Latest articles by Al Sacco
Chime in: Are you buying a Harman Kardon Invoke speaker? (poll)
Invoke, the Cortana-powered speaker from the audio experts at Harman Kardon, is now available. So, you getting one?
How to back up data in Outlook 2016 for Windows
Microsoft makes it easy to back up your Outlook 2016 email and save it as an archive file. Here’s how.
13 easy-to-remember Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts
Whether you’re already a Word wizard or newbie to the world of word processing, these 13 Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts for Windows will help you master the app and increase productivity.
15 Microsoft Outlook keyboard shortcuts guaranteed to save time
Microsoft Outlook is jam-packed with useful keyboard shortcuts, but you don't need to remember them ALL. These 15 Outlook keyboard shortcuts are easy to remember and life changing (or just plain useful).
How (and when) to use Microsoft Word footnotes and endnotes
How do I insert a footnote or endnote into a Word document? And how do I know when to use a footnote or endnote?
How to change font defaults in Microsoft Word 2016 for Windows
How do I change my default font, font style and font size in Microsoft Word 2016 for Windows?
Follow Google's Pixel 2 launch on October 4 at Android Central
Google is expected to unveil the next great Android phones, its Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones, this Wednesday, October 4, 2017, in San Francisco. Our sibling site Android Central will be on the scene and is your one-stop-shop for all things Pixel 2.
How to create a custom Outlook email signature
Microsoft makes it relatively easy to add custom mail signatures, with hyperlinked images or company logos, in Outlook 2016 for Windows.
How to set Outlook reminders for important email messages
Microsoft Outlook 2016 for Windows has a feature that lets you easily flag important email messages and add reminders to make sure you remember to reply or respond accordingly. Here's how to apply custom reminders to Outlook messages.
A former cubicle jockey's awkward ode to the ThinkPad
If you worked in a corporate environment during the past couple of decades, there's a good chance you used a ThinkPad laptop.
How to use Outlook Categories to manage mountains of mail
If your Outlook inbox looks like a stack of digital dynamite recently exploded inside of it, you can use Outlook Categories to organize and sort important messages. Here's how to use and master Outlook Categories.
How to recall a sent email message in Outlook
Microsoft lets you recall, or 'unsend,' email messages sent using Outlook 2016 for Windows — if you meet a very specific set of requirements.
How to import a Microsoft Outlook backup file
Microsoft makes it quick and easy to import backups with Outlook 2016 for Windows, as long as they were created using Windows. Here’s how.
Chime in: What do you think of Microsoft's move to kill Groove Music?
Last week, Microsoft announced it is throwing in the towel on the Groove Music streaming service. We want to hear your thoughts on the move.
Movies and music we're into this week
It's that time again! Here are the movies and music the Windows Central team is enjoying this week.
Keep tabs on the competition today during Apple's latest 'Special Event'
Apple is (and has been for a long time) one of Microsoft's leading competitors. As such, Microsoft watchers would do well to keep an eye on the company from Cupertino today.
10 things you didn't know about Microsoft Cofounder Paul Allen
Microsoft Cofounder Paul Allen sadly passed away today. In his memory, here are 10 facts about the man that you might not know.
WaterField Designs Maverick messenger laptop bag is gorgeous and built to last
WaterField Designs makes some quality gear bags in many shapes and sizes, and it proudly crafts them all in the good ol' US of A.
Chime in: Should Microsoft release a Surface trackpad?
Microsoft makes a number of Surface-branded peripherals, but there is currently no official Surface trackpad. We really want one, but we also want your thoughts.
Chime in: Are quality Windows PCs just too pricey?
One of the best things about the Windows ecosystem and PC market is an abundance of choice in hardware. But are all the good PCs too expensive?
Chime in: Do you use your Surface Pro more as laptop, tablet or desktop?
One of the most compelling things about Microsoft's Surface Pro 2-in-1s is the ability to use the devices in multiple modes, including as a laptop, tablet and even a desktop PC when connected to a monitor, keyboard and mouse.
Chime in: What is Microsoft doing with Skype?
Microsoft purchased the popular Skype messaging and video conferencing service back in 2011. But more than five years later, it's still unclear exactly what the company plans to do with it.
Chime in: Your thoughts on the latest Xbox One Insider OS update
Microsoft recently released 1710 Xbox OS builds to members of the Beta Xbox Insider ring. We've been kicking the tires on the latest release, but we want to hear from you with your thoughts.
Chime in: What's the first thing you'd do if you were in charge of Microsoft?
The Windows Central community is often vocal about suggestions for what Microsoft should (and should not) do next, in relation to the company's products and strategy. So we created a new forum, dubbed the "Armchair CEO" forum, designed to solicit those exact types of suggestions.
