Different Methods to Activate Windows

Windows activation is designed to be as foolproof as possible, so Microsoft’s graphical tools keep it simple. If you want to do something more advanced like remove a product key, force an online activation, or extend the activation timer, you’ll need Slmgr.vbs. This command line tool is included with Windows, and provides options unavailable in the standard activation Read More …

How To Reset The Outlook Nickname Autocompletion Cache

Outlook maintains a “nickname” list that is used by both the automatic name checking and the AutoCompletion features. The nickname list is automatically compiled as you address email messages. If the nickname cache becomes corrupt, Outlook may not be able to identify recipients, may offer incorrect recipients, may send to an incorrect or old email Read More …

QuickBooks for Desktop – Firewall Settings

You may encounter errors if your firewall blocks Internet access needed for specific QuickBooks programs or files. Updating your firewall to the latest release may resolve the issue or you may need to manually configure your firewall software. To manually configure your firewall settings you will need the following ports opened up. QuickBooks 2020: 8019, XXXXX QuickBooks Read More …

How To Remove Windows 10 Upgrade Notification On Windows 7 And Windows 8

Don’t want the Windows 10 Upgrade? Getting tired of it constantly asking you to install? Microsoft delivered this notification through a program which is installed through Windows update. The upgrade assistant is named GWX.exe in C:\Windows\System32\GWX. KB3035583 – Update enables additional capabilities for Windows Update notifications in Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 SP1 If you Read More …

QBO: Consignment Sales Within QuickBooks Online

You can track consignment sales made, how much you have paid out to consignors, and see a report of these figures. There are five basic steps to this procedure Set up your consignors as vendors/suppliers and classes Create separate income accounts for tracking the consignment sales Set up the consignment item and tie to the consignment income Read More …

OS X Automatic Volume Mount

Here are two very simple solutions made possible by automation tools baked right in Mac OS X: AppleScript & Automator. AppleScript You can use AppleScript to make a a very simple app that will mount your shares without opening any new Finder windows. Open AppleScript Editor and put in this script: tell application “Finder” mount Read More …