M365 Weekly Newsletter
Issue #170
☁️What’s on my mind
How nice it is to be completely offline sometimes, not even knowing what is happening around you. That’s why some news reached me relatively late.
Crowdstrike’s problems with the annoying bug that caused the global incident are for sure old news.
Microsoft has pointed the finger of blame at the EU. If it had not been for their decision, back in 2009, to impose on Microsoft the need to give software manufacturers access to the operating system’s kernel, this would not have happened.
Once again, it has been shown that we live in a world that is too dependent on modern technology. And many times, the institutions that shape our lives make decisions that harm the whole world.
Have a nice week,
Matic Z.
☁️Productivity & Modern Workplace
New Outlook for Windows: a guide for Executive Assistants and Delegates – part 3. Navigating mailbox management in the new Outlook is made easy with mail filters and rules, allowing executive assistants and delegates to find meeting invites and organize emails efficiently.
Microsoft Teams Has Changed During Summer: Here’s What You Missed. This summer, Microsoft Teams introduced a range of updates aimed at enhancing user experience, improving organization, and offering more flexibility for both participants and team owners. Make sure to check out these new features as you return to work!
☁️Copilot & AI
Best AI Features in Excel to 10X Your Skills. Excel’s AI features can enhance your productivity, ranging from the top-tier Microsoft Copilot to the versatile Data Types and Analyze Data button.
Image Prompting 101. Refining AI-generated images is easy with Designer in Copilot. Experiment with different prompts, add modifiers for context, and use adjectives to adjust size, shape, and perspective
New Microsoft whitepaper shares how to prepare your data for secure AI adoption. AI offers significant benefits but also brings data risks. To address these challenges, follow steps like knowing, governing, and protecting your data. Integrating AI with Microsoft 365 apps and using Microsoft Purview can help maintain security and ensure compliance.
☁️Sysadmin Stuff
How To Use Nslookup To Check DMARC External Domain Validation (EDV) Record. To properly set up DMARC, an External Domain Validation (EDV) authorization record is necessary, allowing DMARC reports to be sent to a specified 3rd party provider. Email service providers check for the EDV record before sending reports, and it must be configured for each domain.
Set Exchange Online quarantine notification period. Microsoft 365 enables you to manage suspect emails using quarantine policies. You can control the notification period for end-user spam notifications, with the minimum configurable time being within 4 hours.
☁️Security & Data Governance
5 Things To Check In Your Microsoft Edge Configuration. Secure your Microsoft Edge experience by managing extensions, disabling unauthorized profile creation, and enhancing security settings. These steps protect sensitive data and improve browsing safety.
Researchers Discover Microsoft 365 Anti-Phishing Feature Bypass. Attackers can bypass Microsoft 365’s phishing alert feature with simple HTML changes, as discovered by security firm Certitude. This vulnerability could increase successful phishing attacks, but Microsoft has no immediate plans to address the issue.
Microsoft 365 Backup and Backup Storage Now Available. Microsoft 365 Backup Storage is now available, providing IT professionals with extra backup and security options for organizational data privacy. The platform offers comprehensive backup and recovery services for OneDrive, SharePoint, and Exchange data, with flexible restoration options. Additionally, third-party vendor support enables integration with partner-developed solutions for enhanced functionality and high-speed recovery.
☁️Noteworthy (long)reads
Microsoft to Charge to Archive Unlicensed OneDrive Sites. Microsoft 365 Archive now charges for unlicensed OneDrive for Business sites, motivating organizations to remove obsolete sites. A new report in the SharePoint Online admin center will help administrators manage and delete unnecessary sites more effectively.
America’s Vacation Culture Is Dying. Here’s How to Revive It. Reducing stress around vacations requires collective efforts like four-day work weeks or office closures. Encouraging employees to unplug during time off leads to a more energized and creative workforce.
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☁️On a Less Serious Note
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