Yahoo Mail Brings Link Preview Feature to Make Email Links Look Good

In year 2013 Yahoo Mail brought major changes in the way it operates. From then onwards Yahoo is continually working and bringing in some small but necessary changes and updates. One noticeable change among the recent ones that Yahoo Mail brought is the Link Preview feature.

We all have shared links in emails. But previously the links that we shared on emails were plain blue colored URL of web pages, which looked unsettled with some random characters. But now, with Link Preview as the newest addition to its features, Yahoo Mail actually allow users to view a snippet of the link that they share in the email. The user can add links by copy-pasting or manually typing the link address. The moment the link gets added in the email body then, a more informative and visually good looking snippet preview of the link gets displayed in the email. The preview will have a descriptive title, image and short snippet of that particular web page. This feature works with a link that has photo, video, or an article. Good thing is this link preview feature is supported on both PC and mobile device.

When you paste a link, then it will get automatically replaced by the title of article/image/video. However, you can disable this and Link Preview in total. You can do this by using the Settings menu of Yahoo Mail.

Link Preview is a pretty good feature, and makes emailing more fun. However if you have any doubts about this feature or have got any problem with Yahoo Mail, then simply avail expert support for Yahoo Mail ; it is the best way of getting out of Yahoo Mail issues. You can also contact good third party companies like SupportBuddy. It is among few that provide good, easy, and effective Yahoo Mail resolutions. Simply call at their Yahoo Mail Tech Support Number and get the required help.

To sum up all, as the users are becoming more demanding, Yahoo Mail brought the much needed changes in itself; which is actually good. And including Link Preview is one good step that Yahoo has taken. This feature certainly is handy and does improve the emailing experience.

Lloyds Banking Group Upgrade Their 1,200 ATM Machines to Windows 7

With Microsoft’s announcement for the end of providing updated security patches for Windows XP, the Lloyds Banking Group has now announced to upgrade their 1,200 ATM machines from Windows XP to Windows 7. This is a pretty good and a much needed step that Lloyds has taken. As there won’t be any more updated security patches for Windows XP, so now the Windows XP is in a stage that is very much open to all sorts of attacks. Almost every single ATM machine in the world was working on Windows XP and that worked completely fine. But since no more security updates are now available to Windows XP, so this makes Windows XP much weaker. Updating the ATM machines to Windows 7 is a much need resolution as people are very concerned about their bank details.

Lloyds Banking Group saw the upcoming possible threats of using Windows XP in ATM machines, and is updating ATMs from Windows XP to Windows 7. According to latest reports the consumer banking software company NCR is going to start an upgrade campaign for several companies, which include: Lloyds Bank, Bank of Scotland, Halifax, and TSB. There are multiple advantages of upgrading ATM machines with Windows 7. The new Windows 7 ATM Machines will have new features which include larger screen and voice support, the cash machine will be quicker, and also they will provide enhanced security than what XP gave.

So if you are a Windows XP user then it is the time to switch to Windows 7, because Windows 7 is safer, quicker, efficient, and effective. That is why Windows 7 is current time’s most used operating system in the world. However if you have any doubts on upgrading Windows XP to Windows 7, or got any problem with Windows 7, then simply call at Windows 7 Support Number and tell your issues to experts. Contacting experts at the time of need is the best thing to do, as they can give correct and efficient resolutions. SupportBuddy is a good company to approach, as it has a dedicated team of experts for Windows 7 tech support.

To sum up all, as the situations are changing and Microsoft in a way wants its users to shift to Windows 7 and 8, so it is best for a user to do that. Windows 7 is much safer, faster, and provides more functionality.

Housecall: A Free but Reliable Antivirus Software from Trend Micro

Housecall is a free antivirus software that can identify and remove Trojans, viruses, worms, spyware, unwanted browser plugins/extensions, and other malicious software from your system. It is a product of Trend Micro Inc., a global leader in antivirus cloud computing and internet content security, which focuses on data security, outbreak prevention, virtualization, and endpoint protection, etc. Housecall is a pretty handy software solution, which can be used with or without Trend Micro antivirus software. 

It is very effective and efficient. It quickly identifies and fixes a wide range of threats. It comes in both 32 bit and 64 bit versions, and size of this antivirus software is just 1.4 MB; which is pretty small for an antivirus. But that doesn't mean that the software is bogus. In fact, it is pretty much reliable. The software doesn’t expire, however if a new version is available, then you should download it for free from Trend Micro website.

Housecall comes with an easy to use interface that makes scanning an easy process. Along with that you can perform three types of scans. By default the antivirus is set on Quick Scan, which is quickest of all. In this mode the antivirus only scans critical areas that are most likely to contain active threats. The second mode of scan is Full system scan; as the name suggests it scans the complete system for threats and viruses. The last mode of scan is the Custom Scan; using it you can scan a specific file/folder/drive. However you should note that the solution is just for scanning and removing active spyware and malware (file based threats) residing in the system. To protect your system against internet threats you have to install another internet security solution, such as Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security.

Using Housecall and Trend Micro Internet security and antivirus solutions together, you can provide a strong protection shield to your PC and data. However if a problem arises with any Trend Micro products then simply calling at Trend Micro customer support number and telling experts about your issues can get those resolved.

SupportBuddy is a leading company in providing technical support for Trend Micro products. Simply call them at any point of time and get your issues resolved.

To summarize everything, if you are looking for a lightweight, easy, and effective antivirus solution to protect your PC data, then Housecall is a good product to choose. It does what it advertises, and using it along with Trend Micro security solutions is simply making your data safer and secure.

Understanding IMAP Connection and Setting Windows Live Mail to IMAP

Internet Message Access Protocol abbreviated as IMAP is a type of connection, which acts like a medium to access content stored on the servers/clouds. Another popular type of connection for accessing data stored on servers is POP (Post Office Protocol). In Windows Live Mail, both of these connections can be set to access your Live Mail emails and folders. There are a few differences between the two.

IMAP connection in Windows Live Mail is more about portability, cloud storage, and accessing your content from the server/cloud itself. That is when you set up Windows Live Mail to IMAP connection, and then you are accessing and managing your emails from the server directly. Emails will be stored in the server and they won't get downloaded. So you can access emails from any computer in the world. All that it requires is an internet connection. IMAP is also useful when you have very less space left in your system memory. So in place of saving emails, drafts, folders etc. locally, all of them get saved in the server.

In IMAP connection emails are automatically backed up every evening, so if in case you accidentally delete an email, the email admin can retrieve deleted email. However one disadvantage of IMAP is you can’t access emails and other folders without getting an internet connection. Internet connection is a must and also online cloud storage space is limited, so you may need to delete some emails periodically. However in IMAP there is portability involved, you will not get limited to just one single computer.

To set up an IMAP connection in Windows Live Mail, all you have to do is click on Add-email 

Account, enter complete email address and password, and then click on Next. You'll get navigated to a window where you have the option to select IMAP as the ‘My incoming server’. Simply select IMAP and then fill up other important fields, and you are done. You may need to call the Windows Live Mail Support Number to get help in doing this, as setting up an IMAP connection in Windows Live Mail is for advanced users.

SupportBuddy is a good place to start looking for help. It is an ace leading Support Company for Windows Live Mail issues.

Talking to Windows Email Support Team is a good way of finding easy and effective solutions for your Live Mail issues. To sum up everything, Windows Live Mail is a good email application. Both of its versions work well. It offers multiple handy features that let you modify Live Mail as per your needs. Setting up Live Mail to IMAP connection is one such feature of Live Mail, using which you can set Windows Live Mail as per your preferences.            

Enjoy faster image sharing with the new ‘Insert Photos’ feature at Gmail

Sharing images was something which was not quite easy, when using the Gmail email service. But, this has now been changed by the new additions made by Google for sharing images, where you can now insert images by few clicks of the mouse. This new feature will help in inserting photos that were auto backed on Google+ from iOS or Android phones.

Clicking just once on the newly inserted ‘Insert Photo’ feature will show you a grid of Auto Backup photos on your Google + account, where you can share beginning with the most recently added. Thus, you can now save amply on your time by inserting the Auto Backup images from your phone in Gmail messages online by making use of the new Insert Photo button.

Also, users of Gmail are now saved from the hassle of uploading one single photo at a time, by uploading the full album in one go. In addition, options for regular uploading images through PC browsing and via URL links are also allowed.

You also have access to resizing inline images when composing a message. This will require making simple clicks on the image’s corner and dragging the same as per the required size or dimensions.

In March itself, Google made changes in its Gmail applications for iOS users. This update has been said to have saved a great amount of time for users which helped in pre-fetching the Gmail messages, even before they have been opened on the app.

The updated Gmail for iOS is compatible with the iOS 7 and other higher versions. Users will now need to switch on the background app refresh and notifications, which includes alerts, badges or banners for the Gmail app. Also, logging o into Gmail for iOS app just once will help you in getting automatic access to all other Google services including Drive, Maps, Chrome and YouTube. This easy access helps in eliminating the need of going through the two-step verification process, every time you log into different services of Google.

The author is a Email support expert deals in providing Gmail tech Support, Outlook Support, Windows Live mail Support, AOL Email Support and Yahoo Mail Support . Support can be availed at 1-888-753-5164 toll free.

Get peace of mind with Avira and for added comfort rely on experts at SupportBuddy

Avira is a well-known security company, which keeps releasing for its users something innovative and improved from time to time to ensure complete PC protection always. An offering by the brand which managed to garner huge popularity is the Avira Free antivirus. In fact, surveys and stats indicate that this is listed among the most known antivirus applications in the industry today. The protection offering by this is top-notched and ensures reliable shield for users. The installation needed is pretty easy and can be accomplished in few simple steps. The interface it features is structured which puts an emphasis on security and performance.

Users often get stuck in the dilemma of finding the right antivirus programs for their PCs, which can help in ensuring total protection against viruses, malware and more such threats and vulnerabilities. Most antivirus solutions that exist in the market, boast about delivering high capability for data protection as well as for the PC as a whole. However, there are just few in line, which enjoy similar popularity and protection capabilities like the Avira Free antivirus.

When compared to most of its advanced counterparts existing in the industry today, Avira free antivirus is known to present improved prevention and security to users. Also, the scanning capability is much faster when compared to most existing applications. In all, Avira can ensure complete peace of mind about your system’s projection from threats which never ask for permission before intruding.

What adds more to the popularity of this name is the reliable support where experts are always ready to help. What is needed is making a single line of contact with the Avira tech support experts and you are bound to get an easy answer always.

Seeing the overwhelming number of companies that exist, getting confused is much easy. But, one name that like Avira can ensure complete peace of mind is SupportBuddy. Experts here are experienced, skilled and trained and can be contacted anytime by calling on the Avira technical support phone number. So, call now and bid adieu to issues of every kind and type, with ease and simply.

Avast Launches New PC Cleanup Utility: GrimeFighter

The GrimeFighter, a free PC cleanup utility developed by the popular digital data protection provider Avast, is now available for download. It is one of the most awaited products from Avast.

Avast has spent two years in developing this PC utility. According to Avast, unlike other PC cleaner utility, GrimeFighter actually increases the PC performance after finishing up the task of cleaning your PC. It is also unique it its own term because it doesn’t ask the user about the components that are to be analyzed. It is a standalone product and is now available for download.

Vince Steckler, Avast Chief Executive Officer, said “Most PC-cleanup utilities don't really improve performance – some actually slow down PCs.”

“Since they run in Windows, they are unlikely to find problems with files and registry entries that are locked, protected, or otherwise hidden. Ironically those are the ones most often robbing users of performance and stability. ”

He further added “With Avast GrimeFighter, we didn’t want to introduce another me-too product – we wanted to eliminate the problem of slow PCs.”

What GrimeFighter actually does is: it boots into Linux. This allows it to detect and remove files that are not easily detectable when Window is running. Along with this, it uploads the results of scans directly to Avast cloud space, helping Avast build an intelligence database of reasons that cause your system to slow down.

One more feature of GrimeFighter that's worth mentioning is, it can also detect hardware components which are in danger of failure.

In all it is a good PC Cleaner that actually speeds up your PC, and provides certain handy features, that can help you get notified about possible failures.

However, if you face any problems downloading GrimeFighter, or have issues related to it, you can contact the ace-tech support company SupportBuddy. They give dedicated Avast Technical Support throughout the year.

You can contact them anytime and from anywhere. All that you have to do is simply give a call at their Avast support number, and they will help you in getting resolution quickly and effectively.

How to convert MS Word to JPEG and vice versa?

Any PC user, who uses the same on a regular basis, makes use of a word processor very frequently. The word processor is a reliable, efficient and simple text-processing software application that can be used to create any kind of text based documents easily. From school goers to professionals, everyone makes use of this application on a very frequent basis in order to accomplish loads of tasks and to create files of a number of kinds.

Word processor is a very productive software which helps any user to type text in a number of fonts, making any kinds of editing or changes, delete a part or whole of the document, move parts within the document, create many different copies of one single document and even take a print out of any number of pages or the complete document. In all it helps in creating presentations both in the soft copy and hard copy versions easily and without requiring much technical knowledge.

There are many word processors, but Microsoft Word is like the most popular of them all that helps in performing the above mentioned tasks much easily. Also, you can use the same to easily format the document into any kind of preferred style, font, format and placement. You can also check the grammar, spelling and language style either manually or automatically using this app. Also, you can convert the Microsoft Word Document into other format like the JPEG picture format and vice versa.

If you are not aware about how Microsoft Word can be converted into JPEG, here is a simple step-by-step process for the same

1. To convert the text to image format, you must first open the MS Word document, which you want to be converted into the JPEG image format
2. In order to convert the word file you must first ensure that every part of the content is visible as anything that remains outside the screen will not get converted.
3. You must now press the print screen button on the keyboard which will help in copying the contents of the document
4. Next you must open another of Microsoft’s application in order to copy the text here.
5. Next editing of the document can be done by making any tweaks you want.
6. You must now save this document in the desired location but make sure you choose the right format from the drop down menu.

The above steps will help in converting MS word file into a JPEG Image, but if you get stuck at any step, easy Microsoft support is easily available online.

So, in case if you wish to save a scanned image that has some text in the form of a Word document here is a simple process for the same.

1. You must begin by scanning the intended document and save the same in a .tiff file format by choosing the same from the dropdown menu.
2. You now need to open the Microsoft Office Document Imaging tool; in case you are not aware about the same you can easily contact Microsoft tech support experts to understand more about this tool.
3. The text which is to be converted must now be copied
4. This content should now be pasted in the MS Word document format. You can now choose to edit the document by checking for any errors and thus finalizing the text
5. Next the documents must now be saved in the desired location by an apt name.

So, here is a simple process of converting Microsoft Word file into JPEG and vice-a-versa. In case you get stuck at any point and need professional help, the same is just one call away at SupportBuddy, a leading name among tech support companies.

Charge your phone from 0 to 100 % in half a minute !!

Smartphones running out of battery after every few hours is a problem that users face commonly. But, a recent announcement that can make all such users happy and worry-free is the release of a prototype charger that touts to charge a mobile device from zero to 100 in just 30 seconds. Think it’s too good to be true; even we did, until we read what follows.

It’s from Store Dot which with its bio-organic prototype technology commits to charge any mobile device in just 30 seconds or even lesser. Most on the go users particularly face the problem of draining battery on their mobile phones, but it’s nothing to worry about anymore as a solution has now been devised by an Israeli company, Store Dot.

The released thing is just now only a prototype and the company does not anticipate the selling of this charger for a couple of years more. Also, it’s been found that the same is not a full capacity battery and also the size is not very compact to get fitted inside the mobile handset.

As for now, the prototype charger by StoreDot has only been released for the Samsung Galaxy S4, but the company has plans to make these for more smartphones in the near future. The firm will however spend next three years and $6.25 in funding to make the enhancements.

The company is at least a year away from functional prototype integrated in a mobile device and in two years the firm believes to reach the required energy density needed for an entire day. It means a commercial ready device will at least take three years to get shaped.

Reports even suggest that the prototype charger by Store Dot will be priced as twice that of a regular charger and is expected to get under commercial production by the year 2016.

Company anticipates reducing the charger size before it gets under commercial manufacturing. The firm Store Dot is renowned for making use of bio-inspired nanotechnology and the prototype charger which still has no name is based on the quantum dot technology.

In the meantime, Store Dot is also looking to develop cadmium-free displays, which will present a non-toxic alternative, acting as the first ever bio organic display.

So, if you too wish to buy this charger which can charge your mobile in less than a minute you will need to wait for another three years, before the same will actually get released. Till then continue using your current charger.

The writer is an Avast tech support expert  at SupportBuddy - a Global Company offering technical support for computers. Call 1-888-753-5164, connect with a live technician remotely, and get your issue resolved instantly while speaking on the Avast Technical Support Number.

FireChat instigated for Android, you can now chat but without a data connection!

You can now stay in touch with nearby phone users, but without using the cellular service or internet connection. Wondering too good to be true? But it’s a reality, which has now been rolled out by FireChat, a new mobile messaging application.

Only after two weeks of its release, FireChat has managed to pin it among users searching for more secured and affordable communication options. This free messaging app uses no magic, but the wireless mesh networking technology, which someday will help plethora of devices to get linked like a chain.

This amazing technology someday in future might tie thousands of devices with built-in radios and will help in staying online, but without paying anything. Also, disaster zones or remote areas will continue having online communications, even without access to cellular signals and Wi-Fi. Another feature is that conversations in these off-the grid networks will not be hack-able by cyber attackers and spies and will not be closed by governments trying to suppress free speech.

The sole aim of this is to create a network built by the people for the people. FireChat could do an even better job on Android, seeing the demographic differences that remain between the Android user base and the iPhone users. Meanwhile, the app has already been installed on a million iOS devices.

Smartphones running on Android are cheaper and thus preferred by users in less-affluent places where access to the internet is expensive. Google is among the biggest internet companies intrigued with the potential of mesh networking to add more to the online world population.

The reach of FireChat as for now is limited. Users of iPhone with this app have been able to send photos and text only to users within 30 to 100 feet range.  In the meantime, Open Garden is planning to upgrade this FireChat app for iPhone to help it connect to a chain of devices and to add to its reach.

For now, the iPhones and Android phones with the FireChat app will not be able to involve in this off the grid communication. However, the mesh networking will start working on phones running on different types of operating systems, says Open Garden.

Practically, FireChat resembles the spreadsheet and word processing programs which were released by Microsoft long back to help in broadening the appeal to its Windows line of operating systems on personal computers.

Meanwhile, the development of FireChat saw acceleration due to the growing popularity of other messaging apps like WhatsApp and Snapchat which helped smartphone users to send pictures and text to friends and family, without requiring to pay the smartphone carriers.

Another feature of FireChat is that anything shared via this is not saved. The content gets evaporated, once the app is closed. This helps in adding to the anonymity of users, which is gaining ample popularity, especially among the youth.

The number of people using FireChat is still very limited, which means finding someone nearby using the same service is difficult. To lure more users, FireChat offers an option as ‘everyone’, which helps in adding 80 random users in the same country and enter a digital chat room, which will however raise the need of a cellular or Wi-Fi connection.

The popularity of FireChat is still growing and more and more people will start using the service once the range gets improved and when the service gets initiated in more places.

The author is a Browser support expert deals in providing Mozilla Firefox Support, Safari Support, Google Chrome Support, Opera Support and Internet Explorer Support. Support can be availed at 1-888-753-5164 toll free.

McAfee Launches Free Full Version Mobile Security Solution For Android

Recently in the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2014, the leading online security company McAfee announced release of its full version mobile security software solution. The application is free for all Android and iPhone users.

McAfee is an Intel company, and provides security solutions for PC and mobile device users. In its line of popular security products, it recently offered a new product called McAfee Mobile Security for Android users. This product supports 30 different languages, offers security extensions for Intel based mobile phones, and includes latest data protection feature. It blocks all possible privacy and security threats, supports a powerful antivirus, that quickly scans and repairs the infected areas, and prevents data loss, identity theft, and privacy invasion etc.

McAfee says that McAfee Mobile Security has scored 100% threat detection rate in tests ran by AV-Test. Along with all above mentioned data protection and prevention features, it also has few more handy features that include call and SMS filtering and an auto CaptureCam feature, that will automatically take a picture of the person holding the device if there are multiple incorrect password attempts.

All these features make the McAfee Mobile Security, safe and handy application to protect data stored in Android phones. When it comes to providing data security; like all McAfee products, this application is also reliable and effective. It is functional, efficient, and fast. Plus, it doesn't put too much load on your Android device.

But, if in any case, you face any problem with using this McAfee product or have any queries related to installing or using McAfee Mobile Security, then the quickest and effective way of getting them resolved is contacting experts at SupportBuddy. 

There are some companies providing McAfee Tech Support , but SupportBuddy is the company to choose as it is the best. They have their dedicated teams working throughout the year. All that you have to do is give a single call on their McAfee Support number , and they'll resolve your issues right away.

HP Spectre 13X2: A Hybrid Notebook And Tablet At Reasonable Price

HP Spectre 13X2 is among the newest products that HP (Hewlett Packard) has released in recent months. It is a hybrid notebook that can be converted into a working tablet in a split of a second. Though is does have some shortcoming, but there are certain (in-fact lot) aspects where it does perform well and proves to be handy.

Spectre 13X2 has a dark, matte-gray and aluminum case, which makes it tough enough to survive the rough and rigorous use. Along with that, the gently rounded edges of this convertible give it an elegant look. The keyboard is all functional and is easy to use. It gives enough space to type freely and without making much spelling mistakes. The track pad needs a little work because sometimes it goes numb.
Spectre 13X2 is a hybrid, so you can separate the keyboard from the touch enabled screen. Once separated it becomes a thin 13.3 inch light tablet. But there’s a problem with Spectre X2, it is a bit heavy as a notebook as well as a tablet.

Still Spectre X2 manages to give results in terms of usability and efficiency. It is highly portable, and you can take it anywhere. Along with that, it has two batteries, which together gives you more battery life than the other’s in its class, does. There’s one battery in the keyboard and one on the screen. The power button is on the upper back-right corner of the screen panel, which is thoughtful; because it is easy to reach and use. The screen’s sensibility is good enough and responds well to taps and swaps.

Also it is quite spacious and has 1920 by 1080 resolution, which gives crisp and sharp images filled with rich colors. However, there are some performance issues with Spectre X2, especially when playing a heavy game or running a heavy program like Photoshop. Still it performs well with lightweight/moderate programs and applications.

In all, SpectreX 2 is a good deal to choose if you are looking for a hybrid notebook. It is efficient, quite handy, portable, and does its job well. However, if you face some issues with this convertible, then the best place to find solutions is SupportBuddy Tech Support Number. With their team of certified experts, SupportBuddy tops the chart for providing HP technical Support. All that it requires is contacting their HP support to get issues resolved.

Know about a new budget tablet from Acer: the Acer Iconia One 7

Searching for a budget device in the industry, does not always mean choosing a non-branded machine. As most buyers believe that branded machines come for a price tag, which is high. Today even ace brands are venturing into the budget device manufacturing scenario. Acer not keeping behind its peers on this front, has recently unveiled its new budget tablet as Acer Iconia One 7.

Acer has been doing great in presenting users with Windows and Android based budget mobile devices. The Iconia One 7 is yet another addition, which experts believe stands much closer to the Iconia B1. The tablet however boasts some pretty impressive features for users.

The display on the Acer Iconia One 7 is of 7 inch and comes with 1GB RAM. The processor inside has been upgraded to a 1.5 GHz dual-core CPU. The device has HD playback functionalities, both via the screen and through a micro HDMI port. The wireless connectivity option is offered by the Wi-Fi and there’s no 3G, no Bluetooth and not even GPS. Also, for camera lovers there is nothing impressive; the front camera is just 0.3 MP rendering it unfit for video chats, while the rear camera is of 1.9 MP, not pretty much to the expectations of users.

The Acer Iconia One 7 is designed to give even those people a glimpse of the mobile device life who cannot get their hands-on the pretty loaded devices. This can help in checking emails, browsing the web, playing games and all this on a very affordable budget. This tablet from Acer thus fulfills the idea and need of a budget tablet from a brand ideally.

What adds more to the popularity of Acer, in addition to its user-centric approach at work is the reliable tech support, which can make technicalities easy, even for novices. Similar is the support you can expect at the Acer technical support help desk at the in-house teams and even with the third-party firms.

If wondering where, then ace support for Acer is presented by the tech buddies at SupportBuddy. Reaching them can be accomplished by making just one call on the Acer tech support phone number any day and anytime.