Microsoft Exchange on an iPhone

1. In Settings, go to Mail, Contacts

2. Click Add Account

3. Click Microsoft Exchange

4. Enter the information on the account screen

5. Once you have that all entered correctly, click Next

6. If you get a message stating that your server could not be verified, click Continue, and enter the name of the server.  This is the same address you entered to get to Outlook Web Access.

7. You may get a second warning stating that the server cannot be identified.  This is due to your server having an untrusted or invalid SSL certificate.  Once again, click Continue.

8. If you receive a message that the Exchange account cannot be verified, click Okay, and then check that all of the information has been entered correctly.  This message is often displayed because of an incorrect password or Domain name.

9. Once it is validated, choose what you want synced with your iphone and click Save.

At this point your iPhone will synchronize.

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Here are a list of things that the windows key can do!

• Win                       Press windows key to open start menu
• Win+R                  Apply to open Run dialog box
• Win+M                  Apply to minimize all opened windows
• Win+Shift+M         Apply to maximize all opened windows
• Win+L                   Press keys to lock keyboard in windows XP
• Win+E                   Press keys to open My Computer
• Win+F                   Apply to open search options
• Win+U                  Apply keys to open Utility Manager
• Win+D                  To view desktop/minimize all windows
• Win+F1                 To view the detail windows help page
• Win+Pause            To view the System Properties dialog box
• Win+Tab               Move through Taskbar programs
• Win+F+Ctrl           Apply to open search for computers

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The iPhone 4S

Apple is known for its forward thinking, cutting-edge and revolutionary inventions.

Some might have found the launch of an upgraded/evolved iPhone 4 instead of a revamped and brand new iPhone 5, to be less than remarkable.  However, the 4S does present 3 very impressive upgrades, which should inspire die-hard Apple users to seriously consider purchasing the iPhone 4S.

Software

Not surprisingly, the 4S is much faster and powerful.  It features the same dual-core A5 chip that’s found in the iPad 2 and it makes opening apps, loading the web browser, scrolling through screens and countless other operations super smooth.  Apple states that the 4S is twice as powerful as its predecessor and has 7 times the graphical prowess.

Siri

One remarkable difference between the iPhone 4 and the 4S is the addition of  your very own “personal assistant” named Siri.  When it works, it is an amazing feat of technology.

iCloud

All Apple products from now on will have access to iCloud. This means that it no longer matters which device you use, you can access any piece of information you’re looking for, whether it’s an mp3, a photo, app or document.

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Free Secure Software

Before you will load anything from internet consider to read this:

http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/probably-best-free-security-list-world.htm

The products on this list are almost exclusively free with a few exceptions. These include useful products without a free alternative that offer lifetime licenses or products of outstanding merit.

If you are looking for a particular type of product use the index table below to go to the appropriate page. If you simply want to browse the list then click the link at the top of the index to view the list as a single huge page.

Jerry from Calgary Computer Doctor

Kaspersky bootable USB

Applies to Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10

If Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 or Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 is installed on your computer, then you can quickly record Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10 via the application interface. Kaspersky Lab 2012 products have a special tool which allows creating and recording Kapersky Rescue Disk.

In order to record Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10 to a removable USB device, perform the following actions:

1. Connect a removable USB device to your computer

Warning. In order to successfully record Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10 to a removable USB device, space capacity of it must be not less than 256 MB. The connected USB device must have FAT16 or FAT32 file system. If NTFS file system is installed on the device, you are required to format it in FAT16 or FAT32.

Warning. Do not use an USB device with other operating systems installed on it. It may cause incorrect booting your computer from Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10.

2. Download the iso image of Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10 and a special utility

Download the following utilities from the official Kaspersky Lab server:

ISO image of Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10 (196 MB)

Utility to record Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10 to USB devices (378 KB)

3. Record Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10 to your USB device

In order to do this, perform the following actions:

• Run the downloaded file rescue2usb.exe.
• On the Kaspersky USB Rescue Disk Maker window, click Browse… and select the iso image of Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10
• Select the required USB device from the drop-down menu.
• Click START.
• Wait until the process is complete.
• Click OK on the open window informing that Kaspersky USB Rescue Disk has been successfully created.

4. Configure the computer to boot from Removable Device

Information Use the Delete or F2 keys, to load the BIOS menu. The keys F1, F10, F11, F12 might be used for some motherboards, as well as the following key combinations:

•         Ctrl+Esc
•         Ctrl+Ins
•         Ctrl+Alt
•         Ctrl+Alt+Esc
•         Ctrl+Alt+Enter
•         Ctrl+Alt+Del
•         Ctrl+Alt+Ins
•         Ctrl+Alt+S

Information how to enter the BIOS menu is displayed on the screen at the start of the OS boot:

In the BIOS settings on the Boot tab, select loading from a Removable Drive (you can find more detailed information in the documentation to the motherboard installed on your computer).

Connect a USB-drive with the recorded image of Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10 to your computer.

Kaspersky USB Rescue Disk 10 is ready for work. You can boot a computer from it and start the system scan.

5. Boot your computer from Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10

Restart your computer. After reboot, a message will appear on the screen: Press any key to enter the menu.

Press any key. A loading wizard will start (you will see the menu to select the required language). If you do not press any key in 10 seconds, the computer boots from hard drive automatically.

In the start up wizard window that opens, select the graphic interface language using the cursor moving keys. Press the ENTER key on the keyboard.

Select one of the following start up methods:

• Kaspersky Rescue Disk. Graphic Mode loads the graphic subsystem.
• Kaspersky Rescue Disk. Text Mode loads the text user interface represented by the Midnight Commander (MC) console file manager.
• Boot from Hard Disk.

Press the ENTER key on the keyboard.

The End User License Agreement of Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10 is displayed on the screen. Read carefully the agreement. If you agree with all the statements of the agreement press the C button on your keyboard.

Once the actions described above have been performed, the operating system starts. It scans your computer for connected devices and searches for file systems of your local and removable disks. Once the operating system has started, you can start work with Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10.

If the host operating system is in sleep mode or its operation has been completed incorrectly, you will be asked to mount the file system or restart the computer.

In order to boot from the hard drive to shut down the operating system correctly, select Restart computer.

Information. If you select Continue, the application will continue mounting the file system, but there is a fairly high risk of file system damage.

Information. If you select Skip, the application will skip file system mounting. Only boot sectors and autorun elements will be scanned. There is a fairly high risk of file system damage.

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HTML5

Google’s latest ‘HTML5’ Project Site

In the past we have had need for add-ons like Flash & QuickTime to enable us to watch a video online.

With HTML5, a webpage video can play without any add-on products required; a smooth, fast picture stream that is propelling us into the future of internet browsing.

HTML5 technology is up and running on Google Chrome, Firefox 4 and Internet Explorer 9. It’s also a brilliant plus for iPhone users where Flash isn’t supported, this technology steps in and puts you back in the game.

The following website is an example of the HTML 5 being used – you will need Google Chrome for this site to work properly but we think it is a very nifty look at what the future of web browsing will be.

Click here: http://thewildernessdowntown.com

Jerry from Calgary Computer Doctor

Your IT Specialist

Efficiency at the work place

Comparison Single vs Dual Monitors with large Screen setup

 We at Calgary Computer doctor have pulled together a number of stats from around the world that more or less line up with our experience.

 Having done a little research on what the statistics are saying, it appears there are varied opinions on who wins this debate, but the last place slot definitely belongs to the single monitor option, particularly

 19″ screens – it’s a minimal starting platform for your business but if you want to get ahead then it’s not an infrastructure you want to stay with for long.

 A University of Utah and ATI Technologies did survey of 108 university & non university personnel.

Using Dual Screen monitors compared to use than single monitor set ups reported:

• -productivity increase with 33% fewer errors
• -16% faster edits
• -6% quicker access to tasks
• -45% easier task tracking
• -faster performance and 24% more comfortable

Production of work was of a better quality, performed faster and with fewer errors. Task focus of the user along with their speed and ease of learning were also increased.

 Apple survey on its larger high definition 30in Cinema screen in comparison to using smaller monitors offered statistics boasting at least a 45% increase in productivity.

One productivity expert who stated that a 5% increase was a more likely figure for larger screen use and around a 30% increase in productivity potential for Dual Monitor use.

Although it’s advantageous to having more space to work, it will help some more than others depending on what they are working on.

Larger screens could also have positive health benefits for workers such as less eye squinting.

On the whole, viewpoints from professionals in the business of promoting and evaluating productivity through hardware and work habits are recommending the dual monitor option as having more verifiable productivity gains than larger screens. The bottom line comes down to how much you can view simultaneously, after that they are looking for increased speed, accuracy, time-saving, ease of use and comfortability. An interesting mix might be the combining of dual monitors and larger screens – a sure fire “win win” situation.

If you are interested in increasing the efficiency and productivity in your business give us a call at 403-547-4243 or see our web site www.CompDr.ca

We are well aware there are many computer repair companies in Calgary for you to choose from these days and we fall back on our own experiences with searching for someone to repair our cars, washing machines, TVs and other precious assets to know that finding the right people with our best interests at heart is a difficult, time-consuming and often expensive task. How many of you have tried many different agents before eventually settling on the one you feel you can trust and deal with on an ongoing basis? We know the scenario all too well and with this in mind hope we can save you all that time and effort, (not to forget the expense) by stating up-front that you don’t need to go through all that but can instead rest assured right here and now that you can both trust and rely on us to look after all your computer requirements, right from the first point of contact, whether it be by Email, telephone or face to face at the workshop. No matter how big or small you think your computer requirements are, we look after everything from a single cell phone to a multi-user corporate network. No job is too big or too small and no question too simple or too difficult for our technical team; in other words, we are here to help you whatever the problem. 
All this is why we appreciate you taking the time to visit our site in order to find out a bit more about us. Once you contact us you will soon discover we are not some face-less business fronted by anonymous and detached staff but are warm and compassionate people looking to help you in times of sometimes great stress. We invite you to consider putting us to the test and following up your website experience with a phone call, a visit to our workshop or by sending us an Email via our contact page so we can work together to find you the fastest and best value solution.

Our business mission is to be the best repair agent in the business and strive to exceed your expectations of a computer service agent, so by all means put us to the test and discover what www.compdr.ca can do for you.

Jerry from Calgary Computer Doctor

AutoRecover Interval in Microsoft Office 2007/2010

AutoRecover – A very useful feature in Microsoft Office is called “AutoRecover”, which automatically saves your document at specified time intervals so that in case of an application or system crash, Office can recover its latest version.

By default this is set to 10 minutes.

You can change this easily by clicking on the Office button within the application, and then clicking on the “Word Options” or “Excel Options” (or other application) button in the lower right hand side of the window. Go to the “Save” section and look for “Save AutoRecover information every…” and change the settings there. Be sure to click “OK” to save your preference.

Caution: setting the interval at timespans as every 1 minute can slow down your computer. Try a number between 5 minutes to 10 minutes first.

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Time to Upgrade Your OS?

Studies and tests are showing consistently better performance from the new Windows 7.

With systems like Windows 7 (which isn’t exactly ‘new’, since it’s been around for a while) gaining ground in the market and proving their worth, it may be time to start thinking about moving up and upgrading your current software.

Here are some thoughts to start the ball rolling: studies and tests have shown that Windows 7 outperform their predecessors in almost every conceivable situation. Considering Microsoft’s recent announcement that they will discontinue support for Windows XP by 2014, the possibility of needing to upgrade becomes more pressing. Like it or not, you will eventually get left behind as technology marches on.

Of course, we realize that it’s not as simple as waving a magic upgrade wand and that’s that. It’s important to understand the way you do business in order to accurately assess how an upgrade will affect your operations.

Please contact us and we’ll be happy to find ways to implement an upgrade in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.