Online Microsoft Outlook Support: A Review

The post intends to provide information on online Microsoft Outlook support options, features, and advantages among other things. The information has been compiled from various sources in order to educate customers about their options and is not necessarily biased.

Microsoft Outlook (MS-Outlook) has always been the popular email client among Windows users for emails, contacts, messenger, calendar, reminders, and/or synchronization with iPhone/Blackberry/Gmail etc. among other features. Microsoft has so far launched different versions of MS-Outlook in a continuous effort to enhance users’ experience with the client. MS-Outlook 2010 is the latest version and is another feather in the cap of Microsoft.

The reason to use outlook:

• Manage multiple e-mail account from one position 
• You can mange large volume of E-mail
• Customize common task into single click commands
• You can make scheduling 
• Create email message that make attention
• Connect to your social and business network
• Ensure that your e-mail arrived at the selected visit groups.
• Receive voice mail preview in your inbox
• Live conversation from Outlook

 

However, like all other computer programs, MS-Outlook too is prone to technical glitches that may occur during or after installation or when you try to switch to a later version from the previous version etc. Sometimes Outlook problems go away with a simple tweak. However, sometimes these keep you engaged for hours and waste your precious time that you could have put into finishing your other important tasks.

This necessarily instigates users to look for Microsoft Technical Support services that offer them instant and timely help for all their Outlook problems and save them hours of work and frustration. There are several technical service providers that offer instant and round-the-clock online Microsoft Outlook support for Outlook users.

Their support package might cover all the versions of MS-Outlook; installation, un-installation, or reinstallation of Outlook; updating Outlook; setting up and configuring email account(s); backing up and restoring critical Outlook data; synching Outlook with Smartphones like iPhone or BlackBerry etc. or webmail accounts; repairing and recovering .pst files, troubleshooting and repairing Outlook errors; and migrating from older to the newer version of Outlook among other services.

Microsoft itself provides all of these services to Outlook users. However, those looking for more affordable options can opt for services offered by third party technical support companies. Time and money are two things that users across the world die for. Therefore, contemplate your options well before making a decision. You can have a say of your friends, colleagues, or known that are already subscribed to some third-party technical provider for online Microsoft Outlook support services in your decision.

Most of the technical service providers deliver their services through internet, remote connection, phone or email in order to ensure that users don’t run to and from their place and get their problems resolved immediately and when these arise.

It is recommended that you do a thorough research on online Microsoft Outlook support options and choose what matches best your requirements in terms of price, ease of availability, level of quality etc. You can match the price list of competitors in order to get best money value.

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Fix Windows Problems with Online Technical Support

The article is intended for informational purposes only. The information covers what online technical support is, how it helps users with their Windows problems, whether should they opt for it or not. It is all about internet today and how it helps people connect across the world for a variety of things like computer, technology, technical services, and science among others. 

Computer is Life:

Computer is what we eat, live, and sleep today as our life totally centers on it. Besides, there are printers, routers, scanners, gaming consoles, and projectors etc. that equally play an important role in associating with a computer and making our life simpler.

Since computer is just an assembly of different pieces of hardware, it tends to malfunction at times. In other words, it can be said that computer and technical problems go hand in hand. When problems occur, we know for sure what to do. We tend to call up a techie friend (a friend in need is a friend indeed) or a local repair shop to immediately fix the problem. This idea generally runs into problem when users don’t have time to attend the technician at their home\place due to hurry and busyness in their office, business, school, enterprise etc. It is a universal truth that one will be busy in his/her personal and/or professional life. It has prompted users to look for service options that save them time as well as money without having to run to and fro.

Online Technical Support Services:

Time shortage is one among those other things like convenience, ease of use, readiness, affordability etc. that have generated the need for online tech support services. These have allowed us to become more productive by saving the time that would otherwise be spared for a technician to come home and fix Windows-based computer problems. This option has also allowed us to save greater on our computer repair bills that would otherwise dig a hole in our pocket.

Other benefits of the online tech support include readiness, service is read to be availed any time of the day or night; convenience, you simple have to dial the toll-free number or get online to chat with an expert; quality, support is provided by expert/certified technicians; affordability, this certainly has to be thing that the whole world is after for and it is there for you; and ease of use, you just relax and sip your coffee while the technician fixes your Windows-based computer. 

Service Options:

There are a number of online technical service providers that offer Microsoft product support for Windows users. They have teams of Microsoft-certified technicians that deal with all the issues related to Microsoft Windows. They also offer customized Windows 7 support, Windows Vista, and Windows XP support. 

Below is the list of issues that are covered in online tech support packages:

Common Problems:

• Windows installation errors
• Windows upgrade issues
• BSOD (blue screen of death)\STOP error
• Windows service pack and update issues
• DVD\CD drive problems
• Printer problems
• Driver issues
• Internet browser and Outlook mail issues 
• Windows login issues
• Audio\video troubles
• Language issues
• Wireless network problems
• Microsoft Security Essentials & virus removal problems
• Windows shutdown and restart problem
• Windows slowdown or performance issues
• Miscellaneous issues

Areas catered to:

• Individual users (home)
• IT enterprises
• Small business

Things to Keep in Mind:

• The company should be registered and operating a legal and valid business.
• The company should have a valid and legal mode of payment. It should also not take payment on an individual name but should be on the registered name of the company. 
• The provider should have an independent customer review policy for fair and legal business operation. These reviews help a new customer make his decision about that company. 
• Check the company’s website for detailed information. A nice looking and well designed and written website would surely catch your eye. Keep this also in mind that a nice looking website does not always ensure you of the quality service. 
• Check and compare the technical support plans with competitors’. This will give you an insight of the prices and help you make your decision more comfortably. 

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How to Configure Firewall on a Belkin Router

The article intends to describe the method of configuring the built-in firewall protection on a Belkin router. The method compiled here is simple and correct until date. It is still recommended that users follow the instructions carefully to avoid facing problems. This will also save them time and money that would otherwise be spent on contacting Belkin router support for help.

Belkin routers due to their great signal strength and security features are an excellent choice for wireless connections. The built-in firewall enables you to allow or refuse accessibility to specific programs, functions, and ports among others. The firewall doesn’t only protect your wireless connection from unauthorized access or virus infections but also allow certain features or functionalities like port forwarding to run on your computer. Though configuring firewall is quite easy in a Belkin router, you might find it cumbersome to proceed. Don’t worry! The below mentioned guide will enable you to self-configure the router firewall without the help of Belkin technical support.

Instructions:

If your computer is a wireless connection and this is the only computer you have in the house, then make it a wired connection using the Ethernet cable. Plug one end of the cable into the computer and other into any of the 4 LAN ports located at the back of the router. If you have more than one computer, then use one of them as a wired connection to perform these steps.

Connect to the internet if you aren’t connected automatically. Open your internet browser like Internet Explorer etc. and type ‘http://192.168.2.1’ (without quotes and as is) in its address bar. Press the Enter key on the keyboard to proceed.

When the login screen comes up, enter the password and click on the Submit button. Check your router documents for credentials. If you never changed your password, then leave the password box blank. This is because the Belkin routers are shipped without any password.

When logged into the router setup utility, navigate to the Firewall option on the left hand side pane on the window. Check the status. If it is disabled, click on the Enable button to activate the firewall. Click on the Apply Changes button to save the settings. Exit router’s interface. Your wireless connection is fully protected now.

Disconnect the Ethernet cable if you want to use wireless connection on that particular computer. Enjoy the secured and protected internet connectivity. You can also disable the firewall using the same procedure.

If you want to configure the firewall for port forwarding, then follow this procedure. You must have the IP (internet protocol) address pertaining to the computer you desire to forward the port to and the port numbers (UDP or TCP). Login to the router’s setup utility (configuration page) using the abovementioned procedure. Browse to the Firewall option (as mentioned above) and click on Virtual Services.

Type a name of the application (like remote connection etc.) in the Description box, enter the intended port numbers, and choose TCP or UDP from the dropdown menu. Enter the intended IP address pertaining to the computer you desire to allow access to. Type the intended port numbers for Private port. When done, click on the Apply Changes button. Exit the interface screen.

Additional Tips:

The router’s firewall can be enabled or disabled for port forwarding, active server client, and wireless connection among other things.

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How to Reset Dell Computer Password

The article intends to help users reset password in their Dell computer using simple methods. Though the instructions have been designed in a simple manner, it is still advised that users follow them accurately to avoid getting into common Dell PC problems and eventually contacting Dell technical Support for fixing them.

It often happens that we misplace or forget our password(s) due to busy schedules and have hard time remembering these. Things like these often occur at the most unfortunate times and users feel at a loss. If you are one of those users who have suffered from this type of situation, then the article is for you. The below mentioned guide will let you know the ways to reset your password on your own. This essentially means you won’t need to spend time on phone or chat with your Dell help & support services.

Instructions:

If it’s the normal user account (not the admin) that you need to reset the password for, then it can be done easily. Login to the computer using your admin password, click on the Start menu, and go to Control Panel. Locate and double click on the User Accounts icon. When the window opens, reset the password of that particular account. Retype the password in the respective field. When done, click on Apply if it is there or else click on the OK button to exit the window. Close all the windows.

If it is the Admin password that you want to reset the password for, then it can be done in two ways. Log in to your computer from another admin account (if there is more than one admin account on your computer) and reset the password for your admin account. The other way is to use the password reset disk and reset the password. It is to be noted that this password reset disk must have been created in advance. Insert it into the drive of your computer. When prompted for a password to login, type any wrong password in the box and hit Enter on the keyboard. Having recognized that you have entered a wrong password, it will prompt you to reset the password. Now you can reset your password as desired. Retype the password to confirm and get going.

Additional Tips:-

If you never created a password reset disk, create one. It is very useful especially at times when you have lost or misplaced your admin password. The disk will let you reset the password for admin account without which you won’t be able to login to your computer.

If you have lost or misplaced your admin password and never created a password reset disk, then download and install a free or paid (as per your convenience) password recovery tool from a trusted website. Follow the wizard instructions and install it on your computer. This will bring up your password in some time.

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