Hi, I've just got a new laptop and didn't realise that outlook was the same as Hotmail which means I set up a new account as part of the laptop set up.  Should I try to merge these accounts?  What is the benefit to having my emails linked?  Is it a good idea to have a new account to avoid junk mail? 

I believe I can get the 2 accounts to send information one to the other but  don't fully understand the options to know which is the best one to choose. I also have a gmail account - to say I am unclear what to do is an understatement....

Can anyone advise me (and offer step by step instructions on how to achieve the best outcome?)

Thanks!!  H