Outlook

A Fresh New Office Finds a Place in the Cloud

Katherine Boehret in The Digital Solution on January 29 at 6:02 am PT

Microsoft’s newest version of Office is a radical change from previous versions. It’s more closely tied to the cloud and has a surprising new price model.

E-Invites to the Social Network Events of 2012

Katherine Boehret in The Digital Solution on September 11, 2012 at 3:48 pm PT

Google and Facebook aim to be the Web hosts of the party, but sharing may make some nervous.

Is Hotmail Hotter Now That It’s Outlook.com?

Katherine Boehret in The Digital Solution on July 31, 2012 at 3:34 pm PT

Microsoft is giving its 16-year-old Web-email service a total overhaul and a new name. The results are impressive.

How to Tweak Outlook Email To Work for You

Katherine Boehret in The Mossberg Solution on September 15, 2009 at 8:26 am PT

Despite the popularity of Microsoft Outlook, many users aren’t familiar with a number of its coolest functions. Here’s a guide to some of the email service’s lesser-known talents.

A Program That Makes Your Inbox Less Scary

Katherine Boehret in The Mossberg Solution on September 8, 2009 at 2:02 pm PT

Postbox, a program that sorts through your email and detects its contents, is a good option for someone who wants a fast search option built into email, writes Katherine Boehret.

A Desktop That Begs to Be Organized

Katherine Boehret in The Mossberg Solution on April 7, 2009 at 9:02 pm PT

BumpTop, a program that displays items in a way that makes programs and files easy to see and open, turns your digital desktop into a three-dimensional environment.

Finally, a Worthy Heir to Outlook Express

Katherine Boehret in The Mossberg Solution on June 6, 2007 at 12:01 am PT

Microsoft hopes to simplify lives with a third release to replace Outlook Express. And judging by an early version of Windows Live Mail, which includes photo embedding and IM integration, the third time could be the charm.

Beyond the Standard-Issue Keyboard

Katherine Boehret in The Mossberg Solution on May 16, 2007 at 12:01 am PT

A look at alternative keyboard options: two sets that operate wirelessly using Bluetooth, and a stand-alone wired ergonomic keyboard made for touch typists.

Getting Families Synched up

Katherine Boehret in The Mossberg Solution on April 4, 2007 at 12:01 am PT

The family-calendaring program Cozi Central is a digital replacement for Post-It notes. The simple, free software allows busy households to coordinate events and to-do lists, which multiple users can edit.