How-To Guides

Bookings
How-To

How To Use Personal Bookings In Microsoft 365

Bookings in Microsoft 365 has had a little update recently. Now, in addition to having your own company bookings page, you can create one just for yourself, allowing you to send out a link to people to book an appointment with you at their convenience but using your own availability.

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Windows 11
How-To

How To Personalise Windows 11

Windows 11 has been out for a while and it’s a great update (in our opinion) to Windows 10. But as with any operating system, getting the most out of it requires a little bit of effort to make it work for you. This could be as simple as changing the colour scheme to make it more pleasing on your eyes, or going further by customising the start menu or Explorer to put the things you use most within a few clicks.

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Outlook
How-To

How To Change Outlook Settings: View Settings

Whether you want to sort emails by date, categorize them, or filter them by sender, changing your view settings can enhance your productivity. With just a few simple steps, you can easily configure your view settings in Outlook to optimize your email workflow and stay organised.

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Browsers
Browsers

How to Remove Saved Passwords From Web Browsers

Web browsers make it convenient to save passwords for easier online access. However, there may be times when you want to remove saved passwords for security or privacy reasons, or perhaps simply because they have expired. This guide will show you how to do that in three popular web browsers: Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. By following these steps, you can keep your sensitive information secure and up to date.

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Outlook
How-To

How To Make Outlook Your Default Mail Application

Outlook is a popular email client developed by Microsoft, known for its robust features and user-friendly interface. By setting Outlook as your default mail application, you can enjoy a seamless email experience and easily manage your emails, contacts, and calendar events.

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recycle bin
How-To

How To Recover Files From The SharePoint Recycle Bin

If you accidentally delete files from SharePoint or OneDrive, it’s not immediately obvious where you would go to recover them, especially if you are used to accessing them as synced files on your computer, as they do not get sent to the normal recycle bin. Here, we’ll quickly show you how to you can easily recover them.

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OneDrive
Microsoft 365 Apps

What Do The OneDrive Sync Icons Mean?

The OneDrive app is a great tool to sync your files from OneDrive and SharePoint, but it can occasionally run into problems. Luckily, it’s very good at telling you if you know what to look for! Here, we’ll look at the most commonly seen icons and what they mean.

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Microsoft Authenticator
How-To

How To Transfer Microsoft Authenticator To A New Device

Great news! You have upgraded to a new phone or tablet and you’re keen to get set up and put your old device to bed. In the rush, one very important step that can be missed is transferring your 2FA accounts from the Microsoft Authenticator app to your new device. This guide will show you how to back up Microsoft Authenticator and restore it on to your new device.

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Previous Versions
How-To

How To Use Versions In Office

The modern Office apps come with all sorts of great features not previously available, and Versioning (alongside AutoSave) is one of those. If your files are saved in OneDrive or SharePoint it’s a great way of rolling back changes or comparing different iterations of your documents, spreadsheets or presentations.

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Mobile Gold
How-To

How To Change Your 2FA Mobile Number In Your Microsoft 365 Account

We all know that 2FA is a great feature that helps to stop unauthorised people accessing your accounts. But it can be frustrating when you are locked out yourself. One common way that you can be locked out is if your mobile number changes but isn’t updated in your Microsoft account’s security information. Here are some useful steps to keep your security information up to date.

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3d rendering of computer monitors with stock market data on the display
Best practices

How to Configure Your Display and Monitor Settings

Are you tired of straining your eyes and feeling uncomfortable while working on your computer? In today’s digital age, we spend a significant amount of time in front of computer screens. Configuring your display monitor settings can greatly enhance your computing experience and improve your work comfort.

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Google Authenticator
How-To

How to transfer Google Authenticator to a new device

In the excitement of setting up a new device it can be easy to forget to copy across your 2FA accounts from Google Authenticator. Luckily there are some easy steps that will show you how to transfer this data across to the application on your new device.

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Outlook
How-To

How to use a Meeting Room Resource Mailbox

If you have a meeting room, multiple rooms, or another resource you share that needs to be booked out, there’s a really useful solution in Microsoft 365 call a Resource Mailbox you can use to manage the bookings automatically.

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Edge
How-To

How to Create an Edge Web App

We love finding new features and useful tips for Windows and we recently came across this great little option in Edge browser where you can turn a web page into a App on your PC.

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OneDrive
How-To

How To Set Up OneDrive Backup

OneDrive is a couple of different things. It’s the personal storage you get in Microsoft 365 and Outlook.com accounts. It’s also the name of the App that runs on your PC that syncs these files to your computer (as well as SharePoint files). But what is OneDrive Backup and how do you use it?

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SharePoint
How-To

How to Sync SharePoint using OneDrive

Sometimes it’s useful to have your SharePoint folders synced to your computer so you can access your data directly in Explorer. Syncing is easy, but there are a couple of things to bear in mind.

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OneDrive
How-To

Selectively Sync Folders In OneDrive And SharePoint

Syncing your OneDrive and SharePoint content to your PC is a useful way of accessing your data in the familiar Windows Explorer (or Mac Finder) view. It’s also a great way to work on items offline as you can sync in advance of travelling. But, there is a cost in terms of the background processing, especially if you have a large number of items in your OneDrive or SharePoint libraries.

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OneDrive
How-To

Stop Syncing OneDrive Items You No Longer Need

Syncing Teams or SharePoint files using OneDrive is a great way to get quick and easy access via the familiar Windows Explorer. However, over time you might end up syncing large numbers of files you don’t need or rarely ever use.

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