James Walker
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How to use the Microsoft Lists advanced list editor » O
Microsoft Lists is a new data storage and organisation system that blends spreadsheets, databases and web apps together. Lists is really a new interface atop the existing SharePoint Lists infrastru… → Read More
How to open File Explorer windows in a separate process to the Windows UI » O
File Explorer, previously Windows Explorer and canonically “explorer.exe”, is one of the most-used Windows components. The executable has two distinct roles: rendering core UI component… → Read More
How to view your notes and tasks within Outlook on the web » O
The Outlook web app comes with handy convenience features to reduce context switching and help keep you focused. One relatively recent addition is the ability to view notes and tasks from within th… → Read More
It’s 2020 and I’ve started using my Windows Phone Lumia 930 again – because of Windows Maps » O
I used my Nokia Lumia 930 as my daily phone well into 2019. Although stuck on the dated Windows 10 “Anniversary Update,” the Lumia continued to fulfil my undemanding day-to-day requirem… → Read More
How to get a more compact inbox layout in the Outlook web app » O
The default layout for Outlook on the web consists of a chunky message list coupled with an always-on reading panel. Message previews, image thumbnails and attachment links are all displayed inline… → Read More
How to use Microsoft Search in Bing to find your work data » O
Microsoft’s Bing now does more than simply search the web. It can also surface results from within your organisation, including files, contacts and conversations. Information is displayed rig… → Read More
How to bookmark messages in Microsoft Teams » O
Microsoft Teams channels can be lively places. All that messaging activity makes for a cumbersome experience if you’re trying to revisit something posted weeks, days or even hours ago. You ca… → Read More
How to set an Out of Office auto-reply using the Outlook web app » O
It’s the time of year when you’re getting ready to walk out of work and head home for the holidays – even if, in physical terms, they may be one and the same these days. The last … → Read More
Google Docs, Sheets and Slides on iOS add support for editing Microsoft Office files » O
Google has updated its Workspace suite to add support for editing Microsoft Office files on iOS devices. The feature, already available on the web and on Android, brings first-class support for Off… → Read More
How to hide and unhide chats in Microsoft Teams » O
Microsoft Teams doesn’t let you delete chats with your contacts. However, it is possible to “hide” a conversation, removing it from the chat pane while preserving the conversation… → Read More
How to make yourself Available, Busy or Offline in Microsoft Teams » O
Microsoft Teams has support for “presence statuses” which let you signal your availability to your colleagues. Teams will automatically switch you between statuses based on your usage o… → Read More
How to set a status message in Microsoft Teams » O
Setting a Microsoft Teams status message is a good way to keep your coworkers informed of where you are and what you’re doing. Regularly updating your status message can avoid endless “… → Read More
How to rename a OneNote notebook » O
OneNote makes it simple to take notes and collate information. Unfortunately, managing notebooks themselves can quickly become unwieldy, due to the limited notebook management capabilities of the O… → Read More
How to use Microsoft Lists within Microsoft Teams » O
Microsoft Lists is Microsoft’s new information tracking app for Microsoft 365. As a centralised information repository, Lists features good integration with the other members of the 365 famil… → Read More
Microsoft announces “Open Azure Day” event to show developers how to run Linux apps “your way” on Azure » O
Microsoft’s announced a virtual event for November 18th intended to illustrate the utility of its Azure cloud platform to Linux-centric developers. The company’s Open Azure Day will feature two key… → Read More
How to get started with Microsoft Lists » O
Microsoft Lists is the newest addition to the Microsoft 365 app stable. While the name may tempt you to write it off as yet another Outlook Tasks, To-Do or Planner iteration, Lists is in fact a uni… → Read More
.NET 5.0 released with performance enhancements and ARM64 support for Surface Pro X and others » O
Microsoft has released a new major version of .NET, the company’s open source development platform. The cross-platform, multi-architecture library has reached version 5.0, bringing with it performa… → Read More
How to install Microsoft Edge Dev on Linux » O
Microsoft’s Chromium-powered Edge browser is now available on Linux. Although yet to reach general availability, you can install Edge from the “Dev Channel” today, giving Linux desktop users a new … → Read More
How to clear your Windows 10 search history » O
Windows Search makes it easy to find your files and locate online content. Windows tracks your searches to improve accuracy in the future and enable you to revisit past queries. Here’s how to… → Read More
How to create a restore point on Windows 10 » O
System Restore is a long-serving Windows component that provides a one-click way to backup your PC and then revert back to the saved state later on. Although rather buried in Windows 10, System Res… → Read More