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Apr 8, 2011 The primary purpose of a to-do list isn’t to get everything done. No, the primary purpose of a to-do list is to set your mind at ease that you know what your responsibilities are. That’s the main … Continue reading →

April 4, 2011 [Updated Dec 7, 2016] This article extends from my previous blog and shows other ways to limit Outlook’s blue-box e-mail notifications. Research shows that even small work interruptions can greatly impact workday efficiency. As I discussed in … Continue reading →

Apr 2, 2011 I am a big fan of turning off e-mail notifications in Outlook, particularly the blue notification rectangle that announces new mail in Outlook versions 2003 and later (officially called the Desktop Alert in Outlook). The trouble with … Continue reading →

Mar 30, 2011 As you know, the MYN system can be used on any tablet. But in fact, my very favorite mobile MYN-compatible software (TouchDown) only runs on Android, not on the iPad. Only now would I consider an Android … Continue reading →

Mar 28, 2011 By now you know I am a bit biased toward using Exchange server with Outlook (I really do encourage it). That’s because using Exchange with Outlook solves a ton of mobility issues and adds tons of features. … Continue reading →

Mar 26, 2011 Here’s an excerpt from my new Outlook book (the 3rd edition of Total Workday Control). In the excerpt below I describe how Exchange users on Outlook for Mac 2011 can store mail locally, thus clearing space on … Continue reading →

Mar 26, 2011 We are very excited to announce that the third edition of Total Workday Control Using Microsoft Outlook will release in a week or so.  In addition to the powerful e-mail and task management system of all editions, … Continue reading →

March 18, 2011 The iPad 2 seems to be talked about (and advertised) everywhere. And you cannot have missed the ads for the new Android-based Motorola Xoom—the ad where the intense looking guy fiercely folds up his laptop and turns … Continue reading →

Mar 8, 2011 If you are using Outlook Exchange and filing mail locally to Personal Folders (just about everyone in a medium to large company is), then read on. A new option for you called Personal Archives is here. With … Continue reading →

Mar 5, 2011 I saw this head-to-head comparison of the iPad 2 and the new Android 3.0 Motorola Xoom Tablet. It looks like they are about a wash feature wise. Of course, you may have preferences on the two operating … Continue reading →