Open the message that contains the assigned task. On the Actions menu, click Assign Task. In the To box, enter the name of the person you want to assign the task to the same way you did before. Remember that to select the name from a list, click on the To button. Select or uncheck the Keep an [...]

Presuming the person you send the task to declines your request you may want to reassign it to someone else. So how do you do this? Well here’s how: In your task list, open the declined task by double clicking onto it. On the Actions menu, click Assign Task. In the To box, enter the name of the [...]

If your someone that constantly writes a ‘things to-do list’ on paper or maybe you simply want a way of managing your tasks more effectively and being able to create a ‘To-Do’ list with due by dates? well now you can and here’s how. Click on ‘Task’s inside the ‘Folder List’. To create a new task, [...]

Remember in the ‘email’ tutorial we discussed the Outlook Bar and how to add a favourite topic from pubic folders to the outlook shortcuts? Firstly select public folders, all public folders then right click on the folder or file you wish to add and select the option to ‘add to outlook bar’. The next time [...]

Public Folders can be seen listed inside your ‘Folder List’. It can contains any type of folder and/or files and be used by multiple users at the same time. Discuss in forum (0)

If your new to Outlook and have never used or even heard of Public Folders before, then at first it can seen a bit daunting. Public Folders can be really handy and a useful feature to have. This feature makes it possible to organise and share information with others in your work place. Discuss in forum [...]

The word maintenance conjures up images of greasy overalls, wrenches and somebody tinkering under the hood of your car. However we all know that maintenance of your car is essential to its performance, reliability and running costs. Just like your car, your computer needs regular maintenance to perform at its best to help your business [...]

For added protection take your daily backups off site. We also strongly recommend performing regular “test” restores of selected files from your previous backups. Too many people wait until disaster strikes only to find the backup had not been working in the manner they hoped. Discuss in forum (0)

Use antivirus software that works. Antivirus software should be fine tuned to scan incoming email and files from different locations. It should have predefined actions on how to handle detected viruses. The software should have regular deep scans scheduled for your hard drive to look for dormant and new viruses. In addition ensure your annual subscription [...]

Your Firewall is the only thing standing between you and the big bad world in cyber space. If you are on broadband and are connected 24*7 you are especially vulnerable. Are you open to hacker attack and unauthorized access of your systems? Regular checks can be performed to “test” your internet security. Discuss in forum (0)