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SOLUTION to QuickBooks Error 3371: “Could not initialize license properties”

If you upgrade QuickBooks, you may get a license error: “Could not initialize license properties” Follow the steps below to correct the problem. Open Windows explorer and click on the View tab. Check the box to reveal hidden items. You should now see a ProgramData folder in the main directory of your system hard drive.… Continue reading SOLUTION to QuickBooks Error 3371: “Could not initialize license properties”

Raspberry Pi 4 – Setup and Getting Started Video Guide

The video below was created by Chris Sherwood of Crosstalk Solutions. Included are steps for Raspberry Pi 4 setup and getting started. From the video description: “This video covers the basics of getting started with the Raspberry Pi. We start with an overview of the Raspberry Pi platform, all of the accessories needed to get… Continue reading Raspberry Pi 4 – Setup and Getting Started Video Guide

MacOS Catalina Apple iCloud Terms and Conditions Server Error

UPDATE – 17 Oct 2019: After the most recent MacOS update for Catalina, the annoying message described below seems to have gone away. __________________ If you recently upgraded to MacOS Catalina, you have likely encountered an error message when trying to accept the new iCloud Terms and Conditions. There is a message in System Preferences… Continue reading MacOS Catalina Apple iCloud Terms and Conditions Server Error

AgaMatrix CVS Glucose Tester Meter Bluetooth App Not Communicating [SOLVED]

If you’ve purchased the CVS Bluetooth Glucose meter/tester and are using the AgaMatrix software on your smartphone, you may at some point have a problem where the app stops communicating with the meter. From the app menu (the three lines in the top left) you can find the Meters page. Your tester/meter should be listed… Continue reading AgaMatrix CVS Glucose Tester Meter Bluetooth App Not Communicating [SOLVED]

Apple iMac or MacBook Looping Restart with Error After Update

I had an interesting computer challenge this past week. Someone with an iMac was having trouble after an Apple update. The computer would start and then after the login process it would appear to be working. Then in about a minute or less, it would seemingly lose power, the screen would go black, and then… Continue reading Apple iMac or MacBook Looping Restart with Error After Update

Outlook Gmail Errors: “Server Rejected Login” and “Cannot synchronize subscribed folders”

Problem Summary Beginning on 12 September 2019 and continuing through September 16, users of Gmail and Microsoft Outlook began seeing notifications and errors stating “Server Rejected Login” and “Cannot synchronize subscribed folders” and “Cannot connect to the server” when sending and receiving. This happens even if the password has not changed and no changes have… Continue reading Outlook Gmail Errors: “Server Rejected Login” and “Cannot synchronize subscribed folders”

Why You Are Getting the Error: “Apple Card Unavailable. Apple Pay services are currently unavailable. Please try again later.”

For readers with limited time, I’ll offer the quick answer to your question about why the Apple Card application process isn’t working. The quick answer is that it’s broken (for some people some of the time) and there’s no word from Apple as to when it will be fixed. This page will be updated when… Continue reading Why You Are Getting the Error: “Apple Card Unavailable. Apple Pay services are currently unavailable. Please try again later.”

Mobile Phone Cellular Wireless Carrier Provider Signal Strength Maps

If you’re thinking about choosing the best mobile phone service provider for your needs, you’ll want to become familiar with which company offers good coverage where you live and travel. Organizations like OpenSignal and DeadCellZones gather user feedback about coverage to create maps and show areas of poor reception. This information can be helpful in addition… Continue reading Mobile Phone Cellular Wireless Carrier Provider Signal Strength Maps

Measuring Your Mobile Phone Cellular Wireless Carrier Provider Signal Strength

If you’re interested in knowing more about your mobile phone signal strength and reception, it helps to have an app that can give you detailed data. For the iPhone, you can get an app like LTE Speed Coverage Map. The app is free and offers an in-app one-time purchase to remove the advertising for 99… Continue reading Measuring Your Mobile Phone Cellular Wireless Carrier Provider Signal Strength

Verifying Authenticity of Windows Update Notifications

You may receive Windows notifications about updates similar to the one shown below: “Restart and update to stay in support. Support for the Windows 10 April 2018 Update ends in November 2019. Restart to install a supported version of Windows.” Because Windows notifications are easy to replicate and mimic, people are understandably concerned about clicking… Continue reading Verifying Authenticity of Windows Update Notifications

Moto X4 – Check for Android System Software Updates

With most computers, smartphones and other mobile devices, some updates happen automatically. However, it’s a good idea to check monthly for any pending updates and manually install them. The Moto X4 smartphone runs the Android operating system. Follow the steps below to check for system software updates. STEP #1 From the home screen, click on… Continue reading Moto X4 – Check for Android System Software Updates