Calendar tips

Automatically add holidays to your Calendar On the Tools menu, click Options, click Calendar Options, and then click Add Holidays.

Quickly display several days side by side in Calendar In the date picker, drag over the dates that you want to view.

Contact meeting attendees with a reminder or other message Open the original meeting request, click the Actions menu, and then click New Message to Attendees.

Show Saturday and Sunday in separate boxes in your monthly calendar To show weekend days in separate boxes in the

Month view, right-click anywhere in Calendar view, and then click

Other Settings. Clear the Compress weekend days check box.

Change your time zone To quickly change the time zone in your calendar, change your calendar view to Day or Work Week, right-click the time bar, and then click Change Time Zone.
Need to schedule a meeting with someone in another time zone? Just add the time zone to Outlook. On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the Preferences tab. Click Calendar Options, click Time Zone, and then select the Show an additional time zone check box. Click the time zone you want in the Time zone list.
Abbreviate when entering meeting times When you enter appointments in the Calendar, you can save time by typing abbreviations and allowing Outlook to fill in the rest. For example, if you want to enter a 6:00 P.M. meeting, open a new meeting request and then type 600p. You can also use phrases such as "tomorrow" or "next Monday," and Outlook automatically inserts the correct date.
Quickly create an appointment in Calendar Click the day, drag over the block of time when the appointment occurs, and then type a description.
Quickly switch to viewing by month in Calendar Click in Calendar, and then press ALT+EQUAL SIGN.
To set an appointment to repeat, designate it as recurring In the appointment, click the Actions menu, and then click Recurrence.
Use your e-mail signature for meeting requests On the Insert menu, click Signature and then click the signature that you want to use.
Let Outlook find a meeting time when all attendees are available On the Scheduling tab, type the names of the attendees in the All Attendees list, and then click AutoPick Next.
Quickly see when conference rooms in your building are available On the Scheduling tab of a new meeting request, add all rooms as resources to the All Attendees list. After you find a conference room that is available, delete the others.
Quickly create an all-day event in Calendar Click the day heading that you want, and then type the name of the event. If the event lasts several days, click the first day heading, drag across all days, and then type the event name.
Quickly switch between viewing a day, week, or month in Calendar Click the day, click to the left of the week row, or click the day of the week heading.
Quickly move an appointment Drag it to a new date or time in your Calendar or in the date picker.
Change the subject of a meeting or appointment In Calendar, click the meeting and then type the new subject.
Change the time periods in the Calendar grid You can change the default setting for 30-minute time slots to 5-, 6-, 10-, 15-, or 60-minute time slots. Right-click the Calendar, click Other Settings, and then click the number you want from the Time Scale list.
Need consensus on a meeting time? Let invitees propose new meeting times On the Tools menu, click Options. Click Preferences and then click Calendar options. In the Calendar options section, select the Allow attendees to propose new meeting times for meetings you organize check box.
Change the number of days shown in Calendar In Calendar view, press ALT+number, where number represents the number of days to show in the view between 1 and 9. Use 0 for a 10-day view.
Manage multiple Calendars? Create a group to store Calendar shortcuts At the bottom of the Navigation Pane, click the Shortcuts button to display the Shortcuts pane, and then click Add New Group.
Track all attendees even if you can't send them a meeting request On the Scheduling tab, in the All Attendees list, click the envelope next to the name, and then click Don't send meeting to this attendee.
Quickly change an appointment into an all-day event In the Calendar, in Day view, drag the appointment to the day heading.
Quickly turn an appointment into a meeting Open a new appointment, and on the toolbar, click Invite Attendees. Type attendees' names in the To box.
Attach an agenda or meeting minutes to a meeting request If the agenda or minutes are in a file, you can attach the file to a meeting request. In the meeting request, on the Insert menu, click File, and then locate the file you want to attach.
Quickly share meeting notes with attendees Open the meeting request in Calendar, add the notes, save it, and then drag the item to your Inbox. Drag the meeting attendees' names from the body of the message to the To box, and then send the message.
Quickly create a meeting request from a meeting agenda Drag the file that contains the agenda to the Calendar button in the Navigation Pane, and then complete the meeting request.
Remove a name fast from Other Calendars To remove a name from the Other Calendars list, right-click the name, and then click Remove from Other Calendars.
Change the time interval of a reminder to give you more time to prepare On the Tools menu, click Options. Click Preferences, and then, under Calendar, you can choose a reminder to alert you from minutes to weeks ahead of time.
Want to see your Calendar while you're looking at the Inbox? In the Navigation Pane, right-click the Calendar button, and then click Open in New Window on the shortcut menu.
Automatically open someone else's Inbox or Calendar If you have permission, you can have Outlook automatically open another person's Inbox or Calendar when you start Outlook. Just leave the other person's folder open when you exit Outlook.
Quickly copy an appointment in your Calendar Hold down CTRL and drag the appointment to a new time or date.
Avoid meeting request responses If you're sending a meeting request to a large group and don't need or want responses, in the open new meeting request, on the Actions menu, click Request Responses. Specify your meeting information, and then send the meeting request.

Add your Outlook.com account to Outlook 2013

Getting your Outlook.com account to show up in Outlook takes a just a few steps.

Click File > Add Account.

Add Account command in the Backstage view

After you add your account, you can see your Outlook.com calendar in Outlook by clicking Calendar and checking the box next to your Outlook.com email address.

If you don't see the word Calendar, Compact Navigation is turned on, and the Calendar button looks like this:

Click the Calendar icon in the Navigation bar

You can check more than one box to see multiple calendars side-by-side. To combine two calendars into one view, check the boxes for both calendars you want to see, and then click the View in Overlay Mode arrow next to the second calendar's name.

You can see your contacts by clicking People and checking the box next to your Outlook.com email address.

If you don't see the word People, Compact Navigation is turned on, and the People button looks like this:

Click the People icon in the Navigation bar

Parrot Drone

Every day, technology companies are working hard to come up with the next "big thing". They are constantly developing and testing new products, hoping to be able to release the coolest new gadget to the public. Some of these gadgets are expected, like the next generation of the iPhone or the newest trend in video gaming, while others are just innovative technologies that you would never have expected. In this TechTalk, I will fill you in on some of the newest gadgets of 2014.

Sleepow

Do you suffer from sleep deprivation or insomnia? The Sleepow is an innovative memory foam pillow that is designed to help with sleeping disorders. It contains a fully-integrated stereo system that will play binaural beats (2 tones played at different frequencies in each ear) or relaxing music that is designed to put you to sleep. You can even upload your own mp3 files if you're just someone who enjoys listening to music before bed.
Schwinn CycleNav

The CycleNav from Schwinn is a smart navigation system for your bike, designed to attach to your handlebars. The CycleNav syncs up with a free app on your smartphone. Through this app, you will enter a destination for your trip. The CycleNav will then direct you with flashing turn signals and spoken directions to guide you on your route. The CycleNav is perfect for fitness enthusiasts, everyday commuters, and weekend riders.
Dream Audio Dream One Speaker

If you're anything like me, then you love listening to music. The new Dream One speaker from Dream Audio is an omni-directional system, meaning it produces full-range sound in every direction. Traditional speakers relay sound in only one direction, allowing for only one true "sweet spot". The Dream One speaker is developed to reduce a lot of the noise associated with traditional speakers, creating a "sweet space" surrounding the speaker.
Parrot Minidrone

This gadget may be something you want to put on the Christmas list for 2014. It is expected to be released at the end of the year, and it is sure to be something that will keep you and your kids entertained. The Parrot Minidrone is a quadricopter that offers flight stability similar to that of a professional drone. It will be controlled with your smartphone or tablet, and has the ability to perform high-precision acrobatics at high speeds.
Quirky's Insider

I'm sure this has happened to you. You're at the grocery store and you realize that you left your grocery list at home. You struggle to remember what you need and what you already have in your fridge. Well, your struggles will soon be over. The Insider from Quirky uses a sensor to take a picture of your refrigerator's contents every time you open the door. The picture is then uploaded to your smartphone or tablet via an app. This product is still in development, but should be available sometime this year.

Calendar tips

How to use Outlook and Outlook.com together

Add your Outlook.com account to Outlook 2013