Virtual Calendar Tutorials for Appointment Scheduling

Utilizing virtual calendars can be a great way to stay organized, stay on top of appointments, and keep track of meetings. New technologies even allow users to sync up their virtual calendars with their cell phones or PDAs, so staying on track is easier than ever. From the classic Microsoft Outlook and Apple's iCal to the web-based Google calendar, virtual calendars and appointment scheduling software are perfect for businesses and individuals alike.

Microsoft Outlook Tutorials

Microsoft Outlook has perhaps the most popular meeting and business calendar around. It's easily synced with other calendars, and is known for its ability to be easily shared with colleagues and clients. The application includes email, calendar, a task manager, a journal, and much more.

• Outlook 2010 Training: Official training materials from the Microsoft website
• Microsoft Outlook Online Tutorial: Extensive tutorial on everything from emailing to mailbox management
• Microsoft Outlook Tutorials: Extensive tutorials for many versions of Outlook
• Microsoft Outlook Issues: How to deal with issues and problems that arise from Outlook
• Microsoft Outlook Tips and Tutorials: Great list of tips for Outlook
• Free Outlook Tutorial: Helpful video tutorials on setting up email and navigating Outlook
• Setting Up Your Email in Outlook: Guide to setting up a third-party email with Outlook
• Gordon College - Outlook Tutorial: Tips on everything from usage to customization
• Calendaring Tutorial: In-depth instructions on using Outlook's calendar feature
• Get To Know Your Outlook Calendar: The best training course for using your Outlook calendar
• Share My Calendar: Explains how to share your business or personal calendar with colleagues
• Microsoft Outlook Calendar Issues: Troubleshooting guide for using the calendar feature

iCal Tutorials

iCal is the calendar software that comes standard with Apple computers. It can support many different calendars and can easily be synced with calendar software and smartphones (particularly Apple's iPhone). It offers many features including alarm notifications, multiple calendar views, and the ability to add meetings and appointments via SMS.

• Mail, iCal, Address Book: Official Apple page for these three integrated tools
• iCal Support: Apple's support forum for iCal
• Mac 101 - iCal: Complete tutorial for utilizing iCal
• iCal Video Tutorials: Short clips on how to use iCal's features
• Creating To-Do Lists with iCal: Video explaining how to use iCal to create manageable lists
• iCal Calendars: Calendars available to download, including holiday and sporting event calendars
• Troubleshooting iCal Syncing: Outlines several syncing problems and their solutions
• MacFixIt: The ultimate Mac troubleshooting guide from CNET

Google Calendar Tutorials

Google Calendar is one of many new, web-based calendar applications. Since it's owned by Google, it syncs up seamlessly with other applications in their suite of products. Because it is web-based, it's accessible from virtually anywhere.

• Google Calendar: Official page to access the Calendar
• Google Calendar APIs and Tools: Ways to integrate Google Calendar into your own website and more
• Google Calendar Screencast Tutorial: Step-by-step video for using Google Calendar
• Google Calendar FAQs: Great list of common questions
• Google Calendar Help: Official Google help page
• Google Calendar Tutorial: Video tutorial addressing all major concerns
• Google Tutor: Tips, tricks, and little known secrets
• Share a Google Calendar: Explains how to share calendars with friends and coworkers
• 40+ Tools for Google Calendar: Interesting tools and tricks for customizing Google Calendar
• Integrating Google Calender Into Your Own Website: Explains how to include your Google Cal to your site

Syncing Support

Most virtual calendars can be synced with each other and with smartphone calendars. They can also be set up to share with offices and colleagues. While most of the syncing support comes from the companies who manufacture the programs, these tutorials can be of help.

• Sync Google Calendar with Apple iCal
• How to Sync Google Calendar with Outlook & Windows Mobile
• Getting started with Google Calendar Sync
• How to Sync iCal with Google Cal
• Outlook Syncronization Issues