Category Archives: Windows
Microsoft Outlook – Advanced Email Search Cheat Sheet
With the sheer volume of emails flooding our inboxes daily, it’s no wonder that tracking down that one important message can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. I’m often asked how to make Outlook work for you, especially when you’re trying to locate a specific email buried in the chaos. This article […]
Microsoft – Shared Printer Error “0x0000011B”: “Cannot Connect to the Printer”
What does this error mean? When attempting to add a shared network printer, you may encounter Error 0x0000011B (“Operation failed with error 0x0000011B”), which prevents the printer from being installed. This issue is most common in small office and home office environments and typically stems from a Windows security update that tightened RPC binding authentication […]
Windows: How to Export a Directory Structure to a Text File( Directory Tree )
When working with large projects, network drives, or simply organizing files, it’s often useful to generate a clear overview of your folder structure. Luckily, Windows includes a built-in command called tree that makes this quick and easy. In this guide, we’ll walk through how to print out your current folder and subfolders into a text […]
Repairing Corrupt Windows System Files
System File Checker and DISM Commands Windows provides built-in tools for diagnosing and repairing system corruption. System File Checker (SFC) validates and repairs protected system files, while Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) analyzes and restores the Windows component store. These commands are commonly used during troubleshooting to resolve issues such as corrupted services, damaged […]
Excel VLOOKUP Explained: Step-by-Step Example
How to Use VLOOKUP in Excel (Step-by-Step Example) VLOOKUP is one of Excel’s most commonly used formulas. It allows you to search for a value in a table and return related data from another column in the same row. In this example, we will use VLOOKUP to convert a province code into a full […]
Remove Locally Stored Outlook Passwords (Windows 7–10, Outlook 2010–2016)
Use the steps below to remove saved Outlook or Microsoft Office credentials from Windows Credential Manager. This is useful when you need to reset stored passwords or resolve authentication issues, which could be caused by corrupted, cached credentials. Steps to Remove Stored Credentials: Open the Control Panel Open the Start Menu and then select “Control […]
How to Stop Windows 7 from Automatically Installing Drivers and Manually Install them Yourself
This is a little guide I had written a few years ago and never had a chance to publish, until now. Note: This method only applies to Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, and Windows 7 Enterprise. Other editions of windows 7, such as Windows 7 Home, do not come with Group Policy installed. Purpose […]