CCI Tech Tip Tuesdays

If you are trying to keep your inbox clean, you may want to move not just an e-mail conversation to a folder, but have all new replies automatically get moved to that folder as well.  You can do this in desktop Outlook! Simply select the conversation, and click the Move button on the Home ribbon, and then select Always Move Messages in This Conversation. Learn more here

You don't have to have a Skype application open to chat with your colleagues. If you are using Outlook on the web, you can use Skype directly in the Outlook interface. Just login to instant messenger by clicking your name, and then click the Skype icon to find your colleagues and start chatting! ​ Learn more about how to find and chat with colleagues in web Outlook here

Did you know that anyone who lives or works in New York State has access to all the e-learning courses offered by Lynda.com?  They have a variety of classes, including how to better use technology.  They have options for beginners such as  how to use Outlook's calendar and task functionality  or  how to use Skype for Business  all the way to the very advanced and specific like  how to do logistic regressions in R and Excel .   Lynda.com is free for anyone with a New York Public Library card, which is  available for anyone who lives or works in New York State.   Many other public libraries across the United States also offer free access to Lynda.com. Interested?   Access Lynda with your NYPL card information here.

Using Skype, you can easily instant message colleagues but can also video chat with them,   or anyone else using Skype for business .  All you need is a webcam, and a headset. You can even set-up a group video chat! Learn more about calling someone, or receiving a call, with video chat. Learn more about setting up a meeting, including group meetings, in Outlook and web Outlook that includes a Skype video link.