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Cloudeight InfoAve Weekly Issue #1058 Volume 21 Number 12 January 19, 2024 Dear Friends, Welcome to Cloudeight InfoAve Weekly Issue #1058. Thank you very much for subscribing and for being a part of our Cloudeight family. We appreciate your friendship and support very much! Please share our newsletters and our website with your friends and family. If you're not getting our InfoAve Daily newsletter, you're missing out on a lot of good stuff! It's free and it only takes a few seconds to sign up. We'd love to have you with us. Visit this page to sign up for our Cloudeight InfoAve Daily Newsletter.
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Diane says Adobe has taken over her
MS Word and MS Excel files Our answer Here's the easiest way to fix your problem. Right-click on any one .docx file (Word file), choose "Open with", and choose Microsoft Word from the list. Make sure "always open files of this type ... " make sure it's checked. Do the same with any .xls files (Excel files). Right-click on one of them and click "Open with" and choose Microsoft Excel. Make sure the "Always open files of this type..." is checked, If you don't use Acrobat for anything other than opening PDF files, uninstall it. You can open PDF files with Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Brave, or any other modern browser. Let me know if that helps you, Diane.
Wilma has a
pesky "Uninstall Firefox and install Shockwave
Flash" popup on her PC Our answer There's no such thing as Shockwave Flash anymore- at least not for the last 2 years. So this is a hoax, probably a browser infection or hijacking. Here's something you can try that might help as this sounds like your browser's been hijacked. First, clear the Firefox cache. Open Firefox and click the settings icon (3 horizontal lines) in the top right corner. Click on History. Next to "Time range to clear" use the down arrow to select "Everything" and tick all the boxes as shown in the screenshot below. Then click the "Clear now " button.
After you do this, close Firefox and reopen it. Then see our tutorials on this page and follow the instructions to reset Firefox. After you reset Firefox, restart your computer and then open Firefox and see if you still get the Shockwave Flash popups. I hope this helps you, Wilma.
Sharon asks about streaming TV
and PlayOn Our answer Here's an article comparing paid streaming services. Here's an article about PlayOn Here's an article comparing Cloud DVR storage offered by paid streaming services. And then there's Tablo TV which is a digital antenna and whole house DVR which is not a subscription -- instead, it's a one-time fee - you buy it, you own it. Here's Tablo's pitch: "Buy once & enjoy free TV forever — Tablo has no contracts, subscriptions or monthly fees. Get Endless TV. Watch ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC & more as well as 60+ free streaming channels with Tablo. One Tablo device lets you wirelessly watch TV on compatible smart devices in your home. Watch, pause, record & replay live TV (on up to two channels) so you never miss a thing..." Read more about Tablo here. Cutting the cord is not as easy as it sounds. The more informed you are, the better decisions you will make. And keep in mind, most paid streaming services don't have contracts so you can try out the ones you want and switch if you don't like them. Some even offer short (7-day) free trials. I hope this helps you make a good choice, Sharon.
Arnold is concerned because a
recent Windows update won't install Our answer My advice? Patience my friend. Very few Windows updates are so urgent they need to be installed as soon as they are available. In fact, Microsoft makes it easy to schedule updates anytime within 7 days - or even pause updates for up to five weeks. If it were dangerous to do so, Microsoft would not have these options. That is not to say updates are not important, they are. But it's highly unlikely that failing to install and update right away will make your computer a target. There are dozens of sites for telling you how to fix Windows Updates, but most of these "tips" don't work. I have only two suggestions for you: 1. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter (for instructions see this Microsoft page. 2. As Paul McCartney sang... "Let It Be". Most Windows Update problems are resolved within a week a two. It's a lot better to wait a week or two than to try some of these risky "fixes" for Windows Updates which don't usually work and just take up a lot of your time. Supported versions of Windows do not become instantly vulnerable if security updates aren't installed on the day or in the week they're issued. Most of them don't fix security issues that are in the wild (that is they are actively being targeted). So, be patient. Most Windows update issues will resolve on their own. Make sure you have good security software installed and use good security practices like not clicking links in emails from people you don't know, not downloading from off-the-wall sites, not clicking on scammy ads, and always using common sense when you're online. I hope this helps you - and eases your mind.
We've helped hundreds and hundreds of you with your computers since we started our Cloudeight Direct Computer Care Service! If you're having computer problems - we CAN help you! We all know that sooner or later our computers are going to start having problems. We can help you with any computer need -- from diagnosing and fixing Windows problems - to setting up a wireless network for you - to safeguarding by creating an image-based backup (the only kind that really works when you really need it to work) - to cleaning up your computer and optimizing it -- and more. We can do almost anything you need done and we guarantee our work - you're either satisfied or we'll refund your money. We connect to your computer and fix it while you watch We will connect to your computer via the Internet and fix any problems you may be having. You can watch us work and chat with us while we do. If you have any computer questions you'd like to ask we'll be glad to answer them for you. We don't just fix your computer, we explain what we're doing and why we're doing it and we are right there with the entire time. Since we've started we've helped hundreds of you with your computer problems and we've received dozens of referrals and testimonials from our readers and customers. We offer many other computer services too! If you have a problem with your computer - we can fix it! Get
more information about Cloudeight Direct Computer Care and or get your
repair keys here. Dyan asks for
suggestions for a program to replace Microsoft
Money. Our answer https://alternativeto.net/software/microsoft-money/ https://www.pocketsmith.com/microsoft-money-alternative/ https://www.moneyspire.com/microsoft-money-alternative/ https://alternative.me/microsoft-money I hope this helps you find a program that works with your MS Money data and files and helps you transition to a reliable, up-to-date Money-like program.
Don wants to
know how to turn on his microphone Our answer If you need more help, just let me know. Mike wants
to save emails as EML files using Microsoft
Outlook. I normally use the default email program in Windows 10. I then decided to try the new Outlook version by clicking on the (Try the new Outlook) button. All went well, it was up and running without a hitch. On the old default email program I could save any .EML file to a folder on my desktop and if I wanted to read it, just double click and it would open to read it. When I save an .EML file in the "Try the Outlook" program, and then try to open it, it immediately opens the Calendar and not the email I want to read. Any help would be appreciated, many thanks. Kind Regards, Mike. Our answer This is probably not the answer you wanted, but it's just how Outlook works.
Why You Should
Turn on Restartable Apps Did you know that a feature in Windows 10 and Windows 11 will automatically restart programs (restartable apps) that are open and running when you restart or shut down your computer? With this feature turned on, the next time you sign back in, the programs or apps that were open when you restarted (or shut down) your computer will automatically launch. Turning on Restartable Apps is a good idea because it can prevent you from losing data should your computer shut down or restart unexpectedly. And we all know that can and does happen from time to time. Not all programs are restartable, but many are, including most browsers, Notepad, Microsoft 365 (Microsoft Office) apps, Paint, Calculator, File Explorer, Skype, Spotify, and Zoom. How to turn on Restartable Apps Windows 10 has this setting turned off by default, but you can turn it on if you want Windows to remember which apps were open before you restarted or shut down your computer. Then, after you restart or turn your computer back on, Windows will try to load the apps/programs that were open when you restarted or shut down. These are not “Startup programs”. The “Restartable apps” feature is independent of Windows’ startup programs listed in Task Manager > Startup or Settings > Apps & features > Startup. Windows 10 If you want Windows 10 to remember and reopen the apps and programs that were open when you restarted or shut down, you can turn on the restartable apps feature this way. Open Settings (Windows key + I)
Windows 11 Windows 11 also has this feature. You can turn it on by going to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in Options. Turn the switch next to “Automatically save my restartable apps and restart them when I sign in” to “On”.
Keep in mind that not all apps are “restartable” but many are. Turning on Restartable Apps can help save you from losing data if your computer should shut down or restart unexpectedly. And turning on Restartable Apps lets you pick up where you left off when you restart your computer normally.
Three Quick &
Easy Windows 11 Tips More of you are starting to use Windows 11 (or pondering whether or not to upgrade to Windows 11), where possible we have upgraded most of our Windows 10 tips to include Windows 11, and as time goes on, we’ll be adding more tips exclusively for Windows 11. But don’t worry. We’re not going to forget all our friends still using Windows 10. Most of our tips will be for Windows 10 and Windows 11. But, today we’re featuring three quick tips for Windows 11 – however, we have not forgotten our Windows 10 friends. You’ll see we’ve included Windows 10 here too. Reduce Taskbar Clutter on Windows 11 Right-click on the taskbar and click “Taskbar settings”. In Taskbar settings click “Personalization” In Personalization > Taskbar turn off the thing you don’t use and the taskbar icons for those items will disappear from your taskbar and reduce the clutter.
If you are using Windows 10 see this article to learn how to save space on your taskbar. Open the full Windows right-click menu with all items showing Windows 11 simplifies the right-click menu by showing only a few options and including a new item “Show more options”. Here’s what you’ll see if you right-click a file or folder on Windows 11.
But if you select a file or folder and press SHIFT + F10, you will see the full right-click menu with all options.
How to add or remove items to Windows 11 Quick Settings Windows 11 separates the Quick Settings from the Action Center in Windows 10. Press the Windows key + A (or click the area of the taskbar where the Wi-Fi, speaker, and, battery icons are shown) to open the Quick Settings panel. From there you can add or remove the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, airplane mode, battery saver mode, accessibility, airplane mode settings, and more. To add or remove settings click the pencil icon to edit the Quick Settings panel. You can unpin what you don’t want or click Add to add items to the Quick Settings menu.
How to
Manage and Pause Windows Updates Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 allow you to manage Windows updates by scheduling updates or pausing updates. The screenshots in this article are from Windows 11, but Windows 10 has the same settings options. Scheduling Updates When Windows updates are available and a restart is required to install them, you’ll see the "Update Restart” icon in the taskbar. It looks like this:
If you click on the Windows update restart icon, you can schedule the restart for a time and day that works for you. Updates can be rescheduled anytime within 7 days from the time you click the Update Restart icon. You can also schedule the time for which you want to schedule the restart. Did you know that you can pause updates for up to five weeks? Did you know that you can pause updates for up to five weeks? If you’ve had problems with Windows Updates in the past and you don’t want to be among the first to get Windows Update, this option is for you. Type PAUSE UPDATES in the taskbar search and press Enter when you see “Pause Updates” appear in the search results. When the Windows Update page opens, look for “Pause updates” … next to “Pause for 1 week” you’ll see a small down arrow. When you click that arrow you’ll see options to: Pause for 1 week
You can only pause updates for up to 5 weeks. Once the 5 weeks are over, the updates will be installed. In other words, you can’t pause updates for another 5 weeks. But one would hope that five weeks would be enough time for Microsoft to fix any faulty updates, right? Want more tips, tricks, and information?? We have thousands of Windows tips, tricks, and more on our InfoAve website.
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Are You Officially Old? Take This Test and Find Out
We all get old. When I used to tell my dad he was getting old, he used to tell me “It sure beats the alternative” (I’m not sure how he knew that, but that’s what he used to say.) And Mike “Mad Dog” Adams’ mantra is “Every day above ground is a GOOD DAY!” I agree with that. Do you really need to take a test to find out if you’re old? Nah! We know when we get old… heck even getting dressed can be a challenge, right EB? This Cloudeight site pick is both a site pick and a test. You don’t have to sign up for anything or sign in to take the test but if you want to save your scores you need to create an account. There are a lot of fun quizzes on this site like the Mental Age Test, the Ink Blot Test, and many more. But today, you’re going to find out if you’re officially old and “over the hill”. If you remember 10 of the 15 things on the test – for instance – “Have you ever made a telephone call from a phone booth?” – you’re old. Well, we can argue about that, but this is just for fun. Have fun, take the “Sorry, If You Did 10/15 of These Things You’re Old” test, and find out if you’re officially old. And you might enjoy some of the other quizzes on this site as well. So, are you officially old… well are you?
Visit this site to find out. And while you’re there, take some of the other fun tests on Quizly.co too!
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The Christmas Gift Yes, sadly, it’s true. Christmas is over. The Christmas decorations are packed away, the Christmas trees are faded memories, and the holiday season is behind us. But in my house, Christmas lives on because of one tiny Christmas Gift. It’s not a gift that someone gave me. It’s more like a little Christmas miracle that appeared out of the blue a few days before Christmas. Let me start at the beginning- that’s always the best place to start. It was a week before Christmas and there were no sounds in the house, when suddenly from the garage door came a squeaking – like a mouse. I searched the garage for wild creatures that sometimes come looking for food in winter. But I saw nothing – yet I could still hear the little squeaking sounds coming from somewhere in the garage. Try as I might, I could find not a single critter in the garage – I could only hear its faint squeaking. Frustrated at not being able to find the source of the tiny squeaks, I went to bed and thought no more of it as I drifted off into sleep. The next morning arrived quickly as next mornings too often do. I had almost forgotten the little squeaks in the garage. I opened the door that leads to the garage... Read the rest of this essay here.
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