What's New in Microsoft 365 and Teams? A Super Simple 365 podcast.
81 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -Weekly(ish) Microsoft 365 and Teams updates for end users, trainers and anyone who needs to keep up to date with changes affecting end users.
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What’s new in Microsoft 365 and Teams 19 - 26 June 2021
June 27, 2021 16:00 - 7 minutes - 4.85 MBIt’s time for our end-user focused catch up of updates for the fortnight 19th - 26th June 2021 across Microsoft 365. Just a reminder to set the scene; these updates look at topics of interest to end users and anyone supporting them such as trainers, team/site owners and super users. Feel free to share this update with your colleagues at work. A short one this week: Revised timelines OneDrive Sharing experience - "Shared with" Quick Create – Easily Create Power BI Reports from Lists Tea...
What’s new in Microsoft 365 and Teams 5 – 19 June 2021
June 20, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBIt’s time for our end-user focused catch up of updates for the fortnight 5th – 19th June 2021 across Microsoft 365. Who’s looking forwards to Windows 11? I can’t wait to see if it’s a proper new operating system or just ‘a glorified theme pack’. I’ll be following Mary Jo Foley’s blog to keep up. Onto the updates, we have a handful of revised timelines, a few full updates, seven bite sized updates and a STACK of genuinely useful ‘ones to watch’…they’re probably the highlight this week. Jus...
What’s new in Microsoft 365 and Teams 29 May – 05 June 2021
June 05, 2021 16:00 - 5 minutes - 3.84 MBIt’s time for our end-user focused catch up of updates for the week 29th May – 5th June 2021 across Microsoft 365. Remember, these handpicked updates look at topics of interest to end users and anyone supporting them such as trainers, team/site owners and super users. A quick one this week, obviously there’s more going than I have listed here, but I just don’t a lot of the news matters to end users. So, onto the updates: Revised timelines Microsoft Search updates On-demand channels post ...
What’s new in Microsoft 365 and Teams 22 - 29 May 2021
May 30, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBIt’s time for our end-user focused catch up of updates for the week 22nd – 29th May 2021 across Microsoft 365. What are you doing September 15th & 16th 2021? I hope you see you at the session I’m presenting at Commsverse – the ultimate Microsoft Teams conference in the UK – learn more here: Commsverse - The Microsoft Teams Conference. Onto the updates, quite a bit busier week. Generally, these handpicked updates look at topics of interest to end users and anyone supporting them such as tra...
What’s new in Microsoft 365 and Teams 15 - 22 May 2021
May 24, 2021 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.35 MBIt’s time for our end-user focused catch up of updates for the week 15th to 22nd May 2021 across Microsoft 365. What are you doing September 15th & 16th 2021? I hope you see you at the session I’m presenting at Commsverse – the ultimate Microsoft Teams conference in the UK – learn more here: Commsverse – The Microsoft Teams Conference. Onto the updates, another quiet one this week. Generally, these handpicked updates look at topics of interest to end users and anyone supporting them such a...
What’s new in Microsoft 365 and Teams 8 - 15 May 2021
May 17, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.59 MBIt’s time for our end-user focused catch up of hand-picked updates for the week 8th to 15th May 2021 across Microsoft 365. Our new section is back again this week: ‘New and available to use now’…these are updates previously shared which you can actually use today. This week I am using the Xbox Wireless Headset for the recording. I am currently doing a review from the point of view of using the headset for work and unified communications...I'm looking forward to listening back to the podcas...
What’s new in Microsoft 365 and Teams 1 - 8 May 2021
May 08, 2021 16:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBIt’s time for our end-user focused catch up of updates for the week 1st to 8th May 2021 across Microsoft 365. We have a new section this week: ‘New and available to use now’…these are updates previously shared which you can actually use today, check out the video version of this update if you’d like a recap of each update. Onto the updates, another quiet one this week. Generally, these updates look at topics of interest to end users and anyone supporting them such as trainers, team/site ow...
What’s new in Microsoft 365 and Teams 24 April – 1 May 2021
May 03, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.56 MBIt’s time for our end-user focused catch up of updates for the week 24th April to 1st May 2021 across Microsoft 365. I want to start by thanking all of you who voted for my proposed session at Commsverse in September 2021…one of my sessions was selected and hopefully I’ll see you there! A huge thank you too to The Inform Team for their support with my application. Onto the updates, a quiet on this week with more revised timelines than anything else. Generally, these updates look at topics ...
What’s new in Microsoft 365 and Teams 17 – 24 April 2021...and we check out new Microsoft kit
April 26, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBIt’s time for our end-user focused catch up of updates for the week 17th - 24th April 2021 across Microsoft 365. We also have a look at a blog post by Tom Arbuthnot to check out some new Microsoft kit. Generally, these updates look at topics of interest to end users and anyone supporting them such as trainers, team/site owners and super users. Revised timelines Set out of office within Microsoft Teams MAC users: Reduce background noise in Teams Meetings SharePoint and Teams: Folder ...
Five Windows 10 hints and tips with Kirsty Brown
April 25, 2021 08:00 - 11 minutes - 7.94 MBThis week we have a Windows 10 hints and tips special with Kirsty Brown. We cover clipboard history, hiding desktop icons, using the calculator as a converter, 'scroll inactive windows' feature and the fun Windows emojis. Learn more about each feature: Clipboard history - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/get-help-with-clipboard-30375039-ce71-9fe4-5b30-21b7aab6b13f Desktop icons - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/show-hide-or-resize-desktop-icons-2b9334e6-f8dc-7098-0...
What’s new in Microsoft 365 and Teams 10 – 17 April 2021…and a Planner Roster Containers bombshell! (ignore that last part, I’m over-reacting a bit)
April 22, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.39 MBIt’s time for our end-user focused catch up of updates for the week 10th - 17th April 2021 across Microsoft 365. Generally, these updates look at topics of interest to end users and anyone supporting them such as trainers, team/site owners and super users. Revised timelines Forms data insights | Word Cloud for open text question Create tasks from Teams chats or channel posts Webinars plus new meeting registration options New Design and functionality for Yammer Discovery and Digest Ema...
What’s new in Microsoft 365 and Teams 3rd - 10th April 2021…and I still need your help!
April 10, 2021 13:00 - 9 minutes - 6.74 MBIt’s time for our end-user focused catch up of updates for the week 3rd - 10th April 2021 across Microsoft 365. We’ll have a look at Office and Teams updates. Generally, these updates look at topics of interest to end users and anyone supporting them such as trainers, team/site owners and super users. Revised timelines New options for attachments in Outlook on the web SharePoint site templates Allowing anonymous presenters in Teams Live Events Bite sized updates I need you help Keep ...
What’s new in Microsoft 365 and Teams 27 March to 03 April 2021…and Teams breakout rooms is the star of the week!
April 05, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.57 MBIt’s time for our end-user focused catch up of updates for the week 27 March – 03 April 2021 across Microsoft 365. We’ll have a look at Office and Teams updates. Teams breakout rooms is the star of the week with a welcome update coming soon and three great changes just a couple of months away. Generally, these updates look at topics of interest to end users and anyone supporting them such as trainers, team/site owners and super users. Revised timelines New breakout room functionality com...
What’s new in Microsoft 365 and Teams 20 – 27 March 2021…and a great looking website
March 28, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBIt’s time for our end-user focused catch up on updates from across Microsoft 365 and Teams. We also have new dates for features you may be waiting for, seven bite sized updates, look a bit further down the line with some great you will want to hear about. Finally, we have a quick look at The Inform Team’s website. Revised timelines Microsoft Lists: new Integrate drop-down Microsoft Forms in Teams Meetings: Correct Answer choice Multiple Spotlights coming to Teams meetings Expanded emoj...
What’s new in Microsoft 365 and Teams 13 – 20 March 2021…and I need your help with something
March 21, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBIt’s time for our end-user focused catch up on updates from across Microsoft 365 and Teams. We also have new dates for features you may be waiting for, six bite sized updates, look a bit further down the line with some great you will want to hear about. Finally, I tell you about two great conference sessions I would love to share with you, but I need your vote! Revised timelines Excel for the Web Usability Enhancements Forms: New features in Teams polls in meetings Adding Quick Permissio...
What's new in Microsoft 365 and Teams 6th - 13th March 2021...and which feature has been saved from retirement?
March 14, 2021 19:00 - 7 minutes - 5.19 MBIt’s time for our end-user focused catch up of Microsoft 365 updates from the 6th to 13th March 2021. We'll have a look across Office, SharePoint and Teams, then wrap up with a couple of bite sized updates. A quick one this week: Revised timelines Improved Person columns in Microsoft Lists SharePoint Page Analytics SharePoint Events web part will display event images Immersive Reader is coming to SharePoint pages and news posts Microsoft Teams: AI-assisted poll creation for meeting pr...
What's new in Microsoft 365 and Teams 27th Feb - 6th March 2021 and interesting delays
March 08, 2021 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.33 MBIt’s time for our end-user focused catch up of Microsoft 365 updates from the 27th February – 6th March 2021. We'll have a look across Office, SharePoint, and Teams as well as explore an interesting Planner update. We also have seven delayed features end users may be waiting for. •Revised timelines •Forms: Update in sharing with collaborators and recipients •OneDrive Android - Bookmarks feature for PDF viewing •Outlook - Tag for external email messages received •Planner's New Roster ...
Microsoft 365 and Teams update 20th – 27th February 2021 and we check out a Teams developer’s blog
February 27, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.81 MBIt’s time for our hand-picked updates from the 20th – 27th February 2021 across Microsoft 365. We’ll start with what’s delayed then look across Office, SharePoint and Teams as well as check out a Teams developer’s blog. Generally, these updates look at topics of interest to end users and those supporting them, such as team/site owners, super users, champions, and trainers. Revised timelines Microsoft Forms - Increased form limits First delete dialog alert for OneDrive files Up to 25 ...
Microsoft 365 and Teams update 20th – 27th February 2021 and we check out a Teams developer’s blog
February 27, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.81 MBIt’s time for our hand-picked updates from the 20th – 27th February 2021 across Microsoft 365. We’ll start with what’s delayed then look across Office, SharePoint and Teams as well as check out a Teams developer’s blog. Generally, these updates look at topics of interest to end users and those supporting them, such as team/site owners, super users, champions, and trainers. Revised timelines Microsoft Forms - Increased form limits First delete dialog alert for OneDrive files Up to 25 ...
How to create People Graph and Bing Maps Infographics in Excel
February 25, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.14 MBThe People Graph and Bing Maps are brilliant ways to create professional looking graphic in just a few clicks. 00:14 What are the People Graph and Bing Maps add-ins? 00:54 How to create a People Graph from data 06:08 How to create a Bing Maps graphic to display data 10:57 ‘How to’ recap Watch the video version of this quick tip on YouTube https://youtu.be/O6Hn-hU75bo For step-by-step instructions and supporting links head over to the blog: https://supersimple365.com/how-to-cr...
Unboxing, test and review: Jabra Evolve2 40 – USB-A MS Teams Stereo
February 24, 2021 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBIt’s time to replace my cheap old headset after a client spoilt me with a Jabra set…but then took them after the project. Which is fair enough, I guess. Bought with my own money for daily use, here’s my detailed review: 00:00 Introduction and what I need from headphones for working from home 02:23 Unboxing 04:49 Live headset test and first use with Microsoft Teams 05:39 Jabra's webpage for the Evolve2 40 headphones 08:07 Jabra Connect software for managing the headphones 10:00 Continu...
Microsoft 365 and Teams update 13th – 20th February 2021...and we dip a toe in Xbox news
February 21, 2021 19:00 - 12 minutes - 8.74 MBIt’s time for our hand-picked updates from the 13th – 20th February 2021 across Microsoft 365. We’ll start with what’s delayed then look across Office, SharePoint and Teams as well as dip our toe in Xbox news. Generally, these updates look at topics of interest to end users and those supporting them, such as team/site owners, super users, champions and trainers. • Delays • Text formatting in Forms • Outlook update to access Mail, Calendar, People, and To Do • SharePoint app bar features...
What is Forms in Excel?
February 21, 2021 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.71 MBWhat is Microsoft Forms in Excel? We are joined by Kirsty Brown to talk about Forms in Excel, where you find this feature, how it compares to regular Forms and the benefits of using it. If you would prefer the video version of this session, head over to the blog post: What is Forms in Excel? | Super Simple 365
Microsoft 365 and Teams update 8th - 14th February 2021 and what is Teams Pro?
February 18, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutes - 8.38 MBIt’s time for our end-user focused catch up of updates from the 18th – 13th February 2021 across Microsoft 365. We'll have a look across Office, Sharepoint and Teams as well as answer the question "What is Teams Pro?". Generally, these updates look at topics of interest to end users and anyone supporting them such as trainers and super users: Improvements to Search with personal query history Outlook - Reactions and new notification experience New Outlook button: Share to Teams List rul...
Microsoft 365 and Teams update 1st - 7th February 2021 and how to add Viva Insights to Teams
February 13, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBIt’s time for our end-user focused catch up of updates from the 1st – 7th February 2021 across Microsoft 365. We’ll start with an update on Edge, go into Office then end with Teams. Generally, these updates look at topics of interest to end users and anyone supporting them such as trainers and super users: • Microsoft Edge Legacy support to end • Office app optimised for iPad • New buttons and AI coming to Outlook • Dark mode on OneDrive for web • OD/SP S...
Microsoft 365 and Teams update 1st - 7th February 2021 and how to add Viva Insights to Teams
February 13, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBIt’s time for our end-user focused catch up of updates from the 1st – 7th February 2021 across Microsoft 365. We’ll start with an update on Edge, go into Office then end with Teams. Generally, these updates look at topics of interest to end users and anyone supporting them such as trainers and super users: • Microsoft Edge Legacy support to end • Office app optimised for iPad • New buttons and AI coming to Outlook • Dark mode on OneDrive for web • OD/SP S...
Microsoft 365 and Teams update 1st - 31st January 2021
February 07, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBIt’s time for our end-user focused catch up of January updates across Microsoft 365. We’ll start with an update on delays, then look at January’s updates and have a sneak peak at what coming further down the line. Stand-out update is Viva…read on to learn more. Generally, these updates look at topics of interest to end users and anyone supporting them such as trainers and super users: Delayed features SharePoint web part toolbox update Teams to queue sent messages when offline Theme and...
Microsoft 365 and Teams update late-2020 to early Jan 2021
January 27, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBAfter a break we have a bit of catching up to do across Microsoft 365. In this edition we’ll have a high-level look back from the end of November 2020 to early January 2021. We have a mix of updates which have already arrived and some which are due any time now...the later Teams updates are towards the end. Topics: SharePoint Teams Focus on: Meeting recording locations Forms polls in Teams meetings Virtual Breakout Rooms Keep in touch https://youtu.be/EU8oYQbPgWw
Microsoft 365 and Teams update 1st - 10th July 2020
July 12, 2020 14:00 - 5 minutes - 3.65 MBFolks, here's a round up of M365 and (mainly) Teams end-user type updates covering 1st to 10th July 2020. If you see a topic you like open the presentation, read the headline and go into the slides notes to learn more. The notes often contain supporting links. Just a quick on this week: Topics: Delays Ctrl + F rolled out for Teams Commsverse catch-up Very exciting Teams update Look out for... Video version: https://youtu.be/dn7xIK7RRBM What about the big Teams feature update? Well...
Microsoft 365 and Teams update 20th – 30th June 2020
July 04, 2020 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBMicrosoft 365 and Teams update 20th – 30th June 2020 Teams personal account banner notification https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/teams-for-home New Feature: Inline Chat message translation for iOS https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=63227 Teams Desktop: Language-Aware Spellchecking https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=65446 Fluent design coherence updates for SharePoint https://www....
Super Simple Microsoft 365 and Teams Update - 2020 06 19
June 20, 2020 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBPhew, what a crazy 3 months! Finally had time to have a proper look at recent #Microsoft365 and #MicrosoftTeams updates. Turns out there’s been A LOT! I’ve rounded up a few, not even nearly all, of those updates and introduced them in this update. Intended audience include end users, trainers and anyone keeping up with the user end of Microsoft 365 and Teams. New Teams meeting setting - require meeting participants to use the lobby https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&s...