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Howdy, running outlook.office.com (outlook365) on the web, on an ipad. This morning a new version must have been in use; there is no more “Move to folder” widget up on the top bar. Gone!

 

Any advice?

Thank you that great article on EcoTank printers. I almost ordered one, but I don’t have $500 to test it just now. But, we have been using the Workforce series printers (ink cartridge) and when the time comes, I will be happy to try one of these new models. Again, thanks for the great article

Hi Will, wow, that’s a great piece. Thank you. I still use Quicken Deluxe subscription so I can get support if needed; the last call they told me that using the copy transaction function wasn’t supported (but it has worked since day1) Sigh. It’s a computer. Best, Carl

Hi Susan, this is my first post in the lounge, please tell me where I should post this question:

I have an outlook.com account, which Microsoft forced me to create when I purchased a Windows 11 upgrade on August 1. I wrote the password on a PostIt, which has vanished. Now MS wants me to update that outlook.com, but I can’t sign in. I have never used that account; I can see it on my Windows 11 computer, and there are exactly 2 messages, both from August 1: acknowledgement of the Windows 11 Pro upgrade order; and 20 minutes later, “Get to know your OneDrive”. That’s it, 2 messages. I never used the account. I never sent any messages.

However, somehow I do have access (in the default mail app) to that outlook.com account on this one machine, which popped up after I opened the first MS support call. I have no idea how that happened.

I think this is a special account, because I used it to do the Windows 11 upgrade to Pro. I don’t believe I can just delete it and start over; or can I?

The recovery bot ( submit a new form )is killing me. It keeps telling me there’s not enough information; but there isn’t any way to tell it that I don’t use the account except for this one time. Any ideas? Thanks. There’s some backup information  which I could send if I can find a human at Microsoft to help; but support has been adamant that there is no way to get human support for this issue. Thank you so much

Wow, I loved your approach to throwing an interesting shell script problem to those 3 AI engines, and the results clearly showed each has a definite personality. Thank you for conducting this experiment and so clearly documenting the process, and the results. Best wishes, Carl

Hi Will, thank you for your thoughtful and fun discussion of your stable of keyboards (and mice).

I have been a long-time fan of old IBM PC keyboards. I have none left. I am currently typing on an HP model KU0316, which is OK. It is not silent, but I find the sound level to be comforting. I would love to have a better keyboard, but I’m sure that is a vanishing species of hardware. I have used Dells, and they are OK, but nothing comes close to the IBM. I no longer have one of those, sadly.

I searched the web, and found this link:

https://www.clickykeyboards.com/product/1996-ibm-104-key-keyboard-black-kb-8923-73h0120/

These are in the US $200-300 price range mostly, apparently they are re-manufactured. Do you have any experience with rebuilt keyboards? I am intrigued. I will probably continue with my aging HP keyboards.

I spilled espresso on one of these. I quickly flipped it upside down and shook repeatedly; then I disassembled the unit. I found the unit was a bit dirty (cleaned it up), but then in reassembling it I did something to the right control key, which now sticks. Sigh. I still use it, and have trained myself to use only the left control key when using that keyboard. Certified nut here.

Keep up these great articles. Love it!

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