Tag: fixieit tech tips
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We’ve all been there — hitting “Send” too soon. Outlook’s Recall feature gives you a second chance (for internal company emails using Exchange or Microsoft 365). How to recall: 💡 Note: It only works if the recipient hasn’t opened it yet and both use Microsoft Exchange. Still, it’s a lifesaver for accidental sends.
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If you handle sensitive information, Outlook lets you encrypt your emails to keep them private. How to enable encryption (Office 365): 💡 Tip: For extra safety, use File → Info → Set Permissions → Encrypt before sending confidential data. This small habit builds trust and keeps business communications secure.
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Need to share an old email with someone? Instead of forwarding or copying, attach the message itself as a file — professional and clean. To do it: The email appears as an .msg attachment — fully viewable by the recipient.Perfect for audits, client threads, or project handovers.
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Windows File Explorer is the heart of Windows — it’s where you find, open, and organize everything on your PC: files, folders, drives, and connected devices. Key features: 💡 Pro tip: Press Windows + E to open File Explorer instantly.
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Keyboard shortcuts save tons of time when navigating files. Here are the most useful ones: Shortcut Action Windows + E Open File Explorer Ctrl + N Open a new Explorer window Alt + ↑ Go up one folder level Ctrl + Shift + N Create new folder Alt + Enter View file/folder properties Ctrl +…
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If you waste time looking for files, try Explorer’s advanced search. Steps: 💡 Pro tip: Use * as a wildcard — like invoice*.pdf to find all invoice files.
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You can make File Explorer look cleaner or more detailed based on your style. Options: 💡 Pro tip: If you work on many projects, create custom folders and pinned shortcuts for faster navigation.
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Sometimes File Explorer acts up — here’s how to fix it quickly: Problem Solution Explorer not opening Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc → Restart Windows Explorer process Slow loading folders Disable Quick Access (File → Options → Uncheck “Show recently used files”) Crashing Clear File Explorer history (Options → Clear) Missing sidebar icons Reset…
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Task Manager is like your computer’s control center — it shows what’s running, how your system is performing, and lets you manage it all. What it does: 💡 Pro tip: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager instantly. It’s not just for tech experts — Task Manager helps anyone understand what’s happening…
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The Performance tab gives a live overview of your computer’s health. Sections explained: 💡 Pro tip: If your CPU is constantly above 80%, something is overloading your system — check the Processes tab to find it.