FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Windows warn me about the Calixy Organizer installer?

Windows may show a SmartScreen or security warning because the Calixy Organizer installer is not digitally signed yet. Calixy is still just starting out, and a trusted code-signing certificate adds a real ongoing cost. I am keeping the software price low instead of passing that cost on right now.

The warning does not automatically mean the installer contains malware. It usually means Windows does not yet recognize the publisher or installer as having enough reputation. To be safest, download Calixy Organizer only from the official Calixy website and avoid copies from file-sharing sites or third-party download pages.

If you decide to continue, Windows may require you to choose More info and then Run anyway. I understand that this warning can feel unsettling, and I plan to revisit code signing as Calixy grows.

How can I improve the spam filter?

Each email you mark as spam helps Calixy improve spam detection. When the SpamAssassin learning tools are available, Calixy feeds those messages into SpamAssassin training. Calixy also adds the sender information to its blacklist so future spam analysis can make faster decisions.

You can review these senders from the Options menu. Select Analyze to list the domains Calixy has seen in spam messages, along with a count for each domain. From there, check Block to blacklist messages from that domain. Blocking common spam domains can make spam analysis faster and more consistent.

How does email color coding work?

Calixy can color code emails by sender domain to make the mail list easier to scan. In the Options menu, you can choose category colors and assign domains to those categories. For example, you could make work emails one color, store receipts another color, and personal messages another.

When Calixy loads your mail, it checks the sender’s domain and applies the matching category color automatically. This helps important senders stand out without having to open each message.

Setting system variable for remote Ollama

Remote Ollama uses a Windows system environment variable named OLLAMA_API_KEY. To set it from Windows, open Control Panel > System > Advanced system settings > Environment Variables. Under System variables, choose New, enter OLLAMA_API_KEY as the variable name, and paste your Ollama remote API key as the variable value.

As an alternative, open PowerShell as Administrator and run: [Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable('OLLAMA_API_KEY', 'your-key-here', [EnvironmentVariableTarget]::Machine). Restart Calixy Organizer and Ollama after setting the variable so both can read it.