New Outlook versus Classic Outlook: Why your client looks different   If you bought an outright license for Outlook with no subscription attached, you may have noticed it switching to a new version seemingly on its own. Microsoft’s rollout of New Outlook has been landing on Windows PCs regardless of what version you actually own. Whether you press the “Try the new Outlook” banner toggle or receive a sneaky popup that prompts you to do so, it means a separate version appears on your PC.    What is New Outlook? New Outlook has difficulty with larger .pst archives and offers limited functionality beyond reading them. If you rely on PST in your workflow, you may find it inadequate. New Outlook is a separate app built on a different underlying architecture. It’s installed separately from your standalone Outlook app, but supplants it as the default email client on your system. New Outlook repeatedly sets itself as the default app for email files, calendar links, and mailto links for some users – even after they’ve manually switched it back. New Outlook looks different than Classic with a modernised interface. It is faster for search and Microsoft is continuing to build it out. If legacy extensions and .pst file handling aren’t important to you, New Outlook is a solid option.        Read the full article here.

 

A Windows 11 storage bug could be eating your hard drive space If you’ve found your PC is mysteriously using up hundreds of gigabytes for no reason, you’re not alone. Microsoft has confirmed a Windows 11 storage bug that eats up hard drive space in a hidden system file. The problem is in a Windows component that logs application permissions. Its log file, CapabilityAccessManager.db-wal usually sits at around 1.6MB to 4MB, but affected machines running the 24H2 or 25H2 Windows 11 update cause the file to grow unchecked. Some users have reported the file reaching upwards of 70GB, and in one confirmed case, over 500GB. Microsoft has not listed the problem on its issue tracker although there have been months of user reports. In the latest update, the release notes specify “improved disk space usage” for the file in question.

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After the Upgrade: The Right Way to Dispose of Old Tech Millions of Australians upgrade their phones, tablets and other devices every year, especially during major sales events. But while many people enjoy the latest technology, old devices are often left sitting unused in drawers or end up in landfill. Those forgotten gadgets still contain valuable materials that can be recovered and reused, making proper recycling more important than ever. Helen Maisano from MobileMuster joined us to explain why recycling old tech matters, what can actually be recovered from these devices, and how Australians can safely and responsibly dispose of their unwanted electronics. Google Storage Update   Google recently announced a significant change to how Android device backups are stored, with backups once again counting towards a user’s available Google Account storage. While the change may sound minor, it could affect millions of Android users who rely on cloud backups to protect their photos, apps and device settings. For anyone close to their storage limit, it could mean needing to free up space or upgrade their Google One plan. Alex Choros from WhistleOut joined us to explain what has changed, who will be affected, and what Android users should do now to avoid unexpected storage issues.

 

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