Microsoft has published a very useful article on best practices for using Outlook 2010.
If this topic is of interest to you, also read this article on managing your email in Outlook. It is shorter than the one from Microsoft and might be easier to get started with.
Today we released TwInbox 2.2.0.221.
New in this release:
Note: Due to Twitter API limitations, the above features do not work for searches.
The latest version of TwInbox is available for download now from our website.
Be sure to follow @TechHit on Twitter to keep up to date with the latest news and updates. Thank you for using TwInbox!
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Today we released SimplyFile 3.1.0.225. Some of the changes include:
To upgrade, simply download and install the latest evaluation version from our website or use the “Check for Updates” button on the SimplyFile drop-down menu. If you already have a version 3.0 license key, SimplyFile will automatically recognize it. Thank you for using SimplyFile. Keep on SimplyFiling!
Today we are excited to announce the start of MessageSave 5 public beta program.
Please see this page for description of new features and information about upgrading from previous versions. Be sure to review the entire document. Beta download link is at the bottom of that page.
One of the main goals of any beta programs is collecting user feedback. If you have already sent us your thoughts – Thank You! If you have not – we are looking forward to hearing from you!
Update: Private beta is now over. Please see Public beta announcement.
We are getting ready to release a beta of the next major MessageSave version – 5.0. It will include significant new features and enhancements. Many of them are based on your feedback and suggestions. If you would like to be among the first users to try it, please sign up for the beta mailing list using this form. We are looking forward to the release and to your feedback!
Twitter permission changesTwitter has changed the way they handle authorization for 3rd party application. We have updated TwInbox to comply with the new requirements. The new version is available for download today from our website.
As the result of the above changes, the old versions of TwInbox will be unable to fetch your direct messages starting on June 30. In order to continue receiving direct messages in TWInbox, you must install the new version.
After you have installed the new version, you will need to re-authorize your Twitter accounts in TwInbox. It is a simple process – just click the “Sign In to Twitter” button in the Account Options window, then enter your user name and password.
Be sure to follow @TechHit on Twitter to keep up to date with the latest news and updates. Thank you for using TwInbox!
As you know, SimplyFile predicts into which Outlook folder you will want to file any particular message. So to move a message to that folder, all you need to do is click a button. Much faster and less error-prone than drag and drop.
Now, what if you would like to file a message in to more than one folder? SimplyFile has a way to do that as well. Just press the Ctrl key while filing the message. When you use ‘Ctrl + File Message’, SimplyFile leaves a copy of the message you are filing in its original folder, so you can file that message again into another folder.
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Outlook has a hidden feature, QueryBuilder, which can be very useful for those of you who need to define complex criteria for Search Folders or Advanced Find. It allows you to specify a conditions on most message fields; combine multiple conditions with logical AND or OR operators; build hierarchical conditions, etc. For example, you can do things like this:
This Microsoft Knowledge Base article talks about how to enable Query Builder. Note, the article only mentions Outlook 98, 2000 and 2002. The same instructions will apply to all versions of Outlook. Use the following numbers in the registry path:
Do not forget to restart Outlook for changes to take effect.
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If you use Outlook with an Exchange server and if your Outlook uses an HTTP proxy to communicate with the Exchange server, this tip might help you significantly improve the time it takes to launch Outlook. The improvement is not guaranteed, it only works in some configurations. But it is very easy to try.
Try enabling both of the following options, then restart Outlook. Do not change any other settings.
To get to that option:
Outlook 2010 and 2013:
Outlook 2007:
Outlook 2003:
Do not forget to restart Outlook for changes to take effect.
See more tips on improving Outlook performance and stability.
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Today we released SimplyFile3.0.0.222. It improves startup performance in a small number of configuration involving a slow Exchange server.
To upgrade, simply download and install the latest evaluation version from our website or use the “Check for Updates” button on the SimplyFile drop-down menu. If you already have a version 3.0 license key, SimplyFile will automatically recognize it. Thank you for using SimplyFile. Keep on SimplyFiling!