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Feb 17, 2015 (Updated Sep 2, 2019) As you may know, I recommend filing mail into one folder (usually the Processed Mail folder), and then using Outlook Categories to tag mail there with topics, if needed. Here are some  ways … Continue reading →

Feb 17, 2015 Windows Outlook, in all desktop versions, has an optional feature called AutoPreview (Message Preview in newer versions) that shows you, in the Inbox list view, the first few lines of each message. See the image below for … Continue reading →

Dec 4, 2014 [This post has been completely updated. See the new post here] As you know, I have two primary recommendations in MYN and 1MTD for keeping e-mail under control: Convert action emails into tasks. Empty your inbox into … Continue reading →

Dec 4, 2014 [Updated Nov 11, 2015] I’ve been recommending the Android version of the TouchDown app for years as a way to bring MYN tasks to your Android smartphone or tablet (see this post). But what about the iPhone … Continue reading →

Nov 21, 2014 Another $100 Windows 8 tablet has been released for sale: the HP Stream 7. I haven’t tested it, but below is a link to a good review of it, which states the 7-inch screen is actually quite … Continue reading →

Oct. 16, 2014 Many of you may have a goal to keep your inbox nearly empty, but have not succeeded at doing that. The main reason I like to keep my inbox empty is that it feels good. Once my … Continue reading →

Sep 18, 2014, Updated Sept 23 Per my earlier post, I ordered the Toshiba $119 Windows tablet two days ago. The unit arrived today (in 2 days) from Microsoft store, with free shipping—that’s fast. Read on for my initial thoughts:

Sept 17, 2014 A reader submitted the following about tools for categorizing contacts in Outlook, and some other tools. thought I’d pass it on as it looks useful.

Sep 16, 2014 You know I am a fan of Windows tablets, so this caught my eye: an up-to-date Windows 8.1 tablet, new, for a standard price  of $119. This is getting into inexpensive Android tablet price territory. http://www.winbeta.org/news/deal-toshiba-encore-mini-windows-81-tablet-available-119-microsoft-store It’s … Continue reading →

Sep 16, 2014 The Windows Phone app called 2Day was recently updated to include start date syncing with Exchange. That was the missing feature to make it work with MYN, so it’s good to hear it’s now in there. I … Continue reading →