Jim Boyce

Jim Boyce is a former principal customer success account manager at Microsoft and author of more than 65 books on computers and technology. He has written for Microsoft.com, TechRepublic, and InfoWorld and was previously an IT services director at Xerox.

Articles & Books From Jim Boyce

Microsoft Planner For Dummies
Tackle projects with confidence using Microsoft Planner Microsoft Planner For Dummies delivers a start-to-finish guide to Microsoft’s industry-leading project management software. Jim Boyce walks you through this not-as-confusing-as-it-first-looks software, showing you the ins and outs of creating projects, integrating Planner with other Microsoft software, organizing and assigning tasks, and more.
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Cheat Sheet / Updated 04-20-2026
Microsoft Planner integrates powerful project planning tools in an easy-to-use interface that you can access from a web browser or in Microsoft Teams. It also integrates with other Microsoft tools like Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft To Do. Whether you’re new to Microsoft Planner or looking to get the most out of the premium features included in Planner’s premium subscriptions, these shortcuts and tips will help you get up to speed quickly.