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This article explains what PST files are, how to find and use one on your computer, and how to convert a PST file so that emails can be used in another program. What is a PST File? A file with the .PST file extension is an Outlook Personal Information Store file that stores personal information used in Microsoft Outlook and/or Microsoft Exchange. They can contain messages, contacts, attachments, addresses, and more. Outlook Personal Information Store files have a 2 GB file size limit, after which the performance of your email program may be affected. You can make the file smaller with Oversized PST Recovery Tool (also called PST2GB). It will truncate anything larger than 2GB and create a new PST file of the correct size. Note: Outlook Offline Folders (.OST) files are similar to PSTs, except they support larger file sizes and are used as a cache for Outlook's Cached Exchange Mode feature. How to Open PST Files PST files are most often opened in an email program that can...

  Everyone who uses email encounters spam, also known as junk mail. At a minimum, it fills up inboxes and consumes valuable time; At worst, it tricks unsuspecting recipients into revealing private information or sending money to an unknown third party. Spam is so pervasive that most email providers offer spam reporting and blocking tools. What are Some Examples of Spam? If you're not using filters wisely, there's a good chance your inbox contains at least a little bit of spam. Spam consists of: Emails you didn't ask for, from senders you don't know. Unsolicited commercial email messages sent in bulk, often using a purchased (or stolen) mailing list that contains your address. Fake messages that appear to come from trusted sources and try to trick you into providing your personal information. Misleading messages from people you know whose email accounts have been hacked. Not all spam is illegal, but some is. What is Not Spam? Newsletters you've signed up for, an emai...

Software, in general terms, is a set of instructions (commonly known as "code") placed between you and the hardware of the device, which allows you to use it. What is a Computer Software? But what really is computer software? It is an invisible component of a computer system that allows it to interact with the physical components of the computer. The software allows you to communicate with smartphones, tablets, game boxes, media players, and similar devices. It is important to note that there is a clear difference between hardware and software. Software is an intangible resource. You can't hold it in your hands. Hardware consists of physical resources such as mice, keyboards, USB ports, CPUs, memory, and printers. Phones are hardware. iPads, Kindles, and Fire TV Sticks are hardware. Hardware and software work together to make a system work. Software Types While all software is software, everyday use of software is likely to come in two forms: as system software and as an ...

Electronic mail, commonly known as email, is a digital message between two or more people. To compose an email, the sender uses a keyboard (or sometimes voice) to type a message on a smartphone, tablet, or computer. Email messages are digitally sent to the recipient using the program's Send button or icon. What do I Need to Send an Email? An email address is required to send or receive an email message. The address is unique for each user. To access and save emails, you need a web-based application or special program on your computer. Note: The first email message was sent by Ray Tomlinson in late 1971. Although the exact wording has been lost, this email is said to have included instructions on how to use the @ sign in email addresses. All emails contain the same core elements: A To section to specify recipients. A Send button. A subject line. Additional options typically include CC , BCC , and Send All . What is an Email Address? Emails are sent to one email address from another...

Apple's macOS is the operating system for the MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Pro, and Mac mini. The latest version is macOS 13 Ventura. macOS 13 Ventura Release date: 4th Quarter, 2022 MacOS 13 Ventura, named after the California coastal city known for its beaches, surfers, and windsurfers, is the 19th major release of the Mac operating system. The operating system adds new continuity features and powerful productivity tools to bring the Mac experience to new levels of performance. Stage Manager is a new feature that automatically organizes open files and applications on the desktop, allowing users to better focus on the main window they're working in, rather than dozens of open windows begging for attention. Stage Manager puts the main window right in the middle of the screen and groups other open files and apps into little icons on the left side of the screen. Mac Mail gets a major overhaul in Ventura. Finally, senders can schedule emails and cancel delivery. Ad...

A virtual machine uses computer software and hardware to emulate additional computers on a physical device. Learn more about what a virtual machine is and what it can do in a VM environment. What is a Virtual Machine? Virtual machines emulate a separate operating system (the guest) and a computer from your existing operating system (the host), for example, to run Unbuntu Linux on Windows 10. The virtual machine environment appears in a separate window, and therefore it is usually isolated as a separate environment. Still, interactivity between the guest and the host is often allowed for tasks like file transfers. Everyday Reasons to Use a Virtual Machine Developers use virtual machine software to build and test software on different platforms without using a second device. You can use a VM environment to access applications that are part of a different operating system than the one installed on your computer. For example, virtual machines allow you to play game exclusive to Window...

Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will be the final named version of Windows. Future updates will come, but they will still carry the Windows 10 label. This means that Windows 10 can legitimately be called the latest version of Windows. From its initial release in 1985 to its continued active development in 2021 and beyond, Windows has been a major player in the consumer and business PC ecosystem. 01 - Windows 1.0 Released: November 20, 1985 Replaces: MS-DOS (Microsoft Disk Operating System), although Windows up until Windows 95 actually ran on top of MS-DOS rather than completely replacing it. Innovative/Notable: Windows. This was the first version of an operating system from Microsoft that didn't require you to type commands to use it. Instead, you can point the mouse at a box, a window, and click. Bill Gates, then a young CEO, said of Windows, "It's unique software designed for the serious PC user." Two years passed from the announcement to the final delive...

An operating system is a powerful and usually large program that controls and manages the hardware and other software on a computer. All computers and computer-like devices require operating systems, including laptops, tablets, desktops, smartphones, smart watches, and routers. Examples of Operating Systems All operating systems run on laptops, tablets, and desktop computers. You have probably heard of most of them. Some examples include versions of Microsoft Windows (such as Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP), Apple's macOS (formerly OS X), Chrome OS, and various Unix and Linux distribution lists. (Unix and Linux are open source operating systems.) Your smartphone runs a mobile operating system, probably Apple's iOS or Google's Android. Both are familiar names, but you may not have realized that these are the operating systems running on these devices. Servers, such as those that host the websites you visit or provide the videos yo...

NTFS, an acronym that stands for New Technology File System, is a file system first introduced by Microsoft in 1993 with the release of Windows NT 3.1. It is the primary file system used in Microsoft's Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows NT operating systems. The Windows Server line of operating systems also primarily use NTFS. It is also compatible with other operating systems such as Linux and BSD. macOS provides read-only support for NTFS. Note: NTFS stands for other terms as well, but none of them have anything to do with what is being discussed on this page. These include not trusted for servers, never tested file system, new  tools for  storage, and no time for social. How to See If a Drive is Formatted as NTFS There are several ways to check if a hard drive is formatted with NTFS or uses a different file system. Use Disk Management The first and probably the easiest way to view the status of...

File Allocation Table (FAT) is a file system developed by Microsoft in 1977 and is still used today as the file system of choice for floppy drives and high-capacity portable storage devices such as flash drives and others. solid-state storage devices, such as SD Cards. What is the FAT File System? FAT was the primary file system used in all of Microsoft's consumer operating systems, from MS-DOS to Windows ME. Although FAT is still a supported option on newer Microsoft operating systems, NTFS is the primary file system in use today. The file allocation table file system has progressed over time, largely due to the need to support larger disk drives and larger file sizes. Let's dive into the different versions of the FAT file system. FAT12 (12-bit File Allocation Table) The first widely used version of the FAT file system, FAT12, was introduced in 1980 along with the first versions of DOS. FAT12 was the primary file system for Microsoft operating systems up to MS-DO...