Category: Tips

  • Full Visual Tree Structure in Microsoft Windows

    Full Visual Tree Structure in Microsoft Windows

    Hundreds of folks always ask about an alternative to the TREE command in Windows using the CMD function. Clunky and visually out-of-date.

    Directory Tree in Microsoft

    Try using Jam Software’s TreeSize. They have a free version which creates stunning graphical representations of your tree structures. You may find the interface a bit daunting at first, but once you see through the various options, you’ll find a great FILE->EXPORT command which creates wonderful PDF output.

    Our software recommendation this week is:

    Jam Software’s TreeSize Free

  • Auto Insurance Premium Too High?

    Highway Lights
    Image by Florian Kurz from Pixabay

    COVID-19 is changing so much on how we do things.  Many of these processes may just be with us even after the pandemic is over.  Such things include online shopping, preparing more meals at home, outdoor eating at restaurants.  One idea that is catching on is a new way of automobile insurance.  Instead of paying at rates determined by others within certain zip codes the alternative is simply to install a small device in your care and pay insurance based upon how many miles you drive.  With many people working at home, this may be the future.

    Call your current automobile insurance company to see if they offer such an option.  One option is Metromile among others.  Do your research to see if this is an option.

  • Becoming An Expert on YouTube

    YouTube

    Great Resources

    • TechSmith – How to Make a YouTube Video (Beginner’s Guide)
    • TubeBuddy – See TubeBudy in Action

  • Google Chrome Extensions – Do and Don’ts

    Chrome
    Carefully choose your extensions

    Chrome is probably the most popular browser on the market.  As a result, it is also the target of many hackers and those who would like to do malicious harm.

    In a nut shell:

    • Do you homework.  Seek out what others are saying.
    • Only use Chrome extensions that are available on the Chrome Web Store https://chrome.google.com/webstore .  Most are free, some have a cost.
    • Many extensions are old or done by individuals and small companies without proper beta testing.  Although Google scans all extensions for malware and hidden code, you as a consumer still need to be cautious. [1]
    • When in doubt, remove that extensions asap by going to chrome://extensions in your Chrome Browser.

    References

    1. Chromium Blog, October 1, 2018 – Trustworthy Chrome Extensions, by default

  • Outlook 365: Multiple Emails in Search Results

    EmailPossible Solution

    Within Outlook:

    • File -> Account Settings
    • Select tab Account Settings
    • Select tab Data Files

    If you have duplicate paths to the same PST file, this may be your problem.

    Delete the paths NOT marked as current with the Black Check Mark.

    Comment below if this solution has worked for you.