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AI
Written by:
Julius Hasenzahl
Paul Koch

Give ChatGPT access to your calendar – how it actually works (2026)

ChatGPT's official calendar connector covers Google only and can't write. Via developer mode you get all your calendars into one connector, with control over what ChatGPT sees.

5 min read
AI
Written by:
Julius Hasenzahl
Paul Koch

Connect Claude to your calendar – the 5-minute guide (2026)

One connector, all your calendars: how to give Claude access to Google, Outlook, iCloud and more, decide per calendar what it may see, and have it create events on request.

6 min read
AI
Written by:
Julius Hasenzahl
Paul Koch

What is MCP? The Model Context Protocol explained without buzzwords

MCP is the standard Claude, ChatGPT and friends use to talk to your tools. What's behind it, why it won, and what to watch for on security.

6 min read
AI
Written by:
Julius Hasenzahl
Paul Koch

Connect Claude Code to all your calendars – one command (2026)

One terminal command, one OAuth login, and Claude Code knows all your calendars. The full setup with scope tips, security boundaries and example prompts for the dev workflow.

5 min read
Comparison
Written by:
Paul Koch
Paul Koch

OGCS (Outlook Google Calendar Sync): What the Free Tool Does Well — and Why a Server-Side Sync Is the Better Choice for Most People

OGCS syncs Outlook and Google for free and surprisingly thoroughly — as long as your Windows PC is running. Who it's right for, and why most people are better off with a server-side sync.

7 min read
Comparison
Written by:
Paul Koch
Paul Koch

Outlook CalDAV Synchronizer: Powerful Free Add-in — a Dream for Tinkerers, an Afternoon for Everyone Else

The open-source add-in connects Outlook with Google, Nextcloud, and any CalDAV server — for free. Why it remains a tinkerer's tool, and why most people are better off with a server-side sync.

7 min read
Product
Written by:
Paul Koch
Paul Koch

Product Update July 2026, Part 2: Connect GMX & WEB.DE and Edit Existing Syncs

GMX and WEB.DE as new providers, plus editing existing syncs instead of recreating them — that's the second July update.

3 min read
HowTo
Written by:
Julius Hasenzahl
Paul Koch

Sync Outlook and iCloud Calendar: Guide for Work and iPhone Users

How to sync Outlook and Apple iCloud Calendar via free/busy while keeping work and private life cleanly separated.

7 min read
Product
Written by:
Paul Koch
Paul Koch

Product Update July 2026: 18-Month Sync Horizon, Prefix in the Target Calendar & Gapless Recurring Events

An 18-month sync horizon for Business, an optional title prefix in the target calendar on all plans, and recurring events without gaps — that's the July update.

2 min read
Product
Written by:
Paul & Julius
Paul Koch

Kalender Sync is new: two-way sync, 3 visibility levels & a fresh look

We've given Kalender Sync a serious upgrade: real two-way sync, three visibility levels per sync, live-sharing into other calendars, a new login and a fresh look. Here's everything at a glance.

2 min read
Tools
Written by:
Paul Koch
Paul Koch

Best Calendar Sync Tools 2026: GDPR Comparison

The 2026 comparison: calendar sync tools rated by privacy, free/busy, setup, and team readiness.

5 min read
HowTo
Written by:
Paul Koch
Paul Koch

Sync Apple Calendar with Google: Guide for Family and Work

How to sync Apple and Google Calendar via free/busy while keeping private details safely hidden.

7 min read
Comparison
Written by:
Paul Koch
Paul Koch

CalendarBridge Alternative: Pricing, Privacy, and What You Actually Need

CalendarBridge costs $5-40/mo and hosts in the US. Is it worth it for European teams — or is there a leaner option?

4 min read
Guide
Written by:
Paul Koch
Paul Koch

Share Google Calendar with Apple & iCloud — Securely and GDPR-Compliant

How to share calendars via free/busy while keeping sensitive event details protected.

5 min read
Tool Comparison
Written by:
Paul Koch
Paul Koch

OneCal Alternative — GDPR-Compliant & Simple

A GDPR-compliant alternative to OneCal that syncs your calendars in the background and keeps your data in the EU.

2 min read
Guide
Written by:
Paul Koch
Paul Koch

Sync Outlook and Google Calendar: 3 Methods Compared

Three ways to connect Outlook and Google Calendar. Including gSyncit comparison and GDPR assessment.

7 min read
Tool Comparison
Written by:
Paul Koch
Paul Koch

Kalender-Sync as a SyncGene Alternative: GDPR Compliance Without Extra Tools

Kalender-Sync as a SyncGene alternative with EU hosting and a focus on data minimization.

4 min read

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