How-To Geek - 📧 Outlook's Overhaul is Almost Here...

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Happy Monday! Microsoft is now planning to roll out the new Outlook for Windows app in August. Also, the 2nd Gen AirPods Pro are back on sale for $199.

It has been a long time coming, but Microsoft is finally ready to unveil its new Outlook mail app for Windows. The app will be readily available in August and will be the beginning of the end for the Mail and Calendar applications from the Windows 10 era. See what’s changing - and how much time you have left to upgrade before Mail and Calendar become totally, utterly obsolete.

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Meet July, a modern window A/C unit that’s easily controlled with an iOS and Android app, or you can even use your voice with Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Its patented installation frame makes it safer, easier, and quicker to install than any other window A/C before. Plus, it produces two thirds less emissions and uses 10% less energy when compared to many traditional window A/Cs of the same size.

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When your PC feels more like a tugboat than a starship soaring at the speed of light, it’s probably time for an upgrade. But a slow computer isn’t the only sign you should be looking out for. See the other red flags that could mean your PC's best days are behind them, and decide if it’s time for an upgrade.

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Open source software is often misunderstood by average users. They think it’s less secure and reputable than commercial alternatives or pales in comparison to name-brand, commercial alternatives. Phooey! Join us as we clear up these misconceptions one-by-one.

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Your television doesn’t have to be just a boring black box. Give it some shine with the Govee RGBIC 15-inch TV Light Bars with Double Light Beads. Govee's light bars can freely rotate up to 90°, letting you adjust the lighting as needed, even in tight spaces. Alternatively, mount them to the back of your television with the included mounting brackets to save on surface space. Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, these light bars are just the thing to give your viewing space a splash of color. Get yours at $30 off!

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A “System UI” error message on your Android device never fails to annoy. Namely, because it’s just a vague error message that doesn't tell you what's causing the issue. But fear not. We’ve put together a compiler that shows you the steps to take to get to the heart of the System UI error message affecting your device.

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Wondering why a certain Android app is now hanging after that latest update? Or why it’s not working when it's supposedly compatible with your device? We show you how to restart an app on a few of the most popular Android phones around.

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Have you ever wondered why some Facebook users have a green dot on their profile picture from time-to-time? What’s up with that, anyway? Wonder no more, as we have the answer.

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If you want to use popular open-source software like youtube-dl on your Mac, you need the handy tool Homebrew that makes it easy to add command-line apps to Mac. And, with Homebrew 4.1 recently released, there has never been a better time to try out this convenient tool. Here's how to get started.

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Did you get an “Error: 87” message while trying to run the DISM command on your PC? Breathe easy, it's a fairly common issue. Here’s how to fix it on both Windows 10 and Windows 11.

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Need to find if a specified value is equal or less than your formula value in Microsoft Excel? Then you’ll want to use the less-than-or-equal-to operator. We show you how to do just that.

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Tiny PCs aren’t just cute little boxes you could almost cuddle up with at night. They’re also versatile units that can deliver the performance you need in a tiny box for your next project. Here’s how to choose the right tiny PC for you.

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