Problem When using Windows 8 you can no longer use Internet Explorer as an App from the Start (Metro) menu. Even with Internet Explorer added as an App on the Start screen it will launch Internet Explorer from the Desktop and not as an independent app. If you right click on Internet Explorer and click… Continue reading Internet Explorer will not run as an App from the Start screen on Windows 8
Month: November 2012
“Restore Windows” error from Finder
Problem The Finder is continually crashing, causing the below error to keep appearing. Your desktop icons may also appear to be missing. Cause The most likely cause is the DS_Store file is corrupt. Solution Select the Spotlight (magnifying glass in top right). Type “Terminal” and press Enter. Type the below commandrm ~/Desktop/.DS_Store Log out of… Continue reading “Restore Windows” error from Finder
How to change the default save location for Microsoft Office 2013
Problem When you are signed into Microsoft SkyDrive your documents do not save to your computer. Cause The new version of Office comes with SkyDrive integration, as such this is the default save location when you are signed into SkyDrive. Solution Here’s how to make your Microsoft Office 2013 save documents to your PC by default instead of… Continue reading How to change the default save location for Microsoft Office 2013
How to password protect a PDF file in Microsoft Office Word 2013
1. Open or create your document and click on the file menu, then click on Save As. 2. On the right hand side you will need to choose a location to save the password protected PDF. 3. Now drop down the “Save as type” box and choose PDF. 4. This will make an option button… Continue reading How to password protect a PDF file in Microsoft Office Word 2013
iTunes states it cannot connect an Apple Mobile Device
Problem When a device is connected and iTunes is running, the following message is displayed: “This [device name] cannot be used, because the Apple Mobile Device Service is not started.” Cause The Apple Mobile Device service is not starting with Windows automatically. Solution Click start Type “services.msc” (without quotes) and press Enter. Look for Apple… Continue reading iTunes states it cannot connect an Apple Mobile Device