Tech Byte: Simplify Your Frequent Mailers

If you frequently send e-mail to the same person, make it easier on yourself. In Outlook, you can create a desktop shortcut that will open a blank, pre-addressed message that is all ready for you to send. Here's how:

1. Right-click in an empty area of your desktop, point to New, and then click Shortcut.

2. In the Create Shortcut dialog box, type mailto: and enter the e-mail address of your recipient, leaving no spaces.

3. Click Next, and then choose a name for your shortcut.
4. Click Finish, and a new shortcut appears on your desktop.

5. Double-click the icon, and Outlook opens with your recipient's address in the To field. Just compose your message and send as normal.