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Data file corruption can prevent Outlook from opening your mail data—email messages, contacts, calendars, etc. Attempting to repair an Outlook data file repair might fix the issue if your PC doesn’t start Outlook or Outlook won’t load your mailbox. This tutorial covers repairing corrupt Personal Storage Table (PST) and Offline Storage Table (OST) files in Outlook. In most cases, running a damaged data file through the Inbox Repair tool should be enough to patch it up....

If you have issues using your PS5 controller , a soft or hard reset can get it working correctly again. Factory resetting your controller disconnects it from the console and restores it to default settings. We’ll show you how to reset the PS5 controller to factory settings. Also, you’ll learn other ways to troubleshoot controller issues on your console. How to “Soft Reset” Your PS5 DualSense Controller When you turn your DualSense controller off and back on, that’s a soft reset....

Imagine being in the middle of a full-scale, heads-down multiplayer battle when your Xbox controller goes on the fritz. While Xbox controllers are pretty reliable, whether you’re gaming on your Xbox or using your controller with your PC, there can be times your controller stops responding. Perhaps it’s drifting, disconnects from your console , or simply won’t charge. The best way to solve the problem is with a quick reset. Whether you’re gaming on Xbox One or an Xbox Series X or S, we’ll show you how to reset Xbox controller quickly, so you can get back to pwning that boss....

Windows 10 and 11 Domain Name System (DNS) issues aren’t uncommon. You may experience these problems when a DNS server faces an outage , or your PC has a network problem. There are a variety of DNS error messages that you may see on your computer. These errors range from messages like DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN and DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET to DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_BAD_CONFIG . Luckily, it’s easy to fix most DNS-related issues on Windows, as this mostly only involves tweaking a few settings here and there on your machine....

It’s surprisingly easy to set up dual PC streaming with no capture card by using OBS NDI . The performance is great and it requires no extra purchase. OBS NDI will use your network to send your gaming PC content to your streaming PC. This guide will take you through every step necessary to get started with using OBS NDI and provide some insights into its performance. Make sure to read each step carefully so that you can get everything set up correctly....

Microsoft Excel often requires more than just numbers and brief text entries. At times, you may need to fit detailed descriptions or multifaceted data into a single cell. Imagine trying to fit an address or a product description into a single, unbroken line of text. It would be very difficult to read. Fortunately, you can start a new line of text within a cell in Microsoft Excel. This feature, although simple, is relatively unknown because most programs use Shift + Enter to start a new line....

Apple AirPlay is a convenient feature for sharing content between your Apple devices. You can send music from your iPhone to your HomePod, a video from your Mac to your Apple TV, and much more. But how do you shut off AirPlay when you’re done with it? We’ll show you how to turn off AirPlay temporarily for the current content you’re sharing or mirroring as well as disable the feature on your devices if needed....

Have you ever left a message without replying to the sender? It’s not a great feeling, but sometimes you do it accidentally. Think about it: you get a text in the middle of a busy day, glance at it, and tell yourself you’ll reply later – and then it’s a week later, and all you can say is “oops.” One way to fix this is to turn off iOS read receipts, so no one knows if you’ve seen the message or not....

Microsoft Edge , the default web browser for Windows 11, has its fair share of detractors. If you’re one of those, you may want to uninstall Microsoft Edge from your Windows 11 PC. However, unlike many apps in the Apps folder, the Uninstall button is grayed out for Microsoft Edge. It’s still technically possible to uninstall it, though. Before you uninstall Microsoft Edge, it’s important to know that it’s deeply integrated into the Windows 11 OS....

Razer Synapse is the control center for all your Razer gadgets, helping you tweak and tailor them to work the way you want. However, keeping Synapse hanging around is pointless if you’re done with your Razer gear—it hogs space, uses system resources, and causes conflicts. Uninstalling the application keeps your PC lean and clutter-free. But wait—what if you’re still rocking Razer hardware? Rarely, Synapse encounters hiccups and crashes , and uninstalling it is an effective troubleshooting measure....

Most of us generally view our smartphone screens in vertical format, unless we’re watching a video, playing a game, or viewing certain high-resolution images. One of the cool things about the iPhone though, unlike other devices, is that its screen can reorient itself based on how you hold the phone. However, sometimes the screen doesn’t rotate to match the side you turn your iPhone to, which can be frustrating, and makes it harder to use the phone....

The Outlook web client allows you to unsend an email for up to ten seconds after hitting the send button. In the Outlook desktop app , you can “recall” a sent email and have it deleted from the recipient’s inbox. Sadly, the Outlook mobile app (Android and iPhone) doesn’t have the undo send feature. This tutorial covers everything you need to know about unsending and recalling Outlook email messages on your computer....

Windows updates should be installed directly from the Windows Update utility built into the operating system. But what if it doesn’t work? If Windows won’t update or you can’t see some Windows updates that you know should be there, there are some alternative ways to install them. The first method to update Windows that we’ll look at involves third-party programs. Although they’re not created by Microsoft, they still provide all the correct updates directly from the company, so there’s no worry that they won’t work or that they’re malicious....

If you’ve been using social media for a while, your inboxes are probably packed with old conversations, many of which you likely haven’t touched for ages. Facebook Messenger lets you delete or archive these old messages. In this article, we’ll explain the difference between deleting and archiving messages. Then, we’ll cover how you can archive your messages, see archived messages, and unarchive them. What Is the Difference Between Archiving and Deleting Messages?...

When it comes to writing a resume, some people will go as far as to spend hundreds of dollars to get it out of their way. A well-written resume is a key ingredient to a successful job hunt, and learning how to properly create one can often be intimidating. Even if you do decide to handle it on your own, many of the recommended resume-writing resources and websites aren’t freely available....

Microsoft OneNote is a powerful digital note-taking app that helps you stay organized, collaborate, and improve productivity. OneNote lets you capture ideas, create to-do lists, and even collaborate with others in real-time. Whether you’re a student, professional, or an everyday user looking to streamline your note-taking process, OneNote has many features to cater to your needs. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the ins and outs of OneNote, from navigating the interface to creating and managing notebooks, sections, and pages....

There are plenty of apps out there for managing projects and teams, from Kanban boards to collaboration applications. If you already use Microsoft Office, you can take advantage of many built-in features to keep yourself and your team organized in Outlook. You can color-code emails and turn messages into tasks when project planning. If you work with a team, you can create and assign tasks and set up a group. For using these features along with others, here are several suggestions, tips, and steps for using Microsoft Outlook as a project management tool....

If you’re tired of the standard Windows 10 or Windows 11 taskbar, you can use an open-source tool developed by Chris Andriessen called TaskbarX that allows for the customization of the Windows Taskbar. TaskbarX provides the old-school Windows dock where your app icons are in the center position or placed at whatever position you configure. It also lets you customize taskbar animations, taskbar icon positions, and startup delay. You can use it with the standard bottom taskbar or even with the vertical taskbar configuration....

Your Mac comes equipped with a microphone to let you record audio and talk to people over FaceTime. It’s good enough for basic tasks like these. However, if you want to record professional audio or anything like that, you’ll want to consider using an external microphone as the built-in Mac microphone isn’t the best of the best. The good thing is, if you have an iPhone, you don’t need to get an external microphone....

Whenever you’re searching for something on the internet, Google Search is usually the first option that you pick. But, if it’s a specific place that you once looked up the directions for, your Google Maps search history can help. Here’s how to view your Google Maps search history on desktop and mobile. How to View Your Google Maps Search History Online Google Maps remembers all the locations you’ve been to and all the places you searched....