I love Outlook. Use it everyday in every way possible. I am always looking for tips and tricks on how to use it better. Here is a list of 10 things to help Outlook users use it to become masters of this great tool. I suggest clicking through to the site for all the details, but the list is reproduced here. Be aware of the different versions of Outlook available and that not all features are ava... [More]

From Microsoft At Work Do you struggle with people not reading your email? Do you want to give your emails the best chance possible to get read? This list of tips from Microsoft At Work may help. I would suggest clicking through to the site to get the full information. I am just reproducing the tips below. Make the purpose of the message clear Tell recipients what action you want them to ta... [More]

From Microsoft At Home Good tips for improving the reach and reliability of your wireless network, whether you are a home user or a business user. Go to the site for the full information. I’ve reproduced just the tips below. Position your wireless router, modem router, or access point in a central location Move the router off the floor and away from walls and metal objects (such as meta... [More]

So… I use Microsoft Outlook as my email client. I have for years. And like a packrat, I tend to not delete things. As a result, at times, I feel like my Outlook is more like “Out-of-control”look. I found a series of videos over on the Outlook blog that are very useful. Outlook Best Practices. Go figure. I liked the series so much I decided that I would embed the videos below for your enjoyment an... [More]

There are at least 10 things you should take a few minutes to do to every new Windows PC to get it ready for daily use. This list from TechRepublic sums them up nicely. [More]

So, Windows Live Essentials gives you access to a great tool called SkyDrive. From the SkyDrive website: Store, access, and share thousands of documents, photos, and Microsoft Office files on Windows Live SkyDrive. SkyDrive password-protects your files so you control who has access to them. SkyDrive gives you 25 GB of disk space. A great way to keep backups, or put your documents “in the clo... [More]

If you are interested in developing for Windows Phone 7 (like me), then this is a set of virtual labs that you will want to site through. Each lasts about 90 minutes and takes you through the basics of creating a Windows Phone 7 app. Modules: MSDN Virtual Lab: Building your First Windows Phone 7 Application MSDN Virtual Lab: Hello Windows Phone MSDN Virtual Lab: Launchers and Chooser... [More]

I love the Microsoft Office suite of tools. They get better and better with each release, and the 2010 release is no exception. Check out this informative video and accompanying template to get your advertising in order for your SMB. While you are there, check out the other templates that are on the site. Your company’s business report needs to communicate information clearly and effective... [More]

I love the Microsoft Office suite of tools. They get better and better with each release, and the 2010 release is no exception. Check out this informative video and accompanying template to get your advertising in order for your SMB. While you are there, check out the other templates that are on the site. You don’t need an expensive, designer-created flyer to showcase your upcoming sale. Trans... [More]

I love free things, especially books. If you are developer, then you will be interested in these. A few are ebooks from Microsoft, but at least a the others are from other good trustworthy sources, notably Karl Seguin and The DZone RefCards. Have a look. Download at your leisure. Definitely read them 7 Freely available E-Books/Guides I found essential for .NET Programmers and Architects : Amazed... [More]