"Failed To Create Profile" Error when setting up on Google Apps Sync for Microsoft Outlook

Should you encounter this issue, try this:

1. Go to control panel
2. Select Mail
3. Select "Show Profiles"
4. Should you see any existing google mail profiles, select it, and click "remove".
5. Hit OK.

Then try setting up on Google Apps Sync for Microsoft Outlook.

I've tried this on Microsoft Windows 7 - 64 bit, running Microsoft Outlook 2013 - 64 bit as well.

Good luck!

MakerBot: Replicator 2

If you're into 3D modelling, but can't afford to get yourself a super-expensive 3D printer, then the new MakerBot: Replicator 2 may be an option for you. At USD$2,199, this is still much cheaper than the commercial 3D printers out there. The Replicator 2 uses heat extrusion method, as opposed to the more common STL (Stereolitography) method, which is much cheaper in the long run when producing your models. Previous extrusion 3D printers tend to produce very coarse results which needed post production work to smooth out the rough edges, however this new model boast a 100 micron resolution, where each layer is as thin as a piece of paper!

While the price tag could still be out of reach for most of us, expect it to drop as the demand for these printers increase. Regardless, if you already plan to buy it, check out the following link for more info: http://store.makerbot.com/replicator2.html

Yahoo! Mail on Outlook 2013

Do you want to get Yahoo! Mail on Outlook for free? Try this!

1. Launch your Outlook (I'm using 2013 for this example, but previous versions should work as well).
2. Select the "FILE" tab on top left corner and select "Account and Social Network Settings" under Account Information.
3. Click on Account Settings, and in the dropdown, select "Account Settings".
4. In the dialog window, under the E-mail tab, select New.
5. Under Choose Service, Select "Email Account". Then click Next.
6. Select "POP or IMAP", and hit Next.
7. Under the POP and IMAP Account Settings, fill in your name and email address.
8. For Server Information, fill in the following:
1. Account Type: IMAP
2. Incoming mail server: imap-ssl.mail.yahoo.com
3. Outgoing mail server (SMTP): smtp.mail.yahoo.com
9. Logon Information:
1. User name: <youryahoologin>@yahoo.com
2. Password: your yahoo password
3. Check Remember Password
10. Leave "Require logon using Secure Password Authentication (SPA)" unchecked.
11. Hit More Settings:
1. Under the "Outgoing Server" tab:
1. Check "My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication
2. Select "Log on using"
1. User Name: <youryahologin>@yahoo.com
2. Password: your yahoo password
3. Check Remember Password
2. Under Advanced:
1. Under Server Port Numbers:
1. Incoming server (IMAP): 143
2. Leave "Use the following type of encrypted connection:" as "None" (this can help to prevent certificate issues, which can be extremely annoying).
3. Outgoing server (SMTP): 465
4. Select "Use the following type of encrypted connect:" as "SSL".
3. Leave the rest as is.
12.  Hit OK to close the dialog and return back to the settings windows.
13. Hit Next and you should be done!

It should take a while to import all your mail, especially if you have lots of it. Your folders should also appear.

Hopefully, the settings would work for you. Let me know how it goes in the comments!