Friday, February 28, 2014

Import .VCF (vCard File) to Outlook mac 2011

I was trying to add my phone contact database to outlook mac 2011. I kept getting error notifications. This how I solved the problem.

First convert your ,vcf file to .csv files


  1. Start Outlook 2011 for Mac.
  2. Select File from the menu.
  3. Choose Import... from the drop-down list.
  4. In the Import window, select Contacts or messages from a text file, then click the right arrow to continue.
  5. Leave the File Type at the first option, Import Contacts from a tab- or comma-delimited text file, then click the right arrow to continue.
  6. Navigate and select the appropriate .csv file, then click Import.
  7. In the Import Contacts window, map any important unmapped fields from the right column to the equivalent field from the left column by dragging the field to the new position.
  8. Examples: drag the E-mail Address unmapped field to the Email Address1 mapped field. Drag the Business Phone unmapped field to the Work Phone 1 mapped field.
Select Finish.
  1. Review the Contacts that were imported to ensure accuracy.


(Free online conversion at Convert vcf to csv


How to Set Up Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo (POP - IMAP) email in Outlook mac 2011


You can use Outlook for Mac 2011 to send and to receive messages from a web-based email account without a direct connection to the provider's website. Messages that are from a web-based application account remain on the mail server. 

The steps in this section apply if you already have an existing web-based account. 

Step 1: Verify your user name and your password

Before you begin, make sure that you have the correct user name and password. First, sign in to your web-based account to make sure that you have all the information. If you do not enter the correct user name and password, you will receive an error message when you try to send or receive email. 

Outlook 2011 will automatically enter the incoming and outgoing server names and ports. If you cannot receive or send email, check these settings with your web-based email provider or Internet service provider. 

If you have the correct user name and password, go to step 2. 

Step 2: Set up Outlook 2011 with your web-based account

Follow these steps to set up your web-based email account:
  1. On the Tools menu, click Accounts.
  2. If this is the first time your setting up an account, click E-mail Account.
    Note You may not see this option if you already have an account created in Outlook 2011. Instead, you will see the Default account information. To create an email account in this scenario, click the + symbol and select E-mail...
  3. The Enter your account information dialog box will appear. In the E-mail address box, type your web-based email address. For example, type username@outlook.com.
  4. Click Add Account.
  5. Click the More Options button.
  6. In the Authentication drop down box, select Use Incoming Server Info, and then click OK.
  7. In the Accounts window, verify the information, and then close the window. See screenshots below for comparison.


In some instances, you may have to manually enter your receiving and sending server names and ports. The information about receiving and sending servers is provided by your ISP. Most ISPs have support webpages that provide steps to configure Outlook for Mac with the email client. The following information can help you get started. If you still cannot connect, contact your ISP to confirm your receiving and sending server names and the port numbers, or search the Internet to find the setting information.

Sunday, February 9, 2014

How to copy PS3 save game data to external or USB drive

You put the usb storage device in the PS3, 

  • go to the Saved Data Utility option in the Game area of the Xross Media Bar (the interface of the PS3). Press Triangle once at the game save you want to copy and select "copy". 
  • You then select where to copy the game save - the portable device should show up there. Press X and it will copy it for you.
You're done