Open a shared calendar

1. Open an email with a shared calendar and select Accept.
2. In Outlook, select Calendar > Shared Calendars to view a shared calendar.
3. Choose a calendar to open.
4. Right click on the calendar’s name and select Overlay to layer the shared calendar over your own.

Share your calendar

1. Open Microsoft Outlook.
2. Select Calendar > Share Calendar.
3. Choose a calendar to share.
4. Select Add, decide who to share your calendar with, and select Add.
5. Select OK and you’ll see the added people with a default permission level.
6. Choose a name, select the access level to give, and select OK.

A video guide is also available from here

The below steps should be followed to remove your current company mailbox from your Android device.

These steps should only be completed once your mailboxes has been migrated to Exchange Online.

Please note that the settings may vary slightly based on the version of Android Operating System and device manufacturer.

Removing your Microsoft Exchange mailbox

If you are using the built in Android Mail/Gmail App, please follow the below steps.

Note:  You may have multiple email accounts on your device, so please make sure that you only delete the account associated with your company mailbox.

• Open your Android device’s Settings app (usually a gear icon).
• Scroll down and tap on Accounts (or Passwords & accounts, or Users & accounts, or Backup & Accounts, depending on your device manufacturer and Android version).
• You will see a list of accounts linked to your device. Tap on the Exchange account for your company email, tap Remove account (or Delete account) Note: This might be directly visible or under a More options menu (three vertical dots).
• Confirm the removal when prompted. You may need to enter your phone’s PIN or password. 

 If you are using the Microsoft Outlook app on your Apple device, then please follow the below steps..

• Open the Outlook app.
• On the Tools menu, click Accounts. The Accounts window opens.
• In the Accounts window, click the Exchange Account you want to delete, then click the minus sign (-) below. A Delete warning window opens.
• In the Delete warning window, click Delete to finish. You have successfully deleted your Exchange account.

Adding your Microsoft Exchange Online mailbox

If you are using the built in Android Mail/Gmail App, please follow the below steps.

• Open your device’s Settings app.
• Navigate to Accounts or Passwords & accounts > Add account.
• Select Exchange 
• Enter your email address and password. Tap Next or Sign In.
• The device will attempt to find the server settings automatically.
• If successful, you may be asked to accept security prompts or select sync options (email, contacts, calendar).
• Grant any necessary security permissions or activate remote administration to allow your organization to enforce security policies (like a device PIN).
• Tap Next or Finish to complete the process. 

 If you are using the Microsoft Outlook app on your Android device, then please follow the below steps..

• Open the Outlook app 
• Tap the Inbox at the top, then select the Settings icon (a gear).
• Tap Add Account and then Email Account.
• Type your full company email address and select Add Account.
• Enter your network password and tap Sign in.
• Answer “Yes” when prompted to allow the app to access your information.
• You may be given an option to add another account; select Maybe Later if you are finished.
• Grant permission to receive notifications from the app if desired. 

The below steps should be followed to remove your current company mailbox from your Apple iPhone and/or iPad devices.

These steps should be completed once your mailboxes has been migrated to Exchange Online.

Please note that the settings can vary slightly, depending on the version of Apple iOS (Operating System) that you are currently running.

Removing your Microsoft Exchange mailbox

If you are using the built in Apple Mail client, please follow the below steps:

Note:  You may have multiple email accounts on your device, so please make sure that you only delete the account associated with your company mailbox.

• Open the Settings app and scroll down to Mail.
  • The Mail option may be under Apps on newer iPhones
• Tap on Accounts.
• Tap the Exchange account for your company email account from the list.
• Scroll to the bottom and then tap Delete Account.
• Confirm that you want to delete the account by tapping Delete Account again when the warning appears.

 If you are using the Microsoft Outlook app on your Apple device, then please follow the below steps:

• Open the Outlook app.
• On the Tools menu, click Accounts. The Accounts window opens.
• In the Accounts window, click the Exchange Account you want to delete, then click the minus sign (-) below. A Delete warning window opens.
• In the Delete warning window, click Delete to finish. You have successfully deleted your Exchange account.

Adding your Microsoft Exchange Online mailbox

If you are using the built in Apple Mail client, please follow the below steps.

• Open the Settings app and scroll down to Mail.
• Tap Accounts and then Add Account.
• Select Microsoft Exchange from the list of account types.
• Enter your full company email address and an optional description such as ‘Work Emails’, then tap Next.
• Choose Sign In and enter your password when prompted. The account information should be automatically discovered.
• The Mail app may request permissions. Tap to Accept.
• If asked to select which services you want to sync this is normally all services (Mail, Contacts, and Calendars).  You can now tap Save. 

 If you are using the Microsoft Outlook app on your Apple device, then please follow the below steps..

• Open the Outlook app 
• Tap the Inbox at the top, then select the Settings icon (a gear).
• Tap Add Account and then Email Account.
• Type your full company email address and select Add Account.
• Enter your network password and tap Sign in.
• Answer “Yes” when prompted to allow the app to access your information.
• You may be given an option to add another account; select Maybe Later if you are finished.
• Grant permission to receive notifications from the app if desired. 

Windows 1o will reach the end of support on the 14th October 2025. This means Windows 10 devices will no longer receive critical security updates or technical support from Microsoft. While your PC will continue to function, due to the security implications we strongly recommend upgrading to Windows 11.

Key things to consider

• Security vulnerabilities – Once Windows 10 reaches its EOL, any new vulnerabilities will not be addressed, leaving systems exposed to security threats.
• Compatibility problems – Continuing to use outdated operating systems like Windows 10 can lead to compatibility issues.
• Higher maintenance costs – Finding support and maintenance for Windows 10 will become more difficult and expensive.
• Increased risk of data breaches – Outdated security measures can make it easier for cybercriminals to breach systems and access sensitive data.
• Compliance issues – Operating on unsupported software in certain industries can lead to non-compliance resulting in fines and legal penalties.

More information from Microsoft can be found here.

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Select File from the top menu bar, select Account Settings and then Manage Profiles.

Now click Show Profiles.

Click Add to create a new mail profile.

Enter a new profile name when prompted.  We recommend prefixing your name with ‘M365 –‘

Enter the email address associated with your primary mailbox, and make sure that your name is entered as required.

If your email address has been registered as both a Personal and Work or school account with Microsoft, you will be prompted to select which account.  Please select Work or school account when prompted.

When prompted regarding staying signed in to all your apps, please select OK.

Your new mail profile has now been created.

You now need to tell Microsoft Outlook to use your new mail profile that begins with ‘M365 -‘ when opening the application.  Simply select Always use this profile and then click Apply followed by OK.

You can now open Microsoft Outlook to access to your M365 mailbox.

Please note that your mailbox will need to update the local cached contents, which will take some time (Internet speed dependent).

If the Microsoft Outlook app isn’t installed on your Apple mobile device, this can be downloaded from the Apple Store.  Simply search for Microsoft Outlook, and then select to install the Outlook app.  Alternatively, please click on the below image or click HERE from a web browser such as Chrome on your mobile device.

If your mailbox has already been added to another email app on your device, we recommend that this is now removed to avoid confusion.  This will mean that you will access your company emails, calendar and tasks via Microsoft Outlook only.

Once the Microsoft Outlook app has been installed, simply follow the below steps to add your company mailbox.

Open the Outlook app and tap Get Started.

Enter your email address and password, and then tap Sign in.

Note:  If your email address has been registered as both a Personal and Work or school account with Microsoft, you will be prompted to select which account.  Please select Work or school account when prompted.

Optionally, you can add more accounts, or tap Skip.

After swiping through the guided tour, you should see your emails, calendar, and contacts now appearing in the Outlook mobile app.

We have experienced issues with customers who have a Talk Talk Internet service at home.  VPN connections are unable to connect, and users are unable to establish a connection via remote support tools, including the tools used by the team at Readycrest.  The Talk Talk HomeSafe service is enabled by default and is blocking these services from working.

How to turn off HomeSafe

1. Log into your TalkTalk Account.

2. Click View HomeSafe settings from the “My Services” drop-down menu bar.

3. This will show you what is currently on/off.

4. Switch the Kidsafe and Scam Protection settings to off.

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Note:  You can only transfer Microsoft Authenticator between phones on the same platform.  You can’t move your accounts from an iPhone to Android or vice versa.

Step 1 – Upload your Microsoft Authentication data on your old phone to the cloud.

You must start by backing up Microsoft Authenticator on your current mobile device to the cloud.

If you use an iPhone, the data is uploaded to iCloud and secured with your Microsoft Account credentials. On Android phones, the information is stored on Microsoft’s online servers.

1. Open Microsoft Authenticator on your old device.
2. Open the Authenticator menu—tap the three stacked lines (iPhone) or three-dotted icon (Android).
3. Select Settings.
4. Activate the cloud backup option for your device—iCloud Backup (iPhone) or Cloud Backup (Android).
5. Wait for the notification that reveals the recovery account (if you use multiple Microsoft Accounts) being used to secure or back up your data.
6. Tap OK.

Step 2 – Transfer Microsoft Authenticator to the New Phone 

You’re ready to transfer your Microsoft Authenticator data to your new phone. Please do not remove any of your accounts or the Microsoft Authenticator app from the old phone until you are happy that all is working on your new device.

If you’re moving to a new iPhone, make sure to sign into the device with the same Apple ID as your old iPhone.

1. Download Microsoft Authenticator from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Open the Microsoft Authenticator app, agree to its license terms, and skip any prompts to sign in.
3. Tap Begin Recovery (scroll down if you don’t see the option).
4. Enter the recovery account email address linked to your Microsoft Authenticator backup.
5. Enter the verification code you receive on your old mobile device. Or, authenticate the recovery account via an alternative MFA (multi-factor authentication) method such as email, SMS, or password.
6. Complete the account recovery process and tap OK.

Pleae note that some accounts may require additional verification before they work on the new device.  Please scroll through your list of tokens to indentify any accounts saying ‘Attention Required’

If the Microsoft Outlook app isn’t installed on your Android mobile device, this can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.  Simply search for Microsoft Outlook, and then select to install the Outlook app.  Alternatively, please click on the below image or click HERE from a web browser such as Chrome on your mobile device.

If your mailbox has already been added to another email app on your device, we recommend that this is removed to avoid confusion.  This will mean that you will access your company emails, calendar and tasks via Microsoft Outlook only.

Once the Microsoft Outlook app has been installed, simply follow the below steps to add your company mailbox.

Open the Outlook app and tap Get Started.

Enter your email address and password, and then tap Sign in.

Note:  If your email address has been registered as both a Personal and Work or school account with Microsoft, you will be prompted to select which account.  Please select Work or school account when prompted.

Optionally, you can add more accounts, or tap Skip.

After swiping through the guided tour, you should see your emails, calendar, and contacts now appearing in the Outlook mobile app.

Support for Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 will end on October 10, 2023.   After this date, these Operating Systems will no longer receive security updates, non-security updates, bug fixes, technical support, or online technical content updates from Microsoft.

Without regular updates and patches, Windows Server 2012 could be exposed to security vulnerabilities, such as ransomware attacks and data breaches.

Outdated software can cause compatibility issues with newer applications and hardware, hindering efficiency and productivity.

After April 12, 2023, Microsoft is retiring Microsoft Teams Free (classic), the legacy free Teams app for business. Microsoft is making this change to invest in a single free Teams experience across personal and small business.  You may switch to using the new free version of Teams, however, you’ll have access to a different set of features than you did with Microsoft Teams Free (classic), and your data won’t be retained (including data for existing channels, chats, and recurring meetings).  If you want to keep your data and continue using Teams, you can upgrade your users to a paid Teams licence.

If you get a new mobile device, you must migrate your WatchGuard tokens from your old device to the new one. When you migrate a token, AuthPoint deletes the token from your current mobile device, and you will receive an activation email to activate the token on a new device.

• On your old mobile device, open the AuthPoint mobile app.
• Next to your token, tap (Android) or (iOS) and select Migrate Token.
• Tap Yes when prompted to continue. Your token is deleted and you receive an activation email you can use to activate the token on a new device.
• Install the AuthPoint mobile app on your new mobile device.
• Open the activation email and activate your token on the new mobile device.

• Download for Android
• Download for Apple iOS

Once the apps has been installed, please follow the below steps to access access a shared mailbox from a mobile device.

Windows 7 reached end of support just over 3 years ago, and it’s almost time for another Microsoft operating system to bite the dust.  Windows 8.1 will be reaching its end of life on the 10th January 2023.

In terms of what end of support means for Windows 8.1, Microsoft will no longer offersecurity updates or technical support following the Operating Systems end of life.  Windows 11 is recommended, but it is important to note that Windows 10 is still an option and will be supported until October 14, 2025.

Some users prefer to open Microsoft Office documents via the Office web apps, others prefer the Office desktop apps.

By default, documents will open using web apps.

You can change this behaviour by opening Word, Excel or PowerPoint and going to File >Options >Advanced >Link Handling and selecting ‘Open supported hyperlinks to Office files in Office desktop apps’

This feature works for links to Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files, stored on OneDrive or SharePoint, that you click in Word, Excel, Outlook, or PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 on Windows or Mac.

Once a user turns this feature on, it will apply to all three apps – Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

If you are using a Mac you can change the setting by going to Preferences > General > Link Handling.

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The Quick Steps included with Outlook can be customized. You can also create your own to make a Quick Steps gallery of mail actions that you take most often.

Default Quick Steps

You can customize any of the default Quick Steps. When you use some Quick Steps for the first time, you are prompted to configure them. For example, if you want a Quick Step to move messages to a certain folder, you must specify the folder before you can use the Quick Step.

Default Quick Steps in Outlook include the following:

To configure or change existing Quick Steps, do the following:

1. In Mail, select Home.
2. In the Quick Steps group, select the More arrow at the side of the Quick Steps box to open Manage Quick Steps.
3. In the Quick Step box, select the Quick Step that you want to change, and then select Edit.
4. Under Actions, change or add the actions that you want this Quick Step to do.
5. If you want, in the Shortcut key box, select a keyboard shortcut that you want to assign to that Quick Step.
6. If you want to change the icon for a Quick Step, select the icon next to the Name box, select an icon, and then select OK.

Create a Quick Step

1. In Mail, select Home.
2. In the Quick Steps group, in the Quick Steps gallery, select the Create New Quick Step.
3. In the Name box, type a name for the new Quick Step.
4. Select the icon button next to the Name box, select an icon, and then select OK.
5. Under Actions, choose an action that you want the Quick Step to do. Select Add Action for any additional actions.
6. To create a keyboard shortcut, in the Shortcut key box, select the keyboard shortcut that you want to assign.

Note: New Quick Steps appear at the top of the gallery on the Home tab in the Quick Steps group. Although changed Quick Steps keep the same location in the gallery, you can rearrange them in Manage Quick Steps.

The below video will take you through the required activation steps.

1. Close the Microsoft Teams Application
2. Open the Run dialog box by pressing the Windows logo key +R.
3. In the Run dialog box, enter %appdata%\Microsoft\Teams, and then select OK.
4. Delete all files and folders in the %appdata%\Microsoft\Teams directory. Note: You might decide to CUT the contents of the folder and then PASTE into a temporary folder on your desktop, although this shouldn’t be necessary.
5. Restart Teams.