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Quickly Check Outlook Junk Folder for Non-Spam Messages

Debra Dalgleish — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000

I get tons of spam email in Outlook, even though I’ve set up countless rules to deal with it. Instead of spending time on useful work, I have to scan that folder full of junk, in case any legitimate messages ended up in they accidentally. But I finally found a setting that has been a … Continue reading "Quickly Check Outlook Junk Folder for Non-Spam Messages"

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Record and Use Notepad++ Macros to Save Time

Debra Dalgleish — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 17:45:00 +0000

To save time in Notepad++, you can record and run macros. Here’s one of my favourite macros, and the steps for setting it up. Repeated Tasks I keep Notepad++ open all day, making notes as I go, and I like to section things off with lines. It doesn’t take long to type a string of … Continue reading "Record and Use Notepad++ Macros to Save Time"

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iPhone Shortcut Start Timer Keeps Repeating

Debra Dalgleish — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:01:00 +0000

Make it stop! I set up an iPhone shortcut, Start Timer, but it keeps repeating, every time I stop it. Where did I go wrong, and how can I fix it, so the timer runs once, and then stops? Tip: You can jump to the Fix section, to see my quick fix. Or keep reading, … Continue reading "iPhone Shortcut Start Timer Keeps Repeating"

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Make Text Files Open With Notepad++ by Default

Debra Dalgleish — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:02:00 +0000

All day, every day, I make notes in the Notepad++ application while I’m working. First thing in the morning, I open my Daily Notes file, using a desktop shortcut. It’s quick and easy – right-click the desktop icon, point to the “Open with” command, and then click on Notepad++. Double-Click Problem Unfortunately, if I accidentally … Continue reading "Make Text Files Open With Notepad++ by Default"

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Grow Your Small Business–Task Challenge–Summer Season

Debra Dalgleish — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 05:02:00 +0000

Is summer a quiet time for your small business? If so, it could be the perfect time to work on growing your business! And I’ve got a couple of free Excel workbooks to help you! My Contextures site features Microsoft Excel tips, videos and tutorials, and things slow down in the summer. People are at … Continue reading "Grow Your Small Business–Task Challenge–Summer Season"

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