Rethinkit Blog
3Jan/100

(Tech Tip: Wiring) How to install an ethernet jack (rj45 cat5e)

imageWe get asked all the time about home networks and how to wire them.  Generally we find too many people using wireless signals for things that really need a wire like gaming or video streaming.

It’s very easy to connect the wires – the hard part is concealing it and making it look ‘pretty’.

8Dec/090

(Tech Tip: Outlook) Outlook meeting requests best practices

(Tech Tip: Outlook) Outlook meeting requests best practices

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Outlook meeting requests are easy to use but also easy to misuse.

Here is a best practices guide straight from the Outlook team at Microsoft:

8Dec/090

(Tech Tips: Windows) Fixing the IE 8 warning – ‘Do you want to view only the webpage content that was delivered securely?’

clip_image001To see the page properly, a user should click on the No button.

But most people will not read the message and will click the Yes button (especially since it’s the default).

7Nov/091

(Tech Tip: Outlook) Master Category Lists

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Using Outlook Categories is better than using subfolders for two reasons:

 

 

- You can assign multiple categories to an item

- Categorization is saved with the item so you won’t lose it by moving things around.

6Nov/090

(Tech Tip: Printers) How to connect to a network printer

clip_image002 If you can’t connect to your network printer or you have switched your printer from USB cable to network cable then you should go through these steps to re-connect.

It’s possible that the network IP number has changed due to the nature of DHCP auto assignments of numbers.

24Oct/091

(Tech Tip: Outlook) Show unread mail in JUST your inbox

Outlook’s ‘unread mail’ normally shows you unread mail in all your folders.
Here’s how to change it to just the Inbox.

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24Oct/090

(Tech Tip: Systems) Common systems and memory configs

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Ever wonder what memory goes in your computer? 
Whenever I go to upgrade I never really know which memory to get.
These are the main things to know.

24Oct/090

(Tech Tip: Printers) Windows Print Server Tips and Tricks

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Windows Server will auto-install print drivers for clients.  But what driver exactly?

Here are some troubleshooting steps followed by more detailed information about print servers. 

20Jul/090

Netiquette Rulebook

Netiquette Rulebook

 Golden rule of Netiquette: don't make people do work for you that you can do yourself.

The rules haven't really changed but the technology we're using sometimes allows us to break them easier and quicker than ever before.  So here's our growing list of the common things you should look out for when trying to be a good corporate netizen.  Any suggestions?

8Jun/090

Blackberry: see mail folders besides Inbox

By default Blackberry only shows your Inbox folder.  If you want to see other folders you must change the Folder Redirection settings.