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Preferred has been serving the Tinley Park area since 1991, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

Tip of the Week: 3 Tips to Turn You Into An Outlook Power User

Tip of the Week: 3 Tips to Turn You Into An Outlook Power User

Microsoft Outlook is one of the most popular email clients in the world, especially for small and medium businesses. The most recent version of Outlook has some cool features to make your life easier. Below are three Outlook life hacks to help you make the most of your tools.

Quickly Access Your Inbox
Are you in a rush? Outlook can be found easily on any computer with just a few keystrokes!

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  2. Type ‘Outlook’ into the Run window and hit enter!
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Adding Attachments
Have you been recently working on an Excel or a Word document or even recently saved a PDF or downloaded an image? Outlook pulls your recent documents to offer as an attachment.
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Delete vs. Archive
Deleting a file sends it to the Delete Folder. Delete folders are emptied occasionally and the email in there will be gone.
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Archive goes to the Archive Folder. Archive folder keeps the emails but removes them from your inbox. You can also set emails to auto archive.
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      GRAND RAPIDS, MI, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2025 -- Preferred Communication Systems (Preferred), a leading provider of Managed IT and Cybersecurity services headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, proudly announced the acquisition of Business System Solutions’ (BSS) Grand Rapids location.

      This strategic acquisition enhances Preferred’s presence in the Midwest and strengthens its commitment to helping small and mid-sized businesses achieve peace of mind and a better bottom line through technology.