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How to disable automatic java update check in Windows 7

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Windows 7 displays Java Update notification when the “check for automatic updates” is enabled for Java. The Java Update available notification will be displayed in Windows 7 taskbar as shown below.

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Listed below are the steps to disable the check for automatic java update using Java Control Panel

From Windows 7 Start menu navigate to Control Panel -> Programs

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In The Programs screen, select Java from the available list

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In the Java Control Panel navigate to update tab. Un mark the check box with label as Check for Updates Automatically. And click OK button to confirm and save the changes. This would disable the display of Java Updates Available notification in Windows 7 Taskbar.

How to clear browsing history in iPad 2 safari

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iPad 2 provides a good browsing experience to the user through the pre-installed Safari browser. It also allows users to clear the browsing history, cache and cookies. This can be done using the Safari settings option in the iPad.

To clear the browsing history in iPad

  • Tap settings icon on your iPad home screen.
  • In the settings screen, navigate to General settings and then to Tao Safari menu option.

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  • In the Safari settings, navigate down to see the list of menu options available for clearing the browsing history, cookies and cache.

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Read: How to enable iPad to speak selected text

When you tap the clear history or any of these menu options you will be prompted with the following message depending upon the selected option.

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Tap the Clear button to continue with the operation.

How to turn off the Safari pop up blocker in iPad 2

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iPad 2 comes with pre-installed Safari web browser which provides pleasant surfing experience. In case you are accessing websites with pop ups then you can use the iPad settings for disabling the popup blocker.

1. Tap the settings icon in the Home screen

2. Navigate to the Safari menu and then to the Block Pop-ups option

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3. To Turn off Popup blocker in iPad 2 tap the grey area next to ON option value Block Pop-ups.

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Read: Add signature for every mail account on iPad

How to insert a symbol in Outlook 2010 email message

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Inserting symbols in email messages is possible when you are using Outlook 2010 for sending any emails. To insert a symbol in Outlook 2010 email message

· Click the Insert menu and navigate to Symbols section

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· Click the Symbol drop down arrow.

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· This would display the list of symbols as shown below

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· If you want to select other symbol which is not displayed in the list then click the More Symbols option.

How to install web certificates in iPad 2

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If you want to access your corporate Outlook Email Account in iPad 2 then you can access this using Outlook Web Access using Safari browser. Most of the corporate email accounts can be accessed only if you install the company certificate. For installing the Web Certificate in iPad 2

  • Mail the web certificate to your personal email account by backing up from your PC as a PKCS12 file.
  • Access the email and download the attached certificate to your iPad
  • You will be prompted with the following dialog. 

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  • Touch the Install button to proceed with the installation
  • Some certificate might be password protected and enter the password if prompted.

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  • The following confirmation message will be displayed once the certificate installed. Click Done to close this window.

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How to display email size in Yahoo Mail account

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Yahoo Mail account provides option for the users to display the size of an email. By default if your Yahoo Mail does not display this column then you can use the options link to change this behaviour.

On the right hand side of the Yahoo Mail account, click the drop down arrow available next to Options link

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Select Show from the list of available menus and then followed by Selecting Size Column.

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Now the email list would include a new column which displays the size of each email as shown below.

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How to disable preview for mails configured in iPad

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Mail Accounts configured in iPad 2 provide preview of the email message. You can change the number of lines displayed in email preview using the iPad Settings option.

Select Settings menu from the touch screen and navigate to Mail, Contacts, Calendars option.

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On the right hand side under the Mail section , the number of lines displayed for the Preview is displayed. When you select Preview option the following will be displayed

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Now select None to disable the preview for the for the mail accounts configured in iPad.

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How to unhide menu bar in Safari

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The Safari browser has a menu bar with menus such as  File, Edit, View, History, Bookmarks etc.. and it is available on the top of the browser as shown below.

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But if your Safari browser does not display the Menus then you can un hide menu bar using the Safari General Settings menu option.

Click on the General Settings menu available at the top right hand side of the browser. From the list of displayed menu, select the menu with label as Show Menu bar.

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This would display the Menu bar at the top of the Safari browser.