[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v3On77NDT8] Today I will show you how to set your default email client on Windows 10. There are a number of good alternatives to Outlook including Mozilla Thunderbird and Eudora so there's no need to feel trapped into Microsoft products, the alternatives can offer better email management and features. Note* This guide will only work if you have already installed the email client you want to make the default (ie. Thunderbird, Eudora). If you have not … [Read more...]
Microsoft ends support for Windows XP
Well folks the time has finally arrived (after 12 long years) for Windows XP to be relegated to the software dustbin of history :) Microsoft will officially end support for XP on April 8th 2014, which means no more updates or technical support. If you, your company, business or organization still use Windows XP, it's well-and-truly time to upgrade (actually you should have done that already). And just to make your life more difficult, Microsoft will also end support for Office 2003 on the same … [Read more...]
Setup Outlook 2013 to access Hotmail via ActiveSync
Today I will show you how to set up Microsoft Outlook 2013 to access your Hotmail or Outlook.com account via Exchange ActiveSync. It's a very easy process and all you'll need is your Hotmail email address, password, a pen and paper. Watch the video above or follow the text guide below. Setup Outlook to access Hotmail via Exchange ActiveSync Open Outlook 2013 and... For a new, never before setup Outlook 2013: The Welcome to Outlook 2013 screen should now be open click Next … [Read more...]
Setup Outlook to access Hotmail via POP3
Today I will show you how to set up Microsoft Outlook 2007-2010-2013 to access your Hotmail or Outlook.com account via POP3 so you can keep local copies of all your emails. It's a pretty straight-forward process too and all you'll need is your Hotmail email address, password, a pen and paper. You may also need to visit my guide about "550 5.3.4 Requested action not taken; We noticed some unusual activity in your Hotmail account. To help protect you, we've temporarily blocked your account" … [Read more...]
Setup Outlook to access Hotmail account via IMAP
Today I will show you how to set up Microsoft Outlook 2007-2010-2013 to access your Hotmail or Outlook.com account via IMAP so you can keep local copies of all your emails and access your email from any connected device. It's a pretty straight-forward process too and all you'll need is your Hotmail email address, password, a pen and paper. You may also need to visit my guide about "550 5.3.4 Requested action not taken; We noticed some unusual activity in your Hotmail account. To help protect … [Read more...]