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How to install Windows Media Centre in Windows 8 Preview

· One min read

Windows 8 Consumer preview does not have the Windows Media Centre installed by default (most likely because this will be an Add-on for purchase on release)

  1. To install Windows Media Centre go to the Windows 8 Metro Panel
  2. Swipe your Mouse/Finger to the upper right corner of the screen.
  3. Click Search
  4. Type: add features
  5. Windows will now search live and “Add Features to Windows 8” should appear.
  6. Click (tap) Add Features to Windows 8
  7. Select I Already Have a Product Key
  8. Type in the following Product Key: MBFBV-W3DP2-2MVKN-PJCQD-KKTF7
  9. Select Next
  10. Check the License Terms checkbox and click Add Features
  11. Windows 8 will then restart your computer and Windows Media Centre will not be installed (You can find it pinned to the Metro Start Panel)

Countdown Shopping App List Share

· 2 min read

 

  1. To send other people your Countdown Shopping list, do the following:
  2. First (You have to have either a Bluetooth pair with the device or Internet access for email, going to run this guide through the email way but similar to other methods)
  3. Go to the Countdown application on your phone.
  4. Select my lists
  5. Select the list you want to send for someone (for example Master List)
  6. Now you need to open up the Countdown menu (so on your phone click the Menu button, for example on the Galaxy Ace it is the button with Lines going down on the left hand side of the phone)
  7. Select Share
  8. Now you need to select your sharing method, in this case we are going to use Email so select “Email to a friend”  (Other methods Bluetooth/Dropbox/Gmail etc are located under Share with another app user)
  9. Select Gmail or what email application you use on your phone.
  10. Now enter in the email address of the person you are going to send it to and send.
  11. The other person simply needs to open the email on their phone and click the link in the email (to the attached TXT document)
  12. When it selects what program to open it with, select your Web Browser.
  13. The Countdown Shopping app will then launch and import the list

How to create a password protected directory in Plesk

· One min read
  1. First off log into Plesk
  2. Click on Websites and Domains
  3. Click Hide Advanced Options (down the bottom)
  4. Click on Passwordprotected Directories
  5. Click Add Protected Directory
  6. Select the folder you want to password protect and click Ok
  7. Next select your newly made protected directory and click Add User
  8. Add the user(s) that you want to have access to the directory including their password and click Ok
  9. You have now Pass worded a directory.

How to add Album Art to iTunes

· One min read

Sometimes Album art may not be avaliable or you would like to add your own here is how you do it.

  1. Open iTunes and go to your Music Library. View it in Grid View so that all of your albums are displayed.
  2. Rightclick the album whose album art you wish to change. Select Get Info.
  3. When asked if you are sure you want to edit information for multiple items, click the Yes button.
  4. Go to the Artwork section and double-click on it.
  5. Browse to the desired album art and click the Open button.
  6. The songs will be updated with the new album art and it will then be displayed in your Music Library.

You can also Copy & Paste Album art directly into it by right clicking the image you want and select copy. Then right click the Artwork screen in iTunes and select paste.

Google Calendar Sync Error 1011

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  1. Open Outlook
  2. Click File
  3. Click Help
  4. Click Options
  5. Click Add-ins
  6. Click the Manage dropdown list
  7. Click Disabled Items
  8. Click Go
  9. Select Addin:google..
  10. Click Enable
  11. Click Ok
  12. Now do a Google Calender Sync