How to backup Microsoft Outlook contact and emails

To backup Outlook database, you first need to search your PC for outlook data file. These files are with pst extension. See below,

 1) Choose > Start Button -> Search -> Search for Files

2) Type *.pst in the seach box and press 'Enter'

3) The outlook data files with names ending with .pst will be listed

4) Copy the paste the files to your backup drive or external hard disk

5)  Below is how I backup into my SD Card 

6) Remember to close Microsoft Outlook before backup because Windows doesn't allow you to copy opened files.

Happy Prosperous New Year 2013

How to setup Dlink wireless router?

So you bought a new Dlink router for your home or office but having some problem getting the ADSL to and wifi work.

Here's 2 wonderful guide for your reference.

1) http://www.plus.net/support/broadband/hardware/dsl2640b.shtml

2) http://techtips.salon.com/set-up-d-link-router-4840.html

God luck and Happy New Year 2013.

Merry Christmas

I would like to wish everyone Merry Christmas and  Happy New Year. Enjoy this special festive season with love, peace and prosperity.

Cheers.

Windows 8 Acer Iconia W510 tablet

My first experience with Windows 8 on Acer Iconia W510 tablet / laptop

After waiting 1 week for the stock to arrive, I had finally started my adventure with Windows 8.

Mine is Acer Iconia W510 with Intel Atom processor, 2GB RAM & 64 GB storage.

You can use it with a dock keyboard or just use it as a table.

The first thing I like to highlight is that it's not a iPad. The user experience is no where near iPad. The tablet is hard to hold, screen isn't easy to navigate with touch and applications are not so touch friendly.

As a laptop, the screen it a little too small and a little slow.

But, it still do both quite OK. Just ok that I don't get frustrated using it.

Windows 8 is a little weird with the new metro & desktop without start button.It uses the Windows button to  navigate.

While in dock mode, I use the Windows desktop. While in tablet mode, I would use the metro icons.

After a few days testing, I feel that I can live with this as my laptop & tablet.

I have long trying to leave my laptop behind and use my tablet but tablet are just not ready for everyday work.

So the hybrid tablet & laptop is still the best for my job as a IT manager.

Now I just carry my Acer Iconia along insted of a tablet and laptop everywhere.

If you are in my shoes, give the Windows 8 hybrid a try.

Here's some references for you :-

http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/09/acer-iconia-w510-review/

http://reviews.cnet.com/tablets/acer-iconia-w510-1422/4505-3126_7-35472859.html

Hot to clean hard disk for re-use

Ever wonder how to wipe out a hard disk data and reuse it?

Here's how to do it.

http://forums.cnet.com/7723-7588_102-577455/best-method-to-clean-out-hard-drives-of-data-viruses-for-reuse

Laptop battery failure?

Having laptop battery failure. Here's a forum that I would like to share with yo.

http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19681_102-576395/laptop-sudden-battery-failure-or-something-more/?tag=nl.e497&s_cid=e497