Outlook 2007

[Simon]

I already have Outlook 2007 on my PC.  If I install it on my laptop as well, can I get the contacts and calendar to sync with each other?

[Glenn]

Is this what you want? http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/olc-hotmail/sync-calendar-contacts-using-outlook-com/

[Simon]

Not really.  That requires a Microsoft account, and I disabled mine on the laptop.  I don't want to sync via Google either.  I just wondered if there was a way to do it locally, via the home network, without too many complications.

[Glenn]

you do not need to use a Hotmail, Live, or Outlook.com address. I recommend using your own address.

[Simon]

Yeah but, no but, All you need is a Microsoft Account. You can create a Microsoft Account for any valid email address;

[Glenn]

http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57501346-285/how-to-share-contacts-in-microsoft-outlook/

[Steve]

I know you don't wish to use Google but since I stopped using the iPhone I've has good success with google for calendars and contacts across Android,iOS and Mac OS X

[Simon]

I was wondering if I could do it via iTunes - but that might be a bit risky.  I'll take a look at the link, Glenn.  Thanks.