewed on August 19, 2015Last reviewed on February 8, 2018Last reviewed on January 24, 2016

How to remove Libraries and HomeGroup from Windows Explorer Navigation pane.

Windows 8 Install error: can't find partition

Published on September 13, 2013 Last reviewed on March 22, 2022Last reviewed on January 24, 2016Last reviewed on August 19, 2015Last reviewed on February 8, 2018Last reviewed on January 24, 2016Last reviewed on September 13, 2013

I decided to start using my netbook again, for the times when I need a bigger keyboard – I have a Sony Duo and use it mostly as a touch pad, as the keyboard is way too small and I make too many typos. I have a 15″ laptop with 8 GB of memory, but […]

Edit or remove social networks from Hotmail/Outlook.com accounts

Published on January 16, 2013 Last reviewed on March 22, 2022Last reviewed on January 24, 2016Last reviewed on August 19, 2015Last reviewed on February 8, 2018Last reviewed on January 24, 2016Last reviewed on September 13, 2013Last reviewed on September 6, 2016

How to disconnect Facebook, LinkedIn, or other social networks from a Hotmail, MSN, or Outlook.com account.

Undo bounces in Email Marketer

Published on November 16, 2012 Last reviewed on March 22, 2022Last reviewed on January 24, 2016Last reviewed on August 19, 2015Last reviewed on February 8, 2018Last reviewed on January 24, 2016Last reviewed on September 13, 2013Last reviewed on September 6, 2016Last reviewed on May 3, 2017

I use the email marketer software from Interspire for my mailing lists and one week, yahoo.com bounced several hundred addresses. I knew most of the addresses were valid because one of the bounced addresses was my own, plus the bounce rate was 20x higher than normal. Unfortunately, there is no way to bulk undo the […]

Create buttons for Word's Building Blocks

Published on November 8, 2012 Last reviewed on March 22, 2022Last reviewed on January 24, 2016Last reviewed on August 19, 2015Last reviewed on February 8, 2018Last reviewed on January 24, 2016Last reviewed on September 13, 2013Last reviewed on September 6, 2016Last reviewed on May 3, 2017Last reviewed on May 3, 2017

Use VBA to insert a Building Blocks with a button on the ribbon or QAT.