Quick M365 Updates
Change the Meeting Organizer in Outlook
Learn how to change the meeting organizer in Outlook without creating a new meeting or involving an admin, along with limitations.
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Microsoft has introduced a separate application configuration for Outlook attachment operations. It brings Conditional Access enforcement to attachment download, preview, and upload actions in Outlook. Users who don't meet your policy conditions are now blocked from attachment actions.
Microsoft introduces a new pay-as-you-go billing option for OneDrive Storage, where admins pay only for the storage users actually consume beyond their licensed quota. The feature is currently available in public preview for commercial tenants.
Starting in October 2026, Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management is doubling the auto-expanding archive limit for eligible Exchange Online mailboxes from 1.5 TB to 3 TB. The change requires no additional configuration for mailboxes that already use auto-expanding archiving.
Microsoft Teams is set to allow two separate users to share their screens simultaneously during a meeting. The feature is expected to roll out from November 2026.
Starting mid-September 2026, admins can automatically archive OneDrive and SharePoint files using Microsoft Purview retention policies. Archived files move to Microsoft 365 Archive and are excluded from Microsoft 365 Copilot indexing.
One of the most requested features in Microsoft Teams is rolling out now. I have waited years for this rollout, but before I get to the news, let’s start with the problem it solves. Most of us have done this more times than we can count. Some messages don’t need immediate attention, and some chat or channel messages…
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Learn how to change the meeting organizer in Outlook without creating a new meeting or involving an admin, along with limitations.
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Check out 6 essential Microsoft 365 password settings to enhance security and improve Microsoft Secure Score.
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Discover AdminDroid, your ultimate tool for Office 365 reporting, available on Azure Marketplace - Gain insights and manage your M365 environment efficiently.
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Now, MS Graph has the ability to retrieve per-user MFA status for M365 users. Download this PowerShell script to export per-user MFA status report to CSV file.
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Generate insightful reports and create stunning visualizations from your spreadsheet data. Transform your data into visual insights with GPT-4o!
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Discover the top 5 Microsoft 365 features admins want to disable. Dive into the details and decide if it's time to hit that 'off' switch!
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This blog lists various Microsoft 365 services, products, technologies that are going to deprecate in 2024 - Admins can plan for necessary migrations or updates
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026 explores 31 interactive challenges on phishing, threats, identities, attacks, and security awareness.
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Explore 12 free Active Directory tools for management, security assessment, attack-path analysis, hardening, Group Policy, AD CS, DNS, etc.
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Microsoft is retiring the memberOf rule operator in Entra. Use this PowerShell script to find affected configurations and plan your migration.
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Learn how to deploy PowerShell scripts in Microsoft Intune to execute scripts across your managed Windows devices from a single deployment.
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Explore the new service plans for Agent Conditional Access and Identity Protection to ensure uninterrupted access to agent security features.
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Learn how to prevent users modify outlook signature using PowerShell and built-in policies to enforce consistent email branding.
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Learn about Device Soft Delete in Microsoft Entra ID and how deleted devices can be recovered within a 30-day window before permanent removal.
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Discover the free Microsoft 365 license cost optimization tool with 15+ actions to find hidden license costs, monthly savings, & cut costs.
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Learn the differences between server-side and client-side email signatures in M365, know their limitations, and choose the right approach.
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Discover best practices for Active Directory break glass accounts to ensure secure and reliable access during critical incidents.
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Explore the Account Discovery feature that finds existing user accounts in Entra ID applications and helps you identify unmanaged identities easily.
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