As you wish: More about the Outlook Social Connector

Outlook Social Connector interfaceTurns out the most searched for item on our blog right now is the Outlook Social Connector. I've been using the connector for months while trying out Outlook 2010 because it shows me my connections with the person whose email I'm reading. In a panel right below the email, the Connector lets me spot previous emails, calendar items, RSS feeds, even a picture of the person.

Currently, my Outlook Social Connector is connected to our SharePoint 2010 services (where all our employee information is), but it's also can be connected to social applications like--coming very soon--Facebook. Yes, you'll be able to read status updates without ever leaving Outlook! LinkedIn is already available for the Outlook Social Connector.

Have the free Office 2010 beta? Here's how to add social networks and use the Outlook Social connector.

And here's a good introduction to the Outlook Social Connector and the possibilities of what it can do for you.

Or just watch the video below.

--Doug Thomas

More info on the Outlook Social Connector:

Announcing the Outlook Social Connector

The Office Show: Outlook Social Connector

How to install the Outlook Social Connector (video)

Connect your Inbox to Facebook and Windows Live with the Outlook Social Connector

Important: Update your Outlook Facebook Connector

What I love about the Outlook Social Connector (and why I think you'll love it too!)

Boost productivity...with social media?

Why Outlook is not just strictly business

Get a load of this: Facebook in Outlook!

Social Connector for Microsoft Outlook

Video: Getting the most out of the Outlook Social Connector

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  • So thanks for it.I hope you can continue this type of hard work to this site in future also..Because this blog is really very informative and it helps me lot.

    This is really interesting topic

  • Hey any ideas on an ETA for the Facebook social connector for the official release of Office 2010?  I have been watching the "coming soon..." page for ages now...

  • NIck: "Coming soon" is still the word on Facebook on the Social Connector.  --Doug

  • Thanks for your guide to Outlook Social Connector

  • Every time I try to link my LinkedIn account is says that I need to load the Outlook Social Connector which in fact I have and then even restated Outlook and/or my PC but I always get the same message after I install OSC and then try LinkedIn again.  Help me as I can not figure this one out?  Thanks

  • I don't know offhand: ask your question here: answers.microsoft.com

    --Doug

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