Outlook:Using It Effectively & Cool Things To Do

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In summary, the conversation discusses using Outlook to send information to a phone, specifically regarding meeting reminders. The participants also mention other options such as Google Calendar and Remember The Milk for organizing tasks and sending reminders. They also discuss the advantages of using Google's online services over running programs on a computer.
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Cyrus
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So, I have it working with my school and msn email account. I've also added events on the calandar option. Is there a way to have this send information to my phone? I don't have a blackberry. I know if your phone is windows based it can sync with your home pc and update you on meetings. Is there a way you can have outlook send your el cheapo phone a text saying Hey: Meeting! ?

Also, what other cool things can you do with it or have you done with it?
 
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AHA, you're a genious! I sent myself a text via email. Now to get outlook to send me a text reminder and I have blackberry capaiblity! (well, sort of!)
 
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Ah, an email from outlook! NOw, how do I automate outlook to send emails for events on its own??
 
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Cyrus said:
Ah, an email from outlook! NOw, how do I automate outlook to send emails for events on its own??
I was able to find the following, which sounds like it may be what you're looking for, but it's hard to say since it doesn't give a ton of details on how it actually functions.

http://www.office-addins.com/-outlook-addins/email-reminder.html

You can download a trial version (the full version costs $24) and test it out. It's one part of a set of 18 Outlook add-ins, so there's some extra stuff there that you may not need.

The main issue you're likely to run into is that you'll probably have to have Outlook up and running on your machine (with an active internet connection) in order for the reminders to get sent. Since it doesn't look like you're running in an Exchange environment (from your description I'm just guessing you're using POP or something), I'm not sure there's a way around that (even in an Exchange environment, I'd guess it would have to be implemented by the server admin).

This whole idea of yours is intriguing to me. I may have to look into this myself so I can keep all of my work meetings straight.
 
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Cyrus said:
So, I have it working with my school and msn email account. I've also added events on the calandar option. Is there a way to have this send information to my phone? I don't have a blackberry. I know if your phone is windows based it can sync with your home pc and update you on meetings. Is there a way you can have outlook send your el cheapo phone a text saying Hey: Meeting! ?

Google Calendar (sends sms/email reminders) /Remember Me Milk (to do list - I think also sends reminders) are better than Outlook which is slow on my computer.

Also, what other cool things can you do with it or have you done with it?

I have 2007 and I can do planning in Microsoft One note, and easily transfer my work into outlook. I think Outlook can also keeps track of all the work you do using Word/Excel. And, you can also synchronize it with google calendar (need a 3rd party free tool)
 
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I've never used outlook - does it have a scripting capability?
 
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rootX said:
Google Calendar (sends sms/email reminders) /Remember Me Milk (to do list - I think also sends reminders) are better than Outlook which is slow on my computer.



I have 2007 and I can do planning in Microsoft One note, and easily transfer my work into outlook. I think Outlook can also keeps track of all the work you do using Word/Excel. And, you can also synchronize it with google calendar (need a 3rd party free tool)

Will you need google calendar up and running for it to send you automated emails to your phone? The problem with outlook is that I must have my computer on at home and connected to the internet for it to send me an email. If google could do this while my comptuer is shut off, that's the optimum solution!
 
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Cyrus said:
Will you need google calendar up and running for it to send you automated emails to your phone?

No. Actually, it's much better because it doesn't run on your computer but on google servers.
So first, you can access it from https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?service=cl&passive=true&nui=1&continue=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fcalendar%2Frender&followup=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fcalendar%2Frender" [Broken]( and second you don't need to download anything on your computer. You need a gmail account for it. But, everything is free :tongue2: All the events can be synchronized with Outlook with
http://www.google.com/support/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=89955


Remember The milk is to do list and it also runs online (but needs a free account).

If you haven't tried google before, you should also check https://www.google.com/accounts/Ser...p://docs.google.com/&ltmpl=homepage&rm=false"which is equivalent to MS Office but runs online and costs nothing.
 
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rootX said:
No. Actually, it's much better because it doesn't run on your computer but on google servers.
So first, you can access it from https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?service=cl&passive=true&nui=1&continue=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fcalendar%2Frender&followup=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fcalendar%2Frender" [Broken]( and second you don't need to download anything on your computer. You need a gmail account for it. But, everything is free :tongue2: All the events can be synchronized with Outlook with
http://www.google.com/support/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=89955


Remember The milk is to do list and it also runs online (but needs a free account).

Sweetttt...I'm turning my Motorola W755

http://mobiles.maxabout.com/res/idx/mobiles/reviews/w755/motorola_w755.jpg [Broken]

Into a pseudo blackberry!
 
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You guys are awesome. This google thing works perfectly!
 

1. How can I organize my emails in Outlook?

To organize your emails in Outlook, you can create folders and subfolders to categorize your emails. You can also use the search function to quickly find specific emails. Additionally, you can use filters and rules to automatically sort incoming emails into different folders based on criteria you set.

2. What are some useful shortcuts in Outlook?

Some useful shortcuts in Outlook include pressing "Ctrl + R" to reply to an email, "Ctrl + Shift + F" to forward an email, and "Ctrl + N" to start a new email. You can also use "Ctrl + Shift + M" to open a new appointment, "Ctrl + Shift + A" to open a new appointment request, and "Ctrl + Shift + K" to open a new task.

3. Can I access Outlook on my mobile device?

Yes, you can access Outlook on your mobile device by downloading the Outlook app or by accessing it through your device's web browser. This allows you to stay connected to your emails and calendar on-the-go.

4. How can I schedule a meeting with multiple people in Outlook?

To schedule a meeting with multiple people in Outlook, you can use the "New Meeting" button to create a new meeting request. Then, add the email addresses of the people you want to invite in the "To" field. You can also use the "Scheduling Assistant" to check everyone's availability and find a suitable meeting time.

5. What are some cool features in Outlook?

Some cool features in Outlook include the ability to add apps and plugins, such as Translator or Trello, to enhance your productivity. You can also use the "Quick Steps" feature to automate repetitive tasks, and the "Focused Inbox" feature to prioritize important emails. Additionally, Outlook has a built-in calendar and task manager, making it a comprehensive tool for managing your daily tasks and appointments.

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