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PRODUCT REVIEW: Kernel for PST Repair Tool

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A Personal Folders file (.pst) is an Outlook data file that in general stores the messages and other items on your computer. In fact, this is the most common file in which information in MS Outlook is saved by home users or in small organizations. The key point to note is that as a .pst file is kept on your computer, it is not subject to mailbox size limits on the mail server. Therefore, by performing a simple act of removing items to a .pst file, it gets easier for you to free up the storage space in the mailbox. But just like any other file format, these .pst files also get corrupt in various circumstances.

There are all sorts of reasons why an Outlook PST file can become corrupt, and whenever such unwanted incidents happen; it stops working. If you work within any size business that depends upon MS Outlook, chances are you will need the services of a PST repair tool.

However, we are aware of the fact that most of the organizations depend on MS Outlook for email, calendaring, tasks, contacts. In fact, it won’t be wrong to say that MS Outlook is often the heart and soul of a business. But the real matter of concern is its fragility and it can be a real big nightmare when it breaks. Outlook PST files can become corrupt and may even turn inaccessible due to different reasons. But once the outlook PST file gets corrupt then what happens. There is always a high possibility where your entire communication or work routines come to a sudden halt.

Fortunately, plenty of tools are out there that can help in keeping the integrity of that data file intact. Which ones are the most reliable and safe to use? If you or your organization relies on Outlook, then there is only one tool that I am going to talk about could save your day and time – Kernel for Outlook PST Repair.

Kernel for Outlook PST Repair

Kernel for Outlook PST Repair provide effortless PST file recovery solution when the MS Outlook PST file gets corrupted, damaged, or accidently deleted. All it takes is just a few minutes to recover and retrieve all the required data files like Notes, scheduled tasks, Calendar entries, Journal, appointments, etc. The software is very well integrated with several innovative functionalities and options that further assists in the successful recovery of the corrupt PST files from the scenarios such as abrupt shutdown of a system, MS Outlook crashes, virus attack and registry error and etc. Let us look and understand what it has more to offer:

INTERACTIVE INTERFACE

One you download and install the software, the welcome interface automatically displays the dialog box which is the handy interface to upload corrupted or inaccessible Outlook PST files. In the same dialog box, you could also view the placement of Search feature, which turn out to be very handy in situations when you are not exactly aware of the location of PST file and searching for the required PST file is taking too much time.

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You just require to select the folder where you want to search for the required PST file, and after selecting the required drive, click the Search button.

INSTANT RECOVERY OF MULTIPLE FILES

Situations do arise where you have to deal with multiple PST file corruption. Using this software, dealing with such circumstances also get easier. In the “Source File Selection” dialog box, you can add multiple PST files, and then subsequently select Repair Multiple File(s) option for repairing multiple PST files. In just a fraction of few seconds, you can add various Outlook PST files and perform the required email recovery operation.

“Select Output Type” DIALOG BOX TO SAVE RECOVERED FILE IN VARIOUS FORMATS

The software also offers various options to restore the recovered PST files.

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The following list divides the saving alternatives on the basis of applications and quantity of files processed.

  • Single File Options – PST file (MS Outlook), DBX file (Outlook Express), and MBOX file.
  • Multiple File Options- EML file, TXT file, MSG file, RTF file, MHTML file, HTML file and PDF file
  • Email Servers – GroupWise, Microsoft Exchange Server, IBM Domino (Lotus Domino), and Office 365.
  • Web Based Email Clients – Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, Outlook.com, Google Apps,,Live.com, iCloud, and company IMAP account

FILTRATION OPTION

The software is also well embedded with inbuilt filter. This functionality is of great help and provide the liberty to save the restored file what you want through various email filters (From, To, Subject, Item Type, Folder Name and Date Range).

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There is an option of adding prefix to the Store Name, if you enable this option and type the required prefix in the Store name prefix text box, then the recovered Store name will appear with the provided prefix in Outlook.

FILE SPLITTING OPTION

Just in case, you are wondering of how to deal with large sized PST file, then there is an additional option to trim large-size PST file upon crossing the specified limit using Split Option. This software even provides you to opt PST Split option up to 5 GB to reduce the resultant PST File in size.

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GENERATING FILE ANALYSIS REPORT

This software has been integrated with the facility to showcase the graphical File Analysis Reports showing the logs of four different parameters. The point to be noted is these reports are generated only after adding and repairing the PST files. To view the reports, click the required report name in the bottom of the Task Pane, after repairing the PST file. The reports can be generated on the basis of following attributes:

  • Total item types
  • Mail flow density by date
  • Mail flow density by senders
  • Interaction between users

PREREQUISITES

This software has been programmed in such a manner that it can be installed on all versions of Windows Platform, including Windows (10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000, 98, NT and 95) and Windows Server (2012, 2008 R2, 2008, 2003 R2, 2003). In fact, the software can successfully repair all versions of Outlook PST files plus Outlook 2016.

For those who wants to get familiar with the working of the software before purchasing its licensed version can even download its trial version. The free trial version is embedded with an option to restore first 25 items from each folder of PST file.

CONCLUSION

The software is very advance and very easy to operate. What makes it more ideal choice for performing an effective PST file recovery operation is its ability to provide 100% error-free recovery solution in almost any situation without altering the actual properties of your data files. Moreover, the software comes with 30-day money back guarantee, and so if you are not completely satisfied with the results then you may make a refund request.

 

Applications, software

Best DIY Tools For Creating Apps

 

Creating a mobile app has never been easier. You don’t have to wait for months and spend a ton of cash on developers to have your app made just the way you wanted. This is especially important for those on a tight budget, as developers often charge by the hour and costs can pile up faster than you’d imagine. Fortunately, nowadays you can make a professional-looking app without actually having any coding experience yourself, thanks to various mobile app makers available online.

Now, you might be wondering what exactly are mobile app makers? To put it simply, they represent online platforms who offer development services for making mobile apps. What makes them special is the fact that they are designed to be used by individuals who have absolutely no prior coding experience. They are packed full with all the standard features a mobile app might need, such as:

  • Location-based services
  • Social network services
  • Push notifications
  • Specific seller-oriented features
  • Multiple paying options
  • Diverse templates
  • Rich customization options

What sets mobile app makers apart from the traditional app development practices is the cost efficiency. Most start-ups find it difficult to invest hundreds and even thousands of dollars into app development. This may even deter some entrepreneurs from making the experience mobile in the first place, which may save some money in the beginning, but ultimately, limit the business in the long run. This is why mobile app makers are an excellent choice for those on a tight budget. Although they could never replace seasoned developers, I tried to pick out the top six mobile app makers available at the time of writing this article.

1.      AppInstitute

AppInstitute has won quite a few startup awards and is currently the main mobile app maker in the United Kingdom. It’s the number one choice for local businesses due to its excellent e-commerce features, coupled with customizable menus, catalogs and an easy to use content manager. It also has rich booking options, which aren’t restricted only on managing appointments, but also provides the user with video events and other engaging content. The price varies depending on whether you’re looking for a monthly or a yearly subscription, with the starting package costing $8.00 per month, or $6.00 when billed annually.

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2.      Como DIY

This app maker boosts its success with over 1 million apps powered by its platform and clients such as Coca-Cola, Burger King, and even BMW. Flashy names aside, this company provides a long list of features, including appointment scheduling, e-commerce integration, event planning and management, user reviews and even a loyalty card feature. That’s why Como is the preferred app maker of choice for restaurants, galleries, and other event-oriented establishments. There are seven available templates which can further be combined with six navigation styles. Payment plans only include a monthly, yearly or a bi-yearly subscriptions which cost $57, $48 and $41 respectfully.

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3.      GoodBarber

GoodBarber is a platform which offers the most advanced app making features available for both Android and IOS. Users can control every single detail of their app and for those who don’t, there are numerous templates available coupled with over 350 gorgeous icons and little over 600 different Google Fonts. What makes it unique is the instant visual feedback users experience when adjusting the parameters. Although it does not have an integrated online store, users do have the option of adding Shopify, Amazon or Etsy. The pricing starts at $16 for the standard package, $32 for the full and $48 for the advanced plan.

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4.      ShoutEm

This app maker presents itself as a very refined and elegant product. It features a complete content managing system, resourceful tools for engagement and different monetization options. What makes ShoutEm great is the seamless integration with the existing sources such as Foursquare, WordPress, social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter and even Soundcloud. It also supports mobile advertising, which allows the user to regain some of the finances spent on ShoutEm. It’s not the cheapest provider available, with the price starting at $19.90 a month for the Basic plan. If you wish to publish directly to the Android or Apple stores, then you need to get the Advanced, $49.00 per month plan.

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5.      AppMachine

This easy-to-use platform aims to automate the building process by importing everything the app might use from sites such as Facebook and Twitter and even your RSS feeds. The creators had the idea to use the various aspects of the platform as it were made of Lego bricks, which directly translates into the app making experience. Using the drag-and-drop interface, users move and organize the features as building blocks. These include anything ranging from pictures, videos to online stores and links to social networks. Users have a complete control of the layout with customizable icons, colors, fonts and navigation paths. Currently, they are offering a $49 Plus and a $69 Pro plan. Fortunately, there are two bundles available, one at $99 per month and the other at $300.

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6.      Appery.io

The last contender on our list is Appery.io, a leading cloud-based platform for the fast development of mobile apps. The fact that it’s cloud-based means that nothing needs to be downloaded or installed in order to make the app. Not only that but most app makers which are focused only on iOS and Android devices, Appery.io users can also make apps for Windows Phones. Its drag-and-drop interface makes it easy to use even for the most inexperienced users. That said, Appery.io boasts a massive catalog of plugins available for both the inexperienced and advances users and it supports creating custom plugins and sharing them with the community. You can use the platform for free or pay $180 for the premium service.

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In Conclusion

As you can see, making a mobile app without any programming experience is possible. The platforms are all graphic in design, some using the drag-and-drop interface while the others use simple check-box type, on-off switches. Most of them are pretty straight-forward to use and if you have any issues, the app makers offer video and graphic tutorials and excellent customer support. You don’t need to worry about hiring expensive programmers in order to have a professional-looking app that reflects your business.

 

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By John Stone

Author bio: John Stone is a business consultant and web entrepreneur.  Through years of experience, he became a devout believer in the notion that form should always follow function and that developing the ability to think outside of the box is a prerequisite of being a successful entrepreneur. He currently advises companies about Web Design in Sydney. You can get in touch with him on Twitter.

 

Applications, Mobile

The Ultimate App Guide For Carpenters And Handymen

 

In 2016, there is an app for everything. Increasingly, apps are becoming more important in industry, in particular the construction industry. There are so many to choose from. Having a full range of tools is key for all carpenters. Luckily as technology expands, there are more and more ways that apps can help you with your job. In fact, IOS and Google Play app downloads topped over 260 billion over the past year. With your smartphone or tablet, carpenters now have a huge range of tools ready for you to use at the tap of your finger. As a result of the massive increases in app developments, consumer reviews are crucial – how else will we know which apps work and which don’t? The below infographic from Jarrimber shows us all the best apps that are available to carpenters that we should be downloading right now.

Have you tried any of these apps? Let us know below!

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Design, Marketing

The Ultimate List Of AB Testing

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Building a conversion optimization strategy is a process. You’ve spent time on tracking, analyzing, building a hypothesis and building your test. Moments before you launch, take the time to go over the following AB test checklist to make sure you have everything you need and to ensure your test results are meaningful and scalable.

Everything you need to do before launching:

The first thing to do when you decide to start testing is ask yourself where you’re going to test. That’s where planning comes in. Usually you want to start where you can both have the biggest impact and also learn the most. Oftentimes, this is at the top of the funnel where there are the most users, but take a look at this section and see what works best for you.

  • Measure your website’s performance (Read more about where to start and what to track)

  • Use heatmaps to understand user behavior (Read more about heatmaps to increase conversion)

  • Define your goal – (e.g – registrations, sales)

  • Define KPI’s – what will you track?

  • How long will it take you to reach significance? Make sure to chose a part of the funnel that will generate results and matter.

  • If you have other tests planned or ongoing – would yours conflict?

  • Choose the best platform for your test

CREATIVE CHECKLIST

The design process of a test is where you make the difference. Knowing what to test and how will be the difference between a successful or failed test. The steps you take to optimize your assets will determine if your test results in relevant or non-essential conclusions. Here’s what you need to make sure of before you complete your new variation:

The Call to Action Button:

  • You have one call to action (CTA)

  • Your CTA is above the fold

  • The text on your call to action contains no more than one or two words

  • Your CTA is clear – people will know what to do immediately

  • The call to action button stands out – in color and size

The Content:

  • The content focuses on value – not features

  • Your headline matches your message on ads

  • Your title is actionable and tells people what to do

  • You’re using one font type

  • Your unique selling proposition is clear

  • You’re using social proof – testimonial, customer logos, reviews

  • Your keywords are relevant to your SEO needs

  • All text is HTML for SEO

  • You are mobile focused

  • You have no or a minimum of links on the page

The Main Visual:

  • You have no more than 2 main colors on your page

  • The visual compliments your USP

  • The visual directs user attention to the call to action

  • The visual projects trust and reliability

The Registration Form:

  • Requires a minimum of fields to get started

  • Required fields are easy to distinguish from non required fields

  • Highlights your USP and why people should sign up

  • You have a confirmation page/layer

  • You send a confirmation email to signups

PRE-LAUNCH CHECKLIST

Before launching your test, there are a few important elements you have to check. This AB testing checklist may take sometime to go through but once you move forward with your test, you’ll know it has been set up in the best way. You should always be sure that the changes you made are working well and are trackable:

  • Your goals are set up in Google Analytics

  • Your goals are set up in AdWords (if relevant)

  • Your Google Analytics tracking code has been implemented

  • Google Analytics events have been set

  • Images are rendering correctly

  • Adwords account is connected to analytics (if relevant)

  • Ecommerce tracking is enabled (if relevant)

  • Goals are firing within Google Analytics

  • Segmentation is correct: your experiment is appearing to the right audience

  • Page load time is at minimum – use Google’s speed test tool

  • Variation is compatible with all browsers using BrowserStack

  • Demographics and Interest reports are enabled on GA

  • All links work (and send to the right page)

  • All links open in new tab

  • Links have anchor text

  • Image size is at minimum

  • Variation is compatible with mobile or excludes mobile traffic

  • You’ve QA’d the entire funnel of your variation (not just the page you’re working on)

  • Heatmaps are working well

  • You’ve located any 404 non existing pages

  • Lead box is working correctly

  • Your main title is in H1

  • Experiment parameters are setup

Time to launch that test!

THE AFTERMATH

A test isn’t complete until we’ve reached conclusions, analyzed our results and have a plan for our next steps:

  • Test for a minimum of 7 days – to make sure there aren’t any changes due to special occasions or unknown criteria

  • Make sure you reach statistical significance. Don’t be quick to the trigger – allow tests to run to their full extent until you’ve reached significant validity

  • Analyze the data and draw conclusions

  • Get the team involved – the best way to keep testing is to showcase your results to others and get them on board with testing

  • Take the next steps – optimize

TOOLS

There are many tools that can make your job easier and faster:

  • Hotjar – The all in one solution for heatmaps, surveys, analysis and visitor recordings. If you haven’t tried it yet you’re definitely missing out.

  • Invision – Use invision for better communication around design and creative. Comment and collaborate on creative projects with your team and clients.

  • VWO – Like Optimizely, Visual Website Optimizer allows you to edit pages via its sleek user interface and AB test them without needing developers or designers.

  • Webmaster tools – Google’s webmaster tools lets webmasters tell search engines about their site to make it understandable by bots and maximize visibility to people.

  • Kissmetrics – Analytics platforms like these, in conjunction with Google Analytics, can give you access to extra-accurate and different types of reporting

  • Site speed checker – Speed checkers such as Google PageSpeed tool allow you to assess the load time of your page and learn of ways to optimize it

  • Test Significance Calculator – Sometimes, for one reason or another, we run AB tests outside of a true testing platform and just wind up with raw data. Having a significance calculator allows you to determine statistical significance in these scenarios.

This post originally published on Talia Wolf’s blog

Talia helps businesses plan and execute conversion optimization programs. She runs thousands of A/B tests using emotional targeting and persuasive design to grow their business.

 

Talia is a frequent keynote speaker at marketing conferences and was recently listed as one of the most influential experts in conversion optimization. Follow her on twitter at @taliagw and learn more about her conversion optimization training programs.