Manage Distribution Groups URL update in Microsoft Outlook on the web points to the new Microsoft Exchange Admin Center

Originally posted by Microsoft Apr 1, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

The URL to manage distribution groups in Microsoft Outlook on the web will be updated to point to the new Exchange Admin Center. The old URL will continue to work until mid-2024. Non-admin users will be redirected to the new Exchange Admin Center. The update will happen automatically in early April 2024 and users are advised to refer to the article on managing Distribution Groups for more details.

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Test Base for Microsoft 365 will transition to end-of-life (EOL) on May 31, 2024

Originally posted by Microsoft Apr 1, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Test Base for Microsoft 365 will reach end-of-life on May 31, 2024. Customers will receive instructions on how to complete the offboarding process to prevent disruption to their business. All customer data will be permanently deleted after May 31, 2024. For more information, review the Test Base FAQ and End-of-life Announcement.

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Product transitions to the cloud.microsoft domain – March 2024

Originally posted by Microsoft Apr 1, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Microsoft products and scenarios are now available at the cloud.microsoft domain, in parallel with the previous domains. The previous domains will be redirected to cloud.microsoft in the coming months. Users will be redirected to applications under cloud.microsoft domains gradually and automatically. No specific user action is required.

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Microsoft Teams Phone devices: Redirect incoming calls directly to voicemail from incoming call notifications

Originally posted by Microsoft Apr 1, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Microsoft Teams Phone devices will soon have the feature to redirect incoming calls directly to voicemail without accepting or rejecting the call. Admins can control the rollout by configuring the ‘AllowCallRedirect’ parameter in the Teams calling policy. Users should ensure their Teams phone devices are updated to access the new feature. Rollout will happen automatically by the specified date.

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Microsoft SharePoint Premium: Use Content query on document library columns

Originally posted by Microsoft Apr 1, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Microsoft SharePoint Premium users will be able to use content query on more document library column types starting from early April 2024. Users can query library columns by selecting the Content query icon in the search box. No admin action is required before the rollout.

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Microsoft Teams: New Meet now experience in group chats

Originally posted by Microsoft Apr 1, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Microsoft Teams is introducing a new “Meet now” experience in group chats, allowing users to start an instant, ringless live discussion with colleagues without scheduling a meeting. The feature will be available in Teams 2.1 for desktop and web, as well as Teams Mobile for Android and iOS. The rollout will begin in early May 2024 and is expected to be completed by late May 2024. No admin action is required before the rollout, but users may want to be notified about the change and update relevant documentation.

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Configuring “Weather and more” on Windows lock screen

Originally posted by Microsoft Apr 1, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

In the coming weeks, we’re enhancing the lock screen experience on Windows devices, starting with dynamic, interactive weather updates.

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March skilling snacks: Bite-sized learning for IT pros

Originally posted by Microsoft Apr 1, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

This month, learn more about Windows Server security and Copilot basics for Windows. 
 

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Microsoft Copilot with Graph-grounded chat (i.e. the “work” scope of Copilot) to be upgraded to GPT-4 Turbo model

Originally posted by Microsoft Apr 1, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Microsoft Copilot’s “work” scope is being upgraded to GPT-4 Turbo model, resulting in faster and more comprehensive responses for users. The upgrade is rolling out to end-users and is expected to be completed in the coming weeks. There will be no impact at the tenant/admin level, and users can continue to use Copilot in the same way. Admins and Adoption leaders are encouraged to connect with users to encourage them to engage with Graph-grounded Copilot.

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Copilot for Microsoft 365 with graph-grounded chat accessible through the Microsoft Copilot app in late March 2024

Originally posted by Microsoft Apr 1, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 with graph-grounded chat will be available to users with Copilot for Microsoft 365 licenses through the Microsoft Copilot app in late March 2024, and through the Microsoft Bing and Microsoft Start apps in early May 2024. Users with a Copilot for Microsoft 365 license will be able to access Copilot for Microsoft 365 with graph-grounded chat when they sign in to one of these apps with their work account (Entra ID).

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Joao Ferreira

I've been working with Microsoft Technologies over the last ten years, mainly focused on creating collaboration and productivity solutions that drive the adoption of Microsoft Modern Workplace.