Author Archives: Michael Linenberger

In a previous article, I mentioned that Microsoft had announced it is extending support for OneNote 2016, which was great news. Now this: Microsoft is actually adding features again to OneNote 2016, which is really good news. That was announced … Continue reading →

I decided to do an experiment recently in which I switched to using Outlook Online for all my daily email. So, I put my usual Outlook Windows desktop software aside for a while. Why would I do this? More and … Continue reading →

It’s been a while since I wrote about Microsoft To Do, which is Redmond’s premiere to-do list platform these days. I released a video course on how to use Microsoft To Do last year. But you might wonder, six months … Continue reading →

In the last few months I’ve been testing other platforms for achieving workday productivity. One of those platforms I’ve tested is Gmail. I’d used it in the past, not really liked it, but thought I should look at it again. … Continue reading →

Windows Desktop Outlook was recently expanded with the ability to add more Quick Action buttons to the Inbox. I’ve created a new free video (within my Outlook Inbox Ninja Course) that shows you how to do this. Go to this … Continue reading →

Microsoft recently announced that as of Fall 2020, mainstream support for Office 2016 for Mac will come to an end. Upgrades are recommended prior to the support end date. Microsoft states that “Although you will still be able to use Office 2016 for … Continue reading →

The resolution season is upon us. So, let’s resolve to get tasks and email under control. It’s good to tackle both tasks and email together since, in many businesses, up to 90% of new tasks arrive by email. It Simply … Continue reading →

In nearly every live class and video course that I teach, I advise all participants to limit Outlook incoming e-mail notifications. By e-mail notifications, you know what I mean: in Windows 10 it’s the small black rectangular box, shown above, … Continue reading →

I am amazed how many of my clients still use Outlook 2010. Well, it’s time to start planning for an upgrade, because Microsoft support for that Outlook version, and for all Office 2010 products, will end in 10 months. See … Continue reading →

Here is a useful guide: I’ve got three main productivity systems. But how are they different? Well first, here they are in the order the were created: MYN (Master Your Now)— an advanced task or to-do list management system. 1MTD … Continue reading →