A replacement for Outlook!

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Here we are looking at what I think is a really great program that works like Outlook, but better.

Let's get started with the Pros and Cons right off the bat, shall we? :)

Pros

• It's easy to install and setup your email accounts
• You can customize your email experience
• There is an add-on manager that allows you to add apps directly into your program.
• They give you access to sites that will allow you to send big files in emails.
• You can customize the look and feel of the program by installing themes and make it a dream to look at.
• Smart Folders allow you to manage multiple email accounts into specific folders that combine all of your inbox, sent and archived folders. Example if you want to setup one inbox that you can see all of your emails from all of your accounts at one time.
• They have a multiple search option that allows you to search for things on the internet without leaving the program.
• You can also search for a specific email with perfect precision.
• A Quick Filter Toolbar that allows you to filter your inbox without deleting them.
• As well as an Archive feature that will allow you to archive the emails you want to keep without them being stuck in your inbox.
• Secure and Protect your emails and accounts
• By cutting out the junk emails you may get on a daily basis
• Robust Privacy and Do Not Track feature you can enable in the settings, it automatically blocks remote images, the Do Not Track feature is associated with the search feature online, it makes sure you aren't tracked.
• Phishing Protection that protects you from emails that are trying to get person and private information from you. It will flag the email as a Phishing threat and if you try to click on the link it will warn you of the threat.
• The Activity Manager records all the interactions between Thunderbird and your email provider in one place. 
• You can also connect with your Social Websites through the program and have all of your messages in one place.
• Automatic update to make sure that you have the newest version of Thunderbird.
• It's has a good feel to it when you use it and is fairly easy to use, they have a support section that you can go to anytime to help you with any questions that might arise.

Cons

• It's not flashy like Microsoft Outlook.

So in the end I tell you that a free application that can do what Microsoft Outlook can do and much more. To me it's a no brainer try out Thunderbird and see how you like it, it will make you very happy in the end.

Until the next time my Techies! Be well and take care!

"TheTechieGurl"

Looking for a program that will take the place of Microsoft Office because you are on a budget? Well Look no further...

Click here to download it free today!

One of the best alternatives to Microsoft Office and the price is great! If you are looking for a programs like Word (Writer), Excel (Calc), PowerPoint (Impress), Access (Base) as well as Draw that allows you to create a simple diagram to a dynamic 3D illustration and lastly they have Math that allows you to create mathematical equations with a graphic user interface or by directly typing your formulas into the equation editor.

Here are some photos so you can see the easy setup they have provided for you to make your writing, calculating, graphic and data based dreams come true.

Writer 

Calc

Impress

Draw

Base

Math

So, the pros are

• The price is one of the biggest selling points in my opinion and they update fairly often which is great!
• Ease of use, this program is pretty easy to learn and they have tons of online help in their support section.
• It's easy to install and takes less room on your hard drive then regular Office.
• It doesn't sap your resources when you are running one or multiple programs at one time, so multitasking is a breeze!

The cons are

• It's not a flashy as regular office, which in my opinion isn't a deal breaker when I am looking for a good, solid program.
• It doesn't come with Outlook and you may find that hard to live without but on the next review I have a replacement for Outlook that is as fantastic as OpenOffice.

So there you have it, the pros and cons to using this program. I hope this helps you out.

Until next time my dear Techies take are and I'll blog at you later!

"TheTechieGurl"

Great keyboard short cuts for windows you really should know.

Here is a list of some very useful short cuts for your keyboard (remember to hold the Ctrl button down and then tap the next key, also don't forget to let go of the Ctrl button after you tapped the second button):

• Ctrl + C copy the selected text, photo, etc.
• Ctrl + X cut the selected text, photo, etc.
• Ctrl + V this combination will paste the text, photos,etc into what ever program that you are in be it an e-mail client, document, or photo editor.
• Ctrl + P this will bring up a print function in your browser, document, photo editor, etc.
• Ctrl + Shift + P This will bring up the print menu with options.
• Ctrl + Z undo last action.
• Ctrl + Shift allows you to use your arrow keys to highlight text on the page.
• Ctrl + A  selects the entire document, page or photo.
• Ctrl + Tab  will allow you to flip through the open windows on your desktop.
• Ctrl + Y in a text document, photo, etc, it will allow you to redo action you just did.

So check these simple short cuts out and see how you like them!

Until next time!

"TheTechieGurl"